0:00:02 > 0:00:04- Hi, I'm Ferne.- And I'm Rory. - We love animals.
0:00:04 > 0:00:08Some animals can make brilliant pets. Pets are great.
0:00:08 > 0:00:10We like meeting your pets.
0:00:10 > 0:00:12I'm off meet some new friends today
0:00:12 > 0:00:15but I'll be back later to tell you all about it.
0:00:15 > 0:00:19- Would you like to come with me? - See ya.
0:00:19 > 0:00:22# My pet My pet and me
0:00:22 > 0:00:25# My pet My pet and me
0:00:25 > 0:00:30# Down every street Are pets to meet
0:00:30 > 0:00:34# Some big some small Some scaly some furry
0:00:34 > 0:00:37# Some keep very still Some are always in a hurry
0:00:37 > 0:00:40# Some have four paws
0:00:40 > 0:00:42- # Some have sharp claws... # - GIGGLES
0:00:42 > 0:00:45- # Some quack- some bark - some purr- some moo
0:00:45 > 0:00:49- #- Some grunt- some squawk - Some cock-a-doodle-doo
0:00:49 > 0:00:52# My pet My pet and me
0:00:52 > 0:00:55# My pet My pet and me
0:00:55 > 0:00:57# My pet My pet and me
0:00:57 > 0:00:59# Have you met My pet and me? #
0:00:59 > 0:01:00GIGGLES
0:01:03 > 0:01:07We're in Stoke-on-Trent to meet Dylan and his sister River.
0:01:07 > 0:01:11Those got some pets they'd like me to meet. Shall we go find them?
0:01:11 > 0:01:14- Ferne!- Hi, Dylan!
0:01:14 > 0:01:19- Hi, River. What are you guys doing here?- We've come to see you.
0:01:19 > 0:01:20Oh, that's brilliant!
0:01:20 > 0:01:22- And you must be Mum.- Hi, Ferne.
0:01:22 > 0:01:23So, where are your pets?
0:01:23 > 0:01:25- At home.- Shall we go see them?
0:01:25 > 0:01:27- Yeah.- Let's go.
0:01:33 > 0:01:36- Wow, who lives in here?- Rats.
0:01:36 > 0:01:39Rats! I love rats, how many do you have?
0:01:39 > 0:01:43- Three.- Three! That is amazing.
0:01:43 > 0:01:47- And you've got such a great big house for them too, don't you?- Yeah.
0:01:47 > 0:01:50Rats are rodents, like mice, and they're very
0:01:50 > 0:01:54curious animals, so they need lots of room to explore and climb.
0:01:54 > 0:01:56This cage is perfect for them.
0:01:56 > 0:01:58It's nice that you have three of them,
0:01:58 > 0:02:01they like to live in little families.
0:02:01 > 0:02:03And who's this, in the food bowl?
0:02:03 > 0:02:05Tommy, I think.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08- Does Tommy like his food?- Yeah.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10How old is Tommy?
0:02:10 > 0:02:15- I think he was nine months.- Nine months, so that's still quite young.
0:02:15 > 0:02:17And what about the other two rats,
0:02:17 > 0:02:18what are the names?
0:02:18 > 0:02:21Gordon and Sven.
0:02:21 > 0:02:23Hello, Gordon, nice to meet you.
0:02:23 > 0:02:25Hi, Sven. He's gorgeous.
0:02:25 > 0:02:28I like the way they're all different
0:02:28 > 0:02:30colours so you can tell them apart.
0:02:30 > 0:02:32Shall we one of them out for cuddles?
0:02:32 > 0:02:34Yeah, Sven loves them.
0:02:43 > 0:02:44We'll take him out.
0:02:44 > 0:02:46Here we go, come on, Sven.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49It's important that you be gentle and calm when picking
0:02:49 > 0:02:53a rat and you should never pick them up by their tail.
0:02:53 > 0:02:55We don't want to hurt them, do we?
0:02:55 > 0:02:57Pop him in here.
0:02:57 > 0:02:59Wow! Hello!
0:02:59 > 0:03:02We have to be very careful when we lift up rats, don't we?
0:03:04 > 0:03:06Hello, Sven.
0:03:06 > 0:03:09He loves his cuddles, doesn't he?
0:03:09 > 0:03:11You can see his whiskers twitching
0:03:11 > 0:03:14about as he sniffs all around him.
0:03:14 > 0:03:17Whiskers are very important for rats
0:03:17 > 0:03:19and other animals that have them.
0:03:19 > 0:03:21It helps them when they move around
0:03:21 > 0:03:23so they know how close things are.
0:03:23 > 0:03:27So it's very important that you never trim their whiskers.
0:03:27 > 0:03:29He's very playful, isn't he?
0:03:29 > 0:03:31Can I hold him for a little bit?
0:03:31 > 0:03:34For a bit, then give him back to me.
0:03:34 > 0:03:35I will, of course.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38As you can see, as well, when he's in your hands,
0:03:38 > 0:03:43he uses his tail to balance and he can wrap it around your arm as well.
0:03:43 > 0:03:45It makes them feel a bit more secure,
0:03:45 > 0:03:47doesn't it, Sven?
0:03:47 > 0:03:49Sven is such a playful rat, I really like him.
0:03:49 > 0:03:54Rory, can you tell us some more furry facts about my new friend?
0:03:55 > 0:03:56Of course, Ferne.
0:03:58 > 0:04:00Rats have different colours of fur
0:04:00 > 0:04:02and some rats have no fur at all.
0:04:05 > 0:04:09Rats love to chew on things, not because they're naughty,
0:04:09 > 0:04:12they actually use chewing to investigate new things.
0:04:12 > 0:04:15They chew to stop their teeth growing too long.
0:04:17 > 0:04:19Rats are really athletic,
0:04:19 > 0:04:21they can jump far and run fast.
0:04:27 > 0:04:31We all like to be cared for and your pets are no different.
0:04:31 > 0:04:33You have to look after them well
0:04:33 > 0:04:35and one way to keep them happy
0:04:35 > 0:04:37and healthy is to make sure where
0:04:37 > 0:04:40they live and sleep is nice and tidy.
0:04:40 > 0:04:43- So, should we get started cleaning the rats?- Yeah.
0:04:44 > 0:04:47Rats like to sleep a lot during the day,
0:04:47 > 0:04:51so it's better to clean out their cages in the early morning
0:04:51 > 0:04:53so you don't disturb them later on.
0:04:53 > 0:04:56River, would you like to put him in?
0:05:02 > 0:05:04Good job, River. Here's Sven!
0:05:06 > 0:05:10- Would you like to put Sven in? - Yeah.- Thank you.
0:05:11 > 0:05:14Would you like to put Gordon in?
0:05:14 > 0:05:15Good job.
0:05:17 > 0:05:21- So, how often do you clean the cage with your mum?- Once a week.
0:05:21 > 0:05:23So, what should we do first?
0:05:23 > 0:05:25- Clean the bars.- OK, let's go.
0:05:26 > 0:05:30- So, am I doing your mummy's job today?- Yep!
0:05:38 > 0:05:41Next, we have to empty out the dirty litter tray,
0:05:41 > 0:05:43where the rats go to the toilet.
0:05:43 > 0:05:46It's importance to get all this out, isn't it?
0:06:01 > 0:06:04Now, fill the tray up again and pop it back in.
0:06:12 > 0:06:14Now our hands are nice and clean,
0:06:14 > 0:06:16it's time to top up their food.
0:06:16 > 0:06:19- Here we go, is this their food? - Yep.
0:06:21 > 0:06:24- They're lucky. - That's a very, very good.
0:06:24 > 0:06:26There's lots of nuts and grains,
0:06:26 > 0:06:28so it's really good for the rats.
0:06:28 > 0:06:31Do you think I'd like to eat it?
0:06:31 > 0:06:32- No!- No, me neither.
0:06:36 > 0:06:38Almost done. What's next?
0:06:38 > 0:06:40- Water.- That's right.
0:06:40 > 0:06:42- Will you pass me their bottle? - Yep.
0:06:44 > 0:06:46Lots of fresh water for the rats.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49- They need it, don't they?- Yeah.
0:06:53 > 0:06:55- Think that's enough?- Yeah, good.
0:06:55 > 0:06:57- More?- No, stop there.
0:06:57 > 0:06:58Yeah, that's good.
0:07:01 > 0:07:03Good job. Well done!
0:07:03 > 0:07:06Now, we just have one last mission.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09- We have to wash our hands again. - Yeah.- Let's go!
0:07:16 > 0:07:18So, Dylan, what are we doing now?
0:07:18 > 0:07:20Taking the rats to see the vet.
0:07:20 > 0:07:22Oh, that sounds good. Let's go!
0:07:26 > 0:07:28We have the rats in a nice, safe place where
0:07:28 > 0:07:31they can have a play and get some exercise too.
0:07:31 > 0:07:33What should we do with the rats?
0:07:33 > 0:07:36Put them on the obstacle course.
0:07:36 > 0:07:38A ratty obstacle course, what a good idea!
0:07:38 > 0:07:41What obstacles do we have for them?
0:07:41 > 0:07:43The bumpy road,
0:07:43 > 0:07:44the seesaw,
0:07:44 > 0:07:46the ramp and the tunnel.
0:07:46 > 0:07:48Who's going to go first?
0:07:48 > 0:07:49- Gordon.- Gordon, OK.
0:07:49 > 0:07:51Shall we put the rats down?
0:07:51 > 0:07:55We've put food along the obstacle course so the rats can
0:07:55 > 0:07:59learn to go over the obstacles and get a treat at the end.
0:07:59 > 0:08:02On your marks, get set, go, Gordon!
0:08:04 > 0:08:06I think Gordon's a bit tired.
0:08:06 > 0:08:08- Shall we give Tommy a go?- Yep.
0:08:08 > 0:08:10Yes! Good job.
0:08:10 > 0:08:12Oh...
0:08:12 > 0:08:13Halfway!
0:08:16 > 0:08:18OK, I think, because Gordon
0:08:18 > 0:08:20and Tommy aren't doing very good,
0:08:20 > 0:08:23I reckon Sven is going to rock it.
0:08:29 > 0:08:33I think the rats are tired and they're more happy
0:08:33 > 0:08:37to have a little ratty cleaning party and a bit of a cuddle.
0:08:37 > 0:08:39Aren't you, rats?
0:08:39 > 0:08:40They tried.
0:08:45 > 0:08:49Dylan, I think your rats preferred cleaning and cuddling
0:08:49 > 0:08:51instead of their obstacle course. Do you?
0:08:51 > 0:08:54- Yep.- Cheeky rats.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57If your rats could do anything in the entire world,
0:08:57 > 0:09:00what do you think they would get up to?
0:09:04 > 0:09:07If my pet rats could do any job in the world,
0:09:07 > 0:09:09they would be train drivers
0:09:09 > 0:09:12and they would drive for Ratty Railways.
0:09:12 > 0:09:16And they would be a conductor, too,
0:09:16 > 0:09:21and the train would go into the river and down into the sea.
0:09:21 > 0:09:27All the rats on board would wave to the whales and dolphins.
0:09:30 > 0:09:32Thank you, Jess, for letting me
0:09:32 > 0:09:34watch as you check out the rats.
0:09:34 > 0:09:36So, which one's first?
0:09:36 > 0:09:38Let's have a look at Gordon first.
0:09:38 > 0:09:41Come on, Gordon. There you go.
0:09:41 > 0:09:44Hello, Gordon. Let's pop you on the scales.
0:09:46 > 0:09:48- Good boy.- Is that a good weight?
0:09:48 > 0:09:51530 grams is a really good weight, yes.
0:09:51 > 0:09:55So, let's have a little look at his eyes and his ears.
0:09:55 > 0:09:56They're nice and clear.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00Nice, clean ears.
0:10:00 > 0:10:02Good boy. Teeth? Oh, lovely.
0:10:02 > 0:10:05Nice, normal length and very healthy. Good boy.
0:10:05 > 0:10:08You check the teeth cos they're always growing?
0:10:08 > 0:10:12Yes, if they've got problems with their teeth, they get too long
0:10:12 > 0:10:14and then we have to trim them down.
0:10:14 > 0:10:16We wouldn't want that.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19Shall we listen to your chest, Gordon?
0:10:20 > 0:10:23His heart and lungs sound very clear and very normal.
0:10:23 > 0:10:27Very healthy. Have a little feel of your tummy, Gordon?
0:10:27 > 0:10:29And why feel his tummy?
0:10:29 > 0:10:33To make sure there's no lumps or bumps in there.
0:10:33 > 0:10:35His check-up's going very well.
0:10:35 > 0:10:40- Is he done? He's done.- Good job, Gordon. Well done. Who's next?
0:10:40 > 0:10:43Let's do Sven next.
0:10:43 > 0:10:47- There you go, go to Jess. - Hello, Sven.
0:10:47 > 0:10:49On the scales. There we go.
0:10:49 > 0:10:51He's heavier, he's 550 grams.
0:10:51 > 0:10:53Wow, is that OK?
0:10:53 > 0:10:56That's OK, he's a big boy though.
0:10:56 > 0:10:58Let's have a look at these eyes.
0:10:58 > 0:11:00Good boy. Ears.
0:11:01 > 0:11:03Teeth.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05- Lovely.- Good, healthy teeth.
0:11:05 > 0:11:06Good, healthy teeth.
0:11:06 > 0:11:09And what do you look for in his ears?
0:11:09 > 0:11:13Making sure there's no dirt and that they're nice and clean.
0:11:13 > 0:11:15That's good news. Can I have a listen?
0:11:15 > 0:11:19- Do you want to listen?- Yeah.
0:11:22 > 0:11:26- Just there.- He's breathing very fast, is that OK?
0:11:26 > 0:11:28That's normal for rats, yes.
0:11:28 > 0:11:30- All normal, all good.- Well done!
0:11:33 > 0:11:35Hello, Tommy. On the scales.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38He's the smallest, he's 460 grams
0:11:38 > 0:11:40but he's still a healthy weight.
0:11:40 > 0:11:42Let me see your teeth.
0:11:42 > 0:11:44He's cheeky, he is.
0:11:46 > 0:11:50He's fine. Three lovely, healthy rats that are obviously very well
0:11:50 > 0:11:52loved and very well cared for.
0:11:52 > 0:11:55In perfect health, just like last time.
0:11:55 > 0:11:59That is fantastic, isn't it? Do you want to come over and say hello?
0:11:59 > 0:12:00- Yeah.- Yeah.
0:12:00 > 0:12:02Well done, rats.
0:12:02 > 0:12:04- That's great news.- In you go.
0:12:04 > 0:12:05I love you, rats.
0:12:05 > 0:12:07Thank you, Jess, for letting me
0:12:07 > 0:12:09be here and thank you,
0:12:09 > 0:12:12Dylan and River, for letting me meet your rats.
0:12:12 > 0:12:13It's been so much fun!
0:12:23 > 0:12:24Hi, Rory!
0:12:24 > 0:12:26How you doing? How was your day?
0:12:26 > 0:12:29It was so amazing, let me tell you all about it.
0:12:29 > 0:12:32Today, I met Dylan and River and their rats,
0:12:32 > 0:12:35Tommy, Gordon and Sven.
0:12:35 > 0:12:40I got to help clean out their big cage and give them good and water.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42I even got to go with them to the vet
0:12:42 > 0:12:45to play on a mini assault course
0:12:45 > 0:12:47and watch the rats get their checkups.
0:12:50 > 0:12:54That sounds amazing and you've made some great new friends too!
0:12:54 > 0:12:56I did, it was wonderful.
0:12:56 > 0:12:59But it's important to ask the owner's
0:12:59 > 0:13:02permission before you go touching any pets.
0:13:02 > 0:13:05But one pet you can play with is ours.
0:13:05 > 0:13:06Go to...
0:13:09 > 0:13:12We just love meeting you and your pets.
0:13:12 > 0:13:14I've had such a wonderful day.
0:13:18 > 0:13:21- # Today we met... # - OINK OINK
0:13:21 > 0:13:23# A lovely pet
0:13:23 > 0:13:26# We see how much you care for them
0:13:26 > 0:13:30# Thank you so much for sharing them
0:13:30 > 0:13:35#Time for us to Just remind you
0:13:35 > 0:13:40# After you've played with your pet Wash your hands
0:13:40 > 0:13:42Don't forget
0:13:42 > 0:13:44# It doesn't matter what pets you've got
0:13:44 > 0:13:47# You might have one You might not
0:13:47 > 0:13:54# It's still fun finding out What having a pet is all about
0:13:54 > 0:14:00# My pet my pet and me My pet my pet and me
0:14:00 > 0:14:03# My pet my pet and me Come back and see
0:14:03 > 0:14:05# My pet and me. #
0:14:05 > 0:14:07- Bye...- Bye!