Q: We are considering getting our kids a pocket pet. We have researched rats, mice, hamsters, guinea pigs and gerbils and feel that a fancy rat is most appropriate for our household. Can you give us ...

These have short, smooth, and glossy coats, although the males may have a coarser coat than the females. In general, they are easy to look after and have no special dietary or medical needs. You can ...

When most people think of rats, it brings up thoughts of nasty rodents scampering through a sewer or of horror movies, in ...