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    Pellet diets provide hamsters with a balanced diet but can be supplemented with seed mixes or fresh produce. Hamsters should be given small amounts of fruits and vegetables daily except for carrots which should only be an occasional treat. Feeding time can be made engaging by scattering food or hiding it in containers for hamsters to search. Hamsters require filtered water that is changed daily and bottles washed weekly.

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    Pellet diets provide hamsters with a balanced diet but can be supplemented with seed mixes or fresh produce. Hamsters should be given small amounts of fruits and vegetables daily except for carrots which should only be an occasional treat. Feeding time can be made engaging by scattering food or hiding it in containers for hamsters to search. Hamsters require filtered water that is changed daily and bottles washed weekly.

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    Pellet diets provide hamsters with a balanced diet but can be supplemented with seed mixes or fresh produce. Hamsters should be given small amounts of fruits and vegetables daily except for carrots which should only be an occasional treat. Feeding time can be made engaging by scattering food or hiding it in containers for hamsters to search. Hamsters require filtered water that is changed daily and bottles washed weekly.

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    Pellet diets provide hamsters with a balanced diet but can be supplemented with seed mixes or fresh produce. Hamsters should be given small amounts of fruits and vegetables daily except for carrots which should only be an occasional treat. Feeding time can be made engaging by scattering food or hiding it in containers for hamsters to search. Hamsters require filtered water that is changed daily and bottles washed weekly.

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    Hamster Diet

    Pellet Diet
    Pellet hamster food offers a complete balanced diet in every bite.
    Pellet diets can come in many shapes but usually look like small
    biscuits, cookies, or cereal. A hamster can be picky with loose seed
    mixes, eating only their favorite items, resulting in an unbalanced
    diet. Pellet diets prevent this from happening, but they are a bit dull
    so some hamsters will refuse them. A pellet mix can be supplemented
    with a variety of other items, such as a seed mix or fresh produce.
    Once a week you can consider giving your hamster a tasty protein
    treat by offering some mealworms or a small amount of a hard boiled
    egg. These are favorites with most hamsters and healthy in small
    amounts. Always remember to remove any uneaten food from your
    hamster’s habitat daily so it doesn’t rot.
    Fruits and Vegetables
    Your hamster will love to eat fruit and vegetables, but you should be
    careful not to give them too much. A small cube of fruit or vegetable
    once daily is all they need. Too much will give them diarrhea.
    Be very careful when giving your hamster carrots to eat. Your furry
    friend will absolutely love them, but it’s important to remember that
    carrots are full of natural sugars and should be provided as a treat,
    not as part of a hamster’s regular diet. See reverse side for good food
    options.
    Feeding Time
    Hamsters should be offered fresh food daily. Make feeding time fun!
    In the wild, hamsters spend a lot of time searching for food. Making
    them work for their meal is a great way to keep them occupied and
    prevent boredom. You can try things like:
    • Scattering some of their food pellets around their habitat
    instead of feeding them from a bowl. This is a great idea if you
    have one hamster that is very protective of the food bowl.
    • Hiding hay, food pellets, or fresh greens inside paper bags,
    cardboard tubes, or boxes. Your hamster will enjoy searching
    for their food and can also gnaw on the packaging.

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    07-2021 — HAMSTER DIET
    Drinking Water
    Many people give their hamster water straight from the tap, but water high in chlorine is not good for
    them. It is best to give your hamster filtered water. The water in your hamster’s water bottle should also be
    changed each day, and the bottle should be washed thoroughly at least once a week.

    Safe to feed Avoid Feeding


    • Apples (no seeds) • Almonds
    • Bananas • Apple Seeds
    • Blueberries • Chives
    • Brown Rice (cooked) • Chocolate
    • Cabbage • Citrus Fruit
    • Carrots • Eggplant
    • Cooked Chicken (small pieces) • Fool’s Parsley
    • Crickets • Garlic
    • Cucumber • Grape Seeds
    • Dandelion Greens (wash well) • Jams or Jellies
    • Hard-Boiled Eggs • Leeks
    • Hay • Onions
    • Kale • Pickles
    • Lentils • Pork Products
    • Mealworms • Raw Beans
    • Nuts (unsalted, no almonds) • Raw Potatoes
    • Peas • Rhubarb (plus leaves)
    • Plain Air-Popped Popcorn • Scallions
    • Potato (cooked) • Sugary or Salty foods (any)
    • Pumpkin Seeds • Tomato Leaves
    • Romaine Lettuce
    • Spinach
    • Squash
    • Strawberries
    • Sunflower Seeds
    • Whole Grain Bread or Toast
    • Whole Wheat Pasta (cooked)

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