Gnawing material for Rats in the Rats Webshop

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

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

Some Rats gnaw on rodents 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 the teeth stay long due to the food, hay or other nibbles, it will gnaw less at rodents. It is good to always offer natural rodent wood so that the animals can always gnaw when they have a need to gnaw.

Do rats need rodents?

Especially the herb harvest branches 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 will also have a soothing and calming effect on the animals in addition to nibbling pleasure. The leaves are wonderful to drag around. Give your rats a different flavor every time and keep surprising the animals!

Does rodent material help against problem behavior in rats?

As soon as the rats attack the hammock, you know it's time for gnawing material! Many problem behaviors are 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 in the form of a toy. As soon as the animals want to gnaw on that spot, they get distracted by the toy and will get to work with it.

How often can you give rodents in snack form to Rats?

Gnawing material that is enriched with treats is very tasty and attractive to the animals. However, do not 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 stays fun and healthy for the animals!

How do you check the teeth of Rats?

For all rodents and rabbits, it is important to regularly check the teeth of the animals. Because the teeth are always growing, it is vital that they wear down regularly and straight. The image below shows what the teeth of rodents look like.

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

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 a 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. Apart from natural wood, many healthy gnawing stones are made from plant products without added sugar.