This post is going to be off topic and be about my health journey (some of), but before I start, I do not hold my rats to any part of my diet. They get rat blocks all the time and once a day they are fed the Shunamite Diet with the addition of fresh foods (eggs, fruits, veggies, etc.) If I was to become vegetarian tomorrow, I would not make my rats (well maybe the Harleys) or my dogs be vegetarian. However, the only thing in this house that is vegetarian is the tortoise. 😊

A care sheet with more basic information about rats

One question I get a lot is how do I pick which rat is for me? The first thing to know is that personality and good health are the most important part of picking out a rat. Signs of a sick rat are sneezing, bad sounding breathing, being too thin, hunched posture, being listless, discharge from the eyes or nose, diarrhea, being bloated, and wounds. A healthy rat should be active, have good weight, be curious and have a glossy coat. You want your rat to be curious and seem friendly.

If you're considering keeping a rat as a pet, it's important to understand their social behavior and preferences. Rats are highly social animals and should never be kept alone. They thrive in same-sex pairs or groups, so it's important to have at least two rats if you want to keep them as pets. However, the number of rats you should keep together depends on the size of their enclosure and their personalities. Some rats may do well in pairs, while others may prefer to live in larger groups.