Hamsters

Complete foods There are several varieties of hamster feed available in pet stores some are mixes that look a bit like hu- man muesli; others are pellets or blocks. Mixes These are particularly good for hamsters as they can nibble at different bits as their fancy takes them. Do check your pet’s hoard of food every week, if it is too big it means you are feeding too much, and your hamster may only be eating his favorite bits and not be getting a balanced diet. Be careful of buying the cheap, budget brands as these may not have the correct proportions of protein and fats for your pet, or contain mixed animal protein rather than from a particular type of animal. A good mix will contain seeds, nuts, dried fruit, and grains and some animal protein (usually chicken). They may come pre-packed or loose in bins so you can take the amount you require. Do not buy food that has lots of raisins and fruit in it as these can cause digestive problems such as diarrhea and the high sugar content of the fruit can lead to dental disease and obesity.

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Hamsters