Rat nutrition

This section of the website is dedicated to anything related to rat diet, which is an area of great personal interest to me. I should say, however, that I am always reading and learning about this broad and fascinating subject, so everything that I write is a snapshot of my own understanding at any given time. Beyond the basic principles which are well established, my knowledge is fluid and subject to change and review. The easiest way to update new information is by writing and updating articles. However, these are also limited in their own way and I also plan to do a full editorial revision of the Scuttling Gourmet (my book on rat nutrition) every few years.

The Scuttling Gourmet

The Scuttling Gourmet is a book that I have written about rat nutrition. It does not tell you how to feed a rat (there are many excellent rat diets), but rather lays out as much information as possible about the principles of nutrition and the various options available, to allow you to make your own informed choices. It also contains a lot of personal suggestions from other rat owners. There is more detailed information about the book and how to obtain your copy here.

Articles on rat nutrition

Feeding to support the immune system
The general principles of feeding rats
Feeding a Shunamite type diet
Feeding for pregnancy, lactation and growth
Rat Café - Aiming at Peak condition
Rat Café - Keeping cool
Rat Café - Fatness to fitness
Rat Café - Autumn revelries