Over the last few decades, rats have come to be known as wonderful pets. Domesticated rats are quite different from the wild relative and have been bred for years to be the ideal house pet. If you are a young family looking for the ideal pet, then the low maintenance rat is your perfect choice. These animals are friendly, furry and quite intelligent as well. Also known as fancy rats, these creatures are highly independent, can be trained very easily and are certainly less work comparison to other common pets like dogs and cats. There are several varieties of these domesticated rats. They are also considered to be the most intelligent among other rodents that are chosen to be house pets. This book covers everything that you need to know about having a rat as a pet. It also discusses in details the advantages and disadvantages of having a rat as a pet. It tells you everything from where you can buy your rodent to how you should deal with issues like breeding or healthcare. The goal is to make sure that everyone makes an informed decision when brining a rat home so that the family and the pet can live a good life. Covered in this book: Care Costs Daily care Do's and don'ts Feeding Health History Intelligence One or two Personality Tips on buying Training Travelling ...and much more