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Domesticated rats are intelligent and make interesting pets. By being aware of a few key facts, one can have an inexpensive, enjoyable and slightly unusual pet.

Rats are popular family pets that can be enjoyed by all ages. Small children should be supervised, as is true of all pets, but pet rats rarely bite and are easy to care.

Rat bite fever is a disease passed to people from rats. Exposures are more common through wild rats, but pet rats and other pet rodents can pass the disease to people.

Rats are very social animals that are best kept with other rats. Consider getting multiple rats instead of just one to help your rat stay happy, social and healthy.

Rats are often associated with sewers and nightmares, but pet rats are highly intelligent and social creatures that make excellent pets for older children and adults.

Rats are omnivores. Pet rats need a diet of high-quality rat kibble or lab block, in addition to fresh vegetables, fruits, cooked meats, grains and dairy.

Pet rats need a kibble or lab block food, in addition to fresh veggies, fruits, meats, cheese, yogurt and other foods. Here's a look at store-bought rat food options.

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

A look at how to help a sick pet rat when he's not eating or drinking. Learn methods to care for a sick rat at home until he gets to the veterinarian for an exam.

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.

Tumors are fairly common in pet rats, particularly female rats who are more prone to developing tumors and cancer. Here's a look at how vets diagnose a rat's tumor.

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.