My Pet Rat

Have you ever thought about a rat as a pet? They can be a lot of fun!

Would you like to learn more about pet rats?

• Yes! I would like to learn more about them.

• No way! Rats are scary!

While many rats live in the wild, some have been domesticated. This means that they are tame and can be kept as a pet.

What does domesticated mean?

• Domesticated is a kind of game.

• Domesticated means the rat is tame.

• Domesticated is the new movie.

Pet rats have been bred to be social. Social means that they like people. They are also very clean.

What does social mean?

• Rats are bigger than mice.

• Social means they like people.

• Social is an ice-cream party.

Rats also like to have a friend. They can get lonely.

Why do rats like to have a friend?

• They need a friend because they get lonely.

• They need a friend to play x-box games with!

• They like friends because they bring pizza.

Pet rats are very playful and smart. They can be trained to ride in your pocket!

Would you let your rat ride in your pocket?

Rats love to climb! They do best in tall cages. They need a lot of different things to play on.

Why do rats need a tall cage?

• They need it because they like to climb.

• They need many toys.

• They need a tall cage because they are very tall.

Rats like to have a place to hide. It makes them feel safe. They can also sleep there when they are tired.

Why do rats need a place to hide?

• They need a place to hide from their friends.

• They like to hide from their little brothers!

• They hide to feel safe.

Rats eat pellet food. They can also eat fruits and vegetables.

Sometimes they even eat chocolate as a special treat!

What foods do rats eat?

• They eat pellet food, fruits and veggies.

• They really love pizza!

• They eat wood, clay and dirt.

This rat is eating some cereal. He likes to hide in his little bed while he has his snack. When he is done, he will go and play with his toys.

Where does he like to have his snack?

• He likes to go to the park to have his snack.

• He likes to have a snack with his mom.

• He likes to hide when he has a snack.

Just like people, rats need to exercise. This rat has a wheel that he can run in.

Why do rats need exercise?