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| Value for Money | 10/10 |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 10/10 |
Full review by
PieDizzle
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on 21st Sep 2007
User Rating : 10
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Good Points: Very friendly pet. Easy to care for. Intelligent. Good for children and adults alike.
Bad Points: They do tend to smell, just as most pet rodents. Short lifespan, and they usually have to be put to sleep as they are prone to tumours of the abdomen and brain.
General comments: If you wish to buy your child a pet, don't go out and buy a rabbit or a hamster, which can be nasty and bite; buy them a RAT.
They are very friendly, and provided they are handled on a regular basis, they seldom bite. In fact, I've kept many pet rats, and have never once been bitten.
I, at first shivered at the thought of owning a rat. My father bought me one at the age of 10, but my thoughts of sewers and rubbish completely went away. These are adorable pets, and they are ideal for children. They love to be handled and are very tolerant, unlike other rodent pets such as gerbils and hamsters, who prefer to be left alone.
Rats can also be taught basic tricks, such as sitting on your shoulder, responding to it's name and even "fetch". Other rodent pets cannot do this.
However, rats need company and shouldn't be kept alone. They need larger cages than other rodent pets, and they need sturdy, solid toys as they tend to chew a lot. And they do tend to smell, so regular cleaning is a must.
Also, their lifespan is very short, and many of the rats I have had have barely lived past 2 and a half years, as rats are prone to cancers and tumours, and if they are not taken to be put down when such things occur, they die horrible, uncomfortable deaths.
Rats have always been a pleasure to own, and I cannot stress enough how much I recommend them to children over any other pet.
PieDizzle's review and ratings | 309 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
hotgrot
on 25th Jun 2006
User Rating : 10
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I had 4 female rats, and each had a totally different personality. They all recognise you as their 'mum' and they are happy to spend ages grooming and playing with you.
They are really clean, and they are always awake when you are, as they are so inquisitive they always want to know what is going on!
You can teach them tricks and play games with them, and so far I have managed to convince 10 people that rats make the best pets. Go and get one!
hotgrot's full review | 113 words
Review by
bluesrats
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on 28th Jun 2005
User Rating : 10
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Rats are misunderstood little creatures.
We have five boy rats and I tell you they are all great little personalities. The four rat brothers who live together are the biggest, friendliest little guys around as they love to come out and sit on your shoulder or go 'investigating' with their favourite human pals. It says something when your fourlegged friends are even pleased to see you in the morning!
With a little time (and some treats, lol) they learn their names very quickly and can be ...
bluesrats's full review | 459 words | 2 comments added.
