Rat feeding — rat-specific commercial pellets; omnivore supplements; water bottles
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- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Feed rats a commercial food pellet made specifically for rats, not pellets formulated for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters or other herbivores, which lack the nutrients rats need.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Rats are omnivores; supplement the diet with small amounts of fruit, vegetables, cooked egg, grains and seeds as part of the daily food allowance (not in addition, to avoid obesity).
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Provide a continuous supply of fresh, clean drinking water in bottles rather than bowls, with several bottles so all rats can drink at the same time.