Types of Vegetables That Hamsters Eat

Hamsters will eat just about anything, but they need to have a well-balanced diet to avoid digestive problems. Commercial hamster food generally offers a well-balanced option for most hamsters. However, you should feed your hamster some fresh food, such as fruits and vegetables, once or twice a week. Too many vegetables can cause your hamster to have digestive problems, which can include diarrhea. Hamsters can eat most vegetables in limited quantity, but stay away from iceberg lettuce and tomatoes.

  1. Carrots

    • Cut carrots into small pieces for your hamster. Carrots offer additional nutrients for your hamster when fed in small quantities. Carrots are a good source of vitamin A.

    Celery

    • Small pieces of celery provide a crunchy treat for your hamster. Celery provides your hamster with additional vitamin A and vitamin C.

    Cauliflower

    • One cauliflower floret is plenty as a supplement for your pet's diet. Cauliflower is abundant in vitamin C. It also offers a limited amount of calcium and iron.

    Broccoli

    • A single broccoli floret offers an enticing snack for your hamster. Broccoli contains iron, vitamin A and vitamin C.

    Cucumber

    • Cut cucumbers into small chunks before feeding them to your hamster. Remember that hamster tuck their food into their cheek pockets to store for later, so make sure the pieces you offer are small enough for your hamster's cheeks. Cucumbers provide small amounts of vitamins A and C.