[header] How to keep a pet rat clean [title] Fill the sink with an inch of warm water. [step] The water temperature should be a comfortable warm temperature similar to what you would want in a bath-not too hot and not too cold. Since rats are fairly small, you only need to fill the sink with about an inch of water for the bath.
[header] How to keep a pet rat clean [title] Fill the sink with an inch of warm water. [step] The water temperature should be a comfortable warm temperature similar to what you would want in a bath-not too hot and not too cold. Since rats are fairly small, you only need to fill the sink with about an inch of water for the bath.
Fill the tap halfway full (about 80 degrees f). Then add half a cup of lukewarm (not hot) water and stir thoroughly. [substeps] Make sure the water stays warm throughout the bath. If the water starts to cool off too quickly, add some more warm water to the bath. [substeps] An extra inch is worth a try. If you feel unsure about how much your rat needs, remember to figure out the water temperature once you get him or her used to this water. [title] Add a cup of epsom salt to the water. [step] To keep your rat from struggling, you'll need to pour enough salt to the warm water to cover the rat.