hamster food safety

Yes, hamsters can eat fresh cilantro. A small sprig or two to three leaves, two to three times a week…

Yes, hamsters can eat collard greens. A thumbnail-sized piece of fresh leaf, washed and served raw, is a good portion…

Yes, hamsters can eat coriander (also called cilantro). Two or three fresh leaves, washed and offered raw, is the right…

Yes, hamsters can eat a tiny amount of plain low-fat cottage cheese once a week. A pea-sized portion is enough…

Yes, but only a very small piece of plain, unsalted, unflavored crackers once or twice a week. Most crackers sold…

Yes, hamsters can eat a small piece of fresh cranberry occasionally. A quarter to half of a fresh cranberry once…

Cream cheese is not recommended for hamsters. It is very high in fat, contains lactose, and most commercial varieties include…

Yes, crickets are an excellent protein source for hamsters. One or two small feeder crickets from a reputable pet store,…

Hamsters can tolerate very small amounts of certain low-fat, low-lactose dairy products, such as plain low-fat cottage cheese or a…

Yes, dandelion greens are one of the best leafy vegetables you can offer a hamster. A thumbnail-sized piece of fresh…