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What not to feed pet Rats2007-11-24 22:17:49

Tofu: the bulk tofu mentioned on the list is what you find in health food stores soaking in a brine. In this type of storage there is no way they can keep bacteria out. Packaged tofu that you find in the super market is safe. Fermented bean products, like tofu, have properties that help prevent or diminish tumors in female rats. Soya milk, a non-fermented bean product does not share these properties.

Commercial rat foods contain ingredients that rats do not like and/or that they cannot digest and utilize. Corn and alfalfa are two such ingredients. Commercial rat foods also contain flavorings, colors, and preservatives that are known carcinogens. There are far better homemade diets that have been put together by experts and used by many.

Tap water contains chemicals that are known carcinogens. Use filtered or bottled water/spring water instead. Don't use distilled water as distilled water is "dead water". It has no nutritional value to it, no minerals. In holistic medicine we use distilled water to mix herbs and homeopathy.

Another forbidden food that is never mentioned is the fat from meat. Rats do not have gall bladders therefore they lack the enzymes needed to digest the fat of meat. However, rats can eat muscle meat and poultry. Boiled chicken is a ratty favorite. Avoid processed meats.

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"my life has gone to the rats"

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rat poison! lol

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Don't spray Lysol anywhere near the tank or food, it can be very poisonous, but other than that, I think pretty much anything is ok.

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chocolate, raw beans, carbonated drinks, raw sweet potato, blue cheese, raw red cabbage, raw brussel sprouts, raw artichokes, orange juice, green bananas, green potato skin and eyes, rhubarb, dried corn, cucumber, radishes, spinach, collards, turnip greens, beets, almonds, and Swiss chard.