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Can Pet Rats Eat Dog Food? What To Avoid?

petsial — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 21:27:36 +0000

Owning a pet rat can be a joy. But becoming familiar with what a pet rat can and cannot safely eat can feel like a never-ending journey, especially if you’re a recent pet parent. Still, sharing your pup’s dog food with your long-tailed rodent buddy may not be the wisest idea. Pet rats can eat […]

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Is It ok To Feed Pet Rats Cat Food?

petsial — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 16:57:12 +0000

It’s important for rats to have a well-rounded diet full of variety. Achieving a decent variety can sometimes be difficult to accomplish on a budget, so you might be tempted to use something that you already have around the house, like cat food. Pet rats can eat cat food occasionally. Cat food is typically high […]

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Can Pet Rats Eat Mango? D-Limonene

petsial — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 16:12:37 +0000

Pet rats have specific dietary needs that need to be followed to keep them healthy throughout their lives. Feeding them proper quantities of healthy food can actually help extend their lifespan. Pet rats can eat mango. Feeding mango to your pet rat generally isn’t recommended, but it is doable. Mangoes contain a chemical called d-limonene […]

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Can Pet Rats Eat Tuna? Safe Food.

petsial — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 21:55:03 +0000

Your pet rat’s diet is important to monitor. Just like cats and dogs, pet rats need specific nutrients that are provided through a healthy diet. There are some foods you should avoid giving rats, however, because they can cause rats to choke or get sick. Pet rats can eat tuna, but you should only feed […]

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Can Pet Rats Eat Asparagus? Safe Vegetable

petsial — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 21:37:21 +0000

Part of the joy of owning a pet rat is sharing the odd snack with them, but some treats can be toxic. Understanding the fine line between what is and what is not acceptable to feed your pet rat can be tricky. While most vegetables are safe for rats, a few aren’t, and you may […]

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Can Pet Rats Eat Spinach? Dangerous or Safe?

petsial — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 21:29:53 +0000

Owning pet rats is a little different from owning a cat or a dog. There’s far less information available about pet rat dietary needs, behavior, and general care. If you’ve ever wondered if you can safely share your spinach salad with your pet rat, you’re not alone. Pet rats can eat spinach. Spinach is often […]

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Can Pet Rats Eat Pecans? Safe or Dangerous?

petsial — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 16:24:48 +0000

While there are tons of rat-focused pet care resources available today, not many contain an exhaustive list of foods that your long-tailed friend can and cannot safely consume. Rat pellets are an obvious choice, but what about vegetables, fruits, and nuts? Pet rats can eat pecans, but only in moderation. Also, while it may be […]

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Can Pet Rats Have Catnip? Is It Safe?

petsial — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 20:41:40 +0000

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a natural substance that cat owners give to their pets to stimulate excitement and playfulness. Through the years, the substance has developed a reputation as a generally safe supplement to give small pets to make them more active rambunctious, yet catnip is not a substance that should be given to certain […]

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Can Pet Rats Eat Cat Food? Safe or Dangerous

petsial — Sat, 02 May 2020 15:57:48 +0000

Pet rats have very sensitive digestive systems, which may sound odd since wild rats are incorrectly stigmatized as animals that will eat anything. People who have acquired a pet rat for the first time may think that virtually any food is acceptable to feed their rat. Due to popular conceptions about rats, normal pet food […]

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Do Pet Rats Overeat? Causes, Solutions, Feeding

petsial — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 20:28:43 +0000

Rats make wonderful little pets. They’re not very hard to look after as they are clean and intelligent animals, but new owners often find themselves confused about the dietary requirements and restrictions of their tiny new pets. What is okay, what isn’t, and curiously enough, how much is okay? So, do rats overeat? Yes, pet […]

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