Things To Consider
Digestive Boosts
Hamsters tend to suffer from digestive issues more than any other health problem, and so providing them with a gut-boosting diet can help alleviate or reduce the chances of such problems. Try and find food packed with prebiotics if you’re looking to give your hammy’s tummy an easy time of it!
Coat & Skin Supplements
Your hamster’s appearance is something you probably take for granted, however their coats can easily become tatty and dull should your pet not be provided with the proper care. Foods containing linseed or any other form of natural omega-3 and 6 acids or oils will be guaranteed to help keep skin and hair supple and smooth!
Vitamins & Minerals
Just like us humans, vitamins and minerals are vital for the health of hamsters, providing them with nutrients that boost vitality and wellbeing
Proteins
Hamsters are omnivores and despite a lot of hamster diets mainly consisting of seeds and grain, experts believe they require a diet made up of at least 15% protein. This means you should be looking for foods that promise a small protein hit through meat or other means!
Complex Carbohydrates
Hamsters burn through carbohydrates at an incredibly fast rate – possibly due to all that wheel running! This means though that they need complex high-energy carbohydrates that are tougher to break down and so last longer. The best way to achieve this is by buying foods with natural vegetable sources and grains.
Sugar Content
High sugar foods are terrible for a hamster’s health, encouraging obesity, selective feeding and teeth issues. So beware of even mixes with high fruit content!
Salt Content
Conversely, hamsters actually need more salt than you’d expect as it helps them retain efficient water levels. If you can’t find a food which provides enough consider purchasing a salt lick for their cage.
Dental Health
Hamsters teeth never stop growing and so sometimes food can be helpful in wearing their teeth down and keeping them to a manageable length. Super soft foods aren’t going to help this!