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link to Do Rats Eat Their Babies? Science, Facts, Tips

Do Rats Eat Their Babies? Science, Facts, Tips

Is a rat likely to eat its babies? This is not the nicest of questions to ask, but it’s an important one that we need to deal with. So, before we delve into the details, let’s give a basic...

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link to How Far Do Rats Travel From Their Nest? The Complete Guide

How Far Do Rats Travel From Their Nest? The Complete Guide

People have this misconception that rats are capable of traveling vast distances in their search for food, but that’s all it is - a misconception. The truth is something completely different. A...

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link to Do Pet Rats Carry Diseases? 6 Diseases, Symptoms and Tips

Do Pet Rats Carry Diseases? 6 Diseases, Symptoms and Tips

If you are considering having a rat as a pet, it is a good idea to understand that any rodent, including domestic, can carry diseases. This includes hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits and gerbils, for...

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link to Do Rats and Squirrels Get Along? Science, Facts, Tips

Do Rats and Squirrels Get Along? Science, Facts, Tips

So, you’re a rodent lover who, by chance, plays parent to both a pet rat and a pet squirrel. Or perhaps you simply enjoy pondering the more obscure questions in life and find yourself wondering; do...

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link to 8 Reasons Why Rats Carry So Many Diseases

8 Reasons Why Rats Carry So Many Diseases

Rats pose many dangers to human health and have long been avoided and feared due to the deadly diseases they carry and can spread to the people they come into contact with.  Rats are perfect...

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link to Will Rats Eat Other Rats? Science, Facts, Tips

Will Rats Eat Other Rats? Science, Facts, Tips

If you want your pet to have a healthy diet, you probably already know that specially prepared food for rats must make up the bulk of their diets. Rats require certain vitamins, minerals and fiber to...

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