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All About Rat Myths

Pet rats sometimes battle a bad reputation based on long-time rat myths. Find out why pet rats are more amazing than many people know.

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Fun Facts About Rats You May Not Know

Rats are compassionate, intelligent, heroic, and honored. They also lack a gallbladder and tonsils. These and other fun rat facts will impress you, or at least make great conversation starters!

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Enjoy The Holidays With Your Rats

Rats are part of your family, so it’s natural to want to include them in your holiday celebrations. Use these ideas to spoil them, keep them safe, and enjoy their company this season.

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The Name Game: Choosing Rat Names

Choosing rat names can be fun and exciting. Inspiration is all around you! Check out some of these tried-and-true methods to find the perfect name for your pet rat.

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Welcome To The Year Of The Rat

2020 is the year of the rat according to the Chinese zodiac, so what better time to learn a bit more about rat personality and celebrate rats as amazing pets?

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Rat Agility 101

Temperament, training, equipment: Uncover the basics of pet rat agility to help you decide if you and your rat should give this interesting sport a try.

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