How Do You Feed A Pet Rat?
Feeding a rat can be very fun. Rats will eat almost anything. However, you must be a responsible owner and supply your rat with a healthy diet. Your rat has the same nutritional needs that you do: protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and a small amount of fat. Rats can follow the same “food pyramid” eating guide that humans do. Here are some tips on how to feed your pet rat. Go to your local pet store and purchase rat food. Look for a bag that specifically mentions rats on the label. For instance, it could be labeled: “for rats, mice and other small mammals.” Read the nutritional information on the back of the bag. A good rat food will have less than 5 percent fat, about 20 percent protein, about 7 percent crude fiber and no more than 12 percent moisture content. Rat food pellets will be much larger than rabbit or guinea pig pellets, at least half an inch in diameter and more than half an inch long. They are sometimes called “blocks” or “lab blocks.” Give your rat two to three of
