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Older rat having trouble eating solid foods. Please help! - Rat Forum

Take her lab blocks, use the dust on the bottom of the bag, or crush them up and add a liquid to make it a mush. I have heard low-sodium chicken broth is a ...

Elderly rat having trouble eating hard food. : r/RATS - Reddit

Painful teeth that are growing crooked, or an infected tooth will cause ratty to avoid crunching hard foods. Often they will still pick up the ...

Old rat struggling to eat (sort of?) | The Rat Shack - Pet Rat Forum

He's still not eating as much as a young healthy rat would, of course... but he's had a few spoons of porridge and also baby food tonight. I ...

Feeding for Old Age - Isamu Rats

Baby food mixed with a bit of soakable carbs (noodles, soakable mix, flaked rice, breakfast cereals etc.), avoid too many sweet ones, unless the rat is refusing ...

Senior Rats: What To Expect And How To Care For Them

Additionally, if your rat suddenly stops eating or refuses hard foods he or she normally likes, take a look at their mouth. Malocclusion, or ...

Caring for Elderly rats | Health, feeding & cage changes - YouTube

As rats age, they may require changes to their daily care to help them. In this video I discuss common health issues in older rats, ...

Older rat not eating his Oxbow anymore

Maybe he's just being picky. You could try grinding up the Oxbow in a coffee grinder then adding water (lots) to make a mush and see if he ...

Rat Feeding Guide - The Unusual Pet Vets

Given this, it is crucial that good eating habits are encouraged from a young age. By offering a range of food, particularly vegetables, to ...

Rat not eating - Pet Forums

If she has trouble picking food up with her paws try giving her soft foods that don't require much effort. You could also get some supplements ...

Disorders and Diseases of Rats - Merck Veterinary Manual

Infections, parasites, and cancer are some of the most common types of diseases and disorders in rats. Providing a balanced diet, proper housing, and routine ...

Old Rats Aisle - The Rat Warehouse

Full of energy and flavour, most rats find it hard to resist. When rats get fussy and start refusing certain foods, it is a great treat to have at hand. As it ...

Caring for Your Rat – Specialised Animal Nutrition Pty Ltd

Your rat requires a simple diet composed of a complete fortified food, freshwater served in both a sipper bottle and tip-proof dish, and veggies, greens, and ...

Fixing condition issues - Isamu Rats

Other rats won't eat much outside the cage, leaving them in the cage with a meal whilst the rest of the group free range can also help, though generally if you ...

What Can Pet Rats Eat? - Petco

Feed your pet rat twice a day. Remove any uneaten food each time you feed, and make sure your rat has plenty of fresh water. Because rats enjoy ...

Debbie's Homemade Rat Diet - Rat Fan Club

They nibble a little bit and wait; if they feel sick they associate it with the taste of the last new food they tried and avoid it in the future ...

A List of Safe and Dangerous Foods for Your Pet Rat - PetHelpful

Always check around before you feed your rat a new kind of food. You never know whether or not the food could be poisonous or toxic to your ...

Rat & Mouse Gazette: Nursing Care

Rats will lose weight rapidly while very ill, so finding something your rat will eat is of utmost importance. Offer your rat anything high in fat and food value ...

Feed efficiency, food choice, and food reward behaviors in young ...

Increased susceptibility to energy imbalance and anorexia in old age are risk factors for malnutrition during aging, but the underlying mechanisms are not ...

Rat First Aid - Rat Fan Club

One of the main causes of lethargy in rats is a secondary bacterial infection. Mycoplasma is the primary bacterial infection in most rats but does not usually ...

Rat Eradication | Baltimore City Department of Public Works

Animal waste contains undigested pet food that rats eat. Remove old ... If you think you have a rat problem, please call 311 or submit an online ...