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My robo hamsters aren't drinking water. How can I get them to drink?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male | unneutered

My two robo hamsters are not drinking any water. For about 2 months I been helping them drink water like giving them damp vigges and baby food. Most of the time I will just put there water bottle in there mouths and they will drink some of it but I see that they need more water in them to keep them healthy. I want to know why are they not drinking water? Also I want to know what other ways I can help them drink water?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on December 21st, 2017

Hamsters don't drink a lot of water in general so I don't think this is pathological if everything else seems normal. Keeping a high water intake is always good for the kidneys so continue to give them the damp veggies. You can also give them berries and fruits which have a naturally high water content. You could also try a water bowl and mix in something tasty like fruit juice (make sure to get the organic and unsweetened variety). I hope this answers your questions!

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    Answered By Mariya Gugel, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 20th, 2018

    Congratulations on your new pet! Hamsters are typically dessert-swelling or burrowing animals, so they typically do not drink much water. It may take Mikey some time to get used to his water bottle. It may be helpful to tilt it in such a way that it drips a very small amount of water to get his attention. If you are concerned about Mikey getting dehydrated, you can offer high moisture treats such as cucumber or grapes. I hope this helps and am happy to answer any other questions you have!

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