Can hamsters have Apple?

In addition to dry pellets, seed mixture or food blocks give your hamster some small pieces of fresh fruit or vegetables. The ones that are safe for him to eat are: broccoli, parsley, apple, pear, carrot and turnip.
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Can I give my hamster apple?

Fruits ˇ Hamsters love apples, pears, strawberries, blueberries, grapes and bananas. Fruit should be offered in moderation, as a supplement to their regular pelleted diet. Remove any vegetables or fruits that are not eaten within 10-12 hours so they don't spoil.
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How much apple can a hamster have?

A serving of only a quarter teaspoon is enough for your hamster and feeding your hamster this amount of apple once or twice per week is just perfect.
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Can Syrian hamsters have apples?

Some safe foods you can offer to your hamster are: Apples (no seeds) Bananas. Blueberries.
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What fruits are toxic to hamsters?

Beyond the high-fat content and choking hazard, many fruit seeds contain trace amounts of a lethal poison called cyanide. Although we can eat them, usually accidentally, these seeds often have enough to kill a hamster. These include apple, cherry, and pear seeds, among others.
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What are hamsters favorite food?

Hamsters enjoy leafy greens such as dandelions and clover, and fruits and vegetables such as apples, pears, carrots and cabbage.
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What can hamsters drink?

Hamsters should only drink water. Water provides them with all they need to survive and stay hydrated, and there really is no other substitute. Whether you give your hamster tap water or filtered bottled water depends on the quality of the tap water where you live.
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Can hamsters eat scrambled eggs?

Yes! Eggs are an excellent source of protein, as well as vitamin A, B vitamins, and iron. Hamsters can have eggs cooked in a variety of ways, including scrambled, baked, hard-boiled, soft-boiled, or oil free pan-fried eggs. It is extremely important to not feed your hamster raw egg whites.
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Can hamsters eat peanut butter?

The short answer: yes, hamsters can eat peanut butter. Many hamsters love peanut butter, and its an easy way to add some protein to their diet. You can rub it on other foods, like carrots.
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What can I feed my hamster if I run out of food?

Cooked eggs, tofu, flax or pumpkin seeds will be welcomed protein sources. Whole-wheat toast, millet sprays and whole oats are a good diet replacement for a day or two. Alfalfa and timothy hay are acceptable as a treat and to substitute for kibble for a day or so.
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Do hamsters like boiled eggs?

In the wild, hamsters are omnivores, which means they eat meat as well as fruit and vegetables. You will need to give your hamster some protein. Twice a week, give him a slice of hard-boiled egg, a teaspoonful of cottage cheese, scrambled egg, or a sliver of cooked chicken.
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Is popcorn okay for hamsters?

In short — yes, your hamster can eat popcorn — but be careful. While your hamster can eat popcorn, it has to be fully popped and without extras. That means no salt, no butter, no caramel, no sugar.
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Can hamsters drink milk?

Like humans, hamsters would probably prefer whole milk, but whole milk has way too much fat. Skim milk is a much healthier option. You never want to give your hamster chocolate milk as it can be loaded with sugar, and chocolate is poisonous to hamsters. Also avoid other flavored milks, such as strawberry.
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How do you cut an apple for a hamster?

Therefore, even a quarter of an apple with a peel could cause problems. To avoid the risk of any danger, it is a good idea to remove the peel altogether or cut an unpeeled apple into small, dice-sized chunks before offering any to a hamster.
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Can hamsters eat cheese?

Many hamsters love the taste of cheese, but its high fat and sodium content is not especially healthy for hamsters. If your hamster enjoys cheese and seems to tolerate it well, you can offer it occasionally in small amounts. Hamsters should get no more than a pea-sized amount of cheese just once or twice a week.
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Is apple good for dwarf hamsters?

Dwarf hamsters are also highly susceptible to diabetes, making fruits with especially high sugar content poor choices for offering often. Keep figs, grapes, mango, bananas, cherries and apples to a minimum.
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Can I give my hamster cake?

Do note that the ingredients makes for a pretty big cake (instagram-worthy!), we do not advise you to feed the whole cake to your hamster! a small slice is good as a birthday treat for them. (P.S, since the ingredients are human-safe as well, you can share the cake with your hamster!)
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Can I bathe my hamster?

Use a hamster-friendly shampoo and rinse with warm water but be careful not to get any soap in the mouth or eyes. Bathe your hamster in a warm room, such as a bathroom, without drafts. Use an easy-to-clean waterproof container, such as Tupperware, that has high sides to avoid your hamster escaping.
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Can hamsters eat chicken?

Cooked chicken and cooked beef are safe to feed to hamsters. Raw meat should never be given to hamsters, and meat should be cooked without any seasonings.
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Can a hamster eat bacon?

Can hamsters eat bacon? No, hamsters cannot eat bacon, as it is cured, heavily salted meat. Hamsters have a hard time digesting red meat and too much salt can dehydrate them and raise their cholesterol levels. Feeding your hamster bacon can result in diabetes, obesity, heart disease, trichinosis, and even cancer.
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Can hamster swim in water?

Hamsters swim and are good at swimming. In their natural wild environment, these small rodents will hardly be seen around water bodies or swimming in water. Hamsters try their best to stay dry in warm areas and resist getting wet. If hamsters get wet, the body wash could bring changes in their body temperature.
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Can I feed my hamster beer?

Hamsters don't just tolerate alcohol, though; they prefer it to water—and that might be because they're drinking for the calories. (Alcohol has seven calories per gram, almost as many as does fat, which clocks in at nine.)
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Should I give my hamster cold water?

Hamsters can drink tap water as long as it's drinkable and isn't contaminated or polluted. Make sure the water you give your hamster isn't too warm or too cold, room temperature is best. We recommend giving your hamster bottled or distilled water.
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Do hamsters ever sleep at night?

3 Sleeping Habits: Hamsters are nocturnal. They sleep during the day and become active in the evening. Interfering with this normal cycle may cause stress, biting, health problems, and possibly early death. 4 Bedding: Carefresh or Aspen bedding is recommended.
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