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penguin asked in PetsOther - Pets · 1 decade ago

what are good treats for a rat.?

I have a book that tells me some of the things that are good for him, I have been giving him carrot and tomato since we have those, wanting a site that specefies what you an and cant feed a rat for a treat

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    "A rat's diet should consist of fresh pellets (Purina Lab Chow® or other reputable brands) and fresh vegetables and fruits. Fruits should be limited to about 5-10% of the total diet because they may cause loose stool and have limited nutrients. Dark green leafy vegetables (chard, parsley, etc) and thick yellow meaty vegetables (squash, yams, etc.) are high in vitamin A and are preferred. For treats, rats can be given most of the things that people eat, as long as they are not high in salt, sugar, fat (and are alcohol free.) Low salt, low fat potato or corn chips, bread, breakfast cereals (unsweetened), cheese, chicken or rib bones are all good treats. Avoid chocolate and avocado since they are toxic to small animals."

  • 1 decade ago

    Since rats are omnivorous they'll eat anything. I used to feed my pet rats pieces of meat for a treat and they absolutely loved it. Here are a few links that will give you lots of info.

    Source(s): www.petrats.org www.petratscanada.com www.petrats.org.uk
  • 1 decade ago

    Not cheese, for cheese is derived from an animal. You never want to feed your rat meat. It is not only unhealthy, but will make them carnivorous and may inspire them to bite you. No cheese. Aside from pellets, raw veggies and fruit. No bananas. Its bad for their stomaches. Hard to digest. I used to own 26 rats at one point.

  • 1 decade ago

    My ratties love spinach, baked sweet potato, carrots, yogurt drops, and an occasional m&m.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Peanuts, corn, coconut meat,pecans, i could go on, a rat will and can eat anything that doesn't eat them first literally!

  • 1 decade ago

    My rat liked cherrios.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    rat poison is the best treat you could ever give that dirty rodent! Rats are not pets.. they are either snake food or desease infested pests.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Don't give cheese to fattening.

    Give fresh fruit and veg.

    Dog kibble (dry food) or dog biscuits

    Source(s): Vet Tech
  • ra63
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Sorry, I hate mice and rats. My first urge was to say D-Con, but, since you really like him, I won't.

  • 1 decade ago

    McCain canes, Oboma trauma, and Gingrich tater tots.

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