It’s not a common scenario, but if you have pet rats or mice and a rodent infestation, you’re in a unique situation that can be tricky to navigate. Firstly, you may be worried about pest control measures becoming a risk for your pets, but turning a blind eye could be even more dangerous to your pet mice or rats. Wild rats and other rodents pose a huge health risk to your pets and yourself. First and foremost, they are known to carry diseases that can be harmful to humans and rodents alike. Secondly, when rodents move in, they may see your pets as competition, which can lead to aggressive behaviours, even when your pets are locked away safely in an enclosure. Don’t panic though—with quick action and smart strategies, you can protect your little companions while reclaiming your space!
How Can I Keep My Pet Rat Safe During a Rodent Infestation?
Remember, where there’s one wild rat, there’s likely an entire extended family lurking nearby! Here’s your action plan to keep your pet rats safe during this unwelcome family reunion:
Isolate Your Pet Rat
- Move your pet’s cage to a separate, secure area far from where you’ve spotted the wild visitors to create a safe haven.
- Elevate their cage to prevent wild rodents from climbing up and making contact.
- Keep those free-roaming playtimes on hold until you’ve shown the wild rats the exit.
Avoid DIY Solutions
To ensure the safety of your pets, it’s important to avoid DIY methods. Using baits, traps, and poisons when you have pet rodents in the house could spell disaster if you don’t know what you’re doing. Worst case scenario, you could cross-poison your pets, or introduce chemicals to their environment that are detrimental to their health.
Monitor Your Pet’s Health
It’s important to keep an eye on the well-being of your pet rats or mice for as long as you suspect there’s an infestation of wild rats. Make sure to watch for any behaviour changes, changes in appetite and or differences in energy levels. If things start to seem off, it may be smart to organise a friend or family member to look after them while you manage the situation at hand. Wild rats can carry disease, and can also distress your pet rats by encroaching on their home territory. Rats are territorial animals and may aim to defend themselves on their home turf. The same goes for wild rats who may view your pets as trespassers, even if they lived there first.
What to Tell Your Pest Control Specialist
Calling in the professionals is your fastest route to making sure the only rats in your home are your cute pets. When you reach out to pest control experts make sure to clarify that you have pet rats so special treatment considerations can be made. They will come back to you with an appropriate pest control plan that keeps your environment safe for your pets. However, you may need to restructure your lifestyle slightly while the pest problem is resolved. That likely means no free-roaming for your pets for a little while to make sure they’re not getting into anything they shouldn’t.
Ready to Keep Your Little Friend Safe? Reach out to Cure All
At Cure All Pest Control, we understand that those little whiskers and bright eyes have claimed a piece of your heart. Our targeted approach eliminates only unwanted guests while keeping your beloved pets safe. We use precision methods designed with all family members in mind—including those with four legs and a tail!
Contact us today for a pet-friendly solution that will have those wild rodents packing their tiny suitcases while your pet rats continue living their best lives! Let’s restore peace to your multi-species household and give your furry companions the safe, clean environment they deserve.
