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While many people hate the idea of wild rats, pet rats are known to be intelligent, sociable and clean animals for keeping as pets in small apartments.

In the wild, small rodents keep busy foraging for food, building and maintaining burrows, and avoiding predation. As pets, they need our help to stay active.

Sugar Gliders are cute, playful, curious pocket pets and have the ability to bond strongly with their owners. They are marsupial mammals, so they have a pouch.

Running wheels for small pets like hamsters, mice, gerbils and rats cause broken legs, amputated limbs and fractured tails that require surgical amputation or euthanasia.

Gerbils are active during the day, easy to care for, clean, friendly and curious. They are one of the most popular rodents to keep as pets. See how to care for gerbils.

These four animals are good choices for school class pets as they require minimal interaction, are easy keepers and lead to educational opportunities.

Love birds can be kept as pets, even for beginner bird enthusiasts. This article outlines the care, breeding, cage and feeding requirements for this loving African bird.

When a person has decided to adopt a new pet, it can be hard to decide what kind of pet is best. Read on to find out how to choose exactly the right new pet for you.

A sick pet rat can quickly lose weight if he stops eating. In cases where a pet rat won't eat, hand-feeding is required to help the ill rat recover.

Do your research now and gather your tools, so that if an emergency occurs, you can turn tragedy into a success story for your four-legged family members.

The Drinkwell Pet Fountain, the FURminator de-shedding tool, Greenies Pill Pockets & Orthopedic pet beds top Petsmart's list of most useful pet care products.

Small animals like hamsters, gerbils, rats, mice and guinea pigs are prone to injury from falls, drops and other mishaps. Learn how to care for an injured hamster.

Ever struggle for a gift idea for the pet lover in your life? Here are 5 ideas to get you started.

Pets don't make good Christmas gifts, but there are creative and more sensible ways to giving the gift of a cat, dog or other pet companionship.

Small animals are becoming more popular as pets, and need a good diet to stay healthy. Here are the good and the bad ingredients found in small animal pet foods.

Propofol, also known as Diprivan®, is commonly used to induce and maintain anesthesia for short periods of time in pets. Propofol needs to be monitored closely during use

Rats make wonderful pets and there are a few tricks that new rat owners will find helpful when bringing a new pet rat home.

Euthanasia is the humane ending of a life to end suffering. Making this decision for your pet can be hard. These tips can help you prepare for and cope with the situation

Rats are affectionate, intelligent pets, and just like cats and dogs, a rat may get sick at some point. Detecting a rat's illness in a timely manner is key to recovery.