Rat
Rats are highly intelligent, social rodents that make excellent pets. They can learn tricks, respond to their names, and form deep bonds with their owners....
20–25 cm
0.25–0.5 kg
2–3 years
Low — regular cage cleaning, occasional nail trimming
High — need a large cage and supervised out-of-cage playtime daily
Worldwide (domesticated from brown rat)
Short fur — white, black, brown, hooded, dumbo
Small
Temperament
Intelligent, social, affectionate, playful, clean
Exercise & Care
Exercise: High — need a large cage and supervised out-of-cage playtime daily. They are active and curious.
Grooming: Low — regular cage cleaning, occasional nail trimming. They self-groom.
Coat: Short fur — white, black, brown, hooded, dumbo
Health & Considerations
Known health issues
Respiratory infections (mycoplasma), tumours, obesity, overgrown teeth
Origin
Worldwide (domesticated from brown rat)
Size category
Small
About the Rat
Rats are highly intelligent, social rodents that make excellent pets. They can learn tricks, respond to their names, and form deep bonds with their owners.
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