What can hamsters eat? What can’t hamsters eat? You may be surprised to learn that some foods generally considered healthy and beneficial to your nutrition, like almonds, can be harmful to your hamster. Small rodents, including hamsters, live very short lifespans. As such, it is vital to feed them properly to keep them with us as long as possible.
Like all animals, hamsters benefit from a range of vitamins in their diets. Here are some important vitamins for your hamster’s needs. Vitamin A is useful for nursing hamsters and important in small amounts for growth. Lack of vitamin A has been shown to cause slow development in baby hamsters. Green vegetables and carrots are good sources of vitamin A. Remember the “too much” rule here.
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Hamsters will stuff their cheeks with just about anything, but they need a balanced diet to thrive. As omnivores, they eat a variety of foods, from seeds, fruits and greens to the occasional insect or other form of protein. A variety of commercial hamster food is available for hamsters, from pellets, seed mixes and blocks. But which is the best to keep your small animal healthy and thriving?
What could it mean if your hamster has trouble breathing, suffers hair loss, experiences diarrhea or many other signs of illness?
An owner questions why hamster brought home are quickly dying.
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These unlikely animal friends are besties through and through. Check out these cute animal pictures of adorable animal friendships.
BeChewy gives you advice on how to stop hamsters from biting.
BeChewy looks at why hamsters can be smelly and what to do to keep your hamster smelling fresh and clean.
Learn why a hamster often ends up chewing at its cage and what you can do to stop and prevent it.
BeChewy explores the language of hamsters, including hamster body language, from sniffing to perking their ears up to grinding their teeth.
When it’s a choice between a bedroom or a common room like a family room, which is best for hamsters?
When a hamster does repeated backflips, it’s a sign that something is wrong.
Learn all about hamster species and which types of hamsters are best for kids or adults.
Hamsters are known as being escape artists, but you can minimize the chances of a hamster escape.
When a hamster goes missing from his cage, it’s time to bring out the treats and buckets.
BeChewy takes a look at 12 strange but quite common hamster behaviors.
