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What Not To Feed A Hamster


When it comes to feeding hamsters, it might be best to stick to a list of what hamsters can eat rather than what they can’t. If you’re not sure whether or not your hamster can eat a certain food, it’s better to be safe than sorry and to not offer it to them. Although it’s tempting to offer your pet foods that you enjoy, they could be detrimental to your pet’s health, especially foodstuffs such as sweets and chocolate. If you want to treat your pet, try to figure out their favourite fruit, or purchase some special hamster treats from our website or your local pet shop.


harmful foods
Some foods are really bad for your pet's health

Some things that will harm hamsters include (non-exhaustive):

  • Dairy products
  • Chips
  • Chocolate (unless specifically for hamsters)
  • Biscuits
  • Sweets
  • Bread
  • Pasta
  • Some house and garden plants
  • Jam

Hamsters can eat a lot of different fruits and vegetables, as well as a number of seeds and grains. We’ve made a list of some great foods that hamsters can enjoy safely.

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a small white hamster stepping out of a hide shaped live a house
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Comments

Kaitlyn, 12 April 2021

I think my hamster is allergic to Brussel sprouts but I don't no for sure because he has a big bump on his face so how do i tell that he is for sure?