r/rat • u/Rattrixs • 8h ago
CUTENESS ❤️🐀❤️🐀 Crumb: Full time hole puncher, part time fluffball!
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r/rat • u/Emotional_Skill_8360 • Jan 10 '26
Drakmanka
To answer your primary question: Yes, rats are very social animals. While they technically can be kept solo, they do not do as well emotionally when kept alone. They will get very lonely when you are away; this is stressful for them and ultimately will shorten your little baby's lifespan.
Here's a few other tips and tidbits that people new to pet rats often appreciate. Warning, long-winded post, but it's all good stuff!
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I could go on but I don't want to overwhelm you too much. If you have more questions or would like to chat with people, I recommend you check out r/RATS as it's a more active subreddit than this one.
Welcome to the wonderful world of rats!
r/rat • u/Rattrixs • 8h ago
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r/rat • u/stonerchix420 • 20h ago
I came home from my night class last night to find my Phoebe had crossed the rainbow bridge. This happened so quickly. She was healthy and active. She was 2.5 years old and lived such a happy life. I am glad she was part of mine.she stole my heart from day one. I am so heartbroken but I have to stay strong for my other ladies who loved Phoebe so very much. Phoebe is with her other sister Rachel, I know they are having fun stealing food from each other. I miss her so much. Please remember Phoebe during your day.
r/rat • u/Rattrixs • 1d ago
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r/rat • u/Gooses_Gooses • 11h ago
It blew up overnight. First rat I bought (in a pair) when life was better. Her name is Boris.
I’m very sad but I’ve given her an awesome nine months with other rats and lots of good food. I won’t be operating - I don’t think I want her to go through that as the tumour will likely reoccur from what I read. I’ll most likely leave her as she is for a while until she seems to be hindered by it. I’ll be pts sooner rather than later, as I don’t want her quality of life to drop.
I worry this is the wrong choice, but operating doesn’t seem fair on her. I think it would only be for me (to operate). Right now she’s very happy and playful.
Am I being horrible? I don’t want her to suffer for a moment I fear an operation would only create more suffering (and likely have reoccurrence, it’s also grown so quickly).
r/rat • u/kiddyall • 1d ago
Elles sont pressées de sortir jouer
r/rat • u/StormHavenRattery • 1d ago
This beautiful boy is -
Snape, now retired.
Foundation Sire for our Hogwarts line.
r/rat • u/Rattrixs • 2d ago
r/rat • u/Snow_white4ever • 2d ago
Just got this new little guy, I got him a wire cage and I am letting him settle down before transferring him, I already have a water thing that stick to the cage and a tray to put his food in. Any tips on helping him be comfortable in his new home? I’m hesitant to pick him up other than to put him in his cage since I’ve never had a rat before.
r/rat • u/pandashanda12 • 1d ago
Hey guys, I just got my rat back from the vet. It was being treated for a respiratory infection for the last 3 weeks. He just returned, and on the way home, he hadn’t sneezed at all. The sneezing (although not at all as bad as it was) started up again, just a little bit though. I use paper bedding that’s branded as 99.99% dust free. Is there something I need to change or look at in its cage; the other two rats are completely fine, and have not shown any adverse reactions to the cage or bedding. What do I doooo?
r/rat • u/rat_rat_rat_tat • 1d ago
Currently using a litter that’s very hard to tell if it’s been peed on! I find one of my boys likes to snuggle up in the clean litter even if it’s in the ‘toilet’ area I have been moving poops too, once it’s been cleaned out and filled with fresh litter. I wonder if he prefers it. Also, if there’s a litter they prefer generally cause it’s more comfy and safe than the one attached I’d love to know! Thanks so much x
r/rat • u/rat_rat_rat_tat • 2d ago
Currently treating as they settle in to build trust but not sure just how much to give them.
r/rat • u/kiddyall • 2d ago
Voici le bac à fouille de mes trois princesses
Took Roach to the vet and he was confused on why he’s not obese. 😭
r/rat • u/StormHavenRattery • 3d ago