Rats do not necessarily have the same nutritional needs as other pocket pets, so avoid using anything as a staple diet that claims it is also for hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, squirrels, or chinchillas.
The best way to meet the nutritional requirements in rats (and mice) is to feed one of the pre-formulated laboratory diets supplemented with nutritional treats such as fresh washed veggies and fruits, healthy cereals, etc. (oats, millet, seeded bread, dog biscuits, and some veggies are good for the mice).
Rats need approximately 60 calories per day. The equation used to determine amount of food needed being: 5 to 6 grams (0.16 to 0.19 oz) of food per 100 grams (3.22 oz) of body weight of the rat per day. Feed consumption would be between 15 and 20 grams per day for an average adult rat. This equates to 0.48 to 0.64 ounces. As for all species, food should be adjusted to meet the individual ...
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rats diet isnt the same as a mouses or a guinea pigs. Mice do fine on grains and lower protein meals. Guinea pigs need lots of fiber and vitamin C. Rats fall somewhere in between. They need both fresh produce and small amounts of animal protein to stay healthy. Feeding them the wrong food leads to real problems. Diets designed for mice or guinea pigs dont give rats enough of ...
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