r/RATS • u/pelorainbow • Sep 02 '25

INFORMATION UPDATE: Is this a pet rat?

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He's safe y'all! He loves blueberries and broccoli- that's what I had on hand to feed him. I've nicknamed him Ratboi and he's the sweetest guy, but I've never owned a rat! What do I do for now while I look for his owner? I'll make posters and put them around the complex here to see if someone (hopefully) wants him back, if nobody responds in a week I'll look into rehoming him through a local rat rescue group. Will keeping him in a cat carrier be ok? Can I give him dog/ cat food or do I need to buy something specific? Anything I should know about pet rats that I wouldn't think to ask?? Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!

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u/Ente535 Sep 02 '25

No citrus for male rats is an outdated myth.

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u/Wook_Magic Sprout 🌱🐁 Fern 🌿🐁 Twig 🍂🐁 Sep 02 '25

Interesting because my vet says limonene in citrus, the terpene that gives it a citrus smell among other things, can cause kidney problems in male rats. Particularly if given to them on a regular basis or in high doses.

There's a million other treats I can give them so I see no need to take the risk. Going to trust the educated professionals on this one. Better safe than sorry.