Discover the best rat food for your pet rats by exploring the full selection from Burgess Excel. Don’t just take our word for it… 92% of UK vets recommend our Burgess Excel small animal range. Rats thrive off a good diet made from rat pellets or rat nugget food that gives them the nutrients they need to stay happy and healthy.
Paired with the right small animal bedding, we’ve got everything you need to supply your pet rat with a clean and comfortable environment. Discover our selection of rat food and bedding below!
Why the right rat pellets & nuggets make up a healthy diet
Pet rats need plenty of protein in their diet, and our rat pellets are full of it! In particular, our Burgess Excel Rat Nuggets support healthy digestion, healthy coats, and healthy skin. Made right here in the heart of Yorkshire, we use ingredients that are tailored specifically for dietary requirements for rats. We truly believe that these tasty nuggets of goodness are the best food for rats… try it for yourself and watch it soon become their favourite food.
Burgess Excell rat nuggets are also ideal for adding enrichment to your pet rat’s daily life. Simply hide and sprinkle nuggets around their housing to keep their brains active and encourage natural forage behaviour. And, pet rats are often selective feeders, which can lead to an imbalanced diet. That’s why you should avoid muesli-style mixes and invest in our complete rat nuggets instead.
As well as food for rats, be sure to browse through our rabbit food and guinea pig food for happy pets!
Don’t forget about cosy rat bedding!
As well as high-quality rat food, your rat’s bedding is just as important. Used from unused offcuts from the teabag production industry, your rats will love our Excel Nap & Nest Paper Bedding. It’s super absorbent, easy to clean, and soft on little paws. Simply take a handful, pull it apart, and add 3-5cm to your rat’s cage.
Make sure to replace soiled areas of bedding daily.
Rat Food FAQs
Got a question about choosing rat pellets or nuggets over other types of rat food? To help you learn more about feeding a healthy diet to your pet rats, we’ve put together some really useful answers from our nutrition team at Burgess, the pet care experts.
Need more advice?
If you still have concerns surrounding your rat’s diet or environment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our expert team. Or, give us a call on +44 (0)1405 862241. We’re available 9 am-5 pm from Monday to Friday, and will be more than happy to help with information surrounding your furry friends!
