These have short, smooth, and glossy coats, although the males may have a coarser coat than the females. In general, they are easy to look after and have no special dietary or medical needs. You can ...

Sweet tempered, intelligent and delightfully curious, rats make wonderful pets for all ages. Though fairly low maintenance and easy to care for, rats are energetic little critters and require plenty ...

Before you non-rat fans stop reading, here’s a gentle reminder that, contrary to the image of dirty street animals, ...

When Abby Chronister started college six years ago, she found herself struggling with anxiety and depression. After class, she often retreated to her bed. That’s when she adopted her first two rats, ...

Picture the perfect pet that checks off all the boxes: Smart, trainable, highly social, affectionate, clean, hypoallergenic. What if it has all these traits but doesn’t purr or bark, because the ...

Equally important is choosing the right animal. Domesticated fancy rats adapt best to homes, while wild or poorly bred rats ...

When Abby Chronister started college six years ago, she found herself struggling with anxiety and depression. After class, she often retreated to her bed. That’s when she adopted her first two rats, ...

Which rat cages are best? Rats are intelligent, affectionate animals that many people enjoy keeping as curious, clever companions. Because of their small size, high energy and unique abilities, these ...