Category: Diet

Can rats eat apples off trees? Or is it toxic? Apples are a way of providing your pet rat with a balanced treat. Diet is important to every living thing in the world, be it animals or humans. Fruits serve as good sources of nutritional feed to rats. However, knowing which and what part of…

Can rats eat chocolate chips, cake, chip cookies, pudding, brownies? Or is Chocolate harmful to rats? Rats can have chocolate in small quantities as an occasional treat. However, too much of it will trigger food poisoning because of the theobromine in rats. Chocolate contains large amounts of sugar. So, when fed regularly, It can lead…

Can rats have grapes? This question is answered in a couple of lines below! If you ever wondered what your pet rat would do if you placed a grape (or a raisin, for that matter) in its front – Go ahead! Do rats eat grapes? Yes, rats will happily eat all kinds of grapes (including…

Yes, like you, rats do eat Quorn. Can Rats eat Quorn Yes, your pet rat can eat Quorn. Remember, this product was first tested on rats before releasing for human consumption. You should feed as occasional treats as it is super high in fiber. ALSO SEE: Can Rats eat Quinoa? Alternative to Quorn for Rats…

Quinoa is a grain-like crop grown mainly for its edible seeds. It is a pseudocereal rather than a true grain, cereal, as it is not a member of the grass family. As a chenopod, quinoa is closely related to tumbleweeds, spinach, and beets. It’s an edible yummy carb that’s gluten-free and can be used to…

Rodents like rats and mice will eat Zucchini, succulent vegetables and green tomatoes they can get their teeth on in your garden. If you see gnawing signs on your plants, then rats might be the culprits. ALSO SEE: Do Rats eat Nutella? Can Rats eat Zucchini Yes, rats can rat zucchini. However, I recommend boiling…

Cannibalism in rodents is not uncommon. Since rats are scavengers, they will consume corpses of deceased rats so the smell doesn’t attract predators to their nest or colony, as well as to ration nutrients when food is difficult to find. Wild rats are typically scavengers but are also predators (especially of insects, smaller mammals, and…

Do you have a rat as a pet and wonder if Nutella is safe to give as a snack? Then, you’ve come to the right place! In this blog post, we will discuss whether or not Nutella is suitable for rats and provide some tips on how to feed it them. Keep reading for more…

I read one time that yogurt can be dehydrated into bite-size snacks for pet rats. I was curious as how this would work with my pet ratties yogurt, Greek Yogurt. I had my friend try them and they came out looking and tasting yummy! They taste just like yogurt, except in a portable, bite-snack. My…

However, cat food is not an appropriate diet for rats/mice as the protein content in these foods is way too high. In addition, the typical healthy ratio of protein to carb to fat varies greatly in rats and cats. Rats are omnivores, and cats are carnivores, so the contents of cat food would not provide…

Rats are known for being scavengers and omnivores, meaning they will eat pretty much anything. This includes dog food. Rats may even prefer dog food to their regular diet of grains and other small animals. So while it is not generally recommended to feed your rat dog food, there are some circumstances in which it…