Curiosities about rats

Fancy rats are one of the domestic (and pet) species with the highest number of coat types, being able to have not only one type of coat, but also two at the same time, as a consequence of the union of two different but compatible genes. Knowing what type of coat our rat belongs to, as well as knowing its characteristics, will not only give us the opportunity to know more about it but, in the case of wanting to breed and specialise in one type or another, will help us enormously in the...

We all know how important it is to have our animals identified and, depending on the species of pet or autonomous community, this is obligatory. But, what kind of identifications are there for pets? What can we do if this identification is damaged? Which animals can we identify and which cannot? We will find out in the following article.

Many times we have come across people on social media groups focused on rats who insist on adopting rats from the street and say that they are the same as domestic rats, is this true? We can find out in the following article.

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.