Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male
Hi. I'm going a pet rat in two days and I've have done all my research but I would like to know y'alls professional opinion about owing a pet rat. Thank you.
1 Answer
Published on November 16th, 2017
I have had many pet rats and I love them! They are smart and interactive! They do have some health problems though. Upper respiratory issues are very common so you will always want to use a dust free litter like Care Fresh and keep their cage SUPER clean! You also see a lot of cancer which is unfortunate. About 2 years is the average life expectancy. Make sure to get 2 or more rats of all the same sex. Females tend to be more active then males but both are sweet. Females also tend to get along a little better than the males. I approve your decision!
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