What can hamsters eat?
Tiny tummy, big risks — check before that treat hits the cheek pouch.
Below is every food we've checked for hamsters, grouped by how safe it is. Each links to a full answer with the source behind it. When in doubt, skip the food and ask your vet.
Safe to feed (15)
Bell pepper Safe Broccoli Safe Carrot Safe Cauliflower Safe Cooked egg Safe Cucumber Safe Dandelion greens Safe Green beans Safe Kale Safe Mealworms Safe Peas Safe Plain cooked chicken Safe Plain oats Safe Pumpkin Safe Spinach Safe
In moderation (15)
Apple In moderation Banana In moderation Blueberry In moderation Celery In moderation Cheese In moderation Grape In moderation Melon In moderation Pear In moderation Plain wholegrain bread In moderation Pumpkin seeds In moderation Romaine lettuce In moderation Strawberry In moderation Sunflower seeds In moderation Sweet potato In moderation Sweetcorn In moderation
Never feed (16)
Apple seeds Never Aubergine Never Avocado Never Bitter almonds Never Chilli & spicy peppers Never Chives & leeks Never Chocolate Never Citrus fruit Never Garlic Never Onion Never Processed or salted meat Never Raw beans Never Raw potato Never Rhubarb Never Salty, sugary & junk food Never Tomato leaves & green tomato Never