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The Rat Chat

Ebonie and Phoebe

There are people who have rats – and then there are rat people! We are two crazy rat ladies discussing all aspects of rat care, diet, health, and behaviour, as well as sharing our own experiences of owning fancy rats. On The Rat Chat, we aim to promote good practice across all aspects of rat ownership. Hosted by Ebonie and Phoebe (UK based). If you have any comments, questions, or ideas of future podcasts you would like to listen to, please email us at: theratchat@hotmail.com

kids & family pets & animals

All Episodes

00:40:41

Losing a Rat, and Why We Don't Reccomend Starting...

The Rat Chat ·

2023/05/17

Having rats pass away is one of the most difficult things about being a rat owner and something that we will all eventually have to deal with if we choose to keep rats. As rats are social creatures, considering and planning for this sad eventuality is also an important part of rat ownership. On this episode, we talk about the considerations of keeping a mischief and the steps you should take to ensure that you are adequately prepared for losing a rat.

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01:05:14

10 Common Health Issues in Pet Rats

The Rat Chat ·

2023/05/06

On this episode we discuss 10 of the most common health issues you may come across in pet rats. We look at various symptoms and how to spot them as well as treatment options and some of our own experiences. This is naturally not a substitution for professional veterinary advice but we hope it is useful in helping you look out for some of the more common conditions your pet rats can get.

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01:15:05

Would You Rather? Pet Rat Edition

The Rat Chat ·

2023/04/28

Time for a more lighthearted podcast! Phoebe and I play a game of 'would you rather' with a fun rattie twist. Warning- this is a very chatty version of our usual style of podcasting and decends into choas rather quickly.

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00:55:20

How To Add Rats To Your Existing Group

The Rat Chat ·

2023/04/19

Introducing new rats to your current mischief can be very daunting, particularly if you are unsure about the right method to use or are concerned about it not going well. In this podcast we will share our knowledge and experiences with introductions, along with helpful hints and tips and provide advice on the best method that we reccomend for adding new rats to your group.

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00:31:52

Five Activities Not To Do With Your Pet Rats

The Rat Chat ·

2023/04/18

Spoiler alert- we added a bonus 6th point! There are so many great enriching activities for you to provide for your rats that are safe, fun and encourage their natural behaviours. In this episode we talk about some activities that do not fall into these categories! These are our top activities that we would not reccomend for your rats and safer alternatives that we would suggest in place of these.

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00:35:19

Tips for Handling Nervous Rats

The Rat Chat ·

2023/04/14

It is very common for owners to come across a nervous or skittish rat at some point in their rat keeping journey. This can be particularly true if the rat is from a pet shop or BYB background and / or is not used to being handled. If you are a new owner this can be potentially quite upsetting and you can often feel like you are making little to no progress, or just be completely unsure of how to go about tackling this behaviour. In this podcast we discuss two of the main methods for handling

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00:55:54

The Best and Worst Things About Owning Pet Rats

The Rat Chat ·

2023/03/22

As with all pets, there are pros and cons to owning pet rats. In this episode we discuss some of your favourite things about owning rats, as well as some of the difficulties and challenges that come along with rat ownership.

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01:00:53

10 Money Saving Tips for Pet Rat Owners

The Rat Chat ·

2023/03/18

Rats can be expensive pets - this is something that we never shy away from and always advise any new owners to take this into account before deciding that pet rats are for them. However, there are several tips and tricks that we have learnt over the years that help to bring down the cost! Tune in to this episode to hear our personal experiences and recommendations on how to save those pennies.

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00:25:08

Things That Pet Shops Sell That Are Not Suitable and/...

The Rat Chat ·

2023/03/12

You would think that any items marketed as safe and suitable for rats would be...safe and suitable for rats. Right? Unfortunately this is not always the case! In this episode we talk about some of the most common products that we see owners buying that you should not use - despite what the pet shops may tell you!

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00:46:19

10 Pet Rat Myths - BUSTED

The Rat Chat ·

2023/01/11

In this episode, we will discuss 10 common myth about pet rats - and why they are simply not true! From bumblefoot to back yard breeders, we delve into the murky waters of ratty misconception and hopefully emerge much more knowledgeable of the facts. This video is perfect for new or potential owners who may be feeling confused or overwhelmed by the large amount of conflicting advice / information online.

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00:45:15

10 Things That We Wish That We Knew Before Owning Pet...

The Rat Chat ·

2021/12/12

In this episode, we will be discussing the top ten things that we wish that we knew before owning pet rats. This episode will be useful to any new or potential rat owners who are considering rats as pets.

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00:22:49

Boys or Girls? The Similarities and Differences in...

The Rat Chat ·

2021/09/25

In this podcast, we discuss some of the main differences between owning bucks and does, as well as sharing our own experiences with owning each gender.

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00:39:23

Enrichment Activities for Your Pet Rats

The Rat Chat ·

2021/09/01

In this episode, we discuss several enrichment activities to keep your rats entertained and mentally stimulated, including our tips and personal experiences.

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00:25:31

Our Top Ten Rat Cage Accessories for Pet Rats

The Rat Chat ·

2021/08/26

In this episode, we discuss our top ten cage accessories for your rat cage, including what we love about them and how and why they are useful.

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