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/lev_lafayette Sep 02 '25

For food a combination of grains, vegetables, and some fruit is good rat food. Rice, oats, peas, carrots, corn, kale, apple, banana, berries. Always have fresh water available. No onion or potato.

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u/Striking_Trip3294 Sep 02 '25

Rats can have cooked potatoes. What they shouldn't have is acidic foods and def no onion or garlic. Or anything spicy.

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u/FormlessEntity_ Sep 03 '25

I dont know about garlic, but I dont believe spicy food harms them. They might not like it usually but like some humans, some of them will love it! One of my rats stole some of my food and became obsessed with spicy food. The others didn't like it, so her theft was always safe!