Trim bushes and trees near your home’s foundation to prevent rats from nesting outside. Clear away fallen fruits and nuts, ...

LIZZIE HORTON, Reading, Berks Sean says: Borderline in age, I would say, so it depends on their level of enthusiasm, responsibility and ability to gently care for their pets. Rats make the most ...

CAMBRIDGESHIRE, ENGLAND Amanda Arnold, of Wisbech, owns more than 20 pet rats. She’s been keeping and breeding rats since she was seven. Off the northeast coast of the North Island, the tribe ...

While it costs money to own a pet under all circumstances, some unexpected expenses can catch owners unawares and put them in ...

Pet hedgehogs are quiet, active, and entertaining, but they require a lot of care. They need spacious housing that must be ...

A den is a great place for your pet to hide away if they get scared. Building one for your pet is a way to help them feel safe when any flashes or bangs go off outside. Find a quiet room in your ...

40 Years of Combined Veterinary Experience Our writers and reviewers have over 40 years of combined veterinary experience, confirming the accuracy of our pet-care pricing and weighing in on ...

So is it a good year to consider a rat as a pet? Rats have had a bad press in the past. They have a reputation for spreading diseases like bubonic plague, Leptospirosis and salmonella. That's a ...

If you’re thinking about getting a pet, how much it’ll cost to care for your pet might be the last thing on your mind. That’s understandable. Dogs, cats, hamsters and gerbils – those are ...

Essentially, it means taking care of someone else’s property – often their pets – in exchange for a stay. It seems house-sitting is great for digital nomads, retirees, professionals on ...

the three-year-old Rat Terrier mix was neutered in the shelter’s trauma hospital and quickly adopted. Unfortunately, the ...