Rats are intelligent and social creatures, and if you choose one as a pet, you probably want it to stay with you for as long as possible.
That is why we propose to talk about the life expectancy of rats and how to increase its duration.
What is the average lifespan of rats
Domestic rats of the Dumbo, Rex, and Fuzz breeds live on average about two years, although some individuals can live up to three years.
Hairless Sphynxes have a shorter lifespan - from six to twelve months.
How to prolong the life of a rat
The lifespan of rodents is influenced by a number of different factors.
These include the animal's weight and activity level, illnesses, genetics, etc.
If you want your rat to live as long as possible, try to influence some of them.
Minimize genetic factors
Choose a rat from a good breeder where animals do not inherit abnormalities.
Create comfortable conditions for the rat
If your pet lives in a spacious cage where it has the opportunity to climb, balance and dig, the living conditions will be close to natural, which, in turn, means that the pet will be healthy and active until old age.
Protect your rat from toxins
Toxins found in tobacco smoke, untreated pine and cedar, ammonia, etc., shorten the life of a rat.
Do not smoke near the rat's cage, clean the pet's house regularly and use paper litter.
In addition, you should ensure that there is less stress in the rat's life, that it is provided with restful sleep, communication and healthy food.
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