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A five step process for bonding with your new pet rats! Learn how to bond with your new pets on their level and personality type.

Think rats and mice are the same animal? Think again! Here we cover the main differences that separate a fancy mouse from a fancy rat.

The question of if rats make good pets can be simply answered- yes, rats make excellent pets! They are not only social and bond with their owners, they are also entertaining, quite clean, and are smart enough to be trained to do various things such as use the litterbox or do tricks.

It’s the battle of the sexes again… but this time, it’s male vs female rats! Many people have very strong opinions on this question, but is there that big of a difference when it comes to owning them as pets?

Sometimes it can feel like our pet rat would rather be anywhere but with us. This doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t like us (though it might)! Learn to read the signs a rat shows when they really do love us.

The age of a rat can be tricky to determine, with their short lifespans and rapid progression through the aging process. Follow these tips to be able to best estimate the stage of life your pet rat is in!

You may be surprised to know that rats are more expensive to own than you would think! Learn all about the costs involved in buying them and keeping them healthy.

Where to buy rats? A seemingly simple question, but one with more options than you'd think! Learn all about the different places to get rats, and decide for yourself which is best!

The history of the domesticated rat is certainly a fascinating one. Through years of selective breeding, humans have taken a common pest and domesticated it into a loved pet. What a story!