Ideally, it's best to let the rat's mom take care of this. If the rat is a rescue, feed it either goat's milk or puppy milk (a variety of goat's milk made for puppies). Stay away from cat milk—it has too much protein and not enough fat.
A mother rat cares for her babies for at least 3-4 weeks. At this point, you can start weaning the rats. If you'd like, you can keep them with their...
If there's anything within 6 feet of your roof, rats can easily jump onto your roof. If there are any tree branches that are going in the area, trim them...
Grow some white flowers. Make sure the flower species are not toxic for cats, for example lilies are dangerous and daisies are safe. Also, keep a mirror or any shiny...
If you have any power lines running to your house, prevent rats from travelling along them by installing a baffle. Also, clear out any piles of debris or clutter around...
Rats have oily fur, so if they've been squeezing through any openings or brushing against a surface as they run back and forth, you may notice greasy smudges.
Creating skin-to-skin contact has many benefits, including creating a calming and comforting effect. Placing your baby on your bare chest allows them to hear your heartbeat, feel the warmth of...
