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 ...

Dear Pet Talk: I’m not allowed to have a cat or a dog but my parents will let me have a smaller pet, like a gerbil, hamster, or even a mouse. What do you recommend? Animal Lover Dear Animal Lover: ...

How to Build Creative Labyrinth for Rat In this video I show you how to build family friendly creative maze labyrinth for your pet rat or hamster. All you need is your imagination and some free time.

When most people think about getting a pet, the common options are dogs, cats, birds etc. But have you ever considered rats? Before you conclude and say, ‘God forbid’, you should know that having a ...

A video of a puppy meeting his owner's pet rat for the first time has racked up over 40 million views on Instagram. The heartwarming clip shared to @twogreek_dogs shows Kronos, the pit bull puppy, ...

A veterinary nurse’s pet rats have been providing some pawsitivity by creating mini paintings for people around the world. Steph Toogood, who is 26 and based in Somerset, has owned rats since 2016 ...

People have a complex relationship when it comes to rats. For some, they are vermin, and the idea of keeping one as a pet is unthinkable. For others, rats are a type of service animal, good for ...

When two rats began taking their own photos with a camera attached to their cage, artist Augustin Lignier said he felt “super powerful.” As part of his graduate studies in 2021, Lignier bought two ...

ARLINGTON, Neb. (AP) -- While most girls would say, "Eew, rats!" these sisters would reply, "Ooh, rats." Sierra and Hannah Ashley have a cat and a dog. Seven months ago, they acquired two new pets. It ...