Links to Resources and Other Wonderful Rattie Worlds
Medical Articles FAQs and Help
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
1(888)4ANI-HELP [1(888)426-4435]
Open 24 hours, $65.00 per case
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The National Animal Poison Control Center (NAPPC) of the University of Illinois can be reached by calling 1(900)680-0000 or 1(800)548-2423. The NAPPC is located at the University of Illinois
Fees for service: $20.00 for the first five minutes, then $2.95/minute thereafter when using the (900) phone number and $30.00 per case when using the (800) number.
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Pet Poison Helpline, 1(800)213-6680, an animal poison control service open 24 hours for a service fee of $39.00. It is available throughout the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean for pet owners and veterinary professionals.
(Remember, you cannot induce vomiting in a rat!)
Poisonous Plants(University of Pennsylvania
School of Veterinary Medicine)
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement(This site includes a forum for those grieving the loss of a pet, pet bereavement e-cards, and additional supportive links for dealing with loss.)
Behavioral/Socialization/Trust Training (instructional videos for constructional approach and positive reinforcement training, including litter-box training on JoinRats.com)
*Note: A word from this webmaster. Before doing business with any Rattery, please remember to carefully check to make sure they are reputable, knowledgable, and that they maintain the health care of their rats and their environment. Above all, even if the Rattery comes highly recommended, remember to quarantine all new rats coming into your home if you already have pet rodents. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".*
Phoenix Gate Rattery(owned and operated by breeder:"Amy"; located in Atlanta, Georgia; specializing in russian blue, chocolate, dalmatian and burmese)
Squeakin' Pups Rattery(owned and operated by breeder:"Eliza"; located in San Diego, California; home based breeder where all rats or members of the household. Bred and socialized for health and wonderful temperments. Beautiful varieties! Striving to educate on qualifty of care for pet rats.)
Looking for a list of those in your area then try the following places to search:
Martin's Cages: The Martin Family recently retired. These cages can still , sometimes, be found on Wayfair or Amazon. They have always been great cages for rats, and well made.
Critter Nation(Single and Double level cages. Also available through Amazon.com )
The Wererat's Lair (A lot of interesting , fun things to wander through, and good basic information on rat care!)
Travel/Flying with rats
Airlines List. Please check with individual airlines well before setting up your travel planes. Many airlines have changed their policies regarding transport of animals since the beginning of the COVID pandemic.
Trust Training, Socializing and Bonding
Here are some links to articles with tips on how to trust train, socialize, and bond with your rat:
Behavioral/Socialization/Trust Training (instructional videos for constructional approach and positive reinforcement training, including litter-box training on JoinRats.com)
Veterinary Technician
If you have a desire to be a veterinary technician and are looking for a listing of schools in the USA check out the following link:
Helpful ratmath calculations, and more.
