Rat Care Guide

Whether you are preparing to adopt or simply researching proper husbandry, this guide is designed to walk you through the essentials of responsible rat ownership.

You can use the navigation links to jump directly to specific topics such as housing, bedding, diet, enrichment, and health. If you prefer, you are welcome to scroll down and read the full detailed articles below.

My goal is to make sure every Sundae Morning rat goes to a home that feels confident, prepared, and informed

Rachelle Swain Rachelle Swain

Everything You Need Before Getting Pet Rats – Complete Starter Checklist

Bringing home pet rats? Here’s your complete checklist of everything you need before getting dwarf or standard rats in Canada. From cages and bedding to enrichment and food, this convenient Amazon supply guide by Sundae Morning Rattery (sunrattery) makes preparing for your new rats simple and stress-free.

This article is in progress! Check back as I update the list!

Midwest Critter Nation Rat Cage

Prevue 528 Rat Cage

Hemp Bedding OR Aspen Shavings

Water Bottle (x2)

Oxbow Rat Diet

Unscented Dish Soap

Unscented Laundry Detergent

Scrubber Set

Spray Bottle Set

Large Exercise Wheel with Customization

Hammocks

Plastic Chains (hammock attachments)

Small Animal Carrier

Rat Basics Starter Pack (4 rats or less)

This starter pack I have assembled will include the Midwest Critter Nation rat cage, hemp bedding, 2 water bottles, Oxbow rat diet, unscented dish soap and laundry detergent, a scrubber set, spray bottle set, large exercise wheel, 8 hammocks with plastic chain attachments, and a small animal carrier for vet trips.

Coming Soon!

Rat Playtime Starter Pack

Ultimate Rat Starter Pack

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