Rats as pets: Predictors of adoption and surrender of pet rats (Rattus norvegicus domestica) in British Columbia, Canada
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264262
Abstract: Whereas much research has been conducted on rats in their roles as pests and laboratory animal models, little is known about rats in their role as companion animals. However, rats have become the third most… read more here.
Keywords: british columbia; pets predictors; rats pets; pet rats ... See more keywords
Wild Rats, Laboratory Rats, Pet Rats: Global Seoul Hantavirus Disease Revisited
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DOI: 10.3390/v11070652
Abstract: Recent reports from Europe and the USA described Seoul orthohantavirus infection in pet rats and their breeders/owners, suggesting the potential emergence of a “new” public health problem. Wild and laboratory rat-induced Seoul infections have, however,… read more here.
Keywords: pet rats; rats laboratory; wild rats; disease ... See more keywords