KIDNEY FRIENDLY FOODS

Rats over 18 months benefit from foods low in phosphorus and from mixes low in protein (10-12%). That
doesn’t mean they have a limited diet! All adult rats can eat this diet. For information on serving sizes see
The Ultimate Guide to the Top 100 Foods to Feed Your Rats. For an even more extensive list see Vegetables
and Fruits from Isamu Rats.

GRAINS

YES IN MODERATION NO

❖ Barley ❖ Amaranth ❖ Einkorn

❖ Buckwheat/Kasha ❖ Cooked wheat ❖ Emmer
❖ Bulgur wheat ❖ Instant oats ❖ Kamut
❖ Corn ❖ Quinoa ❖ Oats
❖ Millet ❖ Rye ❖ Spelt
❖ Rice ❖ Wheat
❖ Sorghum/Milo

VEGETABLES & FRUIT

YES IN MODERATION NO

❖ Apples ❖ Herbs (safe for ❖ Avocado (w/o ❖ Chard

❖ Arugula humans=safe for rats) pit & skin) ❖ Collard Greens
❖ Asparagus ❖ Kale ❖ Banana ❖ Spinach
❖ Beets ❖ Kiwi ❖ Broccoli
❖ Bell pepper ❖ Mango ❖ Olives
❖ Berries ❖ Melon ❖ Onions
❖ Bok choy ❖ Mushrooms ❖ Seaweed
❖ Brussel sprouts ❖ Peas
❖ Cabbage ❖ Pears
❖ Carrot ❖ Pineapple
❖ Cauliflower ❖ Pomegranate
❖ Cherries (w/o pit) ❖ Radish
❖ Citrus ❖ Root vegetables
❖ Cucumber ❖ Squash
❖ Cranberries ❖ Stone fruits (w/o pit)
❖ Dandelion ❖ Zucchini
❖ Garlic
❖ Grapes

PROTEIN

YES IN MODERATION NO

❖ Beans (cooked) ❖ Dairy ❖ Beef

❖ Eggs ❖ Mealworms ❖ Poultry
❖ Fish ❖ Nuts & Seeds (esp. cashews)
❖ Insects
❖ Lentils & peas (raw or cooked)
❖ Soy