Kruse's Perfection Brand Mouse & Rat Food, 40-lb bag

I’ve had a lot of rats for a long time and tried many different foods on the market. On their previous food some of my females had weight loss and barbering issues. A few males also had scabby itchy skin. After a few days on Kruse’s everyone seemed to improve. The food itself is a large extruded cylinder pellet. It’s fresh smelling, not overly dusty, and affordable at around $30 for 40lbs.

I am using Kruse's Perfection to feed my mice, at home. My mice are breeders who are normally fed on a major competitor's pellets. For the purposes of reviewing, I offered both at the same time, then each alone. When offered both, the mice seemed to prefer the Kruse's Perfection, but when offered only the Kruse's food they seemed to eat less overall, but definitely interacted with all the pellets, suggesting they nibbled on each but consumed less overall. I will continue to feed on these, then repeat the experiment in the reverse order.

This rat/mouse food is a great choice for promoting natural chewing with its large-sized pieces, helping maintain healthy teeth. While it’s a bit dusty, straining it and transferring it to a sealed container solves this issue and extends freshness. The formula provides balanced nutrition with quality proteins, grains, and essential vitamins, making it a reliable option for your rodents’ health. It's a little high in sodium so be sure to offer lots of fresh water! Despite the dust, it’s a solid, affordable choice for bulk feeding.