{"product_id":"rat-patterned","title":"RAT PATTERNED","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003eDumbo is a ear type in fancy rats caused by a recessive gene (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ccode dir=\"ltr\" class=\"KDcb0c\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003edudu\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e) rather than a separate breed. They feature large, rounded ears set low on the sides of the head. Combined with various coat patterns and colors, Dumbo rats display a wide variety of distinctive looks. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe husky (or roan-like) pattern features a striped or shaded back that closely resembles a Siberian husky dog. A defining trait of husky Dumbo rats is that their fur often fades or changes to a much lighter color as they age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=Nxpq4_4g\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIDhAX\"\u003eKey Characteristics. \u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003eThey feature wide-set, rounded ears lower on the sides of the head due to a recessive genetic mutation (\u003ccode dir=\"ltr\" class=\"KDcb0c\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003edudu\u003c\/code\u003e). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003eKnown for being gentle, intelligent, curious, and affectionate. They can learn their names, come when called, and recognize their owners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiRxJC224CYAxXeC3kGHWUCGb4Qi4wTegYIAggcEAY\" data-hveid=\"CAIIHBAG\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003eThey are highly social and must be kept in pairs or small groups of the same sex to prevent loneliness and stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiRxJC224CYAxXeC3kGHWUCGb4Qi4wTegYIAggcEA0\" data-hveid=\"CAIIHBAN\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003eT\u003c\/strong\u003eypically live between \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003e2 to 3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Proper care requires a multi-level wire cage, dust-free bedding (like aspen or recycled paper), daily out-of-cage time, a balanced diet of rat blocks\/pellets with fresh produce, and regular small-animal vet checkups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pet O Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50022987890926,"sku":"RAT PATTERNED","price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.petopets.com\/products\/rat-patterned","provider":"Pet O Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}