{"id":5245,"date":"2022-07-16T17:57:21","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T17:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/?p=5245"},"modified":"2022-07-16T18:02:48","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T18:02:48","slug":"can-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/can-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Hamsters Eat Pine Nuts?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Can hamsters eat pine nuts and are pine nuts safe for hamsters to eat? <strong>Yes, certain larger breeds of hamster can eat pine nuts, such as the Syrian hamster. However, pine nuts can be a choking hazard for smaller breeds of hamster, so you should avoid feeding them to breeds such as the Dwarf hamster.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_47 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-662e5c90e8dc3\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-662e5c90e8dc3\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/can-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts\/#What_Are_Pine_Nuts\" title=\"What Are Pine Nuts?\">What Are Pine Nuts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/can-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts\/#Can_Hamsters_Eat_Pine_Nuts\" title=\"Can Hamsters Eat Pine Nuts?\">Can Hamsters Eat Pine Nuts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/can-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts\/#Benefits_Of_Pine_Nuts_For_Hamsters\" title=\"Benefits Of Pine Nuts For Hamsters\">Benefits Of Pine Nuts For Hamsters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/can-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts\/#Risks_Of_Pine_Nuts_For_Hamsters\" title=\"Risks Of Pine Nuts For Hamsters\">Risks Of Pine Nuts For Hamsters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/can-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts\/#How_To_Feed_Pine_Nuts_To_Your_Hamster\" title=\"How To Feed Pine Nuts To Your Hamster\">How To Feed Pine Nuts To Your Hamster<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/can-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts\/#How_Many_Pine_Nuts_Can_A_Hamster_Eat\" title=\"How Many Pine Nuts Can A Hamster Eat?\">How Many Pine Nuts Can A Hamster Eat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/can-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts\/#Other_Than_Pine_Nuts_What_Else_Can_Your_Hamster_Eat\" title=\"Other Than Pine Nuts What Else Can Your Hamster Eat?\">Other Than Pine Nuts What Else Can Your Hamster Eat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/can-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts\/#What%E2%80%99s_The_Best_Diet_For_Hamsters\" title=\"What&#8217;s The Best Diet For Hamsters?\">What&#8217;s The Best Diet For Hamsters?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/can-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts\/#Summary\" title=\"Summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/can-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts\/#Do_your_own_research_about_feeding_pine_nuts_to_hamsters\" title=\"Do your own research about feeding pine nuts to hamsters\">Do your own research about feeding pine nuts to hamsters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Pine_Nuts\"><\/span>What Are Pine Nuts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"571f0db6-ba30-49b1-a29b-1d569e5ec4b7\">Pine nuts are the edible seeds of pine trees. They&#8217;re also known as &#8220;pine kernels.&#8221; Pine nuts are a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. They&#8217;re also high in vitamins and minerals, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Vitamin E<\/li><li>Potassium<\/li><li>Magnesium<\/li><li>Iron<\/li><li>Zinc<\/li><li>Copper<\/li><li>Manganese<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"571f0db6-ba30-49b1-a29b-1d569e5ec4b7\">Pine nuts have a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. They&#8217;re often used in baking and cooking as a topping or ingredient in savory and sweet dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/are-pine-nuts-safe-for-hamsters-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23572\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/are-pine-nuts-safe-for-hamsters-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/are-pine-nuts-safe-for-hamsters-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/are-pine-nuts-safe-for-hamsters-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/are-pine-nuts-safe-for-hamsters-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/are-pine-nuts-safe-for-hamsters-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Hamsters_Eat_Pine_Nuts\"><\/span>Can Hamsters Eat Pine Nuts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pine nuts are safe for Syrian and Robo hamsters to eat, but they can be a choking hazard for Dwarf hamsters. Pine nuts are also high in fat and calories, so they should only be fed to hamsters in moderation. If you&#8217;re unsure whether pine nuts are safe for your hamster to eat, it&#8217;s always best to consult with your veterinarian before feeding them any new food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_Pine_Nuts_For_Hamsters\"><\/span>Benefits Of Pine Nuts For Hamsters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pine nuts offer a number of health benefits for hamsters. They&#8217;re a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, as well as vitamins and minerals. Pine nuts also have a slightly sweet and nutty flavor that hamsters may enjoy. However, you should only feed pine nuts to hamsters in moderation to avoid obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_Of_Pine_Nuts_For_Hamsters\"><\/span>Risks Of Pine Nuts For Hamsters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"a3bffe2a-f6b4-4c07-bdd4-2ea8f54222d1\">Pine nuts are high in fat and calories, so they should only be fed to hamsters in moderation. Overfeeding pine nuts to hamsters can lead to obesity and other health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"c07042bf-bd67-487f-8490-128b69f75bba\">Hamsters are known for storing their food, and this can cause problems for a couple of reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"c07042bf-bd67-487f-8490-128b69f75bba\">If any pine nuts are left uneaten in your hamsters cage, they could rot, start to smell and attract insects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"c07042bf-bd67-487f-8490-128b69f75bba\">Your hamster may also store uneaten pine nuts in their cheek pouches, and it&#8217;s not uncommon for hamsters to develop abscesses, which can be sore for your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"c07042bf-bd67-487f-8490-128b69f75bba\">That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s advisable to monitor your hamster when giving them pine nuts and immediately remove and discard any uneaten pine nuts from their cage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Feed_Pine_Nuts_To_Your_Hamster\"><\/span>How To Feed Pine Nuts To Your Hamster<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"99c55398-5c6a-439c-bb63-924998d321cc\">If you want to feed pine nuts to your hamster, it&#8217;s best to give them a small amount as a treat. You can either give them whole pine nuts or crushed pine nuts. If you&#8217;re giving your hamster whole pine nuts, be sure to monitor them closely to make sure they don&#8217;t choke on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"99c55398-5c6a-439c-bb63-924998d321cc\">When feeding crushed pine nuts to your hamster, mix them with their regular food or sprinkle them on top of their food. Only add a small amount of crushed pine nuts to their food, as too much can cause digestive problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"99c55398-5c6a-439c-bb63-924998d321cc\">If you have any concerns about feeding pine nuts to your hamster, it&#8217;s always best to consult with your veterinarian before giving them any new food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"c07042bf-bd67-487f-8490-128b69f75bba\">As with the introduction of any new food to your hamsters diet, if you are going to try feeding your hamster pine nuts, you need to monitor your hamster closely whilst eating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Pine_Nuts_Can_A_Hamster_Eat\"><\/span>How Many Pine Nuts Can A Hamster Eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ee214f97-6946-4c9d-af6d-ccfad4c0104c\">Pine nuts are high in fat and calories, so they should only be fed to hamsters in moderation. A good rule of thumb is to give your hamster no more than three pine nuts per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"c07042bf-bd67-487f-8490-128b69f75bba\">When feeding your hamster new foods, you should always start with a tiny amount to ensure that they like it, and that they don&#8217;t encounter an allergic reaction. So if you want to try feeding your hamster pine nuts then we would recommend giving a very small portion size, about the size of a teaspoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"c07042bf-bd67-487f-8490-128b69f75bba\">Another good way to work out what is the right amount of pine nuts to feed your hamster is to give them a portion they can comfortably hold within their hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Than_Pine_Nuts_What_Else_Can_Your_Hamster_Eat\"><\/span>Other Than Pine Nuts What Else Can Your Hamster Eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"c07042bf-bd67-487f-8490-128b69f75bba\">We have looked at if your hamster can eat pine nuts and yes they can, in moderation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than good quality hamster food, what else could you be feeding your hamster?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grains<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grains 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<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/list-of-vegetables\/\">Vegetables<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fresh, organic vegetables are the best choice for your hamster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not using organic produce, be sure to clean it properly to get rid of any pesticides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst most vegetables are generally safe for hamsters, dark green vegetables are the best choice, so things like;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Artichokes<\/li><li>Broccoli spears<\/li><li>Carrot tops<\/li><li>Dandelion greens<\/li><li>Romaine lettuce<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/can-hamsters-eat-spinach\/\">Spinach<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid iceberg lettuce and other high-water veggies or fruits (such as watermelon) to avoid stomach problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fruits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like vegetables, most fruit is OK for hamsters in small portions, as a supplement to the usual diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some good choices are;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Apples (with pips removed)<\/li><li>Bananas<\/li><li>Pears<\/li><li>Strawberries<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember always remove any uneaten veggies or fruits from your hamster&#8217;s cage within 24 hours to avoid them going off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timothy hay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often overlooked for hamsters, hay is a wonderful gnawing food that can keep your hamster&#8217;s teeth clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fresh water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your hamster should always have access to fresh water, changed daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/should-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23573\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/should-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/should-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/should-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/should-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/should-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What%E2%80%99s_The_Best_Diet_For_Hamsters\"><\/span>What&#8217;s The Best Diet For Hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a hamster, you need to make sure that you are feeding them the best food possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve discussed if hamsters can eat pine nuts, and whilst hamsters can eat a wide variety of things, their primary diet should consist of good quality hamster food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of options available for your hamster, but not all of them are good! If you want to learn more about the best hamster food, you can read our full review of the best hamster foods here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you just want to know what we recommend, it&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3qM9bHW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaytee Pro Health Hamster food<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Food was created by animal nutritionists to ensure that your hamster gets the correct nutrition within their diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To support digestive health, Forti-Diet Pro Health includes probiotics and prebiotics. 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Pine nuts are also high in fat and calories, so they should only be given to hamsters in moderation. If you&#8217;re unsure whether pine nuts are safe for your hamster to eat, it&#8217;s always best to consult with your veterinarian before feeding them any new food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you know if it is safe to feed your hamster pine nuts. Just remember, always start by introducing a very small portion of pine nuts to your hamster, and look out for any signs of discomfort or unusual behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your hamster has an adverse reaction after eating pine nuts, contact your local veterinarian immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ec3a57e4-5111-4e8a-ae3e-356d493e8af8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_your_own_research_about_feeding_pine_nuts_to_hamsters\"><\/span><strong>Do your own research about feeding pine nuts to hamsters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ec3a57e4-5111-4e8a-ae3e-356d493e8af8\">You should always do lots of research before feeding your hamster any new food and that&#8217;s the same for pine nuts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ec3a57e4-5111-4e8a-ae3e-356d493e8af8\">To make things easier, we&#8217;ve aggregated the top 5 search results for the term &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=can+hamsters+eat+pine+nuts+%2B+%22naturefaq.com%22\">can hamsters eat pine nuts<\/a>&#8221; and summarized the answer below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Hamsters also really enjoy walnuts, <a href=\"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/can-hamsters-eat-almonds\/\">almonds<\/a> and pine nuts, which contain omega 3, antioxidants and antitumor substances.<\/p><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ferplast.com\/en\/what-do-hamsters-eat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/blog.ferplast.com\/en\/what-do-hamsters-eat<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>can hamsters eat pine nuts?&#xA0;Absolutely! Syrian and Robo hamsters can, but Dwarf hamsters can&#x2019;t.<\/p><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/justhamsters.net\/can-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/justhamsters.net\/can-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts\/<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>This means that Syrian&#x2019;s and Robo&#x2019;s can eat one or two pine nuts on a very occasional basis.<\/p><cite><a href=\"http:\/\/www.onlinehamstercare.com\/can-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.onlinehamstercare.com\/can-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts\/<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Pine nuts are not safe for certain species of hamsters, especially the smaller ones who are very susceptible to developing diabetes. You can only feed pine nuts to specific breeds of hamsters.<\/p><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamstercare.org\/can-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.hamstercare.org\/can-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts\/<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Hamsters can eat Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, monkey nuts, pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts.<\/p><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamsteranswers.com\/what-nuts-are-hamsters-allowed-to-eat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.hamsteranswers.com\/what-nuts-are-hamsters-allowed-to-eat\/<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can hamsters eat pine nuts and are pine nuts safe for hamsters to eat? Yes, certain larger breeds of hamster can eat pine nuts, such as the Syrian hamster. However, pine nuts can be a choking hazard for smaller breeds of hamster, so you should avoid feeding them to breeds such as the Dwarf hamster. &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Can Hamsters Eat Pine Nuts?\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/can-hamsters-eat-pine-nuts\/#more-5245\" aria-label=\"More on Can Hamsters Eat Pine Nuts?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":23571,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[11,17,138],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-Hamsters-Eat-Pine-Nuts.jpg","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5245"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5245"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5245\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23576,"href":"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5245\/revisions\/23576"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23571"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5245"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5245"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturefaq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5245"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}