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Why does my rat eat its own poop2007-11-24 22:19:26Answers:

This is a perfectly normal behavior in rodents and as gross as it may seem, it is a behavior that should not be discouraged for the health of your rat.

It has nothing to do with the rat being hungry or wanting to keep it's cage clean.

http://www.rmca.org/articles/coprophagy.

http://ratguide.com/care/behavior/coprop...

spazrats

"my life has gone to the rats"

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BECAUSE YOU FEED THEM ROTTEN FRUIT AND KNICKERS HA HA X LOVES YA ....BEYYY

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It could be lacking something important in it's diet.

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Maybe he is underfed. Try feeding him a little more, or changing his food.

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Its a good way to recycle nutrients that still exist in their stool. Its a common practice out in the wild especially when their food source is limited or non existant.

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Actually, it is normal for small rodent type animals to eat their own feces. Rabbits, mice, and even some hamsters do too. But if you do not like this behavior and wish for it to stop, then you should probably give it a wider food variety choice. You'll both appreciate it.

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your rat eats it own poop because it may not have digested all of the food the first time. (your rat doesnt like to waste)

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This may sound gross, but it means your rat is perfectly healthy. A rat's poop actually contains essential vitamins and minerals that will help them survive and thrive longer.

So basically, your rat should lead a long and healthy life :)

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this can mean he has an unbalanced diet. Try adding something good for him or a vitamin chip/treat/food anything like that. Dogs and other animals do it as well. Try giving him a supplement, maybe suggested by a vet is all possible.