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You may want to consider a pet that’s often overlooked: the humble rat. Ahead of World Rat Day this Friday, the organisers of the London Pet Show Live are urging Shropshire pet lovers to rethink ...

Whether found in the wild, laboratories, or as beloved pets, rats deserve our compassion and respect.” Just like their wild cousins, pet rats are very active and intelligent and when provided ...

WARMER weather could transform Birmingham’s rat-infested rubbish piles into deadly health hazards, experts warn. As mounds of ...

If you’ve ever had a rat infestation in your home, you’ve probably wondered how fast they populate. After all, where there’s one rat, there are dozens more. Or perhaps you have a pet rat, and you ...

But what if the ideal companion for your home that’s smaller than a dog, smarter than you think, and as clean as a cat? You may want to consider a pet that’s often overlooked: the humble rat. Ahead of ...

Whether found in the wild, laboratories, or as beloved pets, rats deserve our compassion and respect.” Just like their wild cousins, pet rats are very active and intelligent and when provided with the ...