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Rat food for dwarf rats
Introducing our specially composed foraging menu, designed with love and care to provide your furry friend with a tasty and balanced meal! Introducing our specially composed foraging menu, designed with love and care to provide your furry friend with a ta
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Give your rats the best with RattenDroom EXPERT! Rats have unique nutritional needs that require a carefully balanced diet. RattenDroom EXPERT offers your rats everything they need to stay healthy and vital. This food is completely natural and free of pel
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Rat food from Witte Molen PUUR Rat is a pure & varied gourmet muesli for Rats. The food contains special ingredients that are tailored to the nutritional needs of your Rat. Witte Molen PUUR Rat contains no artificial preservatives, colors or flavors. All
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Natural food for rats – 100% natural rat food without animal protein! Complete staple food for rats with grains, seeds, vegetables and flowers. Without animal protein, pellets or artificial additives.
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Little One Rat Food contains the entire complex of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals that are necessary for high-quality nutrition and health of your pet. The balanced content ensures a high nutritional value and accessibility of the fo
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Supreme Selective Rat is composed of a combination of high-quality ingredients and provides a complete and balanced diet for your rat. Selective Rat prevents your rat from eating selectively and choosing only his favorite ingredients from a mixed food. Th
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Rat food from Beaphar Care+ Rat is a very tasty and balanced food. It has been developed in collaboration with veterinarians and nutritionists. Care+ is extruded, this heat treatment enables better digestion of proteins from the food and makes the kibble
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Rat and Mouse Food from Versele-Laga Complete Rat & Mouse is food without worries. The particularly tasty all-in-one pellet prevents selective eating behavior. This way your rat or mouse gets all the essential nutrients and remains healthy. The diet with
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Healthy vegetables, tasty dates and crunchy nuts; Emotion Beauty Selection All Ages rat combines optimal care with a delicious taste and, thanks to valuable oils, also promotes healthy skin and a beautiful, shiny rat coat.
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Rat food from JR Farm Ratten Schmaus is a natural complete food mix that is suitable for all rats. The versatile premium mix without pellets and high in animal proteins has been specially developed for rats and is always eaten, leaving an empty dish. With
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Discover natural food for Rats with JR Farm Food! This unique combination of a balanced, expertly developed complete food mixture with more than 35 different seeds and four high-quality animal protein sources brings your rat's original diet into your home
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Reggie Rat and Mini Mouse is a complete food for rats and mice of all ages. This complete and balanced food supports digestion and promotes the natural foraging behaviour of rats and mice.
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Rat food from Versele Laga Nature is a complete food adapted to the nutritional needs of rats. This premium mixture of natural components contains all the necessary nutrients, vitamins, minerals and amino acids that your pet needs for a carefree and healt
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Versele-Laga Crispy Muesli Hamsters & Co is a versatile rodent food that is suitable for several small rodents. Thanks to the varied composition, this complete food offers everything your small rodent needs to be in good condition.
Read moreDwarf rat food at DRD Rodent Shop® – Everything for a healthy diet
Order dwarf rat food quickly and easily at DRD Rodent Shop® – the Dwarf Rat Webshop! Want to treat your dwarf rats to healthy, balanced food? Then you've come to the right place. In this category, you'll find a wide range of dwarf rat food from high-quality brands like Little One, Mixerama, Versele-Laga, Witte Molen, and Supreme. This way, you can be sure your pets always get the right nutrition.
What do dwarf rats eat?
The pygmy rat is a small, omnivorous rodent. This means that in the wild, it eats a varied diet of seeds, grains, vegetables, insects, and other protein-rich foods. Pygmy rats have a fast metabolism and are therefore energetic animals that require a balanced diet daily. In captivity, it is important that their food matches their natural dietary needs.
Digestion and nutritional needs of pygmy rats
The digestive system of dwarf rats is very similar to that of other omnivorous rodents. Their incisors grow continuously throughout their lives and wear down as they gnaw on seeds and hard food particles. They have a relatively short cecum, which limits their ability to process fiber. Therefore, a crude fiber content of less than 10% is optimal for their diet.
Important nutritional components for dwarf rats:
- Protein – Dwarf rats require animal protein (12–15% of their diet) to support their metabolism and muscle development. A deficiency can lead to stunted growth, muscle wasting, or anemia.
- Fiber – Easily digestible carbohydrates are important, while too much coarse fiber makes nutrient absorption more difficult.
- Fat – The fat content in dwarf rat food should not exceed 5%. Fat is necessary for essential fatty acids and energy, but dwarf rats are prone to obesity.
- Calcium & Phosphorus – The ratio should be between 1.1:1 and 1.5:1 for healthy teeth and a strong skeleton.
- Tooth wear – Feed should contribute to the wear of the constantly growing incisors. The hardness and texture of the feed are crucial.
Feeding dwarf rats with a twist
Dwarf rats are intelligent, sociable, and enjoy a challenge. This also applies to their eating habits. Instead of always having the same food bowl in the same place, you can offer variety:
- Place the food bowl alternately on different trays or in a corner of the cage.
- Use treat balls or treat plates so dwarf rats have to work to get to their food. This stimulates both their bodies and their minds.
- Scatter food in several places throughout the enclosure or hide small amounts in houses or hammocks. This way, you mimic natural foraging behavior.
This type of food enrichment increases their activity, prevents boredom and strengthens the self-confidence of your animals.
How much dwarf rat food do you give?
It's important to maintain a standard amount of food per day and distribute it across different areas or play areas. This way, your dwarf rats get the right nutrients while also offering challenge and variety. Always check if all the food has been found and, if necessary, help by pointing it out to them.
Dwarf rat food at DRD Rodent Shop®
At DRD Rodent Shop®, you'll find a carefully selected range of dwarf rat food that meets the natural dietary needs of these small rodents. Whether you choose complete food, a varied mix, or supplementary snacks, you're guaranteed quality, safety, and the best care for your dwarf rats.
