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Something Is Squirrelly Here! -
Deirdre Reilly (408)     Deirdre Reilly  The relationship between people and wild animals has always been an interesting one, and it has usually been pretty lopsided – wild animals look at us, and we run. Not much give-and-take to that relationship. Of course, there were fictional man-beast relationships that were mutually beneficial;... ( added 189 days 19 hours ago.) |
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A One Hundred Eighty Three Pound Rat? -
 - Joel Hendon (4,300)    Joel Hendon   It seems somewhat strange that so many folks will climb the wall at the sight of a tiny mouse or even more so, a field or gutter rat. But a 183 pound cousin of theirs will cause an entire city to fall in love with her. Not really a rat but rather, one of the worlds largest rodents, capybaras (... ( added 198 days 17 hours ago.) |
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The Importance of Quarantine in Good Rat Care And Rat Health For Your Pet Rats -
Dan Reinhold (21)  Goodbye Carmel I've avoided and postponed writing this article about quarantine and rat care. The reason is the passing of our beloved Carmel on June 3, 2006. I'm still teary-eyed as I write this and even more painful is the knowledge that his suffering may have been prevented by proper... ( added 77 days 16 hours ago.) |
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Rat Intelligence - Why Rats Are the Smartest Pets -
- Catherine Smith (740) We know are rats are intelligent , just by being around them. The knowing looks they give us, the way they solve simple problems and work out how to cause even more mischief . Here is some more info on what we already knew. Our Rats Are Smart! Learning Rats pick up new behaviors... ( added 129 days 6 hours ago.) |
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Of Rodents and Men -
Dianne Lehmann (1,826)  Dianne Lehmann Its rats actually and me, a woman. Really, its only one rat. I'm fairly certain of that. It is living in our basement. It got in by chewing through the metal screen that covers the backs of the vents in the basement. Hes (no female would be so pushy and crass) apparently a very determined little... ( added 204 days 9 hours ago.) |
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Caring Guide for Hamster Babies -
Jalte Aimal (115) One can’t just take his eyes off hamster pups, as these tiny cute little creatures will sure have your attention. Baby hamster are born without any fur and are closely attached to their mother. Though you may have the desire to hold them, bare in mind that there is nothing you can do within two... ( added 1 year 355 days ago.) |
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Guinea Pig Food -
- Bosun Sogeke (357) Vitamin C is not naturally produced in guinea pigs, thus they should to be given it day after day to guarantee first-class health. The lack of vitamin C causes scurvy. Every guinea pig has to be given 10mgs of vitamin C on a daily basis to 1kg body weight. A vitamin C supplement can be found in... ( added 91 days 10 hours ago.) |
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Rat Food - What To Feed Your Pet Rat For a Long and Happy Life -
- Catherine Smith (740) Rats are omnivores, which means they will basically eat anything. You can buy rat and mouse food from the supermarket or a pet shop, but to keep your rat super happy you should supplement their basic cereal food with something a bit more exciting. Improved nutrition can lengthen your rats... ( added 129 days 5 hours ago.) |
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Treating Respiratory Infections in Rats -
- Catherine Smith (740) Unfortunately our ratty friends are rather prone to respiratory diseases and Mycoplasma Pulmonis (MP) is the most prevalent one. Symptoms of MP Laboured breathing, chattering, weight loss, sneezing, sniffling, squinting, rough hair, Porphyrin staining (red staining) around nose and eyes. ... ( added 129 days 6 hours ago.) |
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Nursing a Sick Rat -
- Catherine Smith (740) We all hope it doesn't happen, but no matter how much of a good rat owner you are, there will be a time when you find yourself nursing a sick rat. Quarantine? The first decision to make is whether you are going to move your sick rat into another cage. If he is not too sick and... ( added 129 days 6 hours ago.) |
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Rat Vets - Finding a Good Vet For Your Pet Rat -
- Catherine Smith (740) There are loads of good vets out there for your rat, but it is not always the easiest task to find them. Some vets may be wonderful with cats and dogs, but do not have the same knowledge about rats. Some vets do not respect rats and think it easier to let it die and buy a new one. Some may... ( added 129 days 6 hours ago.) |
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Tumours In Rats - What To Do When Your Pet Rat Has Lumps and Bumps -
- Catherine Smith (740) If you find a bump on your female rat, don't fret. It is usually a benign tumour. You should of course, still get it checked out by the vet. Female rats are very prone to lumps and bumps, especially around the mammary glands. Rats have nipples in odd places. There are a pair right behind their... ( added 129 days 7 hours ago.) |
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Rescue a Rat - Why rescue pets are best -
- Catherine Smith (740) So, you've decided to get a pet rat? You've done your research and you know they make great pets. Where will you get them from? Most commonly people go to the local pet store, or try and find a breeder, but have you thought about rescuing your ratties from a rescue centre? There are some... ( added 129 days 7 hours ago.) |
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Nervous Pet Rat? Help Her To Become More Confident -
- Catherine Smith (740) Patience is a virtue when dealing with nervous rats. A little understanding goes a long way. If your new rat hasn't been handled much by the pet shop/breeder or rescue centre you got her from, she will be nervous, but don't panic, you can still build up a wonderful relationship with your new... ( added 129 days 9 hours ago.) |
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Great Guinea Pig Toys -
Bosun Sogeke (12) Guinea pigs are wonderful pets but there are certain things they need in order to live a happy life. Of course they would love to have a guinea pig toy or two in their cage, but you first have to ask yourself if the cage is big enough. It is very important that they have enough space to move as... ( added 265 days 18 hours ago.) |
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Cure An Aggressive Pet Rat -
Catherine Smith (740) Is your rat aggressive? Does your rats often start fights with the other rats? Does he bite, or scratch you, or the other rats? If he does, I may just be able to help you. Whether he is aggressive towards you or other ratties, it is important to take action to stop anyone getting hurt. ... ( added 277 days 21 hours ago.) |
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How To Train Your Pet Rat -
Catherine Smith (740) Once you’ve got a good relationship with your rat why not train him? It will add to his day immensely and it’s fun for you too. Hey you could even show him off as a bit of a party trick. The more people that love rats the better right? Remember when you train your pet that even though you are... ( added 281 days 20 hours ago.) |
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Get Rid Squirrel, Put More Food on the Table -
Kevin Merlot (112) Our first garden was a mess….initially. Interested in eating only organically grown food and no desire to pay for the overpriced produce, my girlfriend and I decided to grow our own garden in our back yard, free from pesticides, herbicides, etc. We were happy to finally see the plants... ( added 290 days 4 hours ago.) |
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How To Care For Pet Rats -
D Harrison (93) When my wife first introduced the idea of have rats as pets, I have to admit I was not the most enthusiastic of people. You hear so many horror stories to do with rats that the pet rat ends up with a really bad public relations deal. As you may have guessed however, I caved in and we started... ( added 331 days 11 hours ago.) |
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Are You Looking For a Cute Pet Hamster, What Should You Consider. -
Joe Slavin (6) Looking for a cute Pet hamster? One to consider would be the black bear hamster due to its beautiful jet black fur and white markings. Picture your Hamster Comfortable in a Nice Clean House. Though they cannot see very far, hamsters become more relaxed and curious when positioned somewhat... ( added 1 year 118 days ago.) |
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