All About Dumbo Rats: Origin, Lifespan, Personality, & Care
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All About Dumbo Rats: Origin, Lifespan, Personality, & Care

If you’ve been considering adopting pet rats, you might’ve come across the term “dumbo rats.” Dumbo rats are the same species as all pet rats, Rattus Norvegicus, but they have a unique distinction from the standard top-eared variety. Unlike regular fancy rats, dumbo rats have the most adorable round ears positioned a bit lower on…

Dumbo Rats vs Fancy Rats: All Pet Rats Are Fancy Rats, Not All Are Dumbo
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Dumbo Rats vs Fancy Rats: All Pet Rats Are Fancy Rats, Not All Are Dumbo

If you’re considering getting a pet rat, you might have heard the terms “dumbo rat” and “fancy rat.” These terms, alongside others like top-eared or standard eared rat, are used to describe pet rats in general and aren’t segregated by anything other than looks.   “Fancy rat” is the umbrella term given to domesticated brown rats…

12 Awesome Gifts for Rat Lovers & Rat Owners
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12 Awesome Gifts for Rat Lovers & Rat Owners

Rats have long been misunderstood creatures, often associated with negative connotations and stereotypes. However, those who had the pleasure of owning rats know that they are some of the most intelligent and affectionate pets you can own. Whether it’s their playful personalities or their cute little noses, there’s no denying that these pocket puppies have…

Where to Get Pet Rats? Best Sources to Adopt Your New Pets From
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Where to Get Pet Rats? Best Sources to Adopt Your New Pets From

Once you’ve decided that pet rats are the right choice for you, and researched and prepared their cage, food and toys, there is one last step on the road to becoming a rat owner – adopting the rats themselves. Superficially, it sounds simple. Find somewhere that sells rats, pop out and buy a couple, right?…