The earliest documented evidence of domesticated rats originates from Japan and dates back to the Edo period (1603 to 1868). The tradition of keeping fancy rats may have originated in Japan, but pet ...

Pet rats are intelligent, social, and affectionate companions that make wonderful additions to many households. Despite common misconceptions, these small rodents are clean and trainable and bond ...

Rats have gotten a bad rap. It’s true that the wild variety can be aggressive, dirty and spread diseases. They have their own illness named specifically for them, called rat bite fever, according to ...