Rats: The Essential Guide to Ownership, Care, & Training for Your Pet

What pet can play fetch, learn its name, and still ride around in your pocket? It's a rat, of course, and if you're surprised by this, you should take some time to learn more about these delightful animals. Though wild rats have earned a bad rap for spreading illness and disease, domestic rats are clean and friendly animals that can be loving and wonderful additions to any family.

If you have children that want pets but you're not ready for a dog, a pet rat may be a great compromise. These...