Curiosities about rats

House rats (also called ‘fancy’ rats) are intelligent, sociable and very affectionate creatures that can make our days much more enjoyable. But how did they get their start as pets? We'll find out in the following article.

Rats belong to the Muridae family, specifically to the suborder Myomorpha; this group of rodents is the largest and includes about 650 species of mammals. Originally spread across Eurasia, Africa and Australia, they are now a cosmopolitan species (except for the poles). What are they like? We'll find out in this article.

My rat or hamster has bitten me, is something going to happen to me? Can I catch a disease from it? We will find out in the next article.

Domestic rats can be found in a multitude of colours and patterns. In the following article we will learn their general characteristics.

Do "dwarf rats" exist? Yes. Are they the same as rats? No.    In the following article, we'll find out more about these curious and beautiful pets, whose presence is rare, even in the most specialised ethical breeders.

When we are talking about pets whose destiny is to be human companions, proper socialisation is extremely important.  Socialisation starts with the breeder and continues with the owner, and brings us great benefits: from healthier animals to more pleasant coexistence.

What is a macro pet farm? What is an "ethical breeder"?  Many uninformed (but well-meaning) people ignore the differences between one and the other: profit vs. devotion; exploitation vs. conservation? In the following article, we will learn about what a macro pet farm is and how much it differs from ethical breeding.

All owners know what abuse is and know what neglect is, but few know what the term "domestic neglect" is, and when you explain to them what it is, more than one refuses to admit that they are doing it to their "beloved furry child". In this article, we will talk about the only form of animal abuse accepted by society.