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Make your own: rodent crackers

We all love to treat our pets and keep them happy. If you are looking to give your small pets a special something, then follow our steps to create some rodent crackers!

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Can my pets eat pumpkin?

Pumpkin is a regular staple of Autumn for many people.

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Halloween enrichment ideas for your pets

Get in the Halloween spirit with your cats, dogs, and small pets with these frightfully fun and spooky enrichment toys and ideas. Your pets will love them!

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Finding it hard to care for your rodent?

Small rodents including degus, chinchillas, hamsters, mice and gerbils all have very specific needs. Most of them live best in the company of their own species, if you were you rehome a gerbil, it's best to have two in order to help them live happy and healthy lives.

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Make your own: Rat hammock

Rats love exploring their home, and snuggling up into cosy places - like this rat hammock! View our video below to find out how you can make your own.

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5 reasons to own pet rats

Rats are busy little creatures who love to explore and learn from you. They all have their own loveable, little characters, and become very bonded to their human family.

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How to health-check small pets

Health-checking your small pets once a week is a good way to ensure that your pet remains happy and healthy.

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Neutering your rodents: what you need to know

Neutering rodents is a fairly new practice, but it can have many benefits.

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Poisonous food and plants for small pets

There are several foods and plants that can be poisonous to small animals. Take a look at our list below of foods and plants to avoid.

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Rodent health and wellbeing

Rats are omnivores, so they need both meat and vegetables in their diet. A good quality, complete dry mixture that provides essential nutrients should form the basis of your rat’s diet.

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Your rats' health: what to look out for

The domestic rat can be susceptible to a number of serious illnesses.

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How many rats should you keep?

Rats are extremely sociable and really thrive when they have the companionship of other rats. Lone rats crave this attention so will often become depressed or display aggressive or nervous behaviour.

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