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White Mill PURE Rat Food, 1.7-lb bag

White Mill PURE Rat Food, 1.7-lb bag

By White Mill 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
5.8 /10
Quality
6.2
Value
5.5
Design
6.0
Function
7.0
Durability
5.8

In a Nutshell

  • Rats enjoy the peanuts and other treats.
  • Many rats ignore the green pellets, leading to wasted food.
  • Some customers report missing ingredients like mealworms.
  • Best used as a treat or supplement, not a primary diet.

Quick Verdict

While some rats love the variety, especially the peanuts, there are concerns about the high proportion of green pellets that many rats do not eat. Overall, it's a hit-or-miss product with mixed reviews.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 89%
Would Buy Again 67%
Avg Lifespan Unspecified

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Variety of treats (3)

    Rats enjoy the variety of flavors and textures.

Cons

  • Green pellets ignored (2) major

    Many rats do not eat the green pellets, leading to wasted food.

  • Missing ingredients (1) minor

    Some batches may not include all advertised ingredients, such as mealworms.

Quality Trend: Declining

Some reviews mention a decline in quality, particularly with missing ingredients and high proportion of uneaten green pellets.

Older Reviews Said:

positive

Newer Reviews Say:

declined

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Rat owners looking for variety in treats — The variety of treats and flavors appeal to selective eaters

Skip If

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Unspecified

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Rating Distribution

4.3
9 reviews
5★
56%
4★
22%
3★
22%
2★
0%
1★
11%
Variety (3) Green pellets (3)

Highlighted Reviews

— Holly

"I really like the variety in this food. The peanuts are a great treat and my rat really gets excited for them. However, she doesn't like the green pellet food. Leaves it all over the cage and just eats the other stuff. Still giving it 5 stars because it is a great product and her tastes shouldn't ta..."

— Jody

"I won't buy this again either they either they didn't like it"

Bottom Line

If you're looking for a supplement to your rat's diet, this food might work. However, due to the selective eating habits of rats and the mix of reviews, it might be better to consider other options for a primary diet.

5.8 /10
Below Average