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.

Ready to think about rats in a new way? This is Dr. Poo. He is a pet rat who likes to nap with teeny-tiny teddy bears, and he's undeniably cute while doing it. Dr. Poo is one of four rats who lives ...

The earliest documented evidence of domesticated rats originates from Japan and dates back to the Edo period (1603 to 1868). The tradition of keeping fancy rats may have originated in Japan, but pet ...

Although cats and dogs may be the most common types of pets, for many other pet owners, animal companionship doesn’t stop there. In honor of World Rat Day on April 2nd, here are the ins and outs of ...

(Some) rats may be cute, but they are all disease vectors. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Here's reason No. 1,001 that you ...

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, ...