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Can rats eat mealworms?

Safe for rats

Yes, as an occasional treat. PDSA lists a mealworm among occasional treats for rats. Source: PDSA

Conditions

  • Occasional treat. Source: PDSA

Good to know

  • Rats are omnivores, eating a mix of plants and meat. Source: PDSA

Sources

  1. PDSA: Rats as pets (opens in a new tab)

    “Occasional treats. Such as small pieces of lean meat, a mealworm, egg, lentils, beans, peas and chickpeas.”

    Read on 10 October 2026

  2. PDSA: Rats as pets (opens in a new tab)

    “Rats are omnivores – which means they eat a mix of plants and meat.”

    Read on 10 October 2026

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