We have spiders and pill bugs in our basement. I want to spray for them, but I also have pet rats that I like to let wander around on occasion, and don't want them to get sick. Is there a natural bug spray that is rodent safe? (I know, our basement sounds like a fun place) [more inside]
posted by mecran01 on Oct 15, 2009 - 11 answers

Should I get pet rats? Will they pee all over and eat all my wires and crawl into my walls? [more inside]
posted by greendress on Jan 24, 2009 - 10 answers

Need advice on a cage for 2 pet rats [more inside]
posted by wretched_rhapsody on Jan 21, 2009 - 7 answers

Will minor cat allergies translate to rat allergies? [more inside]
posted by lpctstr; on Nov 21, 2006 - 10 answers

I just picked up a pair of rats and have some general rat-based questions as well as rat&cat co-habitation questions. [more inside]
posted by Imperfect on Oct 17, 2005 - 8 answers

One of my rats is suddenly very lethargic. Normally she is very excitable, but now she moves slowly and falls asleep when I hold her. She is 18 months old. What can I do? Should I call a vet? I am very worried.
posted by malpractice on May 28, 2004 - 12 answers