vegetables<\/a> and fruits such as carrots, bell peppers, apples, and berries. They can also eat hay, pellet food, and seeds. It is important to provide a balanced and varied diet for your hamster to ensure they are getting all the essential nutrients they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWe have looked at if your hamster can eat parsley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other than good quality hamster food, what else could you be feeding your hamster?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grains<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nGrains are a staple food for hamsters. You should give about a tablespoonful each day. Grains can be found in commercially prepared hamster mixes, providing protein and carbohydrates. Avoid overfeeding fatty nuts (peanuts and sunflower seeds), as they can cause obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vegetables<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFresh, organic vegetables are the best choice for your hamster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re not using organic produce, be sure to clean it properly to get rid of any pesticides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whilst most vegetables are generally safe for hamsters, dark green vegetables are the best choice, so things like;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Artichokes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Broccoli spears<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Carrot tops<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dandelion greens<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Romaine lettuce<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Spinach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Avoid iceberg lettuce and other high-water veggies or fruits (such as watermelon) to avoid stomach problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fruits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLike vegetables, most fruit is OK for hamsters in small portions, as a supplement to the usual diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some good choices are;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Apples (with pips removed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bananas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pears<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Strawberries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Remember always remove any uneaten veggies or fruits from your hamster’s cage within 24 hours to avoid them going off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Timothy hay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nOften overlooked for hamsters, hay is a wonderful gnawing food that can keep your hamster’s teeth clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fresh water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYour hamster should always have access to fresh water, changed daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n