Do I really need 2 rats?
I have one champagne, broken hooded, Dumbo rat named Hope. She is alone in her cage but I take her out a lot, play and interact with her.
I got her in June and she has never had a cage mate. Several rat owners, the vet and pet stores' staff have told me it is okay as long as I give her a lot of attention. Is this true or is it bad for her to be alone?
I really care about her, but she shows no sign of depression, just happiness and sleepiness.
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Yes you definitely need more than one, even more than two is best, they are very social and without another rat can become very depressed and ill. A human cannot be with them 24/7 and will never be the same as interacting with another rat. I studied animal management at uni so this is my source.
Definitely need more than one.
Even if you give her a lot of attention, you are not always with her when she is awake, you won't clean her fur like another rat would do. You won't run with her around like another rat, you won't do the wrestling, you won't answer in a ratty language when she asks...
Your rat needs you, but you cannot be like another rat for her.
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