Can rats eat cucumber?

Yes. Cucumber is safe for rats and is mostly water, which makes it a good hydrating treat on hot days. Offer one slice, with the skin washed thoroughly.

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Serving

1 slice

How to prepare

Wash skin thoroughly

Benefits

Excellent for hydration during hot summer days.

The details

Because it is so watery, too much cucumber can cause loose, watery stools — one slice is plenty. It never replaces the water bottle: the RSPCA advises a continuous supply of fresh, clean drinking water.

How treats fit into a rat's diet

Most of what a rat eats each day should be a complete rat pellet or nugget, weighed out from the pack guidelines. Fresh fruit, vegetables and treats come out of that daily allowance, not on top of it: the RSPCA warns that extra sugar and fat lead to obesity and health problems, and rats gain weight easily. Remove any fresh food that hasn't been eaten within a few hours.