Rat Resources: Health and Behavior

Behavior

Rat Behavior and Biology
The Spectrum of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in Rats

• Handout with descriptions and showing postures

Earning the Trust of Pet Rats - JoinRats

• Letting Rats Use Their Teeth
• Notes on Biting Rats 
• Working In The Cage
• Transport Box

The Rat Fan Club - The Rat Lady

• Introducing A New Rat 
• Trust Training for Frightened Rats 
• The Case Against Single Rats 
• Teaching Your Rat To Come When Called 
• Behaviors That Are Relevant To Health Issues
• Finding and Catching a Lost Rat 

The Rat Guide - Care - Behavior

• Training and Playtime 
• Introducing Rats

Health, Care, and Medical
Health - Rat Guide​

• Basic Health Check 
• Advanced Health Check 
• First Aid Supplies
• Rat Medication Guide
• Clinical Signs Symptoms Guide
• Quarantine 
• Bathing
• Rat Proofing

Rat Health - JoinRats

• Healthy Squeaks, or Sick Squeaks?

The Merck Veterinary Manual
Basic Rat Care - Rats Rule
General Rat Help - RatHelp.org
The Rat Fan Club - The Rat Lady

• Rat First Aid
• Raising Orphaned Rats
• Keeping Your Rats Cool or Warm
• Rat Hygiene 
• Spaying Helps Prevent Tumors​