Are you really ready to own a pet rat?

Answer yes or no to the following questions

 

1. Are you willing to spend a minimum of ½ hour a day with your pet?

2. Are you willing to clean its cage once a week or more often if necessary?

3. Are you prepared to go out of your way to obtain the correct bedding and food for your pet?

4. Have you bought and read at least one book about rats?

5. Will you take your rat or mouse to a veterinarian should it become ill?

6. Will you check your pet’s food and water at least once a day to be sure it has both in adequate supply?

7. Have you thought about who will care for your rat  when you go on vacation?

8. Are you prepared to spend at least $60 on an initial cage set-up for your pet rat?

9. If you are the parent of a child who wants a pet rat, are you willing to accept responsibility for seeing that the animal is properly cared for, and care for it yourself when the need arises? (Children under 15 should not be expected to take full responsibility for a pet.)

10. Are you prepared to accept full responsibility for your pet for its entire life (2-4 years)?

 

Be a responsible pet owner

 

If you answered NO to any of these questions, please rethink your idea of getting a pet rat.