Rats the Perfect Pets
by Neil Lypton
http://www.firats.com
Whenever we talk about pets the first image that comes to
our mind is that of a dog or a cat as these are the most
common and popular pets that people like to keep and relate
to. But remember that there are other choices for pets
available and one for these choices is the rat. Rats make
great pets and are easy to care for and more fun than you
may think possible.
Generally, a rat's life span is about two to three years,
much like that of a hamster or a gerbil. The rat, which is
slightly larger than the hamster, will grow to be ten inches
long, not counting the length of the tail. The rat's tail
will frequently grow to be as much as nine inches long.
There are several different varieties of rats, including
hairless rats, long haired rats, or smooth haired rats.
One thing you need to consider when buying a rat for a pet
is that rats are a nocturnal animal. This means that while
you sleep at night, the rat will be up and moving around.
This might work for most people, but if you're a light
sleeper, and are in the same area as the rat at night, you
many want to consider how this will affect your sleeping
pattern.
If you are considering a rat, you may want to think about
getting two instead of just one. Rats are a very social
animals and like to be with other rats. The rat will also be
very social with you as well so, if you decide to just get
one rat, be prepared to interact with it often.
The rat is a very intelligent animal that can be easily
trained. You should, however, keep in mind that rats need a
lot of care and attention. You'll need to make sure that you
take your rat out of its cage for at least one hour each
day. Since rats are very social you'll be the one that it's
socializing with on a daily basis.
Rats are by nature very inquisitive and curious, therefore
you need to pay close attention when you let them out of
their cage. If not, they may get into a lot of trouble if
left on their own. They can get into some very cumbersome
places in just a few moments if not properly supervised.
Rats are inquisitive and curious animals, therefore you will
be required to pay close attention to them when they're out
of their cage. Else they are likely to get into trouble.
They might get caught in unlikely and cumbersome places.
Do watch out for certain characteristics of rats when out to
purchase or get the pet rat for your self. The rat should
not be nervous or panicky, at the same time it should be
alert and curious in nature. Also the rat you choose should
not mind being handled. He should be active ad move around i
the cage and not just cower in the corner of the cage.
A healthy pet is generally what one looks for. So make sure
that the pet rat you pick up has clean and clear ears, eyes,
and rear. Any discharge from anywhere is unhealthy and
indicates sickness, so it would be better to look for
another rat. An unkempt coat is another sign that the rat
isn't healthy. The coat of the rat should be clean and shiny
which will indicate that the rat grooms itself.
The ears, eyes, and rear of the rat that you are considering
taking home should be clear and clean. If there is any
discharge from the eyes you'll want to choose another rat
since discharge can be the sign of an unhealthy rat. The
coat of the rat should be sleek and clean as an indication
that the rat grooms itself. An unkempt coat is another sign
that the rat isn't healthy. Look for rats that have a pink
tail and ears. The rat should be calm in your hands and
breathing calmly. Make sure that you take some time before
choosing the rat that you want to take home since you don't
want to find that you've made the wrong choice. Keep in mind
that rats are not always good around young children and that
you may need to make another choice for a pet if you have
youngsters in your home.
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