What are some of the drawbacks of keeping rats as pets?

I've only had my rats for a whopping 3 weeks, but I'll do my best! Here are the Cons: •They are nocturnal, so if you want to keep them in your room- don't. Your boyfriend will get infuriated at 3AM and go sleep on the couch. Or so I've observed. read more

" Their short lifespan can be a drawback, as you will start to love them as much as you'll do a cat, while the longevity of a cat is often more than a decade, while a rat will probably die within 3-5 years. Rats are social animals and crave interaction. read more

Owning a rat and keeping it as a personal pet may not be the most conventional method of pet ownership, but it is not going away anytime soon. The following is a closer glimpse at the advantages and disadvantages of rats as pets. read more