{"id":185584,"date":"2022-07-18T11:09:33","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:09:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:09:33","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:09:33","slug":"what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"What human foods can pet rats eat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat\/#What_human_foods_can_pet_rats_eat\" title=\"What human foods can pet rats eat?\">What human foods can pet rats eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat\/#What_is_the_healthiest_food_for_pet_rats\" title=\"What is the healthiest food for pet rats?\">What is the healthiest food for pet rats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat\/#Is_any_food_toxic_to_rats\" title=\"Is any food toxic to rats?\">Is any food toxic to rats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat\/#What_is_safe_for_rats_to_chew_on\" title=\"What is safe for rats to chew on?\">What is safe for rats to chew on?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat\/#What_household_foods_can_rats_eat\" title=\"What household foods can rats eat?\">What household foods can rats eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat\/#Can_my_pet_rat_have_french_fries\" title=\"Can my pet rat have french fries?\">Can my pet rat have french fries?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat\/#What_do_rats_eat_as_snacks\" title=\"What do rats eat as snacks?\">What do rats eat as snacks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat\/#What_is_rats_favorite_thing_to_eat\" title=\"What is rat&#8217;s favorite thing to eat?\">What is rat&#8217;s favorite thing to eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat\/#What_is_a_healthy_snack_for_rats\" title=\"What is a healthy snack for rats?\">What is a healthy snack for rats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat\/#What_should_I_not_feed_my_pet_rat\" title=\"What should I not feed my pet rat?\">What should I not feed my pet rat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat\/#What_are_the_healthiest_vegetables_for_rats\" title=\"What are the healthiest vegetables for rats?\">What are the healthiest vegetables for rats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat\/#What_human_food_can_pet_rats_eat\" title=\"What human food can pet rats eat?\">What human food can pet rats eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat\/#What_food_is_poisonous_to_rats\" title=\"What food is poisonous to rats?\">What food is poisonous to rats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat\/#What_foods_should_rats_avoid\" title=\"What foods should rats avoid?\">What foods should rats avoid?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat\/#What_things_kill_rats\" title=\"What things kill rats?\">What things kill rats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat\/#What_materials_are_safe_for_rats\" title=\"What materials are safe for rats?\">What materials are safe for rats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat\/#Can_I_give_my_rat_a_stick_to_chew_on\" title=\"Can I give my rat a stick to chew on?\">Can I give my rat a stick to chew on?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat\/#Do_pet_rats_need_something_to_chew_on\" title=\"Do pet rats need something to chew on?\">Do pet rats need something to chew on?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-can-pet-rats-eat\/#What_toys_are_good_for_rats\" title=\"What toys are good for rats?\">What toys are good for rats?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_human_foods_can_pet_rats_eat\"><\/span>What human foods can pet rats eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Feeding Pet Rats Other Foods<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fruit: apples, cherries, grapes, bananas, strawberries and other berries, melons, plums.<\/li>\n<li>Vegetables: broccoli, potatoes, peas, carrot, cooked sweet potato, kale, parsley, bok choy, squash.<\/li>\n<li>Cooked liver and other very lean cooked meats.<\/li>\n<li>Whole wheat pasta and bread.<\/li>\n<li>Cooked beans (including soy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_healthiest_food_for_pet_rats\"><\/span>What is the healthiest food for pet rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>fruits, veggies, and meats. So, the best rat diet consists of mostly fresh fruits and vegetables, plus a small portion of rat pellets or rat cube food daily.<\/b><b>These foods are:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beans.<\/li>\n<li>Corn.<\/li>\n<li>Red Cabbage.<\/li>\n<li>Sweet Potato.<\/li>\n<li>Meat  Eggs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>07-Jul-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_any_food_toxic_to_rats\"><\/span>Is any food toxic to rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Toxic Foods <b>Only a small number of human foods are toxic to rats. Top of the list is blue cheese, which could kill your pet. Others are licorice, poppy seeds and bitter almonds. Green potatoes are toxic to most animals, including you, and rats are just as vulnerable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_safe_for_rats_to_chew_on\"><\/span>What is safe for rats to chew on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can give your rat <b>a hard-shelled nut, such as a macadamia or pecan, to chew on. You can also give your rats cooked bones, such as those that come from beef or chicken. Some rats enjoy chewing on hard dog biscuits or dog chew toys that are designed to stand up to heavy chewing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_household_foods_can_rats_eat\"><\/span>What household foods can rats eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A balanced diet for rats<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Give them some variety &#8211; rats are omnivores, so you can supplement their diet with small amounts of fruit, vegetables, cooked egg, grains and seeds.  <\/li>\n<li>Avoid harmful foods such as onion, citrus fruits, walnuts, rhubarb, grapes, raisins and chocolate.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid sugars and high-fat foods such as dairy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_pet_rat_have_french_fries\"><\/span>Can my pet rat have french fries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You shouldn&#8217;t fry them in oils or add seasoning, salt, or other flavorings. These things are unhealthy for rats. Because of this, <b>avoid feeding your rats processed potato-based foods such as potato chips, French fries, or tater tots<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_rats_eat_as_snacks\"><\/span>What do rats eat as snacks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some of a rat&#8217;s favorite treats include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Seeds.<\/li>\n<li>Sweets.<\/li>\n<li>Bread.<\/li>\n<li>Cooked pasta.<\/li>\n<li>Cooked rice.<\/li>\n<li>Cereal.<\/li>\n<li>Grains.<\/li>\n<li>Mealworms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>07-Jul-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_rats_favorite_thing_to_eat\"><\/span>What is rat&#8217;s favorite thing to eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Fruit and berries  Out of all the foods rodents consume, their top two loves are generally fruits and berries. In the wild, rats and mice consume these foods at every opportunity. Therefore, raspberry and blackberry bushes  as well as apple and pear trees  can serve as magnets for the animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_healthy_snack_for_rats\"><\/span>What is a healthy snack for rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fruit: <b>apples, cherries, grapes, bananas, strawberries and other berries, melons, plums. Vegetables: broccoli, potatoes, peas, carrot, cooked sweet potato, kale, parsley, bok choy, squash. Cooked liver and other very lean cooked meats. Whole wheat pasta and bread.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_not_feed_my_pet_rat\"><\/span>What should I not feed my pet rat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Unsafe Food for Rats<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avocado skin and pit.<\/li>\n<li>Chocolate.<\/li>\n<li>Citrus fruits (causes kidney damage)<\/li>\n<li>Mango (causes kidney damage)<\/li>\n<li>Green potato.<\/li>\n<li>Fluorinated and\/or Chlorinated Water (use only filtered water, never tap water)<\/li>\n<li>Green bananas.<\/li>\n<li>Uncooked\/dried beans (contains toxic hemaglutin)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_healthiest_vegetables_for_rats\"><\/span>What are the healthiest vegetables for rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vegetables for Rats <b>Any of the dark, green leafy vegetables are excellent options for your rat. Broccoli, cucumber, zucchini and asparagus are also good choices. Offer bits of pumpkin and squash when available. Carrot and other root vegetables like potato, rutabaga and parsnip are fine in small amounts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_human_food_can_pet_rats_eat\"><\/span>What human food can pet rats eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Safe Foods (CG)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cantaloupe.<\/li>\n<li>Carrots.<\/li>\n<li>Cashews.<\/li>\n<li>Cauliflower.<\/li>\n<li>Celery. This vegetable is fine for rats, but it doesn&#8217;t have very much nutritional value.<\/li>\n<li>Cheese. Small amounts are okay for rats. Soy-based cheese is healthier for them.<\/li>\n<li>Cherries.<\/li>\n<li>Chicken. This is the healthiest meat for your rat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_food_is_poisonous_to_rats\"><\/span>What food is poisonous to rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Toxic foods are poisonous to rats and should be completely avoided.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avocado skin and pit.<\/li>\n<li>Chocolate.<\/li>\n<li>Citrus fruits (causes kidney damage)<\/li>\n<li>Mango (causes kidney damage)<\/li>\n<li>Green potato.<\/li>\n<li>Fluorinated and\/or Chlorinated Water (use only filtered water, never tap water)<\/li>\n<li>Green bananas.<\/li>\n<li>Uncooked\/dried beans (contains toxic hemaglutin)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_foods_should_rats_avoid\"><\/span>What foods should rats avoid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What foods can rats not eat?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Raw sweet potato.<\/li>\n<li>Raw cabbage, Brussels sprouts and artichoke.<\/li>\n<li>Dry beans or peanuts.<\/li>\n<li>Unripe\/green bananas.<\/li>\n<li>Dried corn or peas.<\/li>\n<li>Green potato skin.<\/li>\n<li>Blue cheese.<\/li>\n<li>Skin of citrus fruits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_things_kill_rats\"><\/span>What things kill rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Set Traps<\/b> Traps are one of the most effective ways to get rid of rats fast. For best results, consider using snap traps, which are a fast method to kill rats instantly. To prevent other animals from getting into the traps, place them inside a box or under a milk crate.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_materials_are_safe_for_rats\"><\/span>What materials are safe for rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some good options include: <b>cardboard boxes, paper towel and toilet paper rolls, bells, and paper towels left in sheets so that they can have the fun of chewing them up! Rats also enjoy outside cage time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_rat_a_stick_to_chew_on\"><\/span>Can I give my rat a stick to chew on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Fine little twigs are usually safe to be fed straight away, or after about a week drying out in the home. These are the sort of size that won&#8217;t hold the weight of a mouse, much less a rat, but they are great to just put on the substrate as a nibble toy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_pet_rats_need_something_to_chew_on\"><\/span>Do pet rats need something to chew on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>All types of small pets including rabbits, degus, chinchillas, gerbils, hamsters, rats and mice need to chew, though they chew for varying reasons. Rodents like hamsters, gerbils, rats and mice need to gnaw. Reid likens gnawing to the way a dog scratches an itch, using just its front teeth.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_toys_are_good_for_rats\"><\/span>What toys are good for rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Good chew toys for rats and mice include <b>rawhide chews, Nylabones, Gumabones, wood (be sure it is safe, with no preservatives), and cardboard chew toys. Paper tubes from toilet paper or paper toweling, cardboard boxes, and egg cartons make very inexpensive chew toys.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What human foods can pet rats eat?What is the healthiest food for pet rats?Is any food toxic to rats?What is safe for rats to chew on?What household foods can rats eat?Can my pet rat have french fries?What do rats eat as snacks?What is rat&#8217;s favorite thing to eat?What is a healthy snack&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-185584","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185584"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=185584"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185584\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=185584"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=185584"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=185584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}