Safe Rat Food List: Veggies, Fruits, Nuts, Seeds, Herbs, Protein & More
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Safe Rat Food List: Veggies, Fruits, Nuts, Seeds, Herbs, Protein & More

Rats can eat a wide variety of animal and plant-based foods. That’s the main reason they’re so successful as a species. They easily adjust to their environment and can survive on all kinds of foods – be it berries and seeds from the woods or trash from the dumpster. But even though they can eat…

Common Health Problems in Rats – Part 1: Myco, Respiratory Problems & Heart Disease
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Common Health Problems in Rats – Part 1: Myco, Respiratory Problems & Heart Disease

One of the downsides to keeping pet rats is that they are prone to illness. Although it is possible to breed against a lot of rat health problems, this requires expertise, effort, and careful record-keeping. That generally doesn’t happen where rats are being bred en-masse for sale. As a result, many rat owners will see…

Best Rat Treats: 9 Healthy & Delicious Snacks Your Rats Will Love
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Best Rat Treats: 9 Healthy & Delicious Snacks Your Rats Will Love

In a previous post I talked about how I feed my rats. That covers their everyday food, and how I make sure they get a balanced diet. However, one thing I didn’t talk about is treats. Rats love food. It’s a source not only of calories and nutrients, but also fun and interest. Used creatively…

What Do Pet Rats Eat? A Guide to a Healthy Diet for Rats
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What Do Pet Rats Eat? A Guide to a Healthy Diet for Rats

Yesterday’s meals included home-made muesli, loads of fresh veggies and baked chicken wings. That was the rats’ food. I dined on left-over Chinese takeaway. As my mother is prone to pointing out, the rats eat better than I do. Rats, just like humans, are naturally omnivores. Unlike ferrets (strict carnivores) or guinea pigs and rabbits…