{"id":51731,"date":"2022-04-16T10:43:11","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-strawberries-can-a-rat-eat\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:43:12","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:43:12","slug":"how-much-strawberries-can-a-rat-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-strawberries-can-a-rat-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"How much strawberries can a rat 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\/how-much-strawberries-can-a-rat-eat\/#How_much_strawberries_can_a_rat_eat\" title=\"How much strawberries can a rat eat?\">How much strawberries can a rat 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\/how-much-strawberries-can-a-rat-eat\/#What_fruits_can_rats_not_eat\" title=\"What fruits can rats not eat?\">What fruits can rats not eat?<\/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\/how-much-strawberries-can-a-rat-eat\/#Can_rats_have_strawberries_tops\" title=\"Can rats have strawberries tops?\">Can rats have strawberries tops?<\/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\/how-much-strawberries-can-a-rat-eat\/#What_foods_are_poisonous_to_rats\" title=\"What foods are poisonous to rats?\">What foods are poisonous to rats?<\/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\/how-much-strawberries-can-a-rat-eat\/#How_much_strawberry_can_a_rat_eat\" title=\"How much strawberry can a rat eat?\">How much strawberry can a rat 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\/how-much-strawberries-can-a-rat-eat\/#Can_I_give_my_rat_a_whole_strawberry\" title=\"Can I give my rat a whole strawberry?\">Can I give my rat a whole strawberry?<\/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\/how-much-strawberries-can-a-rat-eat\/#How_much_fruit_should_I_feed_my_rat\" title=\"How much fruit should I feed my rat?\">How much fruit should I feed my rat?<\/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\/how-much-strawberries-can-a-rat-eat\/#Can_rats_have_fruit_everyday\" title=\"Can rats have fruit everyday?\">Can rats have fruit everyday?<\/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\/how-much-strawberries-can-a-rat-eat\/#What_can_rats_not_eat\" title=\"What can rats not eat?\">What can rats not eat?<\/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\/how-much-strawberries-can-a-rat-eat\/#What_fruit_do_rats_not_like\" title=\"What fruit do rats not like?\">What fruit do rats not like?<\/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\/how-much-strawberries-can-a-rat-eat\/#What_fruit_and_veg_can_rats_not_eat\" title=\"What fruit and veg can rats not eat?\">What fruit and veg can rats not eat?<\/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\/how-much-strawberries-can-a-rat-eat\/#Are_rats_allowed_fruit\" title=\"Are rats allowed fruit?\">Are rats allowed fruit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_strawberries_can_a_rat_eat\"><\/span>How much strawberries can a rat eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is always good to offer your rat a variety of food, to keep them healthy and interested. You can definitely give your rat some strawberries as <b>10 percent of their diet a few times a week, but try to change it up with different fruit options.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fruits_can_rats_not_eat\"><\/span>What fruits can rats not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fruits to Avoid Even though rats can eat banana, make sure the banana you give him is ripe. Green bananas are harsh on his sensitive digestive tract. Avocados can be toxic; <b>dried fruit including apricots, banana chips, raisins and dried apples can be a choking danger; refrain from giving them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rats_have_strawberries_tops\"><\/span>Can rats have strawberries tops?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Happily, <b>strawberry tops (the green leafy part right on top of the berry) are quite safe for both people and rats!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_foods_are_poisonous_to_rats\"><\/span>What foods are 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=\"How_much_strawberry_can_a_rat_eat\"><\/span>How much strawberry can a rat eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is always good to offer your rat a variety of food, to keep them healthy and interested. You can definitely give your rat some strawberries as <b>10 percent of their diet a few times a week, but try to change it up with different fruit options.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_rat_a_whole_strawberry\"><\/span>Can I give my rat a whole strawberry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All rats are omnivores. This means they eat a varied diet of both plant and animal foods. And if you&#8217;re a fan of fruit, the good news is that <b>it&#8217;s fine to share your strawberries and most other fresh fruits with your pet rat<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_fruit_should_I_feed_my_rat\"><\/span>How much fruit should I feed my rat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Approximately <b>one tablespoon of fruits and veggies per day is enough for a healthy adult rat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rats_have_fruit_everyday\"><\/span>Can rats have fruit everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Safe fruit, veg and herbs for your rats. These fruit, vegetables and herbs are all safe for your rats to eat. <b>You should feed them a small amount each day<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_rats_not_eat\"><\/span>What can rats not eat?<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_fruit_do_rats_not_like\"><\/span>What fruit do rats not like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Citrus fruits like orange, grapefruits and lemons are safe for female rats, but many rat fanciers avoid feeding these fruits to males due to a potential link to cancer from the peels. Some rat owners also avoid <b>papaya and mango for the same reasons.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fruit_and_veg_can_rats_not_eat\"><\/span>What fruit and veg can rats not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Take extra care not to feed pet rats fruits and vegetables that could be poisonous or cause gastrointestinal distress. Fruits and vegetables to avoid feeding rats include <b>raw sweet potatoes, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and artichokes, although these are fine if cooked; green, unripe bananas and potatoes; rhubarb; avocado <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_rats_allowed_fruit\"><\/span>Are rats allowed fruit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Berries safe for rats include strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. Pomegranate, raisins and blackcurrants are suitable. Melon and other watery fruits like seedless grapes, apples, pears, nectarines, kiwi and peaches are good treats. Banana and avocado are high-fat fruits that are safe for rats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\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 How much strawberries can a rat eat?What fruits can rats not eat?Can rats have strawberries tops?What foods are poisonous to rats?How much strawberry can a rat eat?Can I give my rat a whole strawberry?How much fruit should I feed my rat?Can rats have fruit everyday?What can rats not eat?What fruit do rats&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"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":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-51731","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51731"}],"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\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51731"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51731\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51731"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51731"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51731"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}