Leave a little of the unsoiled clean nesting material behind to keep some familiar smells within the cage There are formulated, balanced diets available, which are the best option for all but the most ...

When it comes to domestic rat breeds, the first thing you must know is that, technically, they aren’t breeds. All domestic ...

Pet owners often wonder what to feed their pet rat. Find out why it’s occurring, if there is anything you should do about it, and when to call a vet.

Misunderstood: Why the Humble Rat May Be Your Best Pet Ever Rachel Toor. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, $17.99 (256p) ISBN 978-0-374-30308-2 ...

Among those to own a pet rat was the author Beatrix Potter, who had an albino called Samuel. Potter, who was in her early forties at the time, adored her rat, to whom she dedicated her 1908 book ...

The best part about having a pet rat is interacting with them or enjoying watching them play. They will need 30-60 minutes a day out of their enclosure. Many grow used to being handled, ...