Holiday gift ideas for your pet rodents

As you begin shopping for the festive season, you have probably decided you want to add your pet rodent to your list of recipients as well but have no idea what you should get and you are stressed over present ideas. Well, don’t fret, we have just the perfect suggestions for you.

You should contemplate giving gifts to your pets like throwing a birthday celebration for a 1-year-old; it’s more for your enjoyment rather than the rat. This is because they do not have any knowledge about celebrations or gifts, yet you still find significance in experiencing your special events with them. For this, you wouldn't have to break the bank either, so don’t let budget limitations hinder you.

Here are some gift ideas.

Cages

It is about time you changed your pet's cage as it may be too small for ever-growing mischief from your pet or too old and in need of replacement. This holiday might be the perfect time to make this investment for a gift that keeps on giving for years to come.

If you don’t want to purchase a full-sized cage, you could purchase a travel cage for road trips or a pet carrier for visits to the vet.

As a bonus, you could also set up a play area outside your pet's cage. Bear in mind that meant for small animals can be easily chewed through or scaled by your more adventurous rats. If your pet's play area set up is on the ground or is easy for pets to get out of, it should be placed in a rodent-proofed room to ensure their safety.

For inside your pet's cage, you could get liners. Liners possibly aren’t an everyday purchase for many pet owners, so the gifting-giving season could be the perfect excuse to purchase. They usually come in assorted colours and fun prints to suit almost anyone’s taste. Your pets will love putting their own “mark” on them!

Pet Toys

For pets that like to run, an 11 or 12-inch Wodent-Wheel or the 12-inch Silent Spinner are good gift options.

You could get a treat like a foraging toy or puzzle toy for your busy little thinkers that are good at solving problems.

If you have a rodent-like rat that is an avid answer for a pet, you will likely need some new hammocks. For obsessive chewers, you could also consider a textured chew toy. These textured chew toys are usually made of wood or different woven fibres like rattan or corn husks. Some rats even fancy lava stones.

Pet Food And Treats

You cannot deny the happiness you feel when offered your favourite food and treats. The same thing applies to your pets. A gift that your pet rodents will appreciate is food! No matter what gift you give them, a tasty snack or nutritious meal will get them to love you.  It is either you buy something made for rodents from here or make something yourself. For unique food ideas check out some of our top articles on pet food or visit our food and treat section to check out some meal suggestions.

Handmade Gifts

If you enjoy making things, you could make handmade gifts using cardboards.

Spend some time searching online for DIY cardboard play toys. You will find endless options! This is another way to keep gifts super cheap and possibly even free. Not to mention that your pets would love destroying them.

The gift of attention

Even though you give your rats one large item, a small token, or a bag full of goodies this holiday, make sure to also give them plenty of your time and attention. There is no greater gift to a pet than that of feeling safe, well cared for, and loved.

The more time you invest in your pets, the more trusting they become and the more time they want with their humans. So get yourself some of your favourite festive music, grab your favourite snack, and sit down for some good ole cuddle-time with your precious rattie kids.