Would you have a rat as a pet?

[riberet19]

Many people are very disgusted by rats, I would say that they are a high percentage of the population, in my case I don't hate it, but I would doubt whether to have a rat as a pet, many people have them, in your case, could you have a rat as a pet?

 

[passenger]

in your case, could you have a rat as a pet?

Yes.

 

[ElegantAura]

Not sure ... I will not go out of my way to get one.... but i have no problem with rats .
I had a Guinea pig, not related with rats but people think are similar so maybe i can have a rat... but first need to pass from many other animals that will be my first choice

 

[passenger]

Not sure ... I will not go out of my way to get one.... but i have no problem with rats .
I had a Guinea pig, not related with rats but people think are similar so maybe i can have a rat... but first need to pass from many other animals that will be my first choice

We might have to get rid of our cats first; I'm not ready to do that.
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I had a Guinea pig, not related with rats

Typical Rodents?​

Like all rodents, guinea pigs are members of the Rodentia order, which is the largest order of mammals and contains around 2,000 different species, under which is the Caviidae family. As guinea pigs are rodents, they share a unique set of features that sets rodents apart from other animals. Guinea pigs lack canine teeth. Canine teeth are the sharp, pointy ones that are often called fangs and are typical of most meat-eating animals. Instead of canine teeth, guinea pigs have a large gap between the incisors and the premolars where they should be.

However, the main feature of rodents is their incisor teeth. All rodents have a set of prominent and powerful incisor teeth that never stop growing throughout their lives. However, constantly growing incisors can become a bit of a problem and become too long for their mouths. This is why guinea pigs – like all rodents – must constantly chew and gnaw on things to keep their teeth at a manageable size. Guinea pigs are herbivorous, and their main diet is grass, although they also eat leaves, seeds, bark, and flowers. Hay, food pellets, and fruit and vegetables are all good choices for pet guinea pigs.

 

[Crys]

Probably....not.

 

[Elvira]

Maybe if I was younger and could take care of it by myself.

 

[MrDawn]

My wife had pet rats when we first started seeing each other in 2021. They stunk really bad. She had them for 3 years before they all passed away from old age.

 

[Dee]

Yes and I have before. I wouldn't want one now, but they're cute little buggers.

 

[passenger]

Many people are very disgusted by rats, I would say that they are a high percentage of the population, in my case I don't hate it, but I would doubt whether to have a rat as a pet, many people have them, in your case, could you have a rat as a pet?

There is such a vast difference between what we know as domestic "lab rats" and the huge common River rat the size of a cat ...... which IMO is disgusting and would be totally unwelcome.

 

[Uncrowned]

I had a co-worker who had a pet rat and this was awesome. Their intelligence is really hidden until you interact with a domesticated one. It is almost like a parrot who needs toys and stimulation and will figure out latches on cages and such. Granted, I would not want one as a hamster was enough to teach me that I do not enjoy pets who are active only at night.

 

[ElegantAura]

We might have to get rid of our cats first; I'm not ready to do that.

Morgana will be my last pet ...
I will want more but it is hard to leave the house for a long time and i have no one to leave my pet already ...

 

[Nebulous]

I had pet rats growing up. Domesticated rats are very sweet, smart and loving.

 

[Kyng]

I mean, I'd be open to it, but... I really have no reason to get one .

 

[svjiminfxv]

No. I don't like the look of a rat's tail.
I could never have a rat as a pet.

 

[Nebulous]

No. I don't like the look of a rat's tail.
I could never have a rat as a pet.

Their tail is cool

 

[Shortie]

I have never been someone that has been able to tolerate rats. I understand that people do keep rats as pets but I have always associated them with having diseases and being out in the streets going through the rubbish.

The tail is the one thing I can not deal with at all and would not be able to have a rat as a pet.

 

[ᱬ𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩ᱬ]

no cause my 2 cats will kill it D=

 

[InMyOpinion]

I would have when I was younger and I might if ever I have kids but right now I'm not into having a rat as a pet. They are very smart creatures though and they can be very affectionate.