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Can hamsters eat meat?

Can hamsters eat meat?

Yes, hamsters can eat meat! Hamsters are omnivores, which means that they will happily eat meat as well as fruit and vegetables. Meat is a great source of protein, which is an important part of a healthy, balanced diet. Wild hamsters eat small insects as part of their diet, including crickets and mealworms.

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Can hamsters eat bread?

Can hamsters eat bread?

Yes, hamsters can eat bread! Though we only recommend feeding small amounts of brown bread as a treat. Although hamsters can eat bread, it isn’t particularly good for them. You should think carefully before adding treats like bread into your hamster’s diet. Always take care to ensure that your hamster is eating a healthy, balanced […]

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Can hamsters eat grapes?

Can hamsters eat grapes?

Yes, hamsters can eat grapes!  Hamsters can eat a wide variety of fruits; including grapes. The only type of fruits that you should definitely avoid are citrus fruits, such as oranges and lemons, as their acidity could give your hamster problems with their digestion.

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Can hamsters eat carrots?

Can hamsters eat carrots?

Yes, hamsters can eat carrots!  Hamsters can eat a wide variety of fruits, grains and vegetables; including carrots. Carrots can be a great food for your hamster to gnaw on, which will help keep their teeth nice and short. The only types of fruit and veg that you should definitely avoid are citrus fruits and […]

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Can hamsters eat cheese?

Can hamsters eat cheese?

Yes, hamsters can eat cheese!  Cheese should not be a significant part of your hamster’s diet and you should not feed cheese to your hamster too often. However, feeding cheese to your hamster as a treat, perhaps once per week in small quantities, should be fine.

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