I could write pages after pages about rat care, but many people have already wrote far nicer pages than I could. These links are a great start into your research about proper rat care.
General information about care:
The Rat Fan Club
Dapper Rat
Farmhouse Rats
Rats Rule
Health and Medication:
The Rat Guide
Buying food and supplies:
The Crafty Rat
The Rat Shop
Forums for learning more about rats:
The Rat Shack
Goosemoose Pet Portal
Bedding and food available locally in Fairbanks, Alaska:
Pink's Pretty Premades
General information about care:
The Rat Fan Club
Dapper Rat
Farmhouse Rats
Rats Rule
Health and Medication:
The Rat Guide
Buying food and supplies:
The Crafty Rat
The Rat Shop
Forums for learning more about rats:
The Rat Shack
Goosemoose Pet Portal
Bedding and food available locally in Fairbanks, Alaska:
Pink's Pretty Premades