Table Of Contents

1. Introduction

2. Why A Rat?

3. History of the Pet or Fancy Rat

4. Differences in Gender, Male vs Female?

5. Breeder or Rescue vs. Pet Store

6. Rats Are Our Teachers

7. Cages

8. Bedding

9. Diet

10. Bathing

11. Handling

12. Behavior

13. Bringing Home A New Rat

14. What to Look for - Illness and Injury

15. Training

16. Breeding

17. Raising a Social Litter

18. Credits and Thanks