Food List - things allowed in mice diet
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Rules for Reading and Using the List
- If it is specified as "without seeds," it means that the seeds of a given fruit are harmful if eaten, so they MUST be removed before serving.
- If it is specified as "caution, potentially bloating," it means that it can lead to bloating in mice. Therefore, it can be given only in small quantities (for example, a 0.5x0.5cm piece of broccoli, then it is not harmful) and not too often (preferably not more than once a week).
- If it is specified as "cooked without spices and salt, in very small quantities - calorific bomb," it means that the product becomes more calorific than raw after cooking, and frequent serving in larger quantities will lead to diabetes and obesity, thus shortening the life of the animal. Cooked vegetables are served according to the principle in point 2. To remember - cooking increases the calorie content of the product.
- If it is specified as "dried, without added sugar," it means that you can serve the fruit/vegetable naturally dried (using increased temperature, in the sun, etc.). Some dried fruits are candied, with added sugar - such products are prohibited.
- If it is specified as "in (very) small quantities," it means that the product should not be given more often than once a week, in an amount not exceeding a 0.5x0.5cm piece.
- All fruits and vegetables must be thoroughly washed before serving, otherwise, there may be poisoning in the rodent.
- Herbs, fruits, and vegetables are served only ecologically - grown without the addition of artificial fertilizers and pesticides. All pesticides and artificial fertilizers accumulate in plants and in the case of such a small animal as a mouse, they can easily lead to fatal poisoning. Ecological vegetables and fruits from stores and from your own ecological cultivation (far from pollution, on ecological soil) are allowed.
- Market herbs, non-ecological ones, are not suitable for rodents. If the herbs are collected in a meadow, you must make sure that they grew far from roads used by cars and far from fields where artificial fertilizers and pesticides may be used.
- Herbs, leaves, and twigs collected outdoors must be very thoroughly washed, and in the case of twigs, it is best to also scald and scrub them with a brush.
- Nuts are given in very small quantities because they are calorific. Almonds, when given in too large quantities, can lead to poisoning. We do not give fresh nuts, only dried, and they must be unsalted!
- Animal-origin protein is given once a week, in small quantities - it is very fattening, but above all, it is a significant risk factor for the development of cancer, especially in females.
- Treats from the "relatively safe" list are given very sporadically because they are often worthless products, or in too large quantities, they can be harmful, but due to their taste, they can be useful, for example, in taming mice.
- Treats from the "healthy" list are products that can be given more often than treats from the "relatively safe" list because they have health benefits for mice.
- Emergency treats are given only in case of illness when the mouse refuses to take medicine directly into its mouth or with other healthier products (e.g., with emergency food). Sporadic use of some emergency treats is allowed in the case of mice that are extremely resistant to taming. In this case, however, you should limit these treats to the necessary minimum and stop giving them when you make progress in taming.
- Stone fruit seeds, as well as branches and leaves of trees on which such fruits grow, are toxic to rodents. They must not be given.
- Do not give pine tree branches to mice to gnaw on.
- The list of harmful products includes products with confirmed or potential harm to the health of mice, which are better not to be given to the animal at all. Some of these products are allowed in a state of "higher necessity," i.e., when the animal refuses to accept any food, and products from this list are the only potentially attractive ones for the animal, or when the animal refuses to take necessary medication, and the chance to give it exists only with the help of these products.
- Some salads and cabbages are not on the list because they are potentially the most contaminated with chemicals. If they come from a 100% reliable source - for example, you live in a very clean village and grow your own ecological (see point 7) lettuce, or you are sure about the supplier, then it can be given to mice in very small quantities. However, you must remember that excess can lead to severe diarrhea. The list includes some leafy plants that could potentially also be "sponges" for chemicals, so they MUST come from organic farming.
- All seeds and grains from the list (except for feed hemp) can be sprouted and given to mice as fresh sprouts. According to Polish law, feed hemp cannot be sprouted without permission.
- If a mouse is taking medication, you should consult with a veterinarian about the possibility of giving a particular product together with the medication. For example, antibiotics from the tetracycline group cannot be given with dairy products.
✔ Owoce i warzywa
- ananas (surowy; suszony bez dodatku cukru)
- arbuz (surowy)
- bakłażan (gotowany / duszony, bez przypraw i soli, w bardzo niewielkiej ilości)
- banan (surowy i suszony)
- bataty (korzeń; tylko gotowane bez przypraw i soli, w bardzo małych ilościach - bomba kaloryczna)
- borówki (surowe i suszone)
- botwinka (łodygi i liście; surowe; podawać rzadko i mało)
- bób (gotowany; uwaga, potencjalnie wzdymający)
- brokuł (różyczki, liście, gałązki; surowy i ugotowany; uwaga, potencjalnie wzdymający)
- brukselka (liście i główki; surowa; w bardzo niewielkich ilościach; uwaga, potencjalnie wzdymająca)
- brzoskwinia (surowa; bez pestki)
- buraki (korzeń; surowe i suszone; gotowane bez przypraw i soli, w bardzo małych ilościach - bomba kaloryczna)
- ciecierzyca (gotowana lub namoczona)
- cukinia (owoce, kwiaty, młode liście; surowa i suszona)
- cykoria (liście; surowa; uwaga, potencjalnie wzdymająca)
- czarna porzeczka (surowa i suszona)
- czereśnie (surowe; bez pestek; w małych ilościach)
- dynia (owoc, kwiaty, młode liście i pestki, surowe i suszone; obrać ze skórki; podawać rzadko, może prowadzić do rozwolnienia)
- fasolka szparagowa (tylko gotowana bez przypraw i soli; uwaga, potencjalnie wzdymająca)
- fenkuł (liście, bulwa, nasiona; surowy)
- gruszka (surowa i suszona; bez pestek)
- granat (surowy; bez skórki)
- groszek cukrowy (gotowany bez przypraw i soli, w bardzo niewielkiej ilości - bomba kaloryczna; uwaga, potencjalnie wzdymający)
- groszek zielony (gotowany bez przypraw i soli, w bardzo niewielkiej ilości - bomba kaloryczna; uwaga, potencjalnie wzdymający)
- jabłko (surowe i suszone; bez pestek)
- jagody, również jagody goji (surowe i suszone)
- jarmuż (liście; surowy; bardzo rzadko; uwaga, potencjalnie wzdymający)
- kabaczek (surowy; młody może być ze skórką)
- kaki (surowe; bez skórki)
- kalafior (kwiat, liście; surowy i suszony; uwaga, potencjalnie wzdymający)
- kalarepa (bulwa i młode liście; uwaga, potencjalnie wzdymająca)
- kiwi (surowe; w niewielkiej ilości)
- koper (natka; surowa)
- kukurydza (surowa, suszona, gotowana bez przypraw i soli)
- liczi (surowe; bez pestek; w małej ilości)
- maliny (surowe i suszone)
- mandarynki (surowe; w bardzo niewielkiej ilości; bez pestek; dokładnie umyć ręce po obraniu owoca - na skórce są toksyczne substancje konserwujące)
- marchew (korzeń, natka; surowa i suszona; gotowana bez przypraw i soli, w bardzo niewielkiej ilości - bomba kaloryczna)
- melon (surowy i suszony)
- mirabelka (surowa, suszona; bez pestki; w małej ilości)
- morele (surowe i suszone; bez dodatku cyrku; bez pestek)
- nektarynki (surowe i suszone; bez dodatku cyrku; bez pestek)
- ogórek (owoc, kwiat, liście; surowy, niedozwolone ogórki przetwarzane)
- papryka (surowa, suszona i gotowana bez przypraw i soli, szczególnie lubiane są pestki; należy usunąć zielone części papryki przed podaniem)
- pasternak (korzeń i natka; suszony)
- patison (owoc, kwiat, młode liście; surowy)
- pietruszka (korzeń i natka; surowa i suszona; gotowana bez przypraw i soli, w bardzo małej ilości - bomba kaloryczna)
- pomarańcze (surowe; w bardzo niewielkiej ilości; bez pestek; dokładnie umyć ręce po obraniu owoca - na skórce są toksyczne substancje konserwujące)
- pomidor (surowy i suszony; należy usunąć zielone części pomidora przed podaniem)
- poziomki (surowe i suszone)
- roszponka (liście; surowe; w bardzo małej ilości)
- rukola (liście; surowe; w bardzo małej ilości)
- rzodkiewki (liście i korzeń; surowe; uwaga, potencjalnie wzdymające)
- seler (korzeń, łodygi, liście; surowe)
- szpinak (liście; surowe; podawać bardzo rzadko)
- śliwka (surowa, suszona; bez pestek; w małej ilości)
- truskawki (surowe i suszone)
- winogrona (surowe, bez pestek)
- wiśnie (bez pestek)
- ziemniaki (gotowane; ze skórką lub bez; w bardzo małej ilości - bomba kaloryczna)
- żurawina (surowa i suszona)
✔ Fruits and Vegetables
- pineapple (raw; dried without added sugar)
- watermelon (raw)
- eggplant (cooked / stewed, without spices and salt, in very small quantities)
- banana (raw and dried)
- sweet potatoes (root; only cooked without spices and salt, in very small quantities - high in calories)
- blueberries (raw and dried)
- beet greens (stems and leaves; raw; serve infrequently and sparingly)
- chickpeas (cooked or soaked)
- zucchini (fruit, flowers, young leaves; raw and dried)
- chicory (leaves; raw; caution, potentially bloating)
- black currants (raw and dried)
- cherries (raw; without pits; in small quantities)
- pumpkin (fruit, flowers, young leaves, seeds, raw and dried; peel it; serve rarely, can cause diarrhea)
- green beans (only cooked without spices and salt; caution, potentially bloating)
- fennel (leaves, bulb, seeds; raw)
- pear (raw and dried; without pits)
- pomegranate (raw; without skin)
- sugar snap peas (cooked without spices and salt, in very small quantities - high in calories; caution, potentially bloating)
- green peas (cooked without spices and salt, in very small quantities - high in calories; caution, potentially bloating)
- apple (raw and dried; without pits)
- berries, including goji berries (raw and dried)
- kale (leaves; raw; very rarely; caution, potentially bloating)
- zucchini (raw; young ones can be served with the skin)
- persimmon (raw; without skin)
- cauliflower (flower, leaves; raw and dried; caution, potentially bloating)
- kohlrabi (bulb and young leaves; caution, potentially bloating)
- kiwi (raw; in small quantities)
- dill (leaves; raw)
- corn (raw, dried, cooked without spices and salt)
- lychees (raw; without pits; in small quantities)
- raspberries (raw and dried)
- mandarins (raw; in very small quantities; without pits; wash hands thoroughly after peeling - the skin contains toxic preservatives)
- carrots (root, greens; raw and dried; cooked without spices and salt, in very small quantities - high in calories)
- melon (raw and dried)
- mirabelle plum (raw, dried; without pits; in small quantities)
- apricots (raw and dried; without citric acid; without pits)
- nectarines (raw and dried; without citric acid; without pits)
- cucumber (fruit, flowers, leaves; raw; processed cucumbers are not allowed)
- bell pepper (raw, dried, and cooked without spices and salt, seeds are particularly liked; remove green parts of the pepper before serving)
- parsnip (root and greens; dried)
- pattypan squash (fruit, flowers, young leaves; raw)
- parsley (root and greens; raw and dried; cooked without spices and salt, in very small quantities - high in calories)
- oranges (raw; in very small quantities; without pits; wash hands thoroughly after peeling - the skin contains toxic preservatives)
- tomato (raw and dried; remove green parts of the tomato before serving)
- wild strawberries (raw and dried)
- corn salad (leaves; raw; in very small quantities)
- rocket (leaves; raw; in very small quantities)
- radishes (leaves and root; raw; caution, potentially bloating)
- celery (root, stems, leaves; raw)
- spinach (leaves; raw; serve very rarely)
- plum (raw, dried; without pits; in small quantities)
- strawberries (raw and dried)
- grapes (raw; without pits)
- cherries (without pits)
- potatoes (cooked; with or without skin; in very small quantities - high in calories)
- cranberries (raw and dried)
✔ Nuts
- brazil nuts
- edible chestnuts
- coconut
- filberts
- macadamia nuts
- almonds
- cashews
- pistachios (unsalted, please!)
- walnuts
- peanuts
✔ Healthy Treats
- puffed amaranth
- "cookies" and corn on the cob homemade, without the addition of harmful products, using only healthy ingredients, without sugar
- homemade bread, without the addition of harmful products, using only healthy ingredients
- puffed buckwheat
- echinacea
- puffed millet
- honey (in limited quantities)
- buckwheat bran
- spelt bran
- oat bran
- wheat bran
- rye bran
- buckwheat flakes
- millet flakes
- barley flakes
- corn flakes (without added sugar!)
- flax flakes
- spelt flakes
- oat flakes
- rice flakes
- quinoa flakes
- buckwheat groats
- beeswax
- cod liver oil
- rice cakes (without added spices and salt)
- puffed rice
- cuttlefish bone
- juice from allowed fruits and vegetables (only homemade, without additives like sugar)
✔ Relatively Safe / Emergency Treats
- pea chips
- crackers
- plain yogurt / Greek yogurt
- pasta (cooked and raw)
- butter (preferably lactose-free)
- peanut butter (without additives, especially without added sugar)
- milk (only for rodents)
- rapeseed oil
- olive oil
- cottage cheese
- tofu (plain, unseasoned, without additives)
✔ Seeds and Grains
- amaranth
- watermelon seeds
- chia seeds
- St. John's bread
- millet
- pumpkin seeds
- beans (all types)
- peas (all types)
- buckwheat
- barley
- canary seed
- millet groats
- caraway (in small quantities)
- coriander (in small quantities)
- quinoa
- hemp seeds (according to Polish law, they cannot be sprouted!)
- Italian fennel (in small quantities)
- fenugreek (in small quantities)
- meadow saffron
- corn
- poppy (in small quantities)
- flax seeds
- sesame
- linseed
- sunflower seeds (all types)
- lentils (all types)
- soy
- red and white sorghum
- evening primrose (in small quantities)
✔ Animal Protein
- whole boiled eggs
- dried gammarus
- dried shrimp
- raw or cooked meat and offal without spices and salt (chicken can cause allergies)
- insects: flour beetle, woodlice, silkworms, and crickets (insects should be served freshly killed, dried, or frozen, especially woodlice, as live ones can harm the mouse)
- cottage cheese (in very small quantities)
- dry / wet cat and dog food (must be of good quality)
✔ Emergency Foods
- emergency food Dr. Rodents
- emergency food Dr. Ziętka
- Royal Canin Convalescence Support / Recovery Liquid
- various fruit purees for children (unsweetened)
- Sinlac / Humana (without added sugar)
- Gerber-type baby jars - choose one without salt
❌ Harmful / Potentially Harmful to Mice
- aloe
- onion
- cinnamon
- chocolate and chocolate-like products
- french fries and other fast foods
- garlic
- mushrooms
- rowan berries (fresh)
- inedible chestnuts
- mayonnaise (acceptable in emergency situations)
- milk
- cows' milk
- Nutella (acceptable in emergency situations)
- oats with husks
- store-bought bread
- salty popcorn
- leek
- rhubarb
- cheeses other than cottage cheese (acceptable in emergency situations)
- chives
- deli meats
- coffee beans
- acorns
- rye and triticale
Article written by Anna Kaźmierczyk