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Rats

Everything you need to know about rats

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Loss of Circulation in the Tail in Rats
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PetMD Editorial

Ringtail Syndrome in RatsRingtail syndrome is a condition that occurs in accompanying high temperature, low humidity environments, with frequent drafts inside the rat’s cage. It most often affects the...

Types of Pet Rats
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Lauren Jones, VMD

Pet rats are fun, inquisitive, social, clean, and friendly creatures who can make a great addition to families. Pet rats are also known as fancy rats. Humans selectively breed pet rats for specific characteristics—typically...

Building a Cool Cage for Your Pet Rat
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Jennifer Coates, DVM

By Jennifer Coates, DVM   Who knew rats could be so amazing? Now that rats have stolen your heart, you want yours to have everything they need to be happy. Read on for what you need to know about putting...

Intestinal Parasites in Rats
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PetMD Editorial

Worms and Protozoa in RatsWorms, or helminths, are parasites that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract in rats. Intestinal parasites in rats are of two types: helminths and protozoa. Helminths are multicellular...

Flea Infestation in Rats
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Ectoparasitic Infestation in RatsFleas are ectoparasites, or parasites that infest and feed on the outside of the body (e.g., skin and hair). These parasites are found in many pets; however, flea infestation...

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