THE RAT
CARE HUB
Cage accessories designed by rat owners. Care guides backed by vet data. Free printables. Everything your mischief needs.
Cloud Rat Shelves & Hideaway
The Cloud Rat Shelves & Hideaway is a, handmade pet hide. Handmade in Cumbria, UK by Ripley's Nest. The Cloud Rat Shelves & Hideaway is designed with pet safety and...
Christmas Rat Collection Set | Rat Enrichment Toy Bundle | Christmas Pet Accessories Small Animal Hide
The Christmas Rat Collection Set | Rat Enrichment Toy Bundle | Christmas Pet Accessories Small Animal Hide is a, handmade pet hide, made from hand-cast cement, measuring approximately 21 x...
Cage Setup & Sizing
Calculate whether your cage is big enough and get layout recommendations for your mischief.
CalculateFirst 30 Days Budget
Work out the real cost of keeping rats. Food, bedding, vet bills, accessories — all budgeted.
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Should I Get Rats?
Take our readiness quiz to find out if pet rats are right for you and your home.
Take QuizRespiratory Health
The most common rat health problem. Symptoms, causes, and when to see a vet.
Read GuideDiet & Nutrition
80+ foods checked against 10 vet sources. What's safe, what's toxic, and how much to feed.
View GuideHealth Monitoring
Track your rat's weight over time. Spot weight loss early — the first sign of many health problems.
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Enrichment Ideas
Randomised enrichment suggestions for your mischief. DIY and shop-bought options for every budget.
Get IdeasFree-Roam Safety
Room-by-room checklist to make your home safe. Cables, gaps, toxic plants, and hazards covered.
View ChecklistCage Cleaning Schedule
Daily, weekly, and monthly — what to clean and when. Keeps your cage fresh and your rats healthy.
View ScheduleLone Rat & Introductions
Lost a cagemate? Track introductions step by step. Log sessions, note behaviours, know when they're ready.
Start TrackingEmergency First Aid
Something wrong right now? Use the symptom checker for immediate guidance on what to do next.
Check NowBody Language & Behaviour
Is it playing or fighting? Understand what your rat is telling you with our behaviour assessment.
AssessWeight Tracker
Log weekly weights and spot trends early. Weight loss is often the first sign of illness in rats.
Start TrackingQuality of Life Assessment
A structured way to evaluate your rat's wellbeing. Helps with difficult end-of-life decisions.
Assess NowSeasonal Care Checklist
Temperature, humidity, bedding changes — what to adjust each season to keep your rats comfortable.
View ChecklistLooking for cage accessories designed with rat health in mind?
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FOR RAT OWNERS
Free PDFs you can print and stick on your wall, fridge, or cage area. Designed by rat owners, backed by vet data.
Safe Foods Quick-Reference Card
80+ foods rated safe, caution, or toxic — checked against 10 vet sources. A4 printable for your fridge door.
Emergency Vet Card
Credit-card sized reference with your vet's number, rat details, and critical health notes. Keep one on the cage, one in your wallet.
New Owner Checklist
Everything you need before bringing rats home — cage, bedding, food, toys, vet registration. Print, tick off, feel ready.
SEE THROUGH
RAT EYES
Experience the world through your rat's senses. Dichromatic vision, UV sensitivity, and motion detection — all simulated in your browser.
RAT RUN
How far can your rat run? Guide your rat through obstacles, collect treats, and beat the high score. Quick, fun, and surprisingly addictive.
Cage Score Calculator
Input your cage dimensions and number of rats. Get a score, layout suggestions, and product recommendations.
CalculateCage Comparison
Compare the most popular rat cages side by side. Dimensions, bar spacing, value for money.
CompareBedding Comparison
Popular rat bedding options rated for dust, absorbency, cost, and respiratory safety.
CompareCleaning Schedule
Daily, weekly, and monthly — what to clean and when.
ViewCost Calculator
Work out the real monthly and yearly cost of keeping rats.
CalculateIntroduction Tracker
Log intro sessions, note behaviours, track progress to bonding.
TrackTrick Tracker
Track which tricks each rat has learned and what to train next.
TrackRat-Proofing Checklist
Room-by-room interactive checklist for safe free roam. Cables, gaps, toxic plants, and hazards.
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Enrichment Randomiser
Stuck for ideas? Get random enrichment suggestions — DIY and shop-bought for every budget.
RandomiseRat Name Generator
Pick a theme — Fantasy, Food, Space, Gothic, or more — and get 10 names instantly.
GenerateFREE CARE CHECKLIST
6-page printable PDF. Weight log, health reference, safe foods.