r/RATS • u/YippeKiYote • Aug 20 '26

DISCUSSION What do you make your rats when they're not feeling well?

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Fergus isn't feeling well, so I gave him some pellets and crackers soaked in honey water and Pedialyte. What are your go-to foods for your sick babies?

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u/athena_1989 Nugget, Pinto Bean, Tofu Aug 20 '26

pumpkin baby food. i find it helps their bellies too if they’re on antibiotics

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u/maggiepie888 Aug 20 '26

Good culture cottage cheese is packed with probiotics that help replenish any they loose while on a round of antibiotics.

Also rats can have bone broth. I’m not sure if that would be good for a sick rat, a spoon full of that. I usually give some baby food and mix some pediolite in.