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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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