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Everything for pet rats – food, furnishings, enrichment & care
Rat webshop – everything for pet rats, from cage furnishings to food
Rat lovers know it: a pet rat isn't a "standard rodent" but a smart, sociable, and curious housemate. In this category, you'll find everything to make a rat's life safe, active, and comfortable: from dust-free bedding and rat food to hammocks, tunnels, platforms, ratscaping, and care products.
We'll help you choose with practical explanations and a selection tailored to how rats actually live: climbing, sleeping, foraging, destroying (using safe materials), and above all: together. DRD Rodent Shop ® – Specialists in rodents and rabbits since 2011.
Height, levels, and soft sleeping areas make all the difference. Combine hammocks, houses, and platforms for a "rat-worthy" stay.
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Use a consistent staple food and make eating fun: hide, scatter, and let them search. This suits their smart, inquisitive nature.
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With low-dust bedding, toilet areas and a good cleaning routine, the habitat remains fresher and more pleasant for both humans and rats.
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Start here – what does a tame rat need?
- Conspecifics (rats are social animals; keeping them alone does not suit their behaviour).
- A spacious cage with height + multiple levels and climbing possibilities.
- Sleeping places : hammocks, houses, baskets and nesting material.
- Low-dust floor covering (good for the respiratory tract) + clever toilet areas.
- Daily enrichment : foraging, tunnels, demolition material (safe) and interaction.
- Appropriate food and always fresh water (bottle or bowl).
Rat cage – dimensions, height and clever design
For rats, a good cage revolves around height , climbing , and multiple resting places . A practical guideline is a cage of at least 100 x 50 x 70 cm (L x W x H) for two rats ; more rats require more space. Furnish the cage with multiple sleeping areas (preferably more sleeping areas than rats ), platforms, and safe routes.
Useful categories to combine directly: Hammocks , Houses , Platforms & ladders , Tunnels & tubes and Nesting material, cushions & baskets .
Ground cover – choose dust-free (respiratory tract is important)
Rats have sensitive respiratory systems . Therefore, choose a low-dust bedding and be wary of highly dusty varieties. A good bedding is especially beneficial when combined with a fixed toilet area.
Shop now: Rat bedding | Toilets | Urine mats
Enrichment – ratscaping, digging pit and foraging
Rats are both thinkers and doers. Enrichment prevents boredom and makes their habitat more enjoyable: building, searching, climbing, destroying, and working together as a group. Therefore, combine furnishings with activities like foraging and a digging/sniffing area.
Popular: Play & Forage | Ratscaping | Digging Bucket | Gnawing/Demolition Material
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Checklist – Setting up tame rats (practical & rat-friendly)
✔ Keep rats with other rats (social animals).
✔ Choose a spacious cage with plenty of height, levels, and climbing options.
✔ Multiple sleeping places: hammocks/houses + nesting material.
✔ Choose low-dust floor coverings and create a permanent toilet corner.
✔ Daily enrichment: foraging, tunnels, demolition material (safe).
✔ Always provide fresh water (bottle or bowl) and suitable rat food.
Hygiene & safety
Place the enclosure in a quiet location at room temperature , away from drafts and direct sunlight. Clean regularly with a mild, unscented soap and remove any food debris.
Lift rats gently (not by the tail) and watch for changes in behavior, appetite, or breathing. If in doubt, consult a veterinarian.
FAQ – rats (domestic rats)
Can I keep one rat?
Preferably not. Rats are social animals and thrive best with their own kind.
What is a good minimum cage for rats?
Guideline: at least 100 x 50 x 70 cm (L x W x H) for two rats, with multiple levels and sleeping areas. More rats = more space.
What kind of substrate is good for rats?
Preferably choose dust-free bedding. This is better for the respiratory tract and often keeps the enclosure cooler.
What do rats really like?
Climbing, foraging, creating routes, demolishing safe materials, and interacting with their caregiver. Variety works wonders.
✔ Everything for pet rats: cage, furnishings, food, care
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✔ Specialist since 2011
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