On this page you will find some of the rodent foods I recommend.
*Note, these are the products I recommend for the main diet or your animals. I encourage fresh fruits and veggies, seeds, starches, some meats, yogurt(and yogies), dog treats and meal worms for routine treats for your ratties and mice!
Harlan Teklad Diets:
2016. This is a good diet for the average rat. It will not pack on the pounds and with 16% protein, it is good for the older guys as well as the average pet ratty. Click the following link for more info and nutrition facts: http://www.harlan.com/products_and_services/research_models_and_services/laboratory_animal_diets/teklad_natural_ingredient_diets/teklad_global_diets/global_rodent_diets/teklad_global_rodent_diet_16_protein_2016.hl
2018. This diet is good for the breeding and young rat or rat that might need to put on some weight. It has slightly more protein so its not recommended for non breeding rats older than 1.5 years of age. Click the following link for more info and nutrition facts: http://www.harlan.com/products_and_services/research_models_and_services/laboratory_animal_diets/teklad_natural_ingredient_diets/teklad_global_diets/global_rodent_diets/teklad_global_18_protein_rodent_diet_2018.hl
2014. This is a lower protein diet that is suitable for the older ratty or the ratty that might need to take off some weight. Click the following link for more info and nutrition facts: http://www.harlan.com/products_and_services/research_models_and_services/laboratory_animal_diets/teklad_natural_ingredient_diets/teklad_global_diets/global_rodent_diets/teklad_global_rodent_diet_14_protein_2014
*TO GET ANY OF THESE Harlan Teklad Products LOCALLY(SD AREA) PLEASE CONTACT KIM AT everythingrats.com
2018. This diet is good for the breeding and young rat or rat that might need to put on some weight. It has slightly more protein so its not recommended for non breeding rats older than 1.5 years of age. Click the following link for more info and nutrition facts: http://www.harlan.com/products_and_services/research_models_and_services/laboratory_animal_diets/teklad_natural_ingredient_diets/teklad_global_diets/global_rodent_diets/teklad_global_18_protein_rodent_diet_2018.hl
2014. This is a lower protein diet that is suitable for the older ratty or the ratty that might need to take off some weight. Click the following link for more info and nutrition facts: http://www.harlan.com/products_and_services/research_models_and_services/laboratory_animal_diets/teklad_natural_ingredient_diets/teklad_global_diets/global_rodent_diets/teklad_global_rodent_diet_14_protein_2014
*TO GET ANY OF THESE Harlan Teklad Products LOCALLY(SD AREA) PLEASE CONTACT KIM AT everythingrats.com
Mazuri Lab Blocks
The following formulas are the ONLY Mazuri blocks I would recommend. The others have too much protein.
-Rodent Breeder 11F-5M99. This diet is ok for breeding rats and mice(though id prefer more protein and a little less fat). Its high in fat and has 16% protein. I would NOT use this for rats older than 8 months unless they were in an active breeding program.
-Rodent Breeder 6F-5M30. this diet is the best Mazuri blend suited for pet rats. It has adequate protein and fat.
*I also used to like 9F formula but It does not seem to be available any longer.
-To see more info on any Mazuri rodent blocks please click here: http://mazuri.com/Home.asp?Products=2&Opening=2
-Rodent Breeder 11F-5M99. This diet is ok for breeding rats and mice(though id prefer more protein and a little less fat). Its high in fat and has 16% protein. I would NOT use this for rats older than 8 months unless they were in an active breeding program.
-Rodent Breeder 6F-5M30. this diet is the best Mazuri blend suited for pet rats. It has adequate protein and fat.
*I also used to like 9F formula but It does not seem to be available any longer.
-To see more info on any Mazuri rodent blocks please click here: http://mazuri.com/Home.asp?Products=2&Opening=2
Ox Bow
Ox Bow Regal Rat: This is a low fat, low protein diet. This is good for the healthy adult rat. I would not use this for breeding rats, rats under 4 months of age or thin rats. For more info on this product click the following link: http://www.oxbowanimalhealth.com/products/type/detail;jsessionid=428EF75730D1275E8E53360DB8D3DFE2.vipa-01b?object=1547
**To find this product in San Diego please go to everythingrats.com
**To find this product in San Diego please go to everythingrats.com
Solid Gold Dog Foods
Solid gold dog foods provides some dog foods that are adequate for ratties. Petco sells some solid gold products!
-Hund-n-Floken Adult Dog= this food has 22% protien and 10% fat. This would be good for young or breeding rats/mice or breeding rats/mice. Its high in protien and fat(for rats and mice) but is nutritionally good for them. For more info click the following link. http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/products/index.php?product=1&code=100
-Wolfking Adult Dog(bison) = This food has 22% Protien, 9% fat. Again because of the high protein and fat I would recommend this food for only young, thin or breeding rats and mice. Though I would recommend this one over the one listed above because it has lower fat and high fat diets CAN be dangerous for some rats. For more info click the following link: http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/products/index.php?product=62&code=170
-Holistique Blendz Adult Dog(fish). = This is the IDEAL solid gold product for rats! It has great amounts of protien and fat! I would recommend this one for rats of any age. For more info on this product please click the following link: http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/products/index.php?product=6&code=160
-Hund-n-Floken Adult Dog= this food has 22% protien and 10% fat. This would be good for young or breeding rats/mice or breeding rats/mice. Its high in protien and fat(for rats and mice) but is nutritionally good for them. For more info click the following link. http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/products/index.php?product=1&code=100
-Wolfking Adult Dog(bison) = This food has 22% Protien, 9% fat. Again because of the high protein and fat I would recommend this food for only young, thin or breeding rats and mice. Though I would recommend this one over the one listed above because it has lower fat and high fat diets CAN be dangerous for some rats. For more info click the following link: http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/products/index.php?product=62&code=170
-Holistique Blendz Adult Dog(fish). = This is the IDEAL solid gold product for rats! It has great amounts of protien and fat! I would recommend this one for rats of any age. For more info on this product please click the following link: http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/products/index.php?product=6&code=160