Recommendations from the Expert: What to Feed Your Pet Rat

18.05.2023 20:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:25

Proper nutrition is essential for your pet's health. Healthy food keeps the animal healthy and prevents the development of diseases in the animal. In the article, you will find out what food is allowed for domestic rats.

How to properly feed a domestic rat

If you're not an expert in pet rat care, we've put together some helpful tips for you.

Buy special food for pet rats at the pet store. This feed has a balanced composition, which contains almost all the nutrients necessary for the animal.

Ready food should be available to the rat at all times. To do this, pour it into a special feeder.

In addition, the pet must have constant access to clean water. To do this, attach a special rodent drinker with a straw to the wall of the cage and renew the water every 1-2 days.

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Remember to clean the water bottle itself with a brush and water at least once a week.

In addition to rat food, you can feed your furry pet vegetables and fruits: apples, bananas, carrots, cucumbers.

Never feed your rat human food, sweets, or foods that contain caffeine. For example: sweets, chocolate, cheeses, and peanut butter.

Diana Dashkevich Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource