Rats need a lot of space, so a large, multi-level enclosure will give them room to run, climb, eat, play, and rest. Experts recommend a minimum cage size of 24” x 24” x 24” for each rat.

Essential oils. Rats possess "one of the best senses of smell in the animal kingdom", even surpassing that of dogs, according to the experts. They said: "When used in concentration, ...