The relationship between human and rat goes much further back in history than wire mesh cages and clicker training. The rats were worshiped by the ancient Egyptians, and they are thought to be a symbol of wealth in Japan. The people in China, rats should a symbol of wealth and there is a temple for them in India. There are records of rats as pets by people held in England during the 1800s and the first rat club was founded in 1976.
If you are considering getting a pet rat is there are some things you should know first. Rats do not live long. You have a normal life span of 2 to 3 years. Some live up to 5 years, but anything unusual about so far. They are very social animals. If she is left alone in a cage for long-term effects on their health - both physically and mentally. It is best to give them a playmate of the same sex and let her out of her cage on a daily basis. Although they are a small animal, they need a bigger cage than other animals that are of similar size. You need room to move and play.
They are also scent mark just about everything they come into contact. You belong to and all they crawl. They leave their scent with small drops of urine. The smell is not overpowering, but can an unpleasant fact for some. Also do not forget to find a vet to treat the rats in an emergency.
Rats are not expensive to keep pets. Most issues are front when getting your rat (s) and the construction of their home. A typical rat will cost around $ 20 from a breeder or less from a store. Toys are only a few dollars. A cage can run from $ 50 and up depending on size and options you choose. Wire mesh cages are the best for several reasons. Never go cage with a plastic bottom. Your rat will chew through it. Litter and wood chew blocks are very inexpensive.
When you go shopping for a rat to make sure that the one you awake and alert to what is going on around him to choose. A healthy rat eyes are bright and shiny. An unhealthy rat, a runny nose or eyes and be aware of any wheezing or sneezing.
Feeding your rat is a simple process. Get a few blocks from your pet store rat for most of its diet. Find a rat block with soy flour instead of corn flour, if you can. Grain mixes can be a problem because your rat eat his favorite pieces out of it and leave the rest, you can also mix in some fruits and vegetables. These are very healthy for rats, but the bulk of their diet should still be rat blocks.
