What should you feed your Rat?
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Rats are omnivorous, eating both plant and animal foods. Commercially available pelleted diets made specifically for rats (e.g., by Teklad, Mazuri, Wayne) are adequate to meet nutritional needs. Rat blocks (pellets) should be offered free-choice. The best treats are fresh fruits and vegetables. Poor nutrition can lead to weight loss, obesity or overall ill health.
Fresh water should be available at all times, ideally provided via a drinking bottle. The bottle and sipper tube should be cleaned each time the bottle is refilled, making sure the sipper tube properly functions.
Credit: Used with permission of the Zoological Education Network.
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