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Super Pet Fuzz-E-Floor
A review of the Fuzz-E-Floor by Super Pet. This product is essentially a large hammock that can almost act as extra floor in a large cage.

A Homemade Pet Rat Cage - Custom Large Cage That is Easy to Build
When I found my pet rats I couldn't find a good rat cage at any local pet store, so I quickly improvised my own. Here are the steps and supplies I needed to make my homemade rat cage.

How to Make a Play Tunnel for Your Pet Rat out of a Sweatshirt
If you have old sweatshirts lying around, the cut off sleeves make great sleep sacks and tunnels. If you have a bit of sewing knowledge, you can even use a circle cut from a pop bottle to make one end stay open for easier access.

Pet Rat Pictures
Gallery of Pictures of Liann's pet rats Loki, Ventura and Ace.

Pet Rat Pictures
Continuation of gallery of pet rat photos submitted to About Exotic Pets by our readers.

Rat Basics
Basic facts about fancy rats.

Caring for Pet Rats
Information on caring for pet rats, including the characteristics of rats as pets.

Feeding Pet Rats
Components of a good diet for pet rats includes food designed for rats as well as some fresh healthy food choices.

Rat Toys and Accessories
A selection of rat toys and accessories that you can purchase online.

Homemade Toys for Pet Rats
Some common household items other things that make fun toys for pet rats.

Top 10 Rat Cages
For your pet rat, the larger the cage the better. To prevent injuries, the cage's wire spacing is important as well. The cages listed here meet the basic requirements for pair of rats and are available online.

Pet Rats and Urine Marking
Why rats leave little drops of urine as they walk about.

Rat Pictures
Gallery of pet rat pictures submitted to About Exotic Pets by our readers.

Pet Rat Names
Names for pet rats, submitted by their owners.

Gambian Giant Rats
Gambian Giant rats are quite different than their domestic fancy rat cousins - find out about their personalities and care in this article.

Top Rat Care Books
Rats make excellent pets because they are generally gentle and intelligent animals and are very social creatures. The books from this list will help the pet rat owner care for these wonderful pets properly.

Bumblefoot in Rats
Information about bumblefoot in rats, possible causes and ways to help prevent bumblefoot.

Wood Shavings - Problems, Choices and Alternatives
Cedar and pine shavings are a commonly available pet care product, but can be harmful to the pets for which they are intended. Here's why they should be avoided and some alternatives.

AFRMA
Membership information as well as care information from the American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association. 

Fatal Food Allergies in Rats
An article about a pet rat with severe food allergies from CavyRescue (not a common problem, but one to watch out for).

Oh Rats! Forum and Community
A forum and community for rat owners, with lots of helpful information.

Hero Rats
The heroes here are Gambian giant pouched rats, which are being trained to sniff out land mines to help former war zones safer. The Hero Rats site which is not only educational and fun, but gives you ways to help support the program, such as "adopting" (sponsoring) a rat or buying neat Hero Rat merchandise.

PetRat.info
By A. Swierzy and A. Horn, excellent and detailed information including care, housing, behavior and a good medical section.

Rat and Mouse Club of America
Information on membership in this club for mice and rat owners.

Ratlist "E4N" Articles
Written by members of the Ratlist, these are "Articles for Newbies" that cover a wide range of topics for the rat owner, including rats as pets, housing and care, health, and having fun with your rats.

Rat Fan Club
Aimed at the pet rat enthusiast, this site has information on the club and membership as well as useful rat information.

Rats Rule
Information, discussion forum, as well as links and other material about rats, from Suebee.

Ratzrus.co.uk
Thorough group of topics about rat care and health are found on this page. The rest of the site has photos (the author's and visitors' rats), a forum, chat, competitions, other fun areas, and lots more.

Rodent Vets
A listing of rat-friendly veterinarians, submitted by owners. Emphasis on the U.S., but includes Canada, the U.K., and other countries. Has a login screen but guest login name/password provided on page.

The Rat Palace
Currently holds a photo gallery and active forum, with care information, links, and FAQ.

Your First Rat
Excellent site for someone thinking about a rat as a pet or new to rats - covers deciding on a rat, choosing a rat, supplies, care, behavior, health, and more.