I have a rat and it is very annoying when it chews on the edge of the cage, and I just noticed that is is totally biting through. It is a very sweet rat, but what does it need other than attention(which I love to give!!!!!)
2007-03-15 13:36:03 · 7 answers · asked by maddie j 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Rats, along with all other small pets, have teeth that constantly grow. If their teeth aren't filed down by their gnawing, they can grow through thier mouths or over their mouths keeping them shut so they can not eat. They need to be given plenty of toys to chew on. You can get things from the pet store like chew blocks, or other toys typically made out of wood for chewing.
Rats need to be kept in an all metal cage because of their chewing. If any part of their cage is plastic, they can and will get out.
Rats need a lot of things besides attention. They need toys, cozy beds, and clutter. They love having lots of random things inside of their cages, it keeps them intrested and occupied.
http://www.dapper.com.au/toys.htm
this site give a lot of fun little ideas for you and your rats....I hope this helps...If you have any more questions, feel free to email me...
2007-03-16 11:03:22 · answer #1 · answered by KaylaByrd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rats along with other animals need to have somrthing to chew on. i get my hamster cheese cakes she loves them. you can get wooden chew sticks and different kinds of cakes for your rat at walmart in the pet area.
2007-03-15 13:41:52 · answer #2 · answered by angel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go and get a bag of greenies for it to chew on. their teeth constantly grow so they constantly chew. LOTS of toys to play with is a good thing to.
2007-03-15 17:03:43 · answer #3 · answered by MommyCaleb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probably just trying to grind its teeth... my gerbil does that and I give her a wood block treat.. they have to keep their teeth from growing too long so give it something to chew on.
2007-03-15 13:42:09 · answer #4 · answered by emi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe It's Trying To Escape.
2007-03-15 13:44:53 · answer #5 · answered by Ricky 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try getting it a chew block my hamster used to do that!!! I really hope that helps!!!!
2007-03-15 13:42:36 · answer #6 · answered by PickyVeggiePup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe just give him a chew toy, like you would a dog. perhaps one of those Kong toys. (I don't know if it would get lodged in his GI tract though.)
2007-03-15 13:43:34 · answer #7 · answered by scuffy10 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋