Oxbow Essentials Hamster & Gerbil Food
Oxbow's Essentials Hamster & Gerbil formula is positioned as a best-in-class, species-tailored pelleted diet that balances concentrated energy with appropriate fiber levels for small hindgut fermenters like hamsters and gerbils. Its uniform pellet form minimizes selective feeding and offers a cost-effective, widely available alternative to lab-grade diets while still delivering higher caloric density than many seed mixes in this list.
Timothy-fiber boost
Balanced pellet power
Timothy-fiber boost
Balanced pellet power
Review Summary
"Long-term users praise its uniform, high-quality pellets and balanced nutrition that keep hamsters and gerbils healthy; a minority report picky eaters refusing it or note a higher price than mixes."
Tiny taste fiesta
Complete pelleted formula prevents selective feeding and ensures balanced intake
Tiny taste fiesta
Complete pelleted formula prevents selective feeding and ensures balanced intake
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Oxbow's Essentials Hamster & Gerbil formula is positioned as a best-in-class, species-tailored pelleted diet that balances concentrated energy with appropriate fiber levels for small hindgut fermenters like hamsters and gerbils. Its uniform pellet form minimizes selective feeding and offers a cost-effective, widely available alternative to lab-grade diets while still delivering higher caloric density than many seed mixes in this list.
Timothy-fiber boost
Balanced pellet power
Tiny taste fiesta
Complete pelleted formula prevents selective feeding and ensures balanced intake
Formulated specifically for hamsters and gerbils with appropriate protein and fat for higher activity
Timothy-fiber boost
Balanced pellet power
Tiny taste fiesta
Complete pelleted formula prevents selective feeding and ensures balanced intake
Formulated specifically for hamsters and gerbils with appropriate protein and fat for higher activity
Mazuri Rat & Mouse Diet
Mazuri is the market leader for high-energy, complete pelleted diets for rats and mice thanks to its lab-grade nutrient specification and batch-to-batch consistency favored by breeders and research facilities. Technically superior in precision of protein, fat and micronutrient levels, it commands a premium price compared with retail consumer brands here but offers the most reproducible performance for demanding growth, breeding or experimental use.
Lab-grade nutrition
Calorie-dense kibble
Lab-grade nutrition
Calorie-dense kibble
Review Summary
"Breeders and serious keepers value its laboratory-grade, nutrient-dense formula and consistent results for maintenance and breeding; a few note it can be rich for overweight pets."
Whisker-approved yum
High caloric density and consistent nutrient profile suitable for growth and reproduction
Whisker-approved yum
High caloric density and consistent nutrient profile suitable for growth and reproduction
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Mazuri is the market leader for high-energy, complete pelleted diets for rats and mice thanks to its lab-grade nutrient specification and batch-to-batch consistency favored by breeders and research facilities. Technically superior in precision of protein, fat and micronutrient levels, it commands a premium price compared with retail consumer brands here but offers the most reproducible performance for demanding growth, breeding or experimental use.
Lab-grade nutrition
Calorie-dense kibble
Whisker-approved yum
High caloric density and consistent nutrient profile suitable for growth and reproduction
Extruded pellets reduce dust and enable precise portion control
Lab-grade nutrition
Calorie-dense kibble
Whisker-approved yum
High caloric density and consistent nutrient profile suitable for growth and reproduction
Extruded pellets reduce dust and enable precise portion control
$35-60 CAD
Supreme Science Selective Rat Food
Supreme Science Selective rat pellets strike a pragmatic middle ground: formulated specifically for rats with an energy-forward, palatable pellet profile that supports active juveniles and adults without the higher cost of research diets. It outperforms generalist toppers on completeness and palatability while undercutting lab-grade options like Mazuri on price, making it a strong technical and financial choice for serious hobbyists.
Selective-protein mix
Fortified vitamin kick
Selective-protein mix
Fortified vitamin kick
Review Summary
"Generally liked for its high protein, pelleted convenience and improvements in coat and vitality, but some owners report selective eating and consider it pricier than generic options."
Rat rave crunch
Pelleted formulation tailored to domestic rats to discourage selective feeding
Rat rave crunch
Pelleted formulation tailored to domestic rats to discourage selective feeding
Increased Safety & Security
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Supreme Science Selective rat pellets strike a pragmatic middle ground: formulated specifically for rats with an energy-forward, palatable pellet profile that supports active juveniles and adults without the higher cost of research diets. It outperforms generalist toppers on completeness and palatability while undercutting lab-grade options like Mazuri on price, making it a strong technical and financial choice for serious hobbyists.
Selective-protein mix
Fortified vitamin kick
Rat rave crunch
Pelleted formulation tailored to domestic rats to discourage selective feeding
Moderate-to-high energy profile with fortified vitamins and minerals for long-term health
Selective-protein mix
Fortified vitamin kick
Rat rave crunch
Pelleted formulation tailored to domestic rats to discourage selective feeding
Moderate-to-high energy profile with fortified vitamins and minerals for long-term health
Living World Green Gourmet Toppers Pellets
Living World Green Gourmet Toppers are designed as high-energy pelleted supplements rather than standalone complete diets, offering a low-cost, flavorful way to boost calorie intake and variety for small rodents. Technically useful as an energy-dense topper compared with larger-species rabbit or adult feeds on this list, they should be used to complement a balanced pellet rather than replace a complete formulation like Oxbow or Mazuri.
Veggie-topped zest
Aroma-rich sprinkles
Veggie-topped zest
Aroma-rich sprinkles
Review Summary
"Appreciated as a natural, herb-rich topper that adds variety and fiber, however many users say rodents treat it as a treat rather than a complete diet and complain about dust and crumbs."
Salad-party topper
Designed as a supplemental topper to boost palatability and added calories
Salad-party topper
Designed as a supplemental topper to boost palatability and added calories
Recreational Enjoyment
Living World Green Gourmet Toppers are designed as high-energy pelleted supplements rather than standalone complete diets, offering a low-cost, flavorful way to boost calorie intake and variety for small rodents. Technically useful as an energy-dense topper compared with larger-species rabbit or adult feeds on this list, they should be used to complement a balanced pellet rather than replace a complete formulation like Oxbow or Mazuri.
Veggie-topped zest
Aroma-rich sprinkles
Salad-party topper
Designed as a supplemental topper to boost palatability and added calories
Small extruded pellets mix easily with main diets to increase variety and intake
Veggie-topped zest
Aroma-rich sprinkles
Salad-party topper
Designed as a supplemental topper to boost palatability and added calories
Small extruded pellets mix easily with main diets to increase variety and intake
$8-18 CAD
Hagen Nutrience Original Adult Rabbit Food
Hagen's Nutrience Original Adult Rabbit Food delivers robust pellet energy and fiber levels optimized for lagomorphs, making it readily available and economical for bulk energy needs. While the pellets are calorie-dense and durable, the formulation is rabbit-specific and thus not recommended as a complete long-term diet for small rodents; it can be used only as an occasional energy supplement with awareness of species-specific nutrient mismatches.
Omega-rich pellets
Steady energy release
Omega-rich pellets
Steady energy release
Review Summary
"Long-term rabbit owners report it is a solid, economical pellet that maintains body condition and dental wear, though some worry about carbohydrate levels for sensitive animals and occasional freshness issues."
Bunny-beloved crunch
Complete pelleted rabbit formula with higher fiber and moderate energy tailored to lagomorphs
Bunny-beloved crunch
Complete pelleted rabbit formula with higher fiber and moderate energy tailored to lagomorphs
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Hagen's Nutrience Original Adult Rabbit Food delivers robust pellet energy and fiber levels optimized for lagomorphs, making it readily available and economical for bulk energy needs. While the pellets are calorie-dense and durable, the formulation is rabbit-specific and thus not recommended as a complete long-term diet for small rodents; it can be used only as an occasional energy supplement with awareness of species-specific nutrient mismatches.
Omega-rich pellets
Steady energy release
Bunny-beloved crunch
Complete pelleted rabbit formula with higher fiber and moderate energy tailored to lagomorphs
Primarily formulated for rabbits, so nutrient balance may differ from small rodent needs
Omega-rich pellets
Steady energy release
Bunny-beloved crunch
Complete pelleted rabbit formula with higher fiber and moderate energy tailored to lagomorphs
Primarily formulated for rabbits, so nutrient balance may differ from small rodent needs
$18-40 CAD