Brown rats carry diseases such as “leptospirosis or Weil's disease, salmonella, listeria, toxoplasma gondii and hantavirus”, ...

A veterinary nurse’s pet rats have been providing some pawsitivity by creating mini paintings for people around the world. Steph Toogood, who is 26 and based in Somerset, has owned rats since ...

Rats can be a real headache for gardeners as they love nothing more than feasting on fruits, vegetables and flowers, while ...

Some rats, according to an expert, could grow so large they pose a risk to children and pets. "A large rat could potentially injure a small pet or child, especially if it feels threatened.

Fed-up villagers say "huge" rats are taking over their neighbourhood and are killing their pets as well as wrecking their homes and belongings. Locals living in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, say they ...

A group of neighbours claim that "huge" rats have overrun their street - killing pets, gnawing on car parts and causing damage to homes. Paula Palacio, 57, says the rodent issue in and around ...

A group of neighbours claim that "huge" rats have overrun their street - killing pets, gnawing on car parts and causing damage to homes. Paula Palacio, 57, says the rodent issue in and around School ...