Isamu Rats
Isamu Rats
Isamu Home
Who, What, Why?
Meet the rats
Loved and lost - past rats
Joining the Isamu Family
Current and Planned Litters
Past Litters
Varieties expected at Isamu
Rat Care at Isamu
Contact us
Links and useful places
Rat Information and Care
Thinking about Pet Rats
Getting your First Rats
Starting out with Rats
Rat Habitat
Choosing Bedding
Choosing Substrate
Choosing Cages
Choosing Accessories
Cage Enrichment
Setting up a Cage
Behaviour
Individual Rat Behaviours
Rats Interacting with Other Rats
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Rats Fighting, Aggression and Dominant Behaviour
Introducing Rats
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The Carrier Method
The Neutral Space Method
The Heavy Supervision Method
The Cage Swap Method
Rat Noises
Rats and their humans
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Rats Biting Humans
Training your rats
Rats interacting with their enviroment
Rats interacting with other animals
Feeding and Nutrition
Options for Dry Mixes
Vegetables and Fruits
Foods to avoid or limit
Fresh and Wet meals
Suppliments and Treats
Feeding for different Times of Life
Enrichment Feeding
Feeding FAQS
Condition
Judging Condition
Fixing condition issues
Health
Health Checking
Common Illnesses
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Kidney Issues
Hind Leg Degeneration
Heart Failure
None Cancerous Tumours
Abscesses
Respiratory Issues
Cancerous / Malignant Tumours
Parasites
Quarentining
Building your own cage
If you (or someone you know) is comfortable with DIY then below are some of the things to think about before starting on your cage design