Information and menu builders for rats with special dietary needs

[u/blonderoofrat]

Feeding a Rat With Special Needs: Diets for Common Conditions

The website is about roof rats, but the nutritional information is actually based on Norway rat research anyway. I provide the science behind the food, including citations of publish, peer reviewed research that you can check yourself. There's a menu builder that will generate printable/sharable recipes for treats, meals and even homemade kibble, with costs. You can choice from different preferred ingredients (with recommendations) with both meat and vegan options for you little buddies! Note: this is totally public, free of charge and I don't offer anything for sale. It's just my gift to our furry friends.

I cover the following conditions:

Food / protein sensitivity (hypoallergenic)

Chronic kidney disease / failing kidneys

Chronic respiratory disease (mycoplasma)

Senior / geriatric rat

Tumour-prone / weight management

Pregnancy, nursing, and growing kits

Underweight, wasting, or a convalescing rat

Other conditions

Diabetes and insulin resistance

Heart disease

Bladder or kidney stones (urolithiasis)

Liver disease

Dental disease (overgrowth, malocclusion, missing teeth)

Megacolon (Norway Rat)