Sep 7, 2025 · Pet rats make rewarding companions. Here’s what you should know about these curious rodents before you take one home.

Apr 30, 2025 · Thinking of adding a pet rat to your family? Find out how to care for them, with a checklist of everything rats need.

Jun 18, 2025 · If you are thinking of getting a pet rat, start here. We explain the varieties of pet rats, cages, diet, enrichment, behavior, and more.

Jul 18, 2024 · Get expert Petco guidance on rat care! Discover essential tips for their food, habitat, and health. Learn how to provide the best environment for your intelligent, social pet rat.

Nov 11, 2025 · Rats can make excellent pets. They are loving, can be trained to learn some basic commands, and they come in a great variety of colors, sizes, and features.

Feb 24, 2025 · A well-socialized, happy rat makes for a friendly, sweet, inquisitive, intelligent, and interactive pet. These entertaining creatures make great pets, but if you are considering …

May 26, 2025 · Below is a brief guide to the main things you’ll need to get started with your rats. First off, it’s best to get more than one rat because they’re social animals who don’t do as well …

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Jul 19, 2024 · Dr. Lauren Jones discusses everything you need to know about caring for pet rats, including housing, diet, and other needs.

A rat in a suburb of Vancouver Skeleton of a black rat (Rattus rattus) on display at the Museum of Osteology The best-known rat species are the black rat (Rattus rattus) and the brown rat …