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 ...

Rats make fantastic pets for people of all ages, including children. They’re friendly, cuddly, gentle, clean, and smart. Plus, they really enjoy interacting with people, and thrive when given daily ...

Pet rats are smart, affectionate, and highly social animals that make rewarding companions. But before bringing one home, it’s natural to wonder: How long do pet rats live? While they don’t have the ...

Imagine a child’s first pet — something to call their own that’s easy to talk to, play with, and be their best friend. If you thought of a dog or cat, try again: A rat is a kid’s perfect companion. A ...

SAN DIEGO (CN) – Pet care company Petco shouldn’t sell pet rats given the risk they carry the bacteria that causes rat bite fever, an attorney for the family of a boy who died after contracting the ...

FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP, MI - By late May, domestic rats had overrun a home and animal rescue operation in Muskegon County, called the Critter Cafe Rescue. Muskegon County Sheriff Animal Control officer ...

It's been almost three weeks since a team of veterinarians and health officials wearing hazmat suits came into Debbie Fratini's Chicago-area home and killed all 31 of her beloved pet rats. Although ...

At least eight people have been infected with rare Seoul virus, the CDC said. — -- Health officials are investigating an outbreak of the rare Seoul virus, among pet rats and people exposed to rat ...