These are amazingly smart and quick-witted animals, they swim well and crawl along the ropes. Animal psychologists even believe that rats are superior in intelligence to cats. These rodents have a very good memory: they respond to their nicknames. Rats are able to think logically.
Why are rats clean
Rats require less maintenance than many other pets. These pets are very clean and practically odorless. As long as you keep the cage clean, they will also take care of themselves. In good conditions, rats are constantly cleaning themselves, like little cats.
Rats are clean animals. They independently monitor the cleanliness of their paws, muzzles and ears, but sometimes they forget about the tail, so this part of the rat body requires outside care. At the same time, you do not need to bathe your pet often.
What to do if a rat smells bad
Normally, it shouldn't smell bad. If there is a strong smell, it means that the cage has not been cleaned for a long time or the rodent is sick. The animal needs to be washed in extreme cases.
Which litter for rats can I choose
Wood, grass and flax granules (pellets)
They absorb moisture well and do not let in odors, but when wet they crumble, turning into dust, which, when dried, becomes dust.
You can use hay or straw, sawdust, thin and soft wood chips, grain husks, special cellulose fillers, pressed sawdust, granulated sawdust, paper napkins, rags.
