Pet Rats

If you’re a fan of the classic cinematic masterpiece Ratatouille, chances are you’ve considered adopting a rat as a pet. (You have to admit that it would be awesome to have a furry little sous-chef by your side guiding you to culinary excellence!) And while rats might not be as popular as cats or dogs, maybe they should be. They’re extremely intelligent, and let’s be honest, adorable too. If you’re not convinced that rats are incredibly precious creatures that make for excellent companions…

All the reasons why you should get a rat

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Rats aren’t just adorable and engaging pets, but also genuinely amazing creatures. Here are 10 things I’ve learnt in 20 years of rat care.

cute rats with flowers

Keep this list handy if you have a pet rat. #SmallAnimals #PetRat Always remember: check with your vet before feeding any new foods to your pet. Portions must remain small as these are small animals with tiny stomachs.

Rats can be wonderful, affectionate pets, and they're really sorry about that whole plague business, so can we just let bygones be bygones?