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Selective Rat - 1.5kg - 210304
Best sellersSelective House Rabbit 1.5kg - 643914
Oxbow Alfalfa Hay - 425g - 114205
Supreme Science Selective Hamster 350g PK5 - 139460
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Supreme Science Selective Rat 1.5kg PK4 - 13945
Supreme Guinea Pig Science Selective 3kg - 140001
Supreme Science Selective House Rabbit 1.5kg PK4 - 262389
Classic Glass Drinking Bottle 175ml PK6 - 746256
Supreme Selective Timothy Hay PK4 - 729515
Vitakraft Loftys - 100g - 562692
Beaphar Vitamin/Malt Paste 100g - 2202
Vitakraft Degus Food - 600g - 618997
Beaphar Care Plus For Guinea Pig 1.5kg - 13789
Supreme Science Selective Rabbit 3kg - 13887
Supreme Science Selective Rabbit 5kg - 138872
Burgess Excel Chinchilla Nuggets 1.5kg - 13812
Supreme Tiny Friends Farm Russel Rabbit's Tasty Mix - 850g - 571031
Supreme Science Selective Degu 1.5kg PK4 - 713705
Burgess Excel Fruity Feasts - 743294
Vitakraft Vita Verde Hay & Dandelion - 500g - 265502
CCYKXA Large Plastic Turtle Food Bowl with Ramp and Basking Platform for Reptiles and Turtles with Bathing Ramp for Lizards, Amphibians, Habitat (Emulation Wood)
Supreme Science Selective Rabbit - 10kg - 607275
Johnsons Hamster Vitmin Drop - 100ml - 597555
Mangeoire À Foin Pour Lapins, 2 En 1 Gam Et Râtelier À Foin Distributeur Nourriture Pour Cobayes Lapins Chinchillas Petit Animaux Domestiques (rose)
Beaphar Munching Rings - 75g - 198808
Gerty Guinea Pig Tasty N 1.5kg - 712774
Spikes Tasty Semi-moist - 550g - 387602
Selective Guinea PIg - 3kg - 210117
Oxbow Simple Rewards Baked Treats Bell Pepper 60g - PK 1 - 361353
Burgess Excel Forage 1kg - 13838
Oxbow Hay Blends 1.1kg - 13347
Oxbow Orchard Grass 425g - 13349
Oxbow Western Timothy Hay 425g - 11440
Supreme Giant Carrot - 25s - 554549
Selective Naturals Harvest Loops - 80g - 606258
Selective Naturals Meadow Loops - 80g - 311750
Selective Bathing Sand - 1kg - 771465
Rosewood Carrot Cottage Large - 265610
Oxbow Western Timothy Hay 1.1kg - 11441
Fibafirst Rabbit Food 2kg - 29519
Selective Chinchilla - 1.5kg - 210018
Selective Rabbit 4+ 3kg - 643925
Supreme Keep It Clean Lemon 500ml PK6 - 2435
Supreme Science Selective Ferret - 2kg - 554536
Vitakraft Vita Mineral Stone 170g - 25030 - 500743
Oxbow Hay Blends 2.55kg - 13348
Twitch Guinea Pig Crunch - 10kg - 574500
Burgess Excel Indoor Rabbit Nuggets 1.5kg - 260713
Rosewood Naturals Dandelion & Nettle Roots 50G - 267476
Burgess Excel Meadow Munchies 265482
Selective Rat 3kg - 643903
Supreme Tiny Friends Farm Bedding - 15ltr - 436412
Tiny Friends Farm Carrot and Leek Munchers - sgl - 554785
Tiny Friends Farm Gerty's Scrummies - sgl - 554781
Rosewood Nibble n Dig Meadow - PK 4 - 265607
Russel Rabbit Original 5kg - 139513
Small pet food: make the right choice
Rodents such as guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, or chinchillas have specific nutritional needs. Grain-eating or vegetarian, they require a particular intake of minerals, trace elements, and vegetables. Furthermore, these animals have a vital need to gnaw on hard objects.
By definition, a rodent is a mammal with continuously growing incisors that are sharp by nature. The rodent family includes, among others, the coypu, beaver, gerbil, marmot, hamster, and guinea pig. Even though they are classified under the same category, each species has its own diet. Hence, there are three specific diets for rodents.
- The exclusively vegetarian diet is notably that of rabbits and chinchillas. This type of diet favors the consumption of green plants. The cellulose content in their food is the essential point of this type of diet. Additionally, without this type of nutrient, the animal may suffer from potentially lethal diarrhea.
- The hamster, on the other hand, is distinguished by its vegetarian diet requiring supplements of animal proteins. Therefore, its diet allows the introduction of meat, yogurt, or mealworms. These nutrients enable it to gain energy for its daily activities and to burn excess calories stored by its metabolism.
- The grain-eating diet is also common in the rodent world. It is common to hamsters, rats, and mice. However, it is essential to avoid oilseeds as much as possible in this type of diet. Indeed, these seeds increase the risk of overweight and threaten the pet's health. In the wild, grain-eaters travel long distances to find food. Therefore, the rodent's diet must be adapted to its new cage life condition. Wheels are also interesting alternatives to compensate for the lack of physical exercise and improve its physical condition.
It is sometimes necessary to adopt an enriched diet to adapt the pet's diet to its living condition.
- For all rodents, it is essential to provide additional mineral intake to ensure their health. Meadow hay is one of the most common elements in this regard. It represents a healthy environment and is suitable for rodents of all ages. This plant element is necessary for their comfort and also serves as occasional food.
- The guinea pig is distinguished by its need for vitamin C. This nutrient allows it to develop well. Therefore, it is important to provide it daily with vegetables or other foods rich in vitamin C.
- It is essential to know the daily food needs of the rodent. For a hamster, for instance, 10 grams of food is more than enough. However, for a rabbit, it is recommended to provide at least 50 grams. Additionally, this portion depends mainly on the size and age of the pet. Most often, manufacturers provide information on suitable rations for each species on the packages of rodent foods (plant/protein mix, pellet bags, etc.).
To properly feed a rodent, it is important to:
- vary its diet;
- provide lettuce leaves or seeds for snacks after naptime;
- enrich its daily intake with vitamins or other nutrients;
- avoid sudden diet changes to not upset its system;
- serve its food at room temperature;
- offer it fresh food at all times. Indeed, spoiled food could make it sick or kill it.
In summary, a rodent's nutrition must be adapted to its size, metabolism, and daily activities. It is also imperative to diversify its diet to maintain its health.
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