DIET 

Young Rat pellets, larger yet softer.

Adult rat pellet.

BEDDING 

Theo, sleeping peacefully on paper bedding.

Hoshi, sitting on Aspen bedding. Wondering, what a camera phone is.

     

       Aspen Bedding is what we most we rely on and trust for all of our rats. It meets the key standards valued by Canadian pet parents and veterinarians—respiratory safety, natural composition, and freedom from harmful additives. Made from all-natural hardwood aspen shavings, this bedding is carefully processed to reduce dust and wood debris, helping protect our rats’ sensitive respiratory systems. It contains no aromatic oils, inks, or chemicals, making it safe for long-term, daily use in our enclosures. We also appreciate that it’s biodegradable and environmentally friendly, aligning with Canadian expectations for sustainability and responsible pet care. While no bedding is entirely dust-free, we regularly inspect and replace it to maintain hygiene and air quality. Overall, Aspen Bedding remains our dependable choice—safe, natural, and consistent with the high welfare standards we uphold for every rat we raise.

 

    We use paper bedding specifically for our senior and injured/sick rats, as it provides exceptional softness, cleanliness, and respiratory safety. Made from 100% pure, never-printed paper, it contains no inks, dyes, or added chemicals, making it ideal for rats with sensitive skin or breathing concerns. Its high absorbency and strong odor control help keep the enclosure dry and fresh, reducing ammonia buildup—especially important in maintaining air quality for older or healing rats. The bedding is also 99.9% dust-free, aligning with veterinary recommendations to minimize respiratory irritants. Paper bedding is our trusted choice for senior and recovering rats, ensuring they rest in a safe, gentle, and hygienic environment.

 

WATER/FOOD DISH OR BOTTLE

Available in glass of plastic bottles. Our team personally uses both.

     

        We trust and rely on water bottles to provide our rats with a clean, consistent, and safe water source. According to Canadian small-animal care standards, cleanliness, accessibility, and safety are the most important factors when choosing how to supply water—and water bottles meet all three. They keep water fresh and uncontaminated, preventing bedding, food, or waste from entering the supply, and their graduated design makes it easy for us to monitor daily water intake. While bottles can occasionally drip or clog, we check them daily to ensure proper function and always make sure our young or recovering rats can use them comfortably. Although water dishes can encourage natural drinking behaviour, they’re more prone to contamination and spills, so we use them only as a secondary option. Bottles remain our trusted choice for maintaining reliable hydration and upholding the high standards of care we set for every rat.

 

      We use ceramic and metal food dishes to ensure safe, hygienic, and durable feeding for all our rats. In line with Canadian small-animal care standards, these materials promote cleanliness and stability—key factors in maintaining a healthy environment. Ceramic dishes are heavy and difficult to tip over, preventing wasted food and contamination from spilled pellets mixing with bedding. Metal dishes, meanwhile, are lightweight yet sturdy, easy to sanitize, and resistant to chewing and odors. Both options offer smooth, non-porous surfaces that discourage bacterial buildup and make cleaning simple with hot water. By avoiding plastic and low-quality materials, we ensure our rats always have access to food in safe, non-toxic, and easy-to-clean containers. Ceramic and metal dishes are our trusted choices for maintaining hygiene, safety, and long-lasting durability in every enclosure.

 

TREATS

Personal preferred healthy treat for YOUNG rats (12 weeks or less).

Plastic food dishes contain rice/banana baby cereal. Ratio of 50:50 baby cereal/warm water. 

The happy face is organic pureed green veggies, cauliflower and coconut milk baby food. Served with diced cucumbers on a lick mat.

Baby food is a personal favorite treat to offer. Limited ingredients, less to no sugar/salt added and our colonies enjoy them. 

Personal preferred healthy treat for older rats (6months+). Jamaican rice and beans made with ground all spice and thyme, NO RED PEPPER FLAKES. 

Sliced baby carrots and cucumber sticks served on a lick mat.

BONDING SCARVES 

Bonding scarf around the neck, good for young untamed rats. 10 weeks or less. Warm, cozy, has air holes and a zipper. We can keep our rats 100% safe with zipper closed. 

Bonding carrier, best for adult rats. Once rats are older and tamed, no zipper is needed to keep our rats safe. 

 

    Bonding scarves and carriers are fantastic tools for taming young or untamed rats. They allow your rats to safely stay close to you while they get used to your scent, voice, and movement — all essential steps in building trust. At Moon Seoul Rattery, we often use bonding scarves and carriers to keep our rats secure while still letting them spend time outside the cage, whether we’re doing chores or simply moving around. It’s a gentle, stress-free way to help them feel comfortable and connected.

      Bonding scarves are rarely found in pet stores, even though they’re such a wonderful tool for taming and socializing rats. Thankfully, Moon Seoul Rattery has connected with a few talented women who can now make these scarves for us. Their handmade bonding scarves are cozy, practical, and perfect for keeping young or untamed rats safe and close while they get used to human interaction — helping to build trust in a gentle, hands-on way. (Hopefully coming by 2027, bonding scarves ONLY available for sale. No bonding carriers)

CLEANING PRODUCTS

EXCELLENT brush for cleaning wires, this style makes it so much easier to clean all around the cage. (Especially for males cages as they love to scent mark everything)

         

      Sometimes, the simplest ingredients are all you need to get the job done—and a basic mix of water and white vinegar is a perfect example. This easy, low-cost solution works remarkably well as a natural cage cleaner for small animals. The vinegar helps dissolve urine buildup and neutralize odors, while the water dilutes it to a safe strength (usually a 1:1 ratio). After spraying or wiping the mixture on cage surfaces, it’s best to rinse thoroughly with clean water and let everything dry completely before adding bedding or returning your pets, ensuring no residual acidity remains.

Any plain white distilled vinegar—the same kind used in most Canadian households—is perfectly suitable, as long as it’s around 5% acetic acid, which is the standard strength. It’s important to avoid flavored or colored vinegars like apple cider or balsamic, as well as extra-strong “cleaning” vinegars, since these can be too harsh or leave residues. We’ve found that sometimes the simplest, most natural approach is also the most effective—and this classic water-and-vinegar mix proves just that.

 

        

Dish soap (specifically the plain, original BLUE unscented formula) is a gentle and widely accepted cleaner for small animal cages, food dishes, and water bottles. It effectively cuts through grease and grime while rinsing away cleanly, leaving no harmful residue when used properly. Only a small amount is needed, and it’s important to rinse thoroughly with warm water until all traces of soap are gone, then let everything dry completely before returning it to your pets’ habitat.

While dish soap is safe and reliable for general cleaning, it’s not our first choice at Moon Seoul Rattery—we prefer more natural or specialized products formulated specifically for small animals. However, it remains a trusted backup option when a simple, gentle clean is needed.