Ratatouille Pet Supplies

01/04/2025

My fiancé and I are getting married and going on our honeymoon soon 💕.

This is the last week to place your order for all themed items, bunny related items, bendy ropes, wooden perches, food, etc. We will have some extras ready to ship while we are away, but stock will be limited.

My mum can make standard hammocks, so orders are still welcome! Response time might be slower than usual, but I will get back to everyone ASAP.

We will be away from 13 April - 19 May. See you soon Cape Town and France 😘

28/03/2025

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19/03/2025

A fun project I have been working on for over 2 months 💕. After dealing with a stasis scare on a cold night, I soon realised it was hard to keep them warm and comfortable while trying not to stress them out even more. After attempting to design a bed with a pocket sleeve for heat packs and ice packs, I realised there is a much simpler solution... a pillowcase! It also came to my attention how rabbits like to nibble their belongings. This pillowcase solution kills two birds with one stone! It offers an extra layer of protection to their beloved beds 🥰.

The Snuggle Bunny Bed Pillowcase comes in three options. A basic, a deluxe, and a budget version. To make your bed even more bunny proof, use a Basic Pillowcase with a Snuggle Guard over it!

For heating solutions, we recommend a ceramic beads heat pack or a Snugglesafe heat pad. We recommend a flat, hard plastic ice brick to keep them cool.

Snuggle Bunny Bed - R150
Snuggle Bunny Basic Pillowcase - R75
Snuggle Bunny Deluxe Pillowcase - R110
Snuggle Bunny Bed Guard - R75
Add an extra pocket - R25

13/03/2025

Love love LOVE these two prints! 🌿🌺🌵

20/01/2025

A quick guide on how to wash dirty rat hammocks 🐀

There isn't a "one size fits all" when it comes to rat care, but I made this to share what I do and my experiences. You may do things differently, but that doesn't mean it's wrong.

Some fragrance free laundry detergents are safe. I however prefer F10SC/ F10SCXD over these options as they have the best results at removing bad smells. I love F10 products and will even use it for my own laundry, kitchen counters, and floors🤭.

To ensure the longevity of your hammocks (if you don't have chewers), it is best to use a cool gentle cycle on your washing machine. This preserves the colours of the cottons used for your hammocks and makes them last longer. I avoid tumble dryers for this reason too, but it won't destroy the hammocks if you need to use a tumble dryer. Keep the setting of the dryer on the coolest temperature in that case.

Extra rinse cycles make the hammocks smell brand new and so good. This step is optional, but I do highly recommend trying it out! 😁

13/01/2025

I love experimenting with new grains, pastas, and processed grains. It keeps them interested in their dry mix. I test the mixes on my own rats and see what they like and don't like. All my rats have silky soft fur, are at healthy weights, and are the picture of health (disclaimer: excludes rats who have genetic problems like Violet).

Why is it so important to feed your rats a good diet? The rat mixes sold in stores are usually high in fat, protein, and sugar. This causes poor fur quality, obesity, kidney problems, and tumours. It also lacks variety and enrichment by mostly containing pellets and sunflower seeds.

I first started taking an interest in their diets after I got Pan, who had an inflamed liver. Initially, I fed a poor quality commercial mix with a few extra grains to make it more diverse, but it didn't help. I read up, discovered the Shunamite diet, looked what was available to me, and adjusted their food to accommodate his needs. Not only did his overall health improve, but the other rats also benefited. My Russian Blue and black rats weren't rusty anymore, all the rats were more energetic, and they didn't stink!

It is quite daunting making your own mix in South Africa with how difficult it is to find good quality grains and processed grains in store. We don't have any good quality dog food that is appropriate for rats, so the protein section is always a struggle. It is also important to feed your rats fresh food daily for vitamins that can't be supplemented into their dry mix.

My favourite recipes:
1. The straight grains recipe on the Shunamite Diet FB group.
2. The Pretoria Rattery recipe is available for free on their website.

Want to buy pre-made mixes instead?
1. I sell 1kg for R150 😊. All human-grade grains with veg I dehydrate at home. I follow the straight grains recipe from the Shunamite Diet group.
2. Oliver's Burrow is also a highly recommended mix.

08/01/2025

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a prosperous and beautiful year! ✨️🥳

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas🎄! Wishing you a Christmas filled with love, joy, and rats 🐀🩷

18/12/2024

Introducing the snuffle mat! 🩷

It is a fun way to make meal times a game for your pup, kitty, rats, buns, etc. It encourages your pet to use their natural instinct to forage for their food, a perfect tool for bored pets that need that extra mental stimulation.

Custom colours and sizes are available. Message me if you would like your own!

17/12/2024

It is the last week to order any Christmas themed products to receive it before Christmas! 🥰🎅

All the pre-made rattie boxes have sold out, but we have a large variety of beautiful fabrics still available!

18/11/2024

The Leafy Hidey Hole is part of the Woodland Collection created in 2022 🌿. A comfy snuggle spot for the ratties on colder and rainy days!

I drafted the leaf and made a prototype for my own rats. It came out a lot smaller and I broke a few needles in the process 😅. After a few adjustments, we landed with this version that I am happy with! A perfect size for 3 females or 2 big boys, although 4-6 could squeeze in if they tried hard enough🤭.

If you'd like a leaf of your own, pop me a message or alternatively check out Mischief Pet Products and Exotic Pets Overberg .

04/11/2024

Mariah Carey is slowly making an appearance in my spotify playlist this month🤭. Looking to include your furry friends this holiday season? 🎄 Spoil them with a Christmas themed box valued at R300 each!

We have fun themed hammocks and delicious gingerbread men shaped biscuits in stock. The biscuits are made with rat safe ingredients and are a favourite in this household!

The Gingerbread Man ratty box:
1 × medium cube
1 x single hammock
1 x double hammock
1 × 80cm bendy rope
3 × Bunny Box carrot and coconut biscuits

Christmas Party ratty box:
1 × medium cube
1 × single hammock
1 × double hammock
1 × 1kg adult rat food

Christmas Pudding ratty box:
1 × medium cube
1 × single hammock
1 × bunkbed hammock
1 × 80cm bendy rope
3 × The Bunny Box carrot and coconut biscuits

For every 5 boxes sold, 1 will be donated to an ethical rodent rescue of my choice🌿. All boxes will go out on 25 November 2024, just in time for December!

31/10/2024

Pudo has released this under short notice and it has caused some upset 😔.

I will have to implement a flat rate of R80 for pudo locker-locker delivery as I exclusively use the Courier Guy kiosks to drop off my parcels.

I apologise for any disappointment this may cause.

24/10/2024

Perch hammocks are versatile and a must-have for any cage. A cosy spot to snuggle up with a friend or a cage filler that encourages climbing. The bunkbed perch hammock can even be placed as low as possible for your little buddy with hind leg degeneration. The possibilities are endless!

The perch hammocks are a favourite in my household, check the last pic for proof!

Perches sold separately.

The first two photos were taken by Tiny Toes Animal Photography