Tagged With Rats

Curious rabbit with long, upright ears intently sniffing a vibrant red zinnia flower in a lush, green garden

Can Rabbits Eat Zinnias? Exploring Floral Feeding

13 May 2024

Zinnias are poisonous to rabbits and can lead to liver disease and digestive problems. It's best to use safe options and repellents to keep your zinnias safe.

Close-up of a person's hand gently holding a calm corn snake

Do Corn Snakes Bite? How to Avoid Getting Bitten by Your Pet

7 May 2024

Corn snakes are usually very calm, but they may bite if they feel threatened, are hungry, or are shedding. Bites can be avoided with the right handling.

A large brown rat cautiously approaching a cockroach on a kitchen floor, with a predatory expression

Do Rats Eat Cockroaches? Uncovering Nature's Surprising Symbiosis

27 April 2024

Rats are opportunistic omnivores and will consume cockroaches, which has implications for both public health and pest control efforts.

A cute brown and white fancy rat sitting upright on a kitchen counter, sniffing at a stalk of crisp celery

Can Rats Eat Celery? A Closer Look at Their Dietary Needs

20 April 2024

Rats can eat celery as long as it is given to them in moderation and as part of a well-rounded diet that includes other sources of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, although eating too much can lead to digestive problems.

Close-up photograph of a rat's strong, muscular hind legs as it prepares to jump

The Incredible Leaping Ability of Rats: How High Can Rats Jump?

20 April 2024

Rats can jump between 3-5 feet thanks to some special anatomical features, and younger rats tend to be able to jump farther.

Peruvian guinea pig with long, silky brown and white fur curled up in a sleeping position on a bed of timothy hay

Why Do Guinea Pigs Sleep With Their Eyes Open? Unlocking the Mystery

14 April 2024

Guinea pigs frequently sleep while their eyes are open, which is a behavior that is typical of these prey animals that are most active during the hours of dawn and dusk.

Tabby cat sitting on a windowsill, mouth open in a chatter as it gazes intently outside

Why Do Cats Chatter? Exploring the Primal Instincts Behind This Quirky Behavior

9 April 2024

Cats chatter as a way to imitate the act of catching prey that they can't get to, showing off their natural hunting skills even from the confines of the great indoors.

Close-up of a curious-looking brown and white fancy rat peering out from a pile of crumbled cheddar cheese

Can Rats Have Cheese? The Truth About This Popular Myth

6 April 2024

Rats can have cheese as an occasional treat, but it should be given in small amounts because of their lactose intolerance and the fact that they can easily become overweight on high-fat foods.

A Syrian hamster sitting upright, its short tail resting calmly, with tufted fur and an expressive face

Hamsters and Their Tails: What You Need to Know

2 April 2024

Hamster tails are usually short and stumpy, but the length can differ depending on the breed. They are used for balance and communication, not for helping the hamster move.

Close-up of a domestic shorthair cat licking its paw with its rough, textured tongue

Why Cats Have Rough Tongues: An Evolutionary Wonder

27 March 2024

Cats have rough tongues lined with papillae that they use for grooming, hunting, eating, and cooling down.

Inquisitive grey and white fancy rat sniffing a slice of ripe red tomato in a clean habitat

Can Rats Eat Tomatoes? Nutritional Benefits and Feeding Tips

14 March 2024

Healthy ways to feed your pet rat tomatoes, including nutritional information, serving sizes, and potential dangers such as poisonous seeds and solanine.

Brown rat with sleek fur swimming in clear water with urban stone structures in the background

Do Rats Swim? The Truth About Their Surprising Swimming Abilities

5 March 2024

The remarkable swimming skills of rats, such as diving, traversing bodies of water, and floating, and how they have affected ecosystems and cities.