Approved Rat Enrichment Items

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1 Rat Enrichment Items Cardboard Stuffed with Nesting or Enrichment Material Gerbil, Hamster, Mouse, Rat Forage Rectangular box filled with envirodry Replace and dispose of when soiled Monday, April 13, 2015 Page 1 of 9

2 Chew Sticks Guinea Pig, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Rat Certified wood sticks of various sizes used by animals to chew, gnaw or manipulate. Replace and dispose when soiled or at cage change Envirodry/Enviropak Gerbil, Hamster, Mouse, Rabbit, Rat Burrow Shredded paper used for nesting Dispose and replace when soiled Monday, April 13, 2015 Page 2 of 9

3 Huts Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Rabbit, Rat Shelter Plastic boxes that allow animals to enter and be sheltered Sanitize every 2 weeks Jingle Bell Balls and Double Jingle Bell Balls Cat, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Rabbit, Rat Manipulanda Small, round balls containing a bell, may be placed on floor of cage. Sanitize every 2 weeks Monday, April 13, 2015 Page 3 of 9

4 Nestlet Gerbil, Hamster, Mouse, Rat Burrow Square piece of cotton torn apart and used for nesting material Dispose and replace when soiled Nylabone Dog, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Rat Made of a hard plastic and comes in a variety of sizes, may be hung from cage/run or placed on the floor. Sanitize every 2 weeks clean when needed. Dispose of when toy is destroyed. Monday, April 13, 2015 Page 4 of 9

5 Paper/Cardboard Cat, Chicken, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Rat, Swine Manipulanda Can be used to make a variety of different enrichment devices or can be used for shelter. Replace and dispose of when soiled Plastic Balls Cat, Cow, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Rat, Sheep, Swine Manipulanda Various shapes and sizes. These can have holes and hay or other appropriate food treats can be inserted to prompt foraging behavior, may be hung on the side or front of cage/run. Sanitize every 2 weeks Chain link should be no more than 3 links long. Monday, April 13, 2015 Page 5 of 9

6 Plastic Rods/Pucks Ferret, Rat These polycarbonate toys are used by animals to manipulate and gnaw. Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed PVC Pipe Cat, Dog, Ferret, Frog, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Rat, Sheep, Swine Manipulanda Can be used for a variety of different purposes including: foraging devices and shelter. Sanitize every 2 weeks Monday, April 13, 2015 Page 6 of 9

7 Rat Lofts Rat Shelter Rat lofts are made of stainless steel and are used by rats to gain height in a cage or hide underneath Maybe used to move off of wet bedding in case of flooding. Sanitize bi-weekly or as needed. Rat Retreat Rat Shelter Rat will use this item as a shelter as well as a perch. Sanitize bi-weekly or as neededd. Replace if destroyed. Monday, April 13, 2015 Page 7 of 9

8 Socialization Cat, Chicken, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Rat, Sheep, Swine Social Pair or group housing of animals and positive human interaction is considered socialization. Tubes or Cardboard egg cartons Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Rat Shelter Tubes are made from cardboard and come in a variety of sizes. Tubes may be used as chewing devices, shelter or to build nests. Replace when soiled or at cage change Monday, April 13, 2015 Page 8 of 9

9 Various Food Treats Cat, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Rat, Sheep, Swine Treats that are used to increase the novelty of an enrichment item, increase foraging opportunitie, may be used for training and positive reinforcement. Treats may be frozen. Ensure lab has approved the treat prior to offering to animals. If not immediately consumed, remove and discard Wood Blocks Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Rabbit, Rat Wood blocks are used by various species to satisfy the need for gnawing and chewing. Replace and dispose when soiled or at cage change Monday, April 13, 2015 Page 9 of 9