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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It's the Chinese Year of the Rat, and what better time to consider keeping a rat or two as clever, friendly family pets?

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.

The coyote is clever and adapts so well to new habitats that it has spread right across much of North America. Now it is becoming dangerously used to humans.