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16 Common Pet Rat Behaviors

Gnawing, climbing, boggling, and bruxing are all common rat behaviors. Read about these 16 rat behaviors so you know what to expect when you welcome pet rats into your life.

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Your Rat’s Home

Your pet rat’s home must meet several criteria for optimum rat well-being. Choose based on type, accessories, location, and ease of use and cleaning.

rat nibbling food

What Do Pet Rats Eat?

What to feed your pet rats is a basic question, and knowing the right answer will help your rats to live longer, healthier lives.

two Flemish Giant rabbits sitting on grass outside

Flemish Giant Rabbit Breed

The big, lovable Flemish Giant rabbit breed can reach the size of a small to medium dog. The size of these rabbits make them stand out in the rabbit world.

two guinea pigs snuggling

12 Fascinating Guinea Pig Facts

Guinea pigs don’t have a tail but they do have large ears, four toes on their front feet and three on their back. Following are 12 more guinea pig facts.

rabbit lying down beside potted plant

Tips For Rabbit-Proofing

Bunnies will be bunnies. And that means that they can get into some dangerous items around your home and suffer an injury, or worse. Just as you would for a child, you must prepare your home for bunnies.

two Mini Lop rabbits side by side

Mini Lop Rabbit Breed

Originating in Germany in the 1950s, the Mini Lop rabbit arrived in the United States in the early 1970s. This small, stocky rabbit breed is now a favorite among people who share their lives with rabbits.

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