[ratfan2023]

Are the percentages too high for rats?

 

[morbid]

unfortunately i can't really read the label; for rats, the ideal protein percentage is 12 to 16% and the ideal fat percent is around 4%. if you lmk the country/area you live in i could recommend a good solid diet!

 

[CorbinDallasMyMan]

Ferrets are carnivores so ferret food would be a hard-no for rats. If you want to let them nibble on a tiny bit as a treat, it's probably fine but this wouldn't be a good diet for rats.

 

[-Lemon-]

I may be wrong but I think it says 40% protein which is way too much.

 

[Clueeee]

Agree with everyone else! Some diet recommendations; UK/Europe Science Selective Rat and Mouse, certain pig 🐷 feeds in certain places. USA/CA Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat Food ; the young rat is not good for rats due to it's protein being a bit high, and neither is the garden select due to it's contents. Mazuri 6f is a bit to high in protein as well, better for breeding does from what I know. Otherwise, get Versele Laga Complete Rat and Mouse, it's not as good as the oxbow or science selective but still decently good. `

 

[ratfan2023]

Agree with everyone else! Some diet recommendations; UK/Europe Science Selective Rat and Mouse, certain pig 🐷 feeds in certain places. USA/CA Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat Food ; the young rat is not good for rats due to it's protein being a bit high, and neither is the garden select due to it's contents. Mazuri 6f is a bit to high in protein as well, better for breeding does from what I know. Otherwise, get Versele Laga Complete Rat and Mouse, it's not as good as the oxbow or science selective but still decently good. `

For the most part my young rats have been on Versele Laga, I like that it has salmon oil and a better balance with chicken meat. What about this one? I am confused because Oxbow and Science Selective have no meat products from what I can see and they are omnivores.

 

[CorbinDallasMyMan]

I am confused because Oxbow and Science Selective have no meat products from what I can see and they are omnivores.

Omnivores don't necessarily require meat as long as their diet is properly balanced. People are omnivores but vegetarians can be perfectly healthy!

Science selective appears to be vegetarian, Oxbow Garden Select contains an ingredient that is a synthetic compound mirroring an amino acid found in meat. Oxbow Essentials contains fish.

 

[ratfan2023]

For the most part my young rats have been on Versele Laga, I like that it has salmon oil and a better balance with chicken meat. What about this one? I am confused because Oxbow and Science Selective have no meat products from what I can see and they are omnivores.
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Omnivores don't necessarily require meat as long as their diet is properly balanced. People are omnivores but vegetarians can be perfectly healthy!

Science selective appears to be vegetarian, Oxbow Garden Select contains an ingredient that is a synthetic compound mirroring an amino acid found in meat. Oxbow Essentials contains fish.

Interesting. so why is versele laga third on the list and the others are "better"?

 

[CorbinDallasMyMan]

Interesting. so why is versele laga third on the list and the others are "better"?

You'd probably have to ask brand new member Clueeee how they've chosen to rank these different diets. I don't know what their criteria is.

 

[morbid]

versele laga is a solid option but it's a bit higher in fat, so imo i'd go with oxbow adult essentials or science selective if possible. all three are fine options, oxbow and science selective are just what i've seen recommended more often and seem to be higher quality. just make sure you're getting the right one!

 

[Clueeee]

Interesting. so why is versele laga third on the list and the others are "better"?

It’s just a bit high fat wise but still a good food!