Rats

Some animals are dominant and aggressive, while others are submissive and passive. Find out what behaviors, sounds and signs your pet is showing to tell whether or not they are showing animal submission.

Exotic pets, just like dogs and cats, get sick. Prepare for those expenses with exotic pet insurance. VPI is an insurer of exotic pets and offer plans for almost every type of exotic pets. Learn more here.

Read what owners of rats have to say in their show and tells, or add your own opinion of your pet to help others pick a pet, cage, or diet.

Recipe for a tasty treat for your pet rats. This sweet treat should be given in moderation.

Gallery of Pictures of Lianne's pet rats Loki, Ventura and Ace.

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

Advice on litter training pet rats.

Basic facts about fancy rats.

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

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

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

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

Some common household items other things that make fun toys for pet rats.

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.

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.

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.

Why rats leave little drops of urine as they walk about.

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

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

Names for pet rats, submitted by their owners.

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.

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.

Information about the use of run about balls for small pets and a review of a large model and its use with my rats.

Rope perches designed for birds make an interesting cage accessroy for pet rats.

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.

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.

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

Information on membership in this club for mice and rat owners.

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.

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

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

Thorough group of topics about rat care and health can be found on this page.

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

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.

Different rat cages that About.com users submitted.

Are you looking for the perfect rat toy for your pet rat? Are you having a hard time knowing what he or she may or may not enjoy? Check out this list for some ideas of a rat toy your rat might like.