Can rats eat peas?
Yes, but only a little: rats can eat peas. The PDSA lists peas among occasional treats, and Woodgreen names them as a treat. The PDSA’s chart flags peas as high in sugar. The Swiss animal welfare society (STS) lists peas cooked.
How to serve it: cooked (STS), as a small treat
Sources
- PDSA – Rats as pets (What to feed your rats)
- Woodgreen Pets Charity – What do rats eat? Feeding tips & homemade rat food recipe
- PDSA – Safe fruit and veg for rats (infographic on “Rats as pets”)
- Schweizer Tierschutz STS – Merkblatt Heimtiere: Ratten
Last checked: November 2026