Where to get a rat

If you want to get a rat, there are two main places you can get them. You can find rats at pet stores. You must make sure the rat is for a pet and not for feeding. Rats that is bred, as pets are gentler and sweeter than those bred to be food for other animals. If you are a more experienced rat owner, you can consider getting a rat from a Rat Organization. Rat Organizations will take in rats that have been abused or neglected. If you do get one of these rats, you must give it a lot of tender loving care. You must also have patience because they might be more frightened than those at pet stores might.

If you are considering getting a rat, you must first get some supplies for your rat. You must get a cage at least 20 inches long, by 10 inches wide, by 12 inches high. You can get a wire cage or an aquarium. If you get an aquarium, you must get a lid. After you find the cage, you need to find what type of bedding you will use. There are many varieties out there, but do not get pine or cedar. These beddings have been known to cause sickness in rats. A good bedding to use is Carefresh. It is soft and absorbent. After you find bedding for your rat, you need to get some toys for him. Because rat’s teeth are constantly, growing, wood toys make great toys. You can find many varieties of toys in the bird section. Rats will use almost anything you put in their house. Along with toys, it is good to get a little house for them to sleep in. This also gives them a place to retreat to when they are scared.

A small food dish is ideal to put your rat’s food in. You will have to make a choice when you buy their food. There are lab blocks, which are healthier but do not give much of a variety. There are also other things like rat and mouse fiesta. If your pet store does not have, food for rats and mice, gerbil food or Guinea pig food will do but you might want to try to find rat food because it is more nutritious for your rat. You must also make sure you get a water bottle. If you get a dish for water, rats will put their bedding or droppings in it. All of these items will cost about $60.00. It is expensive but all pets are expensive to care for.