Your rat has these noises because he/she has mycoplasmosis. It is an infection in the lungs. All rats are born with it. You should get him/her to a vet. Once your rat is treated the infection will come back in a matter of months so once he starts again, its time for the vets! Sorry!
OK let me get this straight. Rats are animals. All forms of life are equal. People just think they are "gross" because they seek shelter in their homes and sometimes have diseases. Pet rats can quite wonderful. You can find a pet rat at a pet shop for about 5$ to 30$. Tip: Do not try to keep wild rats as pets for various reasons.
Yes they can I oftenly give my pet rats these as tasty treats every 1-2 weeks.
well, i have a pet rabbit and a pet rat and the rabbit is alot harder! the rat doesn't need too much attention. the rabbit needs to get played with everyday and needs to be cleaned every 2 days.
I have both. I breed rats for pet & show, mice I don't breed at all.
Yes, rats can eat apples in moderation. Apples are a healthy treat for rats due to their fiber and vitamin content, but make sure to remove the seeds and core before feeding them to your pet. It's best to offer apples as an occasional treat rather than a staple food in their diet.
Yes. Pet rats are very smart. It takes a lot of patience. Rats will understand noises better then words. such as clicking sounds or kissing mouth noises. stuff like that. But give it a try!
I had a pet wild baby Hedgehog when I was a child, and I don't recall it making any noises at all. It lived in my back yard in the wild. I used to feed it daily with bread soaked in milk.
I think it is because it is getting bothered
No. All pet rats are vaccinated.
Rats make a convenient pet because they are relatively small, they can eat almost anything, and they are not difficult to care for. It's much easier to have a pet rat than a pet rattlesnake, for example.
Rats are social creatures. They love the company of others and often stay in groups. They can form close bonds with their human pet parents if they are socialized. Domesticated rats are born tame but do need to be handled as much as possible when they are young to make sure they are friendly and calm to humans.Most rats are quiet but some will squeak, grunt and make noises to communicate with their humans. This may be to call attention to something in their cage or just asking for attention.
Yes, try your local pet shop, rats are intelligent animals and make interesting pets.
By far fancy rats make better pets. While feeding rats are bred in mass quantity, fancy rats are bred for a good temperament and a good health. But beware because some pet store rats are from rodent mills so if you are looking for quality then buy from a responsible breeder. While buy buying from a pet store, you may be saving a rat from being snake food, you are also supporting rodent mills and helping them make more rats.
You can find pet rats in a lot of pet stores, or animal rescues. You can find wild rats just about anywhere.
It depends on what you want to say about them. You could say: Pet rats make good pets for the following reasons ( list the reasons) and then cover the reasons in your paper.
its not all pet rats its just the ones that are black and white because it looks somewhat like a tuxedo
Yes