The Scuttling Gourmet Series

Whether you are a seasoned rat breeder, raising a litter from a rescued rat, or want to understand the needs of your new rat-kids as they grow and develop, this e-book will is here to help you. Covering nutritional needs and influences from pre-conception, pregnancy and lactation, to the three main stages of rat kitten development, the information will ensure that you feel equipped to feed rat mums and babies, avoiding the pitfalls of both under and over-feeding. Learn how to prepare a doe for pregnancy, support lactation, help tiny runts to thrive, feed kittens in such a way as to reduce the risk of adult obesity, 'read' a rat's tail to assess nutritional status, source suitable supplements and so much more.

Rat Diet: Feeding for vitality, longevity and in old age, is the first ebook in The Scuttling Gourmet Series. It comprises a portion of The Scuttling Gourmet, but with enhancements. The complete series will present the bulk of The Scuttling Gourmet in a digital format, and is perfect for those who prefer the flexibility offered by an ebook. This book is perfect for anyone interested in feeding their pet rats in a way that will enhance their vitality and help them to live out a natural lifespan. It takes a detailed look at the nutrition a rat needs in order to maintain vitality and well-being throughout life. It uncovers the nutrients a rat’s diet should provide, and looks at areas where deficiency might be a problem, before discussing supplements and when these might be needed. There is a close look at phytonutrients, along with the fresh foods that will help boost immunity and health, plus chapters on feeding elderly rats and feeding a soft diet. The whole premise is that diet and methods of feeding throughout life, can affect both well-being and longevity. If you want to know how best to feed your rats, in order to help them to achieve a long life - or how to feed them in their old age - this book is for you. Find answers to questions like: Is there something I can feed to boost my rat's immunity? What's the best way to feed groups of rats to keep them at a healthy weight? Why are fresh foods important for rats? Is fasting good for rats? Which supplements will really help my rats to thrive? Where can I get the supplements you recommend? How can I feed a soft diet to my old rat and still make sure he gets all the nutrients he needs? Alison Campbell has researched and written widely on the subject of rat nutrition over the past 15 years. Her book, The Scuttling Gourmet, is now in its 4th edition and is widely recommended by experienced rat keepers.

"Rat Diet: Ingredients and making up a mix", is the third book in The Scuttling Gourmet Series. It takes you back to the principles of feeding rats a healthy diet. Rats are foragers and their natural diet can encompass almost anything edible – and I’m using the word “edible” loosely here! Faced with the extraordinary number of things that a rat will happily eat, fixing your rat a great diet can seem daunting. This books aims to demystify rat diet and help you to make good decisions for your pets. We’ll discuss good nutrition, a range of suitable ingredients in detail and wind up with a walk through of how to make up a mix. The text is referenced throughout and often links to further information and a variety of online shops where you can purchase ingredients. Everything you need to equip you to prepare quality, wholesome food for your rats.

Rat Diet: Feeding for health, prevention and treatment, is the second E-book in The Scuttling Gourmet Series. It is based on a portion of The Scuttling Gourmet but with enhancements. This book is perfect for anyone interested in feeding their pet rats in a way that will enhance their health, reduce the risk of common rat ailments, or treat these should they occur. It takes a detailed look at practical ways of maintaining health and weight throughout life, before discussing the prevention and treatment of a number of specific illnesses, including kidney disease, tumours, diabetes and hind leg degeneration (HLD). The whole premise is that diet and methods of feeding throughout life, can affect both well-being and health. If you want to know how best to feed your rats, in order to help them to stay healthy, remain a good weight - or support treatment of an illness they are experiencing - this book is for you. Find answers to questions like: Should I feed my rats ad lib - always topping up their food bowl? What's the best way to feed groups of rats to keep them at a healthy weight? Can specific elements of the diet help prevent illness? My rat's already developed health issues. Can diet help them? My sick rat is dehydrated. How can I make sure his fluid needs are met? I have to give my rats some medicine. How do I do this? Alison Campbell has researched and written widely on the subject of rat nutrition over the past 15 years. Her book, The Scuttling Gourmet, is now in its 4th edition and is widely recommended by experienced rat keepers. This ebook is based on a portion of The Scuttling Gourmet, with enhancements.

Do you struggle to maintain your rats at a healthy weight? Are they squishy and lazy, or do they struggle to put weight on? Either way, “Rat diet: weight maintenance and condition” will help you to feed your rats and keep them well nourished, but lean and fit. There’s a full discussion of scatter feeding that addresses FAQ, and new content around the details of feeding wet food as a means to weight loss. The section on condition has also expanded, taking a closer look at how to support rats who are about to undergo stress, such as, showing, travelling, moving home, or meeting new friends. You’ll find to how diet is directly related to condition, plus how to “read” your rat’s coat and tail as indicators that there could be something wrong. A helpful read for anyone who wants to keep their pet rats in tip top shape and condition. The Scuttling Gourmet Series are ebooks produced from sections of the original book, with enhancements such as links to other articles, new content and direct links to purchase recommended food items. This is the 4th book in the series and covers chapters 9 and 10.