General rat care consists of removing droppings, uneaten food and soiled bedding areas from your pets’ cage daily. Clean the cage once a week by replacing dirty bedding and scrubbing down the rest with warm, soapy water.

Purchasing or Adopting a Fancy Rat

Are you looking to purchase or adopt a small furry friend like a fancy rat? Now that you know what you need to know before getting a rat, here’s a quick cheat sheet of factors to consider when purchasing or adopting a fancy rat.

Skip to content

Learn more about how Purina and Petfinder are caring for pets and their owners.

Location

Find a dog Find a cat

Adopt or Get Involved
Dogs & Puppies
Cats & Kittens
Other Types of Pets

Favorites

Home
Other Types of Pets
Small & Furry Pets
How to Care for a Fancy Rat as a Pet

How to Care for a Fancy Rat as a Pet

It only takes 60 seconds!: Get Started

Find Your Best MatchIt only takes 60 seconds!

Get Started

Search for Animal Shelters or Rescues

Location

Enter Shelter or Rescue Name

More in Small & Furry Pets

View All

Small & Furry Pets
Ferret Care
Small & Furry Pets
How To Care For A Hamster
Small & Furry Pets
Facts About Small Mammals as Pets

Finding pets for you...

Resources

FAQs
Mobile App Download
News Center
Put Petfinder On Your Site
Contact Us

Adopt or Get Involved

All Adopt or Get Involved
Adopting Pets
Animal Shelters & Rescues
Other Types of Pets

About Dogs & Puppies

All About Dogs & Puppies
Dog Adoption
Dog Breeds
Feeding Your Dog
Dog Behavior
Dog Health & Wellness
Dog Training
Other Dog Information

About Cats & Kittens

All About Cats & Kittens
Cat Adoption
Cat Breeds
Feeding Your Cat
Cat Behavior
Cat Health & Wellness
Cat Training
Other Cat Information

Shelter & Rescue Registration
Sitemap
Terms of Service
Notice at Collection
Privacy Policy (updated)
Accessibility
Cookie Policy

All trademarks are owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., or used with permission.