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Rats have a natural need to gnaw. This is because rats are rodents and have continuously growing incisors. It is therefore necessary for Rats to be able to gnaw on something to wear down their teeth. If rats have too few opportunities to wear down their teeth, the teeth can become too long or grow crooked, with all the consequences that entails.

Gnawing wood is used by rodents to wear down their teeth. Because rodents' teeth are always growing, they need to be gnawed regularly so that they do not grow too long and crooked.

Some Rats gnaw wood very actively and others not at all. On the one hand it is a matter of taste, but on the other hand it is a matter of need. If a Rat has no need to gnaw because its teeth are kept at their length through food, hay or other nibbles, it will gnaw less on wood. It is good to always provide natural gnawing wood so that the animals can always gnaw when they need to gnaw.

Do rats need gnawing wood?

The herb harvest branches in particular are very nice as gnawing material. The animals can wear their teeth on the branches and also receive healthy nutrients. Take the chamomile harvest for example, which, in addition to being fun to nibble on, will also have a soothing and calming effect on the animals. The leaves are beautiful to carry around. Give your rats a different flavor every time and keep surprising the animals!

Does gnawing material help prevent problem behavior in rats?

As soon as the rats attack the hammock, you know it's time for gnawing material! Much problem behavior is caused by a lack of gnawing material and boredom. Therefore, alternate the supply of gnawing material so that it does not get into a rut. The same piece of wood every day gets boring, but one day a piece of wood from the apple and the next day a nibble roll brings a bit more challenge.

If the animals gnaw at a certain place in the enclosure, hang a piece of gnawing material there in the form of a toy. As soon as the animals want to gnaw on that spot, they will become distracted by the toy and will start working on it.

How often can you give rats gnawing wood in snack form?

Gnawing material that has been enriched with treats is very tasty and attractive to the animals. However, don't give this too often. Provide mainly natural, unenriched gnawing material and alternate this once a week or two weeks with gnawing material that has been enriched with something tasty. This way it remains fun and healthy for the animals!

How do you check the teeth of Rats?

It is important to regularly check the teeth of all rodents and rabbits. Because the teeth always continue to grow, it is vital that they wear regularly and straight. The image below shows what rodent teeth look like.

The most common indication of problems is weight loss in the animals. As soon as problems arise with the teeth, it hurts and the animals can no longer eat properly. They will enthusiastically tackle food but then not eat it. It may also happen that animals start to drool, keep their mouths open or eat foreign materials that are, for example, softer than their own food. Always be alert to such signals. Prevention is always better than remedy!

Are gnawing stones and limestones bad for Rats?

We do not sell these because of the possible negative effect on health. The animals receive all the necessary minerals through a balanced diet. It is therefore not necessary to supplement this with limestone.

What are healthy gnawing stones for rats?

Fortunately, there are now many healthy chewing stones and materials available for rats that are safe and health-promoting. In addition to natural wood, many healthy gnawing stones are made from vegetable products without sugar additions.