Rat's
Rattus
Rat Salad
Rats can eat herbs and almost everything else however this doesn't mean that it's always good for your ratty.
Here is a small list of herbs that I feed to my rats.
Parsley: Helps increase urine volume, decrease urinary calcium excretion and raise the acidity of urine.
Basil: Basil leaves may help treat long term effects of high blood sugar.
Coriander: Reduces the amount of damaged fats (lipid Peroxides) in their cell membranes and also lowers the levels of LDL, while increasing the levels of HDL.
Fennel: Anti-gastric and Anti-Secretory
Rocket: Should only be given as a treat due to anti-nutrients however Rocket possesses significant anti-secretory, anti-ulcer and cytoprotective properties when used on rats.
Thyme: Anxiolytic and anxiogenic
Oregano: antioxidants, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory.
Rat food
My rodents gets a dry mix daily and different treats on different days.
Safe foods
Apples: Cut the apple up and make sure to remove all the seeds.
Butternut: Make sure that the butternut is cooked before feeding it to your rat(s).
Broccoli, some rats tend to enjoy it.
Carrots: Make sure it is given as a treat, can cause diarrhea if given excessively.
Chicken: This is the healthiest meat choice for your rat.
Dog food: People who make their own rat food will often add dog food to their dry mix.
Dried bananas. These are great for rats because they are high in potassium.
Hard-boiled eggs. These should not be fed to your rat on a regular basis, just as a treat once in a while. Good for pregnant rats. High protein doses causes diarrhea and pungent feces.
Mashed potatoes.
Meal worms and crickets. As treats, especially with mealworms as too much chitin can cause constipation.
Pasta: Rats can have cooked or raw pasta.
Rice: Brown rice is especially good. for your rat.
Deadly Food For Rats
Apple seeds: Apple seeds have a small amount of cyanide in them that can be harmful for rats.
Beans (uncooked): Destroys vitamin A and enzymes that rats need to digest protein and starches.
Blue cheese: The mold that is used to make blue cheese is toxic to rats.
Candy: Like chocolate, candy is too sugary.You might think that a fat rat looks cute, but obesity means he’ll be uncomfortable, could suffer from painful health problems and will probably die early.
Hamster food: Hamster food is high in fat.
Mango: This fruit contains d-limonene and can cause kidney cancer in male rats.
Housing a rat.
Rats are very curious and active; a good cage for a rat should have a running wheel and places to climb. Rats also like to burrow and nest, so a nice deep bedding such as shredded newspaper is needed. Rats will poop in their cages, so cleaning will be needed. A wire cage will help ensure good air circulation and can reduce the risk of breathing issues, which are very common in rats. I use a water bottle instead of a water bowl, for the reason that my rattys always covers the water bowl with substrate.
More About Rodent Dumbo
Our genetics
Rodent dumbo has been working on the coat colors Russian blue, Agouti,Amber, Mink, Russian blue Agouti and alot more varieties and ear type Dumbo, combining with a big variety of coat patterns with the greatest personalities in a rat that you will ever find.
You Asked, We Answered
Why does a rat need their tail?
A rat's tail are there to regulate temperature, balance and thwarting predators.
What are Dumbo ears in rats?
There are standard ears and Dumbo ears, Standard ears are the ears that sits ontop of the head where the dumbo's ears sit on the lower side of the rat's head and stick out to the sides.
How does a rat use their whiskers?
Exploring rats move their long facial whiskers back and forth continuously while they are moving -- a behaviour called "whisking."
The whiskers provides these animals with a sense of touch that allows them to move around easily in the dark.
They also use their whiskers to learn new surroundings basically using it to map out their area.
Which respiratory disease is common to all rats worldwide?
Mycoplasma is a very primitive bacterium that infects baby rats as they come in contact with their mother's birth canal or as soon as she starts licking them. Mycoplasma symptoms usually appear when the rat is stressed and immune system is low. Mycoplasma will usually appear in the respiratory tract as wheezing, sneezing and rattling, but less commonly will attack the reproductive system causing sterility.
Which rat was the host for the plague-carrying flea in medieval times?
The black rat (Rattus rattus) was the host for the flea that carried the plague and wiped out large populations of people in medieval times.
How long do rats live?
The lifespan of a rat depends largely on whether it lives in the wild or in captivity. Rats that are kept healthy as a family pet can live up to 4 years. Rats in the wild only live 1-2 years
How fast can a rat run?
Their top speed is 8 mph.