Why Do Rats – Rodent Zone

Rat Lifespan: How Long Do Fancy Rats Live For?

January 28, 2021January 14, 2021

If you go by general pet rats – kept by individuals in their homes – then you could say that a rats average lifespan is anything around the 2 years mark. Many rats will get ill (usually tumours) from 18 months – but some can live well into their 2s (hormone and diet pending if … Read more

Why Do Rats Get Tumors?

January 27, 2021January 1, 2021

Unfortunately, one of the most common health issues in rats are tumours – mainly fast-growing soft-tissue tumours – and mainly in overweight, older females. But why is this? Well, a number of reasons can contribute to these growths including diet, family tree and bad luck – however we will look at all of these in … Read more