Safe Foods for Rats

Fresh Greens

Bok Choy, Dandelion, Kale, Lettuce (in moderation & not Iceberg), Spinach (in moderation), Watercress

Fresh Vegetables

Asparagus, Avocado (Skinless), Bean Sprouts, Beetroot, Bell Pepper (all colors), Broccoli, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Celery Root (Celeriac), Cucumber, Eggplant, Green Beans, Parsnip, Peas, Potato (cooked), Pumpkin, Radish, Rutabaga, Squash, Sweet Potato (cooked), Sweet Corn, Tomato, Turnip, Zucchini

Fruits

Apple (no seeds), Apricot, Banana, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries (no pits), Coconut, Cranberries (dried), Dates, Fig, Grapes (seedless), Honeydew, Kiwi (skinless), Mango (females only), Papaya, Peaches (no pits), Pear, Plum (no pits), Pomegranate, Pomelo (females only), Raisins, Raspberries, Strawberries, Watermelon

Seeds & Nuts*

Almonds (sparingly), Barley (rolled), Oat Groats, Oats (rolled), Peanuts (sparingly), Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds (sparingly), Wheat Kernels

*Nuts are often high in fat, so feed sparingly.

Other Safe Foods

Bread (Multi-Grain), Cereal (low sugar), Dog Biscuits, Hay (Botanical, Meadow, Orchard Grass, Timothy), Mealworms, Pasta (Whole Grain or Spinach), Popcorn (plain)