What fruits can hamsters eat? List of fruits that hamsters can eat

Can hamsters eat fruit? The answer is yes, but not all fruits can be eaten, and the amount and frequency of feeding are also particular. Fruits are high in sugar, and eating too much can lead to obesity and diarrhea. Today I have compiled a list of fruits that hamsters can eat to help you feed them safely.

List of fruits that hamsters can eat

Apple

Apples are the safest fruit for hamsters and almost all hamsters love to eat them. Be sure to remove the seeds. Applecontain seeds cyanide, which is toxic to hamsters. Cut into fingernail-sized pieces and feed 1-2 times a week.

Blueberry

Blueberries are rich in anthocyanins and vitamins, which are good for hamster eyes and immunity. It’s small, so just give it one. Blueberries are high in water, so don’t feed them too much, 1-2 times a week.

Strawberry

Strawberries taste sweet and hamsters like them very much. But strawberries have high sugar content, so giving them half a strawberry is enough, once a week. Wash and dry before feeding.

Banana

Banana is soft, glutinous and sweet, and hamsters love to eat it. However, bananas are high in sugar and potassium. Just give them an amount the size of your little fingernail, once a week. Don’t feed too much, as it can cause diarrhea.

Grapes

Grapes can be fed in small amounts, half a grape at a time. Be careful to remove the grape skins and seeds. Some rat friends believe that grapes are burdensome to the kidneys of hamsters, and it is recommended to feed them in small amounts with caution.

Watermelon

You can feed watermelon in small amounts in summer, as the water will quench your thirst. However, watermelon is high in sugar and water, so give it the size of a small fingernail at a time, no more than once a week. Feeding too much can cause diarrhea.

Pear

Pear is rich in water and cool in nature, so it can be fed in small amounts. Apply to a small fingernail size at a time, once a week. It is not recommended to feed hamsters with sensitive stomachs.

Fruits that hamsters can’t eat

The following fruits are harmful to hamsters and must not be fed:

• Citrus (orange, lemon, grapefruit): too acidic and irritating to the stomach
• Peach and plum pits: contain cyanide
• Avocado: Contains persin toxin, which is toxic to hamsters
• Cherry pits: contain cyanide

Precautions for feeding fruits

Control volume

Fruits can only be used as snacks and cannot replace staple food. The amount of feeding each time is about the size of a fingernail, 1-2 times a week is enough. Feeding too much can easily lead to obesity, diabetes and diarrhea.

Fresh and clean

Fruits should be fresh, washed and dried before feeding. Deteriorated and moldy fruits must not be fed. Peel and seed before feeding, and cut into small pieces for your hamster to easily handle.

Clean up in time

Hamsters will hide food in their nests, and fruits are prone to spoilage due to high moisture content. Within a few hours after feeding fruit, check whether there is any hidden fruit in the nest and clean it up in time to prevent the hamster from eating spoiled food.

Observe the reaction

When feeding a certain kind of fruit for the first time, give a small amount first and observe for 2-3 days if there is no diarrhea or other adverse reactions, then feed it normally. Each hamster has a different gastrointestinal tolerance, so don’t blindly follow suit.

Related reading

• Hamster diet
• Hamsters eat vegetables

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can hamsters eat fruit every day?

It is not recommended to feed fruits every day. Fruits are high in sugar, 1-2 times a week, each time is about the size of a fingernail. Feeding too much can lead to obesity and diarrhea.

Will a hamster die if he eats grapes?

Grapes may be a burden on the kidneys of hamsters, so it is recommended to feed them in small amounts or not at all. If you want to feed, remove the seeds and skin and give half a piece to observe the reaction.

Fruits are a small blessing in the life of hamsters. Feeding them in appropriate amounts can supplement vitamins and enrich their diet. But remember that snacks are always snacks, and staple food is the basis of hamster health. If you want to know more about hamster diet, welcome to follow Hamster Nest!