Pet Rat Care

[@gamer708886]

I barely heard a word you said because your rat is so adorable climbing around and poking it's head out of you hair! :3

[@jfs5873]

I know right!

[@DinoGirlX]

Omg yessss u right :3

[@saratiara9787]

gamer708886 100th like❤️

[@williamminyard8508]

No kidding right...lol

[@michealbensin4705]

Rats are such beautiful animals, its mind boggling how people can dislike them.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

I completely agree!

[@sebastianlarsson6053]

+Micheal Bensin For me it's something to do with the tail :P But I'm a lover of ALL animals and working with my dislike of them :)

[@slimenation5565]

+Micheal Bensin I Agree they are so misunderstood and they are actually amazing animals

[@josh8395]

there really clever

[@TekkamanRain]

+Micheal Bensin You should live in a metropolitan area like NYC and you'll understand why they're the bane of humanity's existence.

[@samtenlobsang4648]

Rats are not gross they are adorable.. People who classify animals as gross have gross minds.

[@brightbunny9308]

+Samten Lobsang diddo!

[@therealj3739]

The sewer rats are pests, unlike the one she has right now

[@Paxonize1]

Jetrix Li good point

[@ellavillarreal1038]

Ikr!! And yes I know this comment is old... Rats are misunderstood😓. I showed my rats to my grandma and she freaked out😂

[@christophertucker1503]

+Ella Villarreal Yeah my grandma is terrified XD I guess it's an older person thing and plus wild rats harbor a lot of diseases so I can understand how people can misunderstand them.

[@kjcobbler]

anything with a mouth has a possibility of biting :/

[@kiwowa]

And practically every animal has a mouth

[@kjcobbler]

Iwona Stachon Exactly

[@nuclearpeach5945]

my rats have never bitten me for 2,5 years though

[@GoncalosPets]

*anything with teeth, goldfish have a mouth, and snails too.

[@chesiregamingandart2454]

Cheta yeah but I have held over twenty different rats and so has my cousin and out of both of us we only got bit once and it was bad. But it was her fault she grabbed its baby and then grabbed the moms tail and picked it up like that. That was before she knew better.

[@hawkmoths]

A few things- do not use wood! Aspen is okay, but other softer woods are much too fragrant for your rats. I'm sure that she knows this, but it's always good to add more info!

[@rachelcox3469]

Certain wood shavings like pine and cedar are toxic to rats, not just "bad". The same goes for other small rodents.

[@sansthegreat306]

THANKS

[@Ifyoucantdodgeitramit]

Yes! We learned this the hard way. We used pine shavings for over a year and couldn't figure out why they were having respiratory problems. We actually had to use an inhaler we had because one was breathing so bad. It actually worked very well, cleared it up in about 2 days.

[@chichiqizhu4134]

My hamster chews on wood and he's fine.

[@sansthegreat306]

+Chichi qi zhu THATS NOT A RAT

[@kiwowa]

Awwwww it's so cute how the rat hides in her hair

[@Storystein]

*misses all the rats I've had and came here to cry * Rats are the greatest pets you can imagine, but they only live 2-3 years...

[@TaylorFisher-oj6qp]

Storystein aww

[@and_why_506]

Storystein Usually they live 3 to 4 years

[@foreverbroken983]

3-5 years

[@michelleduffield5248]

Storystein my oldest rat is 4 years old

[@uwu_mara2003]

Storystein SAME I miss my rattie named Tiny sooo much. I've had bunch of rats before, but he was always my favorite. You have no idea how affectionate he was. He would lay on my chest and just nap on me and when we were playing he would bounce around a lot because he couldn't contain his excitement. I'd like watching him in his little hammock made out of cheese, and he would always come when he was called. I remember my mom over the phone told me while I was on vacation that he died and I didn't cry or anything and tried not to think about it because I didn't want to ruin my vacation so then after my trip I didn't think about it then either but now I think it's all coming back now.

[@brittanybirk9642]

I clicked on this video a few months ago because I had no idea rats could be pets. Little did I know I had just found my new passion and I immediately knew I wanted rats. I've be researching them like crazy and I get to pick up my first boys tommorow. Thank you Happy Tails. 💜🐀

[@UnwrittenSpade]

So…..how were your little buddies??

[@LiberatoCaires]

Rats are very lovable pets, in fact, after my experience with two male rats, I didn't want anything else! They have a wonderful personality! :) Thanks for the insight!

[@Dsoundz100]

Did they ever bite you?

[@donellereadsbooks4217]

Yes rats can bite but it is fine if you handle them properly

[@shilparaje6519]

rats are the cutest thing on earth i hate it when anyone growls when they see rats so lets go rats

[@jeffjefferson9433]

shilpa raje No dog's are the cutest

[@chesiregamingandart2454]

Dan WRONG RATS ARE!! #TEAM-RAT

[@blossombuddies2875]

shilpa raje rabbits are but rats are definitely top 10

[@jrblessed1588]

Wtf

[@Bobbylim323]

shilpa raje I think most people will thing that rats are cute, it's just the diseases that rats spread

[@hotaruishere2133]

Can rats eat dry cereal? (Cheerios, trail mix?)

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+SaikaChanLuvvsyou Yes as a treat :)

[@NoelG702]

Yes, my male rat loves Rice Krispies :)

[@lordfarquaad6488]

SAiKA yes, only as a treat though Not like 10 a day :3

[@me.1837]

Yes. But only as treats. They have added sugar so not as a permanent mix

[@BigBossMan538]

Cereal that's low in sugar, right?

[@rhemahill7947]

I just got two rats today this was very helpful

[@TheCipita]

Rhema hill how is it going? is it your first time owning a pet rats? tell me about it, because i'm thinking to buy a pair too :)

[@cait159]

Is it going okay?

[@arsonsnail]

are either of them still around?

[@eh9918]

I'm surprised you mentioned wood chips, as I have heard the only safe ones for rats are aspen

[@holyhailgun]

I think pine bedding is also okay as long as it's kiln-dried.

[@eh9918]

Yeah, the SPCA said that pine pellets are ok.

[@MsAceyourface]

Uhg! So adorable! I miss having rats.

[@jfs5873]

That rat is soooooo cute. It plays with your hair its so adorable!

[@eh9918]

I thought rats were not expensive, until it came time to pay the vet bills...

[@eh9918]

It was 500+ dollars of care for one of my guys (he had chronic respiratory issues) and ended up on 2 meds, costing about $50/mo. It was worth it to keep him happy and not suffering, and he ended up living a full life. I adopted two from the SPCA, and the vet gave them each a free checkup for adopting :)

[@AsmrLuka]

Est H I buy the medication online. I got 2 years worth of baytril/doxy for 50$

[@eh9918]

That's something I will look into. thanks!

[@eh9918]

Definitly. The best option would probably be to talk to the vet first before purchasing any medication. Some medications will say how many mg/ml and how many mg/kg for cats or dogs, but you have to be pretty handy with math to figure it out for a small animal, and you have to know their weight.

[@kyraandfriends146]

Rats are such adorable little creatures. I’ll be getting 2-3 this week, after wanting them for years and researching multiple times during that time period. I can’t wait, ah.

[@terashewchenko3021]

"Most of the time rats just waste packaged food anyway" Truer words. My little boops are so picky, they want fresh fruits, veggies, nuts etc... :P The love eggs too.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

Mine love eggs too!

[@oliviataylor8616]

eggs!! yuss Templeton eats eats what I eat for breakfast x3 (not sugar cereal or fatty bacon :P)

[@donnahilton471]

Any ideas on how to make oxbow more attractive to rats? I've thought about dipping them in yogurt. I want them to have the proper nutrients.

[@sarap7492]

Um there's a rat in your hair

[@Alex-px7db]

Sara Posada yup

[@retroicdescent]

Sara Posada You could say that her hair looks like a rat's nest.

[@chesiregamingandart2454]

RetroicDescent lol

[@chesiregamingandart2454]

Sara Posada lol yeah

[@milkshaketherat5326]

@@retroicdescent 😂

[@jbfootballkid]

So I can't do shots with my rat?

[@kermittreason6222]

Jonathan Biestek Sadly... Lol

[@alanbrown6210]

rats like peach brandy, baileys Irish cream and wine so maybe not shots of hard liquor but they sure do like adult beverage

[@djh893]

Alan Brown your comment made me want to watch the old Gregg videos. Ever drank Bailey's from a shoe lol

[@shayla6064]

Jonathan Biestek Lol, please don't get your rats drunk!

[@alanbrown6210]

Queen of Bleach no your right it's not good to do. They deserve fresh clean water daily. So it was wrong to give my dog beer? She liked it so much she would go get her bowl

[@aidanallen4955]

Thank you so much! I'm getting a rat this summer, and I really need to learn about rat care, so this video helped a lot, especially with his diet!

[@aidanallen4955]

Correction, I will probably get 2 rats, who are both male.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

Glad to hear you are getting two!

[@hitlerstissue7273]

Who else had a rat on their shoulder while watching?

[@zoeallard413]

Hitler's Tissue me Lol

[@nickierainbow]

Suzy is a husky rat just like mine! I have two boys, they came with me to do a presentation about animals at a elementary school. They were playing with the kids and they loved all the attention and treats. I was a very proud rattie mom! They didnt show signs of being stressed, they were curious and eating the treats the kids gave them (pieces of pasta I brought).

[@reeceburke5255]

You have taught me so much about some animals and I’ve even told my parents and I thank you for teaching me all this really cool information. From your number one fan Simone

[@jodi183]

Susie is adorable! My pet rats LOVE dried uncooked pasta. It's great for their teeth too. They also love a little bit of non-salted sunflower seeds & pumpkin seeds along with wheat square cereal I get from trader joe's (no sugar or salt is in the ingredients). Their all time favorite food is raw kale. They get that every day. Ya, there's no reason to buy packaged foods. Just gotta make sure they also get a balanced diet. Mine are vegan. Those who have since passed have lived long healthy lives.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+jodi183 Sounds like you are doing a great job at caring for them and keeping them happy! Mine love Kale too!

[@mangome7605]

I love Rats❤️ They are SOOOO ADORABLE

[@branbrandt3]

Really liked learning about the best diet for them. My daughter just asked for a rat and she will like feeding it fruit much better than pellets too.

[@theultimatereductionist7592]

Can't we simply teach male & female rats about abstinence? Oh, wait... we can't even do that for humans. :)

[@aivlysplath]

I got two rats from a local pet shop. Their owner dropped them off at the shop to be resold because they didn't want them anymore I guess. They were very shy. One of them kept biting. Then about 20 days later the bitey one gave birth! She doesn't bite much at all anymore but will go for your feet if you have socks on. I kept one baby and gave two pairs to a rat rescue. The baby is super friendly. The older two are still pretty shy though they've warmed up to me a bit. I think it was all in the way they were raised.

[@mikuchan7715]

Rats are my absolute dream pet but they are illegal where i live :( it's so stupid

[@scooterthomas768]

Miku Chan What the fuck thats so dumb, it's like the least harmful pet ever

[@gingerisevil02]

Miku Chan that's a shame 😔 hedgehogs, ferrets, and sugar gliders are illegal in my state! So stupid!

[@NameLessRIP]

Miku Chan im so sorry for you

[@cloroxbleachpoptarts1680]

That's so sad...turtles are illegal in my state tho

[@ToonGrizzly]

WHERE the fuck do you Live??

[@rosicroix777]

TY for sharing the info, we got a female rat 6wks ago for my friends daughter. the pet shop didnot even know the sex of the rat, after 3 days she gave birth to 13 babies ( I had a strong feeling when they brought it home that she was pregnant as she was a bit too plump for only 6mos old ).We love them all & are enjoying their company immensely. TYVM for the info on their diets especialy. My 2yo cat even gets along w/them, although the moma does chase him around, he is very tolerant of them being here

[@kendraanimallover8201]

As I do love rats and mice ,people always say "why is anybody scared of rats/mice!" It's the same reason you are scared of spiders/heights/monsters please do not shame people for being scared it's just how they feel Btw I LOVE ratties And Mouseys In Fact I Own Two Mice And Really want to own ratties, we all have our opinions please respect all people and there opinion, please no hate and like if you agree❤️🐭🐭❤️

[@itickleyou]

Ive had rats for many years and ive only been bitten once. And the cause was because i had just bought the rat, it was scared and i was always trying to pet it. So it was not because he was aggressive but because i did not give him space. Ive learned from this and if you guys wanna get rats then give them time to adjust.

[@crystallight8640]

My rat was the same but the second time she did it was because she was exited to get food so she sorta bit me in the process of getting the food.

[@kennadarat4881]

Foxeqois ive been bitten alot, but it wasnt my rats fault. 1. I smelled like food 2. I had a bandage on my hand

[@kathymckenna1778]

I am glad you are so dedicated to them. I had two when I was in college as I missed having a pet as I did growing up. My rats were pretty special and I like rat people. You go girl and when I am too old for a dog or cat I will go back to having a couple of rats. But now I have 10 cats and 2 dogs. Darling video

[@lexrose3768]

I have a rat and he jumps on everything so I named him Jump Rat. 😂

[@tadpgw5305]

Lexy Rose nice pun...

[@lexrose3768]

Shr ek, It's not a pun; It's a name.

[@richa16x]

For my rats I used wood pellets for a cat litter, in the cage. (Wood scrapes irritates the eyes and nose of the animals.) And these pellets can suck up a lot of moister, so its also easy to clean. :3

[@jindermahal322]

i think it's cute as fuck

[@CarrosweetiE08]

Jon because he used the words "as fuck"? How can you judge that he/she is an idiot because of that? Lol you must be weird

[@Faith-zv9xr]

Jon swearing doesn't make you stupid lmao

[@lilywells4259]

Airi135 that is very rude to say you are the one In the wrong so be nice

[@CarrosweetiE08]

Just me And my dolls What? What did i say?

[@lilywells4259]

Airi135 you side he would die an idiot which makes you in the wrong

[@mimibarn]

It's good how she keeps a very serious demenour with lovely ratty playing on her shoulder x

[@Harrower13]

Thank you!

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Rob Howell You are welcome!

[@dollyspine]

Thx so much my friend is trying to convince her parents to get rats and I’m showing her all your rat vids thanks a ton for your vids

[@awesomeamazingpets8617]

You had a spider run across your table and it made me jump xD I'm such a wimp hahaha

[@ellavillarreal1038]

When?

[@sophiaj.6602]

At what time?

[@awesomeamazingpets8617]

Sophia J. it doesn't show the time on my laptop when I play it (bc it's broken) but it's close to the end just watch the table st like 1-2 minutes to the end xxx

[@leyre9989]

+Ella Villarreal i think he talks about 7:08 but that could also be a fly or other insect :/

[@ellavillarreal1038]

+Leyre Ruiz Oh ok I just saw it😂😖

[@mckennaatha6237]

I was already looking into getting a rat, and needed some more info. This video helped so much!!! Thank you Happy Tails!

[@LoniYoni]

ThankYou 😊 I learned a lot

[@jessicalynn5413]

Suzy is adorable, I love those dumbo ears :) I hope to have a rat one day, I owned a Guinea pig for two years but had to give her up when I went to college. Found her a happy home though so I'm grateful for that!

[@yeahyuhyeah]

I have 2 pet rats :D

[@Dsoundz100]

Have they ever bit you?

[@dassahclayton7304]

is it much harder to bond with older rats? I want to rescue and don't want to support mills.

[@eh9918]

many youtubers who rescue rats. Also there are baby rats at the rescue near me.

[@holyhailgun]

I adopted older rats, and I love them so much! They were really friendly and tame right away because they were already used to people.

[@FrantikTv]

dassah clayton Not necessarily, some rats will be very tame the day you meet them but they need time to adjust to their surroundings to fully get used to you.

[@kennadarat4881]

dassah clayton i wpuld suggest getting already tamed rats. I learned with my 2 recently bought rats. My first 2 were ok when i got them as babies, but my other 2 are really scared most of the time

[@Brian-wn2vc]

Rats really are noble creatures. And highly intelligent if you take the time to observe them. A pet rat bought from a reliable source can be just as rewarding as, say, a dog or cat.

[@PJay-wy5fx]

I have to disagree with you on rats being cheap. They are very prone to disease (respiratory issues, tumors, to mention a few) and they rack up vet bills incredibly fast! Also please do not endorse store bought animals. Store bought animals (all spiecies) usually come from mills, where mothers are worn out to have litter after litter, and for every (seemingly) healthy animal, 2-6 usually have died horrible deaths because there is no veterenary care given (profits have to be made). Shelters/rescues are packed with great personalities, animals are usually not there because there is something wrong with them, but because owners want to get rid of them for personal reasons. If a shelterrescue is not an option, go to a non-profit breeder.

[@heyy_itz_lunalunaaa8735]

I have a rat named may she is adorable she never bites Much love Amazingly smart and cute You will say aww every time u c her

[@maddeywillis491]

Sorry but woodshavings are not good bedding for rats, as the dust/fine particles that come with the shavings are not good for rats delicate lungs. Aside from that, very informative video thank you.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Maddey Willis Thanks for the comment, it does depend on the type of wood shaving that is used something I should have mentioned. There is safe wood shaving for small animals. All depends on the type of wood and the brand.

[@maddeywillis491]

Ah ok, thank you for clearing that up! :) Rats are such smart animals! I believe soft woods like pine and spruce are not suitable and neither is birch? x

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Maddey Willis That is correct those are not good for any small animal. I have not seen birch wood shaving used, but it is used as chew toys for rabbits and is safe, so I would assume that as long as there are no added chemicals birch wood should be safe. Aspen is a safe wood shavings bedding. I prefer other types of bedding, but this can work for someone on a budget.

[@MikeGrahamDSM]

I live in NYC - we have a plethora of rats in the subways alone, and I found this vid because I spotted one while waiting for the 4 Train to the Bronx. I thought it was kind of cute, so here I am. Lol.

[@saraz2972]

I owned two rats (they re both dead now :( ) And they´d never bite me, (it was two females)

[@dirkslipperypeanutdiggler9211]

wow...i think i am in love. Smart, well-spoken, beautiful and loves animals.

[@ダーコホリック]

I getting a rat soon yay !!!

[@Idyllically-Gacha]

i am going to get two rats and i am SO excited there so cute and i want to put her through optical courses!!

[@donnahilton471]

Obstacle?

[@cryptoturtle320]

I WANT RATS SO BADLY

[@3798penisholder]

Nora the Norawhal me too!!

[@ananimity7332]

OMG Susie is sooooooo cute! I found myself with a huge grin when I saw her grooming herself in your hair. I love rats! I love their curiousity. Thank you for your video

[@nathalie7704]

1:04 *thats a lot of damage*

[@cerulean22b69]

I'm currently visiting family and one of my cousins has a pet rat. I love him! man I want one now. this is very good information I'll keep this in mind if I ever get one. my mom hates rates with a passion so I don't think I could have one anytime soon but I think as soon as I can move out I definitely will.

[@SupJenni]

I want to adopt one from a rescue but I'm afraid it won't bond with me 😭 I'm so afraid of being a bad pet owner 💔

[@miapanther-howell665]

Jennifer just go for it honestly you will love it

[@theultimatereductionist7592]

2:39-2:40 Rat teleportation. Rats never cease to amaze me. :)

[@BabyTreeMusic]

Pros: Very social, affectionate, smart, clean, very good starter pets for children, very simple care Cons: Short life expectancy, variety of potential health complications; the main being cancer and respiratory issues

[@Ifyoucantdodgeitramit]

We've owned several pet rats and mice and they're terrific pets. Very easy to care for you can take them out and play with them any time if the day and they're extremely loveable. They are explorers though so keep an eye on them if you let them run around on the ground. Other than that they're awesome. Also, as you can see from the video, they love being on shoulders and in long hair.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

;)

[@Ifyoucantdodgeitramit]

Happy Tails Lol ;) back at you I suppose 😂

[@niftymice6541]

Mason Holloway would you say that rats or mice may bite more often? i have owned pet mice(over 10), and i haven't had a bite yet.

[@niftymice6541]

Mason Holloway would you say that rats or mice may bite more often? i have owned pet mice(over 10), and i haven't had a bite yet.

[@cmgmartinezgutierrez6903]

am 11 and sence i was in prekinder i said i wanted to be a veterinarian

[@billclinton94]

Nobody cares

[@bfresh6025]

andrew seliga stfu

[@skylarj3374]

"Can't give your rat any alcohol" THERE GOES MY SATURDAY NIGHT

[@Biggchad]

my rat bit me so I ate it

[@lookoutfornargles4469]

You ate your rat?

[@Biggchad]

Look Out For Nargles sure did

[@lookoutfornargles4469]

Poor thing 😭 you probably scared it or handled it wrong and yes I am going to say you need at least 2 you could've taken it to a rescue or sold it/given it away to a rat owner who would've taken good care of it. That is horrible.

[@Biggchad]

Look Out For Nargles Fucker shouldn't of bit me

[@gingerisevil02]

You probably deserved it.

[@dontlookintoit1482]

Just wanted to check this video out because your videos are amazing! XD I currently have 4 rats, two males and two females (separated). I have my males out for lap time while I'm watching these videos. The little one (he's about 6-7 weeks old) is playing with my older boy (10 weeks old). The older is having fun, with the occasional annoyance of his cage mate insisting on humping his side. The females that I received from the pet store are actually pregnant right now >.> They're stomachs are becoming noticeably larger, and even though they're sisters I'm not up for experimenting with communal nesting. So they'll be separated, hopefully before they give birth. Hope they do well~

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Vincent Alexander Good luck with them

[@avamidgley269]

I love rats ❤️ my mum doesn't really want rats so I'm getting gerbils instead. I've done lots of research and your videos have been a big part of that 💖💖

[@mamabear8565]

Cuteness overload can barely focus lol Man I miss my Morgan!

[@nameless-qs1cf]

Thank you, this video was very helpful! I'm thinking about buying and albino rat, and this was eye opening.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+nameless 0101 Awesome! Make sure you get at least 2!

[@aritown5802]

I bought two rats. Both girls. Didn't think it'd be a problem. Not even two months after getting them I had 7 more than I started with.

[@שגהש]

Your rat is so cute!! Unfortunately I haven't had a good experience with my rats :( I don't know if it's because the way they were raised before I bought them or maybe I wasn't patient enough with them, but they would never feel this comfortable when I picked them up. They could be only somewhat comfortable.

[@ashleightranter285]

thank you for making this video it has helped me allot I hope I can prove to my mom that I can take care of my own pet.

[@MrOrcshaman]

Rats are cute and awesome. Remember master splinter from TMNT? Yeah, awesome!

[@rachaeldeexxx]

Had 2 boy rats a few years ago! Didn't go out intending to get any pets. The boy rats weren't selling as much as the girls, and the price of them was half the price of the girls because the shop were desperate to get rid of them before they got big! I fell in love with 2 of them and begged my mum for them! She hated rats but ended up falling in love with them aswell!

[@MrMozzly]

Older pet rats bond just as well as younger rats! It comes down to their personality. Also, chocolate is fine in very small amounts. Researchers often use it as a reward because rats love it so much.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

Older feeder rats can be difficult to handle especially for new pet owners. Chocolate is not safe in large amounts and it can be hard for people to know what amount is safe to give, so I'm my opinion why give your rats something that is potentially harmful if there are so many other great options. I encourage all pet owners, better safe than sorry!

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+BlueGabiiXD Yes, better to keep your babies safe!

[@finleybarnett8163]

"and you can make rat toys for yourself!" lol!

[@jessicalibertadguzman6930]

I just buried my pet rat. She was so sweet and loving, I really miss her.

[@sadiemarie1417]

This was really helpful thank you

[@littlecloud4554]

Your channel is a dictionary ♥️😭 Whenever I have a question I always come here and find the answer 👍

[@davepastern]

As to biting, I've had this happen a few times, in all instances, the rat was unwell and confused and being bitten was my own fault. They can bite very hard and they can also lock their jaws, making it difficult to remove them. That said, 3 bites out of 15 years and many rats isn't too bad. One rat bit me as she panicked when I went to give her baytril (via a needleless syringe) and that really hurt as she bit through to the bone of the finger, another one bit me on the nose (wasn't too bad thankfully) as she panicked (this rat passed away less than a week later due to advanced lung disease) and the 3rd rat managed to fall off my bed onto the floor and I'm pretty sure she was blind and panicked when I picked her up. Not as bad as bite #1, but worse than #2. For those new to rats, it is very rare for a rat to bite its owner. Just generally handling the rat from a young age, and handling it gently is enough to establish a bond. Just understand that sometimes, a rat will panic due to health issues and may bite. It's not deliberate, it's a defence mechanism. Their teeth is their own method of defence...

[@DoeDonDoe]

Your rat is so cute! And very informational video. What an interesting adorable pet.

[@elliot6669]

Pls do more vids with the rats I love them soooo much!🐭🐁🐀❤️❤️❤️

[@sadbhmcmullin5112]

Hi Megan! Great video by the way! What pet do you think is good for a 12 year old girl like me, rats or rabbits? Thanks and I LOVE your channel!

[@rattv1487]

I do Tigerlily videos about my rat Lily, i know a lot about rats and i love my five females so much! Rats are the best pets in the universe in my opinion!! :) :) :)

[@hoodlmn]

I used to have a rat. Her name was Splinta like splinter from tmnt. She was happy when I spent a lot of time with her but was very sad when I could not see her because I was at my dads. I miss her so much that I cry when I think of her.😭

[@hoodlmn]

I think she died of sadness, I wish I would have got her a companion to spend time with when I could not see her

[@pandapowlps4377]

CUTE im getting a rat soon in new zealand its so hard on them its so cold or its really hot but im super exited because by my house theres a animal shelter and they have alot of rats i vist often i love your videos

[@killersalmon4359]

OMG - your rat is so adorable. :O

[@milkshaketherat5326]

I could not focus on what you were saying because of your rat she is soo cute😍

[@louiehogan2778]

Thanks you helped persuade my parents to get me rats 😃 🐀🐁

[@rowbyrowby]

Cute how Susie loves playing in your hair. ...Rowby.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

Yes! She sure does make a mess of it! 😁

[@JinxiiMinx]

Just a few things to say about this video. Most information is spot on, however, certain types of chocolates (in small quantities) actually help rats with respiratory problems. As for feeder rats being cheaper, while this is true, you also run a higher risk of getting a rat with little to no socializing before they were sold or health problems. I'm not saying that they can't make good pets, just that it is something you have to keep in mind when picking them up. Also, there's a chance that you may pick up a pregnant female without knowing, as a lot of pet stores don't bother separating genders or sexing them at all.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

Please do not try to cure your rats respiratory infections with chocolate. Please seek out professional medical help from a Veterinarian. Any rat can come with health issues and even ones sold as pets are often not tame. That's why I explain how to pick out a rat that is healthy. Suzie who is in the video was a feeder rat who had never been socialized. She has never bitten me and as you can see she is as sweet as can be.

[@JinxiiMinx]

Happy Tails Absolutely! I'd never treat them with it, but it's certainly not toxic in small quantities and can help aid in MINOR issues. Some vets will even recommend you offer it to them occasionally to assist them in any problems they may be experiencing. And, again, I know that feeder rats can make just as great pets as those from a reputable breeder, but it is something that people should know before going and picking them up. The more you know, the better.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Lexi Most people will not feed in moderation, so I advise to just not feed that because just a little too much can be harmful.

[@JinxiiMinx]

Happy Tails Fair enough.

[@zekova]

+Happy Tails Yeah most people don't know how to practice moderation for themselves, let alone a pet. :/

[@Fliptwisttt245]

You're beautiful and so is Susie!! I have a rat named Wilma and she's super clean and friendly!!! i love her so much!!! Rats spelled backwards is STAR!!!

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+tatulover2120 Thanks! And wow that is so cool I never realized that!

[@khalidalkhateeb2106]

You really teach me everything about animals

[@soniclover4444]

No type of wood shaving is technically safe when it involves small animals like rats and mice; wood shavings, ESPECIALLY aspen, can cause respiratory infections because of the dust and particles from the substrate. If anything, use a soft, fragrant free bedding, paper shreds (free of any kind of inks, unless soy-based) and any kind of blankets, as she mentioned. It's just better overall to avoid any kind of wood shaving based substrate for the overall health of your pet. Otherwise, very informative video! :)

[@rileyhiggan2168]

My parents won’t get me a rat but my cousin eats a cookie with his rat

[@norakaneva6516]

I am really thinking about getting 2 pet mice girls named Cupcake and Cherry so this video has helped me a lot

[@TallSilentGuy]

I think water bowls are better than bottles. The ball bearings in bottles make a hell of a loud rattling noise that can be very annoying. The bottle tends to drip long after the rats have finished drinking which leads to dampness problems. Hang the bowl at a height so the rats can just about reach it on their back legs. This lessens the problems of knocking it over or crapping in it.

[@AS-gi4cg]

I usually do not like disagree with people and do not like to argue with their opinion it is not safe to let rats drink out of a water bowl, there has been a tragic case where a rat was at the vet and the vet let the rat drink out of a bowl. The rat inhaled some of the water and died because of it. It really is sad and I hope that you do not think that I am judging your decisions and you might even be lucky and nothing will even happen to your rats but I am just giving you a heads up. :)

[@aliciacruz9719]

Nice video very informative and nicely spoken

[@roo5046]

Okay, story time! Last year I put my finger by the lid of the Rats cage, not expecting it to bite me (Idk) and it did (surprise surprise) yes it hurt... But now just a few months ago, I picked up a baby rattie and I fell in love... I kept him, and I loved him... He died last week due to a sickness he had(not sure what) but you could see he had breathing problems now that I look back... But I'm getting two Rats today.. I'm very excited... They're names are Lilo and Stitch and just me coming over my fear of Rats, just boggles me because I'm in love with these little creatures... RATS ARE THE BEST WOOHOO!!!!