Archive for January 28, 2011
Environmental Enrichment For Your Rat Or Mouse
Rats & mice are extremely active and intelligent animals, and thus require exercise and mental stimulation for optimal health. These animals are often purchased as pets for children and many are housed in smaller than adequate cages with only the bare essentials such as food, water and an exercise wheel. Just imagine how bored you would be living in a bare room with an exercise bike as the only form of mental and physical activity?
There are a number of fun and easy ways you can provide toys and enrich the environment of your pet rat or mouse: