As humans, we often make bad decisions based on what we think is best. We judge people and things by the decisions they’ve made and the impact they’ve had on us, including food choices.
We all have our favorite foods and determining if something is safe for your hamster is a matter of opinion. Everyone has heard of ketogenic diets, which are very low in carbohydrates, so it may be assumed that hamsters would be on a ketogenic diet. However, this assumption could be wrong!
Theoretically, any hamster can eat anything! The only rule of thumb is to stay away from things that are toxic or that your hamster might get into if you gave it to him.
Black-eyed peas
Black-eyed peas are a low glycemic food, which means they do not break down quickly in your intestines. This can make it difficult for your body to use these foods for energy.
This can be bothersome if you eat a lot of these foods inaveragely healthy portions. Since they may not metabolized very well, you may have a hard time using them as an energy source.
Because of this, you may need to use less of the food item than you should to get an adequate energy level. This is true if you are planning on having them for dinner tonight or tomorrow night’s meal.
Because of this, you may need to eat less of the food item than you should to get an adequate energy level. This is true if you are planning on having them for dinner tonight or tomorrow night’s meal.
Lentils
Lentils are one of the best hamster foods. They contain several important minerals and vitamins that your hamster needs to stay healthy.
Lentils are a good source of calcium, Iron, and Potassium. These aren’t always present in commercial foods. Most commercial diets lack both magnesium and zinc. These two components are necessary for bone health!
Magnesium plays a role in brain function and may help with cognitive function such as memory. As an ingredient in most diets, you will not be able to properly absorb it and use it in your body. However, when paired with zinc, it can help with brain function and cognitive function.
Zinc is important for proper immune system functioning and tissue growth/repair. If your hamster does not have enough zinc in his diet, he can suffer from auto-immune disease or response.
Peanuts
Not all nuts are good for you. Some, like peanuts, can contain a lot of oil. This can make it difficult for your hamster to get enough nutrition from them.
Parasites are common in hamsters. Because of this, there is a special treatment for peanut-infested hamsters. Unfortunately, this does not mean that peanut-infested hamsters need to be without food.
Some types of peanuts are better for the health than others. Some types of peanuts may be better for your hamster than others. If your pet has a peanut allergy, you should make sure to avoid any type of nut that is not edible, such as Sunflower seeds or Peanut butter!
If your pet does not have a nut allergy, there are no recommended foods for them to eat. Therefore, if you notice that your pet is missing out on food because they are eating something else without being hungry, then they would benefit from eating something Hamster-Safe.
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds are very safe for hamsters. They are high in vitamin E and can be offered as a snack or part of a dish.
Paragliding is a fun way for your hamster to get exercise. You can set up a glider in your home or facility and let him do his thing!
Another good habitater food is wheat germ. This may seem crazy to offer as a food since hamsters do not eat much, but it provides some protein and energy they need during the day.
We recommend having some sunflower seeds on hand just in case your hamster needs them as a snack. They may even go for the soft wheat germ instead of the crunchy type, so keep an eye out.
Sesame seeds
Sesame seeds may seem unappealing, but it may be important to your pet. The oil contained in them may be valuable for dogs and cats that are suffering with dry skin or hair loss.
By adding them to their diets, they are able to consume the oil and apply it onto their skin or eat it as an option in a food. This is a helpful way to help reduce hair and skin dryness as it contains antioxidants that may reduce the effects of water stress.
Since cats can’t use seed butter as efficiently as dogs can, there are some recipes that contain less oil and are easier for them to digest. For example, one recipe uses sunflower oil instead of peanut butter and contains lemon juice instead of vinegar!
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Pistachios
Pistachios are one of the most popular tree nuts in America. They are typically unknown outside of their rounded, nutty taste.
But when you introduce them to the hamster, they can taste pretty amazing. This is due to the pistachio’s unique structure which resembles a hamster’s whiskers.
These whiskers contain a compound called almond oil, making them very special. This makes them very delicious as a treat and even used as enrichment food.
Since pistachios aren’t an abundant food for your hamster, you must be careful not to overfeed it. Too many will result in overeating and malnutrition.
Rice cakes
Most rice cakes are filled with fillers and/or full of Monster Munch. This may be a problem for some hamsters, as rice cakes are their favorite treat.
Monster Munch is a popular dried pet treat. It looks like an oversized piece of chocolate cake, and contains several types of dried foods mixed together.
Rice cakes are typically made from white or brown rice, some kind of dried food, and usually sugar or honey as a sweetener. Hamsters do not need the additional sugar or honey due to the fact that they do not consume it as efficiently as other animals do.
Unfortunately, hamster calorie needs are somewhat low compared to human needs. This may not be an issue for most hamsters, however if you have a more hungry hamster than needed food and water requirements, you may need to improve intake to meet health and wellness requirements.
Whole wheat bread
Many hamsters like the texture of brown wheat bread. If you have a lot of hamsters in your home, you may want to buy some special brown wheat bread for them.
Parasites are very hard to remove without destroying them. Since the National Health and Nutrition Research Center on Parasites and Toxins recommends treating your pet as necessary, they make it a point to recommend parasite treatment.
This is another reason to buy special food for your hamster. Special food can be expensive, so this is a good way to save money and give your pet something good.
However, this does not mean that all parasites are going to disappear! Many times doctors will prescribe parasite medication when other measures have failed.
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