2007-08-05 16:25:54 · 15 answers · asked by comet girl...DUCK! 6 in Pets ➔ Rodents
Rats are omnivores - they'll eat (and thrive on) just about anything.
I used to feed mine dog food all the time -- but it was a good kind, with no corn in it (the first ingredient in most dog foods is "ground yellow corn") - corn causes tumors in rats.
Anyway, sure, the guinea pig food ought to be ok for a day or so. Also, bread, veggies, and probably whatever you had for dinner would work, too.
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OH - avoid the "light" lettuces, esp. iceberg, as it will give your rat diarrhea. Cucumbers, too. Dark green veggies (romaine lettuce, broccoli, spinach, greens) are great for them, though.
2007-08-05 16:33:09 · answer #1 · answered by §αғịỳỳẩ² Ẫ†нэậ†ị 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Guinea Pig food will work for the night as will some fresh veggies or cooked chicken or turkey, even some meat based baby food is good for them. Just be sure to get some tomorrow. Don't feed them anything too salty or sweet. They can have some fruit as well.
2007-08-05 23:33:48 · answer #2 · answered by crazifroggie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, a rat can't survive on guinea pig food. But they can eat dry dog food, birdseed, bread, cereal, and most other human foods, including meat and cheese. But get the rat food soon, because it is a balanced diet.
2007-08-05 23:39:00 · answer #3 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive fed hamster food to my rats before. but im not sure about giunea pig food - it does look all the same doesnt it?
if you not sure just feed them fresh stuff till you go shopping - ham, chicken, fresh veg and salad will be fine.
2007-08-06 04:28:29 · answer #4 · answered by colkittycatt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no-- rats shouldent eat guinea pig food- just give them some dry cereal (cherrios honey bunches of oats, rice crispies, something thats healthy) to go the night on.. but only for a day or so!
2007-08-05 23:30:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you have gp food on hand, i dont think it would hurt them for just a day. Otherwise, I'd be more likely to just give them some of what I had for my own dinner. They'll be fine.
2007-08-06 17:00:55 · answer #6 · answered by luv_my_rats 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that is good for rats, just pick some up tomorrow. Im sure they will be fine.
2007-08-05 23:29:49 · answer #7 · answered by Mommyof3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My rat enjoys fresh fruit and vege, but i only allow corn in very small quantities and not often
2007-08-05 23:38:36 · answer #8 · answered by SjS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming you are trying to take care of rats. They will eat anything. You could give them bread, dried noodles, cheese, leftovers anything you would eat, and many things you wouldn't. Don't sweat it.
2007-08-05 23:30:22 · answer #9 · answered by Tisker 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the cat will eat it.
I would run to the convenience store & pick up some real cat food.
If you can't get to the store - just wait til morning. He won't die but he'll probably drive you insane all night.
2007-08-05 23:30:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋