Although it may be some people's worst nightmare, there are around 200,000 rats kept as pets in the UK. However, less is known about their day-to-day wellbeing than other popular pets like cats and dogs.
This is why Dr Vikki Neville from the University of Bristol conducted a survey of more than 650 rat owners to find out more about how they are cared for at home. The RSPCA hopes the findings can help to educate the public about how to care for these incredible animals.
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