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Included here below are some listings of websites that I have found to be very helpful in providing information on the care of pet rats, as well as, books on rat care and clubs. I have also included a few links that may help you to find a veterinarian trained in the care of pet rats, in your area.

If after reviewing the material presented here, you still have a rat related question that you are unable to find an answer to:
email: Rat-Info.
If your question is of a more urgent nature and requires an immediate response
email: Rat-Help.

Websites

“The Wererat’s Lair”: http://wererat.net/rathelp/ A quick and easy reference to help and care of rats.

“Virginia’s Rat Page”: http://www.interlog.com/~audiotre/rats/ A site with lots of links to articles on all aspects of rat care.

“Raisin’ Rats Rattery”: http://raisinrats.com/   A Quick Medical Guide; M. Ruud, RMCA Member

“The Dapper Rat”: http://www.dapper.com.au/ Quick reference articles.

“Spazrats”:  http://spazrats.tripod.com This site includes articles on Homeopathic care as well as how to make up a First Aid Kit to have for your pet rats.

“Rat Behavior and Biology”:  http://ratbehavior.org This site describes the rat’s behavior, their sensory world, and biology of the rat.

“Rats Are People Too”:   http://ratballs.com This site provides easy to follow information on rat care.

Veterinarian Resources:

http://www.rmca.org/Resources/vets.htm
Rat Fan Club Vet Referral List
Electronic Zoo/Net Vet
Canadian Vets who Accept Rats as Patients

Clubs

Rat and Mouse Club of America:  http://www.rmca.org/
Founder: Mary Ann Isaksen, and editor of the Rat & Mouse Gazette.
This site includes a wealth of rat care articles written by wonderfully knowledgeable folk. It also has an online section for ordering rat supplies.

The Rat Fan Club:  http://www.ratfanclub.org/ Founder: Debbie Ducommun, editor of the Rat Report, author of the book RATS and Rat Health Care.

Books

Rats: A complete owners manual(first and second editions): Author: Carol Himsel, D.V.M.(Easy reading and one of the first books that helped me with my pet rats.)This book can be found at your local pet store.

Rats: Complete Care Guide: Author: Debbie Ducommun.

Additional List of Resources

Additional links to Rat and Mouse resources can be found on the Resources page http://kuddlykorner4u.com/Resources.html at “KuddlyKorner4u”.

Posted on June 20, 2003, 15:54, Last updated on February 6, 2009, 12:20 | Reference