Envigo (Formerly Harlan) Teklad Adult Rat Food Diet Global 2014 (5lbs)

Just made a recent switch from Mazuri Rat and Mouse Diet blocks to these Harlan Teklad 2014 blocks. I have 2 adorable female rats that are over a year old. Their names are Robbie and Brownie.Little Info about my 2 ratties:Robbie is slightly older than Brownie, she was significantly smaller than Brownie before. She is quite small, and very light when compared to Brownie, but she is perfectly healthy and active according to the vet.To me, Brownie looked quite the average healthy rat size. She got mass removal surgery for a tumor 3 weeks ago, about exactly the same time I made the switch to the blocks.The Food Review:For Robbie, she is now almost chubby, but a healthy size. I was surprised when she quickly gained weight within a week or 2. When I hold her and Brownie, Robbie feels heavier than Brownie now! She seems very active still, and very happy.Brownie was weighed again 10 days after the surgery, and she is heavier now than she was with her tumor! She recovered beautifully according to the vet, and she is happier than ever these days! Not sure if the food is what changed her mind lol but she is so much more friendly and comes to me on her own now.These blocks will maintain a healthy weight for your rats, and they will feel the difference! I got the 5lbs bag and it's lasting a while with my 2 rats. Robbie loves eating this stuff, she's either sleeping or eating this when she's in her cage.TL:DRIf you have adult rats, just get this. Just get it.

I'll be honest. This stuff cost too much but that is because of the shipping. On the other hand it is great rat food. My rat had small sores all around his head and shoulder area. Did a lot of research and thought it might be the result of too many people food treats and using just what-ever rat food. So I put him on a rat food only diet. He really likes this stuff. In fact it is hard to know how much is in his cage because he spends the night hiding it in all his play areas--I guess so I won't be stealing it. After about 4+ weeks he is totally healed up. I started seeing improvement within a week or so. I also think it has made his poop less smelly and messy. It is now a weird grey color but odor free and cleans up in a snap. (use a litter box for your rat--makes life easy. I used the plastic box/ packaging that ground chicken comes in, add litter, and for the BIG tip- Add a rock!! Apparently rats love to pee and poop on a rock! Clean the litter box, but keep putting that rock right back into it without washing. Works like a charm.)From here on out this is the rat food I will be buying-- even with it's rip-off shipping fees.

For people complaining about the shipping prices for this food, you can buy direct from The Rat Shop and the price is better.My rats love this food! One of them steals all of it out of his bowl and hides it in his litter box, which is kind of gross but not the food's fault. I've seen this food highly recommended on rat forums, and I feel better now that I know I'm feeing my rats a diet that is actually appropriate for them, rather than food from pet stores, which often does not have the appropriate nutrients and often contains food that aren't very good for rats. I mix this with Oxbow Regal Rat Food to provide them variety. This food is maybe more expensive some some, but they eat all of it unlike some rat food mixes.I bought a 2lb bag and it's lasted me over 2 months with 2 rats (mixing it with other foods).

I was happily feeding the Teklad 2014 formula and my squirrel is at the age to go with the adult 2018 Teklad formula. She seems content and still eager to eat the blocks.This is a diet created for Laboratory rats and finally available to the public. This is not a diet for mice. The nutritional needs are different to maintain their health.I am happy that the brown paperbag has been replaced with an airtight vacuum sealed foil bag. No more crumbs and will stay fresh longer.My rodent has kidney problems, and siezures and this is the perfect diet for her. Her blood panels show excellent calcium levels. Most pet rodent problems begin with calcium deficiency progressing to paralysis, seizures, then possibly death. Envigo Teklad is perfect and will keep her healthy while receiving treatment. (Wildlife Squirrel Specialist is overseeing her treatment. Non-Releasable maloclusion.)My German Shepherd and wild squirrels love them too.

This rat food is AMAZING. You can buy this in bulk for a GREAT price and it lasts you a really long time. Shipping is also incredibly quick and it comes in a simple durable ziplock package that you can use as the container itself or just pour into your own. I became very loyal to this brand the first time I ordered it. I wish I could give it more stars!!

I’m extremely happy with this product. My rats love it and the nutrients and quality are right up there with Oxbow. I’m making the switch from the 2018 formula to the 2014 since my two rats are adults now. The product arrived in 3 days when shipping estimate said it would arrive in about 8 days. It was packaged very well and the food comes in a super sturdy, resealable bag. I was very pleased to see when I dumped it into a ziplock bag that there were no crumbs or dust at the bottom of the bag. I really feel like I got my money’s worth. The only problem I’ve come around is that there’s no manufacturing date or anything to say when the food is good until. Otherwise a wonderful product, thank you!