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Disclaimer:  The links here are compiled to direct you to further rat information.  While I find these links useful, I do not necessarily agree with the entire content of each website listed.
 

• Australian Rodent Fanciers Society
• AusRFS - Qld
• AusRFS - NSW
• Australian National Rodent Association - based in Brisbane
• Victorian Fancy Rat and Mouse Club 
• Rat and Mouse Assocciation of Victoria, Inc.
• South Australian Rat Owners Network
  

• Ratly Manor - Meet Monty Monster, the charming Tickles & Rummage and their friends.
• Rock-A-Bye Ratties - Ann's  wonderful website with ratty information and her gorgeous rats!
• Excalibur Rodents - Andrea Baldwin's place for everything ratty, including her Eek Ratz cartoon, photo competitions, and lots of great ratty info and fun.
• Andrea's Rattie Page - Meet Andrea and Matt's girls, and details on how they made their great ratty cage!
• Aussie Rats - Online community for Aussie rat lovers
• Little Rascals Rattery - Perth
• Shiraz Rattery - Launceston
• The Mouse Circus - Boonah
• Bree's website - Meet Bree's mice and rats
• A Ratty Life - Meet Kathy's rats
  

• The Dapper Rat - large range of hammocks (for rats and mice), greeting cards, calendars, prints, and rat toys.
• Rat Health Care - booklet by Debbie Ducommun, available from The Dapper Rat
• Wodent Wheels - by Transoniq, available from The Dapper Rat
• Foofferdomes - wonderful comfy ratty hideouts by Andrea of Ratly Manor.
• Rat harnesses - leather rat harnesses and leashes hand made by Louise of Brisbane Rodent Rescue.

These rodent-friendly vets have been recommended by rat owners from all over Australia.   All the vets on this list welcome rat clients, but they have varying degrees of experience and expertise with rats.  So it'ds best to enquire about their experience and vet clinic equipment for any specific treatments and surgery.

• The ratlist - The longest running and largest pet rat mailing list on the internet.  Very high volume.
• Ausrats - Very friendly Australia rat mailing list.
• Rats Rule! - A forum for all things ratty.
• The RMCA Forums - Online forums for everything rat and mouse related.
• Suite 101 Pet Rats - Jane Adamo's fun and informative articles and message board on all things ratty
• RatPalace.com - Great website with rat care information and a popular forum.
• R.A.S.C.A.L.S. -  Website with information and a forum for rat owners in South Africa.
• Pet Rodents - A forum and chat room for rodent owners.

Rat clubs:

• The Kiwi Rat Resource - N.Z.
• Rat and Mouse Club of America - U.S.A
• The Rat Fan Club - U.S.A.
• American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association - U.S.A.
• The National Fancy Rat Society - U.K.
• Society of Michigan Rat Fanciers - Michigan and surrounding states, U.S.A.
• Club der Rattenfreunde CH - Swiss Rat Club
• Suomen Kesyrottayhdistys ry - Finnish Rat Club
• Ratanooga - A South African Rat Club
  

• Pet Rats Canada - lots of great rat care advice and specific info for Canadian rat owners
• The Kiwi Rat Resource - lots of rat care information, a forum and specific info for NZ rat owners
• Rat Net  - a resource and forum for rat owners in Denmark
• R.A.S.C.A.L.S. -  Website with information and a forum for rat owners in South Africa.

• The International Rat and Mouse Directory
• Virginia's Rat Breeders Page
• Rathelp.org - a comprehensive list of international rodent rescue and adoption shelters
• Canada Rat Finder - a forum for rat rescues and adoptions in Canada
  

Personal websites:

• Claire's Rats - Meet Claire's gorgeous ratties, also contains great information for NZ rat owners.
• Rats Are People Too - Meet Nat's charming rats, enjoy her rat tales and tips and don't miss "Why rats are good friends".
• Julie's Birthday Central - Great fun to be had as Julie celebrates each of her rats' 2nd birthdays.
• Bellaratta's Rat Portraits - Some gorgeous rat photography
• Raisin Rats Rattery - Missy's webpage with gorgeous rat photos, and an excellent section on rat breeding.
• KuddlyKorner4u - Karen's site with excellent fun and helpful info.
• The Wererats' Lair - Rats, Fonts, Fantasy, Horror.
• Mousini.com - Great site for sharing rat stories and photos.
• Ratty Rat - lots of useful and fun rat info!
  

• Introduction To The Rat Race - Excellent info on Rattus norvegicus and Rattus rattus
• Anne's Rat Page - a wealth of fascinating information on rat biology and behaviour.
• The Rat Hole Museum - Photos and information on the wild rats of New York parks.
• The Whole Mouse Catalog - Scientific research information for rats and mice.
• Rathelp.org - great information on caring for a rat you've found - wild or domesticated.

• The Dapper Rat - pocket hammocks, greeting cards, calendars, prints, etc. (Australia)
• Foofferdomes - Andrea's wonderful comfy ratty hideouts. (Australia)
• Wodent Wheels - made by Transoniq. (U.S.A., but available in many countries, including Australia)
• The Rat-A-Log - Rat merchandise of just about every kind.  (U.S.A.)
• Jagwear - Janet's gorgeous glass rat charms and pet jewellery. (U.S.A.)
• Beaded rats - Renee's beautiful beaded rats. (U.S.A.)
• Society of Michigan Rat Fanciers  -  Various rat supplies (U.S.A.)
  
• FuffleStuff.com - Handmade ratty crafts, including cute clay creations.  (U.S.A.)
• Rat Mad - Ratabilia website. (U.K.)
• The Raggy Rat Company - Makers of gorgeous plush ratties.  (U.K.)
• Ratty Corner - Lots of wonderful gift items for rat lovers.  (U.K.)
• The Rat Warehouse - Lots of products for rats and rat lovers.  (U.K.)
• Animal Art by Sandy - Sandy does beautiful rat paintings.
• Fuzzbutts - for all your rodent retail therapy.  (U.K.)

• Grove Pashley - The best rat photographer on the planet!
• PetRat.ca - an enormous categorised collection of ratty links
• The Rat Code - Rat code for internet signature use.

General rat care

FAQs and general care information:

• The RMCA Rat FAQ - The Rat and Mouse Club of America's Frequently Asked Questions on general rat care.
• The Pet Rat Information Sheet - General U.K. rat care information sheet.
• The Rat Fan Club - articles by Debbie "The Rat Lady" Ducommon.
• Virginia's Rat Page - A comprehensive categorised listing of just about every rat related article on the internet
• The Ratlist Especially 4 Newbies Collection - An archive of helpful rat care articles compiled by members of the ratlist.
• Rat Tails - Nat's imparts her rat care experience in a fun and informative collection of tales.
• Rat Health Care - A booklet by Debbie Ducommun, recommended for all pet rat owners and their vets.
• Rat Care Guide - by Karen Grant.  Comprehensive pages covering all aspects of basic rat care info.
• Pet Rat Informational Pack - an extensive list of links on all aspects of pet rat ownership.

• Choosing a Rat - by Debbie Ducommun.
• Choosing A New Pet - by Carol Lawton
• Why rats need company - by Angela Horn.
• Buying your rats - by Andrea Baldwin.

• Rat Nutrition - by Sarah Anne Skilling.
• Rat Health Food - by Debbie Ducommun.
• The Suebee Diet - by Suebee.
• Our rat diet - by Robyn Arthur

• Ratty Corner's Cage Calculator - to determine the minimum cage size required for a number of rats.
• The toxicity of cedar and pine shavings - by Debbie Ducommun.
• Safe pet bedding FAQ - by Emily Rocke and Debbie Ducommun.
• Plants that are poisonous to small pets - by Drs Foster & Smith
• Warm rats - by Robyn Arthur.
• Cool Rats - by Robyn Arthur.
• The Grotto - by Robyn Arthur.  Details on how to make a home-made rat mansion.
• Spare cage - by Robyn Arthur.

• Rat toy ideas - by Robyn Arthur.
• Oh boy!  Rat toys! - by Sarah Shuman.
• Wodent Wheels - made by Transoniq.  Available in Australia here.
• Rat hammocks - large range of hammocks, lofts and sacks for rats and mice by The Dapper Rat
• Rat Toys - Soft Tunnels and Ratty Ropes by The Dapper Rat
• Free ranging rats - by Robyn Arthur.
• The Art of Scritching - by Robyn Arthur.

General medical care information:

• Rat Guide - excellent site comprising rat medical information, drug dosages and general rat care.
• Rat Health Care - an essential booklet by Debbie Ducommun.
• Rat Medical Information - by Missy Ruud of Raisin' Rats.  Comprehensive list of rat medical conditions and their treatment.
• Quick Answers from Rat-Help and Rat-Info - hosted by Wererat, with info from rat help volunteers.
• Alternative medicine for pet rats - by Sandra Beasley.
• Medical Page - by Lisa Jenny.  Includes info and photos of sarcoptic mites, cataracts, abscess, etc.
• Signs of illness - by Robyn Arthur.
• Infectious diseases in mice and rats (1991) - National Academy Press online book.

• Respiratory Infections in Pet Rats - by Virginia Simpson
• Mycoplasmosis in the Pet Rat - by Mary Ann Isaksen
• Mycoplasma pulmonis - by Missy Ruud.
• Respiratory & Heart Disease in Rats - by Debbie "The Rat Lady" Ducommun
• Rat Mycoplasma pulmonis Fact Sheet - by Jan McArthur.
• Chronic respiratory problems - WereRat Rathelp Answers
• Respiratory Disease in Rats and Mice - by Ann Storey

• Sialodacryoadentitis Virus in Pet Rats - by Mary Ann Isaksen
• SDA - by Jan McArthur.
• Sendai - by Jan McArthur.
• Quarantine - by Joanne (Bella) Hodges 
• Quarantine: Protection for Your Pets - by Patricia Whipple

• Skin Problems - by Debbie Ducommun
• What's bugging your rats and mice? - by Jan McArthur
• Skin Abscesses in small rodents - by Jan McArthur
• Abscesses - by Missy Ruud
• Itchy Rat - by Robyn Arthur.  A step-by-step approach to dealing with an itchy rat.

• Tumours in rats - by Debbie Ducommun.
• Lumps: abscess or tumour? - by Missy Ruud.
• Mammary tumors, pituitary tumors, and spaying by Anne F. Hanson

• The Worms Crawl In, The Worms Crawl Out - by Jan McArthur.
• Megacolon - by Missy Ruud.
• Loose stools - by Missy Ruud.

• Porphyrin - by Nathalie Baldwin.  Good photos.
• Bumblefoot - by Missy Ruud.
• Ulcerative Pododermatitis:  aka Bumblefoot & Squeaky - by Jan McArthur.
• Head tilt - by Missy Ruud.
• Misaligned teeth - by Nathalie Baldwin.  Excellent article with good photos and practical advice for clipping teeth.

• Weakness in Older Rats: A Paralysis Primer - by Kathy Barrett
• Care of Older Paralyzed Rats - by Kaleigh Hessel.

• Surgery information - by Missy Ruud.
• Surgery in Rats - by Debbie Ducommun.

• At home nursing information - by Missy Ruud.
• Nursing Care - by Mary Ann Isaksen.
• Care of older rats - by Robyn Arthur.

• Preventative care - by Missy Ruud.  Tips to keep your rats healthy.
• Claw clipping - by Robyn Arthur.
• Rat bathing - by Robyn Arthur.
• Tail cleaning - by Missy Ruud.

• First Aid for small furries - by Patrick E. Currivan.
• Rat first aid - by Debbie Ducommun.
• Choking - by Mary Ann Isaksen.  Includes details on performing the Rat Fling.
• Degloved tail - by Missy Ruud.

• Rat Medication Guide - by Karen Grant.
• RMCA Rat Drug Chart - Comprehensive list of drugs and dosages, regularly updated.

• Euthanasia - by Mary Ann Isaksen.
• Humanely Euthanizing Rats - a compilation of euthanasia methods and information.

General:

• Norway rat behaviour repertoire - by Anne F. Hanson

• Introducing New Rats - by Debbie Ducommun.
• Rat Introductions - by Karen Yang.
• Introducing Rats to New Companions - by Angela Horn.
• Introductions - by Robyn Arthur.
• Rats and other animals - by Karen Yang.

• Getting Acquainted with Your New Rats - by Karen Yang.
• Handling Your Rat - by Debbie Ducommun.
• Bonding with your rat - by Robyn Arthur
• Forced Socialisation - by Jane Adamo.
• Trust Training - by Debbie Ducommun.

• Aggressive male rats - by Angela Horn.  Includes rat case studies, surgical neutering and Tardak information.
• Aggression in Rats - by Caryl Hilscher-Conklin.
• The Problem Rat: Bites People -- Part 1 - by Jane Adamo

• Rat Biology - by Anne F. Hanson
• A Gnawing Issue - Rat Teeth - by Caryl Hilscher-Conklin.
• Coprophagy: Healthy Behavior For Your Rats - by Caryl Hilscher-Conklin.
• Lost and Found: When Your Rattie Goes Rambling - by Sarah Anne Skilling.
• Litter training - by Robyn Arthur.
• Bruxing - by Robyn Arthur.
• The Ratty Repertoire - by Robyn Arthur.
• The Rat's Sensory World - by Anne F. Hanson
• Rat Vision: Do They See What We See - by Caryl Hilscher-Conklin.

Before you consider breeding:

• Breeding: Can YOU live with it? - by Mary Ann Isaksen
• Should I breed my rats? - by Gabriel Edson

• Rat Reproduction - by Debbie "The Rat Lady" Ducommun
• Breeding information - by Missy Ruud.  Includes excellent photos of a normal birth.

• The Baby Rat Growth Journal - by Pixie's World Rattery.  Includes great photos and video!
• Developmental stages of rats - by Sarah Anne Skilling.
• Nutrition for Baby Rats - by Sarah Anne Skilling.  Includes nutritional requirements for pregnant and nursing does.
• Socialising baby rats - by Sarah Anne Skilling.

• Sexing rats - by Estelle Sandford
• Sexing rats - by Sarah Anne Skilling.

• Rathelp.org - Great information on caring for a rat you've found - wild or domesticated.
• Fostering Young - by Nathalie Baldwin
• Caring for Orphaned Baby Rats or Mice - by Sharon Dubois.
• Raising orphaned rats - by Debbie "The Rat Lady" Ducommun.
• Caring for Orphans - by Karen Robbins.

• What Rat Is That? - A guide to Australian rat colours and markings
• RMCA Rat Standards - US rat standards for the RMCA
• AFRMA Rat Standards -  US rat standards for the AFRMA
  
• RatBreeding.com - Genetics engine for coat colour outcome (US standards).
• Rattus Genetics Program - genetics engine for Swedish rats

If you have further rat care questions, you can direct them to the following addresses where informed volunteers will help you as soon as possible:

• ratinfo@yahoogroups.com - for general rat care questions
• rathelp@yahoogroups.com - for urgent medical questions

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