This complete guide to caring for rats is the perfect place to start. All pet rats belong to the Rattus norvegicus species (Norway rats) and are referred to as fancy rats. They have been selectively ...

Rats are incredibly intelligent animals, so it’s no wonder they’ve become popular pets. But unlike the rodent that likes to ...

The term fancy rat is used to refer to a rat that has been bred to be a pet as opposed to a wild rat. The standards for fancy rats are set by the American Fancy Rat & Mouse Association (AFRMA).

Before you conclude and say, ‘God forbid’, you should know that having a rat as a pet is not a bad idea at all and here are seven reasons to consider it. ALSO READ: Meet the world’s most ...

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 ...

In fact, some New Yorkers are showing love for rats—so much so that they are adopting them as pets. One Brooklyn couple, Lili and Casey, has taken in three pet rats from the Brooklyn Cat Café ...

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.