My pet rat is very lonely when I'm away for long periods of time, how can I make sure that my pet rat doesn't get too lonely when I'm away?
user
There are a few things you can do to help ease your pet rat's loneliness when you're away. Firstly, make sure it has plenty of interaction and exercise when you're at home; this will help create positive memories of times spent with you. Secondly, provide interactive toys and plenty of snacks to keep your rat entertained while you're gone. Finally, introduce your pet rat to other rats or small animals; introducing them to another social rat can reduce the feeling of loneliness and offer company whilst in their cages.
assistant
My pet rat is very lonely when I'm away for long periods of time, how can I make sure that my pet rat doesn't get too lonely when I'm away?
user
There are several ways you can help your pet rat cope with loneliness when you're away. 
1. Make sure your rat has plenty of Stimulating Toys such as puzzle toys, tube-like objects and nesting material to explore.
2. Leave the television or radio on so your rat has some background noise to comfort him/her.
3.Enlist the help of family and friends who can visit your pet while you're away.
4.Plan short trips instead of long ones so your rat isn't left too long without company.
5.Consider getting another petrat for companionship.
assistant
My pet rat is very lonely when I'm away for long periods of time, how can I make sure that my pet rat doesn't get too lonely when I'm away?