Researchers at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., also said they were unable to find evidence of the rat poison in the pet food samples they tested.

It is used as a day to bring some respect back to rats, whose image suffers from ignorance and prejudice. Private parties and ratfests are organized, treats and gifts are given to pet rats, and ...

Pet owners often wonder what to feed their pet rat. Find out why it’s occurring, if there is anything you should do about it, and when to call a vet.

Martin first met Remi in November 2019 when she brought the 5-week-old rat home. Martin decided to get a pet rat at the start of her master's program in an effort to ward off feelings of isolation.

Rats as pets face a lot of stigmas as they have been branded as vermin, but they make loving pets that can be trained just like any dog. Posted 6:51 a.m. Sep 2, 2022 - Updated 1:38 p.m. Sep 2, 2022 ...

While rat ownership has been popular overseas for years, domestic ownership is only recently seeing an uptick. This may be due in part to animal lovers seeking out pets for allergy sufferers.

Before you non-rat fans stop reading, here’s a gentle reminder that contrary to the image of dirty street animals, domesticated rats are some of the cleanest, smartest and most affectionate pets.