Can hamsters have apples: Dzungarian, Syrian, Campbell and other breeds

Veterinarians recommend adding fresh juicy fruits to the diet of captive rodents. In this article, we will consider whether apples can be eaten by hamsters, whether it is worth giving dried fruits to pets, whether to peel them from fresh ones, and which varieties to prefer.

Let’s make a reservation right away that it is possible and necessary to give a hamster an apple, it will only benefit your pet. However, there are some points that need to be considered before treating the animal with new food.

Useful Properties

Apple is a low allergenic fruit. It is good to eat it to:

• strengthen immunity (due to the high content of vitamins);
• maintain a normal cardiovascular system (potassium will help with this);
• increase hemoglobin (there is a lot of iron in this fruit);
• improve blood composition (this indicator is affected by copper, zinc and other trace elements).

These familiar fruits also contain a lot of fiber, which has a positive effect on intestinal motility. It is also necessary to feed rodents with apples to prevent the development of tumors.

Why You Shouldn’t Give Too Much

Despite all the wonderful properties of these fruits, it is better to observe the measure and not overfeed the animals. The basis of nutrition should be a special grain mixture. The negative effects of excessive consumption of fruit will manifest as increased gas formation, stomach problems, excess weight and increased blood sugar levels.

Features of introduction to the diet

A hamster can only eat a ripe apple, because an unripe fruit will cause diarrhea. The age and condition of the animal also matters – pregnant females, babies (up to 1 month), as well as elderly individuals, should not be given such fruits. These hamsters will not be able to digest large amounts of fiber and will suffer from indigestion.

In winter, instead of feeding the animal with not very healthy fruits bought in the supermarket, it is better to give him dried apples. Harvested from your own apple tree or purchased in the fall, the fruits of local varieties should be prepared in advance. Such complementary foods will be much healthier than fresh, but preservative-treated fruits.

Which variety to choose and whether it is necessary to process the fruits

Before choosing a fruit for feeding, you need to understand whether a hamster can have a sweet apple, completely without acid, or vice versa, very sour.

The high content of fructose in sweet varieties is not good for small rodents because of the likelihood of diabetes. Too sour fruits will have an adverse effect on the delicate stomach of the baby. It is better to give preference to sweet and sour varieties, preferably ripened in the area where you live.

To avoid pet poisoning, peeled apples must be processed. In purchased fruits, it is better to cut the skin. If the fruits are collected in your own garden, you should simply wash them thoroughly.

Before you treat a furry friend, it is necessary to remove all the seeds, because they contain hydrocyanic acid, which is dangerous for rodents, and the baby should not be allowed to eat them.

Apples for Djungarians and Syrian hamsters

Since dwarf breeds of domestic rodents have some health characteristics, before you treat them to an unfamiliar product for the first time, you need to find out if Djungarian hamsters can have an apple.

Yes, this is a healthy addition to the baby’s diet. You just need to start giving the jungarik an apple carefully – from a small piece. If the body responds well to the new food, more treats can be given.

When asked whether it is possible to give apples to Syrian hamsters, the answer is also yes. You can offer them to the baby, following the usual recommendations.

Сonclusion

Apples are useful for any breed of domestic rodents. This is a good addition to the main diet and a tasty treat, but this juicy fragrant fruit needs to be fed to babies, observing small restrictions. Then the pets will delight you with health and cheerfulness for a long time.

What other vegetables from your own garden can you pamper a hamster with? Read about this in our articles on whether it is worth treating a hamster with a pear and why it is important to give hamsters a tomato.