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Dumbo Rat · Hooded Rat · Rex Rat
Pocket-sized genius — learns its name and loves shoulders
The most intelligent rodent pet: rats learn tricks, come when called, and bond deeply. Keep same-sex pairs, give a tall cage with hammocks, and enjoy 15–30 minutes of shoulder time daily.
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Care guide last reviewed: · Care requirements referenced from veterinary and humane standards.
Tall wire cage with levels and hammocks; daily out-of-cage play.
Quiet (2/5)
Misses company — best with someone home often
Best kept as a bonded pair
Curated starter supplies researched for this companion's specific anatomy and needs
Rats are agile climbers needing vertical territory with safe 1/2-inch horizontal wire spacing to prevent juvenile escapes and foot bumblefoot injuries.
Highly social rats sleep in communal piles to regulate warmth and bond; suspended bunkbed fleece nests satisfy their urge to burrow off the cage floor.
Rats offered seed mixes pick out fatty sunflower seeds, causing severe nutritional deficiencies; uniform extruded kibble ensures complete, balanced micronutrient intake.
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