When most people think about getting a pet, the common options are dogs, cats, birds etc. But have you ever considered rats? Before you conclude and say, ‘God forbid’, you should know that having a ...

LONDON -- Demand for rats as pets has surged thanks to the latest Disney/Pixar animated film, "Ratatouille," which features the adventures of a gourmet rat named Remy demonstrating his culinary ...

They are gentle and affectionate. They know their name, come when called and love to play. They are fastidious groomers and can learn to do tricks. They make great pets. What are they? They’re rats.

LONDON (Reuters) - It has four legs and a tail like a dog or a cat, so why shouldn't man's best friend be a...rat? Demand for rats as pets has surged thanks to the latest Disney/Pixar animated film ...

Laboratory rats might live better lives if they had cages that let them stand up, climb and romp about, according to researchers who gathered lessons on the animals’ behaviour from pet rat owners.