We all know that rats will eat pretty much anything, and you can't always rely of your furry friends to make good choices about food. Do you worry in case you are feeding an unhealthy diet, or even worse, foods that might cause them harm? I'm sure you've seen forbidden food lists on the internet and wonder how accurate they are? Did you know that how you prepare healthy foods can also affect the absorption of nutrients?
It's easy to get confused and feel overwhelmed. Rat Diet: Caution! How NOT to feed your rats? will help you navigate through subjects like why pelleted feeds aren't the best for rats; why overfeeding should always be avoided; how the expression of natural behaviours is strongly linked to foraging; which foods are sometimes best processed; the truth behind the forbidden food lists and which food you should NEVER give your rats.
This is a comprehensive guide to help you avoid the mistakes that can easily ambush you, while you're trying to do the very best for your little ones. It will equip you to make great choices in how, why and what you don't want to feed your rats.
