I need to feed the rat with powder high fat diet. We used to mix the powder high fat diet with coconut oil and make the powder diet into small balls. But, the rats are not eating these balls properly as compare with pellet. Is there any simple method for intragastric administration of powdered materials to rats?
Thanking you in advance for your valuable suggestions.
One of the best ways to ensure that the rats consume the high fat powder is to incorporate it into the pellet feed. Adjustments can be made in the relative composition of the pellet to make the high fat powder an integral part.I know from experience that coconut-oil based food may not appeal to rats. In the alternative, consider using vegetable oil; either way, remember to make corrections for the added calories. All the best.
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I wish I can hep you but do not have any idea about it because it is not my field. regards
Any forced feeding will cause stress for the animals and may very well disturb their "normal" physiology and metabolism.
I therefore strongly support the suggestion of Olakunle Onaolapo to adjust your feed composition and incorporate it in the pelleted feed.
The best way is to simply incorporate the fat powder into the pellet.
I agree with Olakunle J Onaolapo. Try to made powder feed into pellet form. You can use some kind of feed binders to alleviate the effect of oil, taking into account the chemical composition of end pellets.
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