Pet rodents are a potential source of salmonella, says the CDC, warning people to wash their hands thoroughly after handling hamsters, mice, or rats — or their cages and bedding. These pets were the ...

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that pet rodents such as hamsters, mice and gerbils can transmit a drug-resistant strain of the salmonella bacteria to people.

Recent news reports of a rat infestation in the Bedford Park area of The Bronx have many New Yorkers more terrified than usual of rodents. But some city dwellers see a very different side to the ...

She’s got a soft spot for vermin. A so-called extreme rodent fanatic has gone viral after bathing her 50 rat “babies” in her kitchen sink. Michele Raybon, 51, of Palmdale, California, hasn’t stopped ...

Hamsters and other pet rodents are probably underappreciated spreaders of salmonella bacteria, researchers say. A recent outbreak investigation linked 15 of 22 infections caused by Salmonella enterica ...

ATLANTA — U.S. health officials warned the public Thursday to be careful when handling mice, rats and hamsters after an investigation of the first documented human cases of salmonella linked to pet ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Children up and down the country have been introduced to the wonderful world of pets thanks to rodents. These small furry ...

Rodents are fascinating little creatures that provide hours of entertainment. They are easy to care for – and most love interacting with their owners. One of the downsides to keeping rodents as pets ...

A teenage girl who was scratched when breaking up a scuffle among her three pet rats wound up in the hospital with an extremely rare case of rat-bite fever. The infection, which is caused by a ...

A disease associated with squalor could be on the increase in suburban homes because more people are keeping rodents as pets, warns an Australian microbiologist. Known as rat bite fever, the disease ...

Although cats and dogs may be the most common types of pets, for many other pet owners, animal companionship doesn’t stop there. In honor of World Rat Day on April 2nd, here are the ins and outs of ...