In honor of World Rat Day on April 2nd, here are the ins and outs of caring for a rat as a pet. “Rats are probably the most social and interactive of the small rodents,” said Dr. Sharman ...

Jam Press Vid Rodents might seem synonymous with pizza-pilfering vermin, but Gottschal feels like rats get a bad rap. “I think pet rats don’t deserve this negative image as they are so ...

Pet rats are super intelligent and social animals that really thrive when you give them plenty of mental stimulation and opportunities to explore their surroundings. Keeping your rat entertained is ...

We’re talking about people who keep rats as pets. Domestic rats are an altogether different animal from the ones found on the streets (and in the subways and sewers) of New York. In fact ...

but people shy away when considering rats as pets, which is too bad. If you're in the market for a good domesticated pet, a ...

Just like pigs, rats would rather be clean. If one can’t own a dog but would like a pet that’s clean, friendly, playful, smart and loving, get a rat. Mine love to sit on my shoulder while I ...

The term rat applies to any of 56 thin-tailed, medium-sized rodent species in ... but those are most often rats bred as pets. A common misconception about rats is that they eat everything.

The tradition of keeping fancy rats may have originated in Japan, but pet rats have become more mainstream over the years. The term fancy rat is used to refer to a rat that has been bred to be a ...

Rats are great pets for those who want a furry friend but may not have enough space for a dog or cat. Domestic rats in particular can be friendly, calm, and can bond emotionally with their owners.

A TEACHER who keeps seven rats as pets insists they are "good company". Marjolein Gottschal, 33, gave two rodents a home when she was 14 and her obsession started from there. The teacher ...