your left overs just no salt!! I'm sure cat food would work just fine my friend had a few he took care of for the city the mom got killed. They are verry distructive to the house though! they well tunnel threw the intire house tear the walls and cielling down lol seriose lol. they well eat your wires even tear the inside of your car apart if you dont look out they are spazzy too and loud and obnctious. and one last thing what ever you do do not piss them off!!! hahaha you'll be in BIG TROUBLE!!!