30 banned foods for hamsters

 Proper feeding is one of the main issues in keeping a pet. And it is no less important to know about harmful products than about useful ones. After all, something from the “forbidden list” can cause not only illness, but also the death of a small rodent. So, what foods should not be given to hamsters? We have prepared a list!

30 forbidden foods for a hamster

1. Salt – even the smallest amount can be fatal for a hamster, it creates an exorbitant load on the kidneys and heart of the animal.
2. Spices are a blow to the intestines and stomach, they can cause the development of inflammatory processes.
3. Sugar – it has an extremely negative effect on the central nervous system, heart and endocrine system, and damages teeth.
4. Med.
5. Chocolate.
6. Biscuit.
7. Milk is a fatty product, moreover, it contains substances that are not absorbed by the hamster’s body.
8. Cream.
9. Sour cream.
10. Butter.
11. Citrus fruits (grapefruits, lemons, oranges) – can lead to an overabundance of vitamin C.
12. Bones (cherry and apricot) – can cause poisoning.
13. A pineapple.
14. Avocado.
15. Kiwi.
16. Garnet.
17. Watermelon.
18. Melon.
19. Cabbage – causes gas formation, as well as bloating of the hamster’s intestines, which can lead to the death of the pet.
20. Garlic.
21. Onions.
22. Mint – contains a large amount of essential oils, resinous and tannins.
23. Sorrel – contains a large amount of tannins and oxalic acid.
24. Mushrooms.
25. Almonds – contains hydrocyanic acid, a poison for rodents.
26. Branches of coniferous trees – emit harmful resin.
27. Muesli and other breakfast cereals.
28. Sausages.
29. Pasta.
30. Black bread – is acidic, causes fermentation and gas formation, which is fraught with problems with the hamster’s digestive tract, up to death.