With regular handling, hamsters are very friendly and inquisitive, each with its own unique personality. They are rarely ill except when very old and ready to leave us but there are a couple of diseases you should be especially vigilant for: Wet tail This is a very dangerous ilness – it is severe diarrhoea accompanied …
When you buy a new hamster from a breeder or pet shop it is important that you know what sex it is. This is especially true if you are buying hamsters to breed from or if you intend on keeping a pair or group of dwarf hammies and don’t want any unexpected litters. If you buy your …
Peppers are filled with vitamins like vitamin A and C, minerals like potassium and folic acid, plus lots of fibre, in a low-calorie, colourful package. While bell peppers are good food for humans, can hamsters eat peppers safely? That’s what we’re here to explore. Are Peppers Safe For Hamsters? The answer is yes, but only …
Yes, hamsters can do anything they want to; it’s the 21st century. Joking aside, yes, hamsters can eat strawberries. In fact, wild hamsters find the occasional berry in their incursions for food, and they’re perfectly fine. So why read the rest of this article? Spend a minute or two here to find out how you …
Tomatoes are delicious veggies – well, technically, they’re fruit. With a high intake of nutrients, vitamins and minerals, they’re a healthy, hydrating, low-calorie snack that makes any salad taste like a dream. At least for humans. So the question is, can hamster eat tomatoes, or are these pseudo-vegetables a danger for your furry friend? Are …
You love apples, your hamster loves apples, but can hamsters eat apples safely every day? An apple a day will surely keep the vet away? How should you serve them? Read the guide below to find out. Are Apples Safe For My Hamster? The short answer is yes; apples are safe for hamsters. As always, …
“Can hamsters eat bread?” is the question you’ve probably asked yourself every time you had a sandwich near your fluffy friend. The answer is yes. But, there’s a “but” – or a few of them. Is it safe for hamsters to eat bread? How much should they have? What type of bread is best for …
If you start eating a banana near your hamster, you’ll see the funniest face as your little one tries to climb on it to steal a mouthful of the delicious yellow fruit. Packed with natural sugars, potassium, iron, and fibres, bananas are nutritious fruits. But can hamsters eat bananas safely? Read along to find out. …
Broccoli is a vegetable that your kids hate, but your hamsters will love. Packed with minerals, vitamins, and fibres, broccoli is healthy and tasty – if you know how to cook it. But can hamsters eat broccoli? In short, hamsters can have broccoli occasionally thanks to its wonderful benefits, but, as always, moderation is key. …
Hamsters have sensitive digestive systems, and anything can throw them off track. Even if they’re omnivores – meaning they can eat anything – it doesn’t mean they can eat a ton of it. Luckily for hamster owners, blackberries are completely safe for hamsters. So yes, hamsters can eat blackberries, and they do, in the wild. …