Rats are thin-tailed, medium-sized rodents, and you can find them all over the world. “True rats” belong to the genus Rattus, ...

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 ...

Keep reading to find out more about the different types of pet rats and all the varieties that exist today. The standard rat is as close to the wild brown rat as you can get. These rats eat a ...

It's common for pet rats to be obese. They love eating anything they can get their paws on. Rats that live in cages are particularly prone to being overweight. Obesity in rats can lead to similar ...

There are also those who want a nocturnal animal that is only waking up when they’re getting home from work. Something like a ferret or an African pygmy hedgehog or pet rats. Wait, wait ...