Some Knowledge about Hamsters

Feeding your hamster a basic staple diet of commercial dry seeds or pellets will provide the main part of its diet. Hamsters enjoy a variety of greens, mealworms, fresh vegetables (not canned or frozen), raw lean meat, cottage cheese, and yogurt drops to provide some variety. However, these fresh foods should be fed as occasional treats since the hamster mix provides all the nutritional requirements needed.

An excess of vegetables and fruits could cause diarrhea. Timothy hay or alfalfa should also be added to a hamster's diet. Not only does it help the digestive process by supplying roughage, but hamsters will also use it as nesting material.

Don't let your hamster's empty food bowl fool you. Only give enough food that can be eaten at once. Why? Because hamsters are hoarders. They don't actually eat all the food and when they stuff it in their mouth, they simply do that to transport it to a hiding place where they can eat it later if they want it. Be observant of your hamster's hoarding habits and feed accordingly.

Hamsters are extremely active in the night. It would be advisable to have some playthings for them, or else they would chew your plastic bowls, etc.

A Note About Water
Many small animals can survive without water for long periods of time, however, they will not be as healthy and their life span will be shortened. They will be thinner, their coats will not be as healthy, and they will be much more aggressive without water. Although you may give your pet vegetables and fruits as part of its diet, they are not a replacement for providing fresh clean water every day. Always provide your pet with fresh water.

Hamsters The Essential Guide - The essential care and feeding of your pet hamster.