What supplies do pet rats need?

The supplies rats need include a large, chew-proof and preferably tall wire cage, a water bottle and bowls for drinking and feeding and at least one hideout or nest box for a feeling of safety. They also need lots of bedding for the bottom of the cage, a healthy food formulated especially for rats, and healthy snacks of fresh veggies and fruit. You should also put some rat toys, including chew toys and sticks, inside the enclosure. A solid surface wheel can help provide extra exercise for your rats, but be sure to pick one that's the right size and safe for rats if you do. Finally, a litter box will help you go longer between bedding changes and help reduce odor with regular scooping. Choose a small animal litter box and a non-clay, unscented litter for your rats.

How do you take care of pet rats?

Take care of your rats by setting up a clean, comfy and escape-proof habitat for them with all the ratty essentials inside. Once you've covered basic food, housing, rest, play and elimination needs, try to interact with your rats as much as possible and be sure to give them time out of the cage for at least an hour every day. You can rat-proof your home and let your rats roam there, or get a portable playpen to set up a rat-safe area. Rats are naturally intelligent, clean (they groom themselves!) and social animals who love people and love living in groups, so keeping them as pets can be low maintenance, rewarding and fun for the whole family.

How do I set up Autoship on my pet rat supplies?

Set up Autoship for your pet rat supplies when you order by simply clicking the Autoship option at checkout. You can set the frequency of your shipments here, too, and go back to the site and change quantities and shipment timing at any time. You can also easily cancel Autoship if your needs should ever change. You'll never run out of rat food, litter, bedding or treats again with Chewy's convenient Autoship service!