same food??

**agpiggy** · #1 03-06-05, 03:54 am

Can rats and mice eat the same food, only food ive seen for rats is also for mice too??

**bunnyluv17** · #2 03-06-05, 06:52 am

Yes, but make sure it is a lab block and not a seed mix. Seeds should be more of a treat rather than the main diet.

**agpiggy** · #3 03-12-05, 10:32 pm

what are lab blocks???

**bunnyluv17** · #4 03-13-05, 07:55 am

They are blocks of food, similar to a pellet, but bigger. If you can't find a good quality rat food, then you could also feed a quality dog food like Innova senior dog food.

**agpiggy** · #5 03-13-05, 10:26 pm

oh ok kool thanks

**_Cell_** · #6 03-25-05, 10:54 am

Watch out for lab blocks because they are such a commercial wide spectrum food they often contain too much protein for rats, which eat a more grain based diet. try a home amde diet if you are close to a bulk food store, its cheap and simple and lasts much longer then store bought foods. blocks are also boring

these sites contain good rat food options
http://www.ratsrule.com/diet.html

http://www.geocities.com/ratsonthehill/diet.html

**ILovePiggies** · #7 08-15-05, 07:23 pm

[FONT=Palatino Linotype]~Is there anything that rats shouldn't eat???[/FONT]

**stitsy&codyPig** · #8 08-15-05, 07:31 pm

I have a rat and I feed him a mix that is made for rats/mice and I have had him on the same food for a year.

**ILovePiggies** · #9 08-16-05, 10:47 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Cell_

these sites contain good rat food options
http://www.ratsrule.com/diet.html

http://www.geocities.com/ratsonthehill/diet.html

~Okay never mind about my last question. I just needed to read these sites more closely

. They're really great sites!! Thanks for posting them

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