Mealworms are commonly fed to birds, reptiles, and fish. They make for great food, because of their high protein content, and can be bought in large jars from most pet stores. They’ve even been approved in the EU for human consumption, and while I personally am disgusted by the thought of eating them, I can’t deny that they are very[…]
Read moreOlives have held a special place in my heart for quite some time now. There’s something special about them that goes so well in most salads, and I just can’t get enough of them! Black, green, kalamata, or Sicilian, I do not discriminate. Naturally, I’ve had a lot of olives in my leftovers and used to wonder if I could[…]
Read moreIf there’s one thing I love in life, it’s sweet potatoes. All forms of it: Fries, baked, roasted, chips – I love it all! There’s something about the sweetness of it that goes so well with salt, it just forms the most amazing balance, it is simply unbeatable! I’d take sweet potatoes over regular bog-standard potatoes any day of the[…]
Read moreFiguring out what foods are okay for rats, and which ones are on the black list could be considered a full-time job. Well, at least it feels like that sometimes. Feeding your rat less-than-ideal foods once or twice doesn’t have to be harmful, but in the long run, you’ll definitely want to get a good understanding of which foods to[…]
Read moreAt Manolopets.com, we’ve already covered a wide range of things rats can and cannot eat, such as garlic, onion, rice, and pasta. While these articles give you a great idea of what you can and cannot feed your pet rat, you might have wondered if rats eat other dead rats in the wild. I know I’ve wondered this before. In[…]
Read moreI’m sure you’ve seen pictures of cats with unusually large noses in various places on the internet and across social media. These cats seem to have had an upswing in popularity lately, because of their unusual facial features. Perhaps you like the look of them, and want to adopt one for yourself, or maybe you just want to learn more[…]
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Is your rat’s potty habits causing you problems? Well, then you’re surely wondering whether you can potty train your rat, in the same way as other animals, such as cats or dogs! Our beloved rat companions are originally wild animals, and some of their behavior might be less than ideal for life in a caged environment. Regardless if your rat[…]
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Feeding a pet rat is usually pretty straightforward. You most likely have a set routine of foods that you feed regularly. That’s convenient and all, but sometimes you want to spice it up a little. Maybe you want to give your rat the leftovers from yesterday’s dinner? That’s great, but you’ll want to make sure that every ingredient that makes[…]
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If you’ve been hearing the term heart rat, you’ve probably wondered what the term means. Rat owners have formed quite a community filled with people who share a common interest. As with any community, members use some “insider” words and expressions that only the insiders understand. If you are wondering what a heart rat is, you’ve come to the right[…]
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If you are seeking the answer to whether onions are safe for rats to eat, you’ve come to the right place. I remember struggling with this question myself back in the days, and I must have tried to look it up at least a few times. I wanted to create a good article on this subject because I had a[…]
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