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Safflower Oil?

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Question
I bought a bottle of Vitamin E (safflower oil) which you take orally. I was just wondering if you could give it to rats? They are both female and 8months old.

Answer

Hi Kerry

I would not give this to my rats.  They should get the proper vitamins (vitamin E requirements about 30mgs per day in a healthy diet) in the food if your using a quality rodent block and feeding enough vegetables daily.   You can check out more about diet here:

http://www.freewebs.com/crittercity/ratsandahealthydiet.htm