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What fresh foods can hamsters eat in addition to their diet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Male | 1 year old

What foods can hamsters eat

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on February 2nd, 2020

Thanks for reaching out about Max. Hamsters can have a pelleted diet with some seed added. Fresh vegetables can be added in limited amounts, fruit should not be offered regularly and only as treats due to higher sugars. There are multiple commercially available diets. Good luck.

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