Feel like spoiling your hamster once in a while? As with any domestic pet, special treats are available for hamsters from your pet store. They come in colorful packets and could easily be mistaken for treats you and I would eat. However, as with any special treat, moderation is the key; these treats are tasty for a reason, and that reason has a name: sugar! Too much sugar can cause obesity in your hamster, so reserve these treats for the odd occasion.

In addition to store-bought treats, other food items can be given to your hamster every now and then. These include:

Safe Treats

• Nuts
• Shelled Almonds
• Beechnuts
• Brazil Nuts
• Cashews
• Hazel Nuts
• Pecans
• Peanuts
• Pistachios
• Sweet Chestnuts
• Walnuts
• Meat (always make sure it’s fully cooked)
• Bread or Toast
• Fish (again, fully cooked)
• Eggs (scrambled or boiled, not fried)
• Raisins and Prunes
• Cheese
• Crickets and Mealworms
• Cheese
• Dog Biscuits

Avoid the following treats:

Unsafe Treats

• Chocolate
• Onions
• Raw Kidney Beans
• Candy
• Toffee
• Buttercups

Just remember, a balanced diet consisting of hamster mix, some fresh fruit and veggies introduced gradually, and the occasional treat go a very long way to ensuring a healthy and happy hamster.

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