Are pet rats safe?

Pet rats (called fancy rats) that are bred from pet or laboratory stock are usually very sweet and gentle with people if they are handled from a young age. They have been bred since the Middle Ages to be that way. Now, any animal will bite if they are handled roughly. read more

Of course, pet stores and most large store chains carry rat food, which is fine for feeding your rat. However, sometimes you may want to give your rat a snack or feed him or her what you’re feeding your family that night. In that case, it is important to research to make sure that the food is safe for your rat. read more

Feeding Pet Rats Store Bought Food While you are shopping for food for your pet rat, look for a diet that has been made specifically for rats. This will usually be a pellet or block (essentially a large pellet) type diet since they have historically been considered the best rat diets (although there are some concerns with pellets). read more