We have all the information you need about hamster food. It might seem complicated because hamsters are omnivores and need a mixture of food types to keep them healthy, so just follow our easy guide.

Here are the food types you need to think about offering your hamster:

  • Fresh water: essential for life
  • High-quality pet food (nuggets or mix): needed for nutritional balance
  • Fresh vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, chard, sweet corn, kale, cress, courgette
    Fruit: berries (black berries and raspberries) and stone fruits (plums, peaches).
  • Snacks or treats: cooked eggs, cottage cheese, unsalted low-fat meat, seeds, nuts, low sugar breakfast cereal
Grooming Hamster

Fresh water – must always be available. It can be provided in a bottle or a bowl. Make sure to check the sipper of the water bottle at least daily as they can become clogged. Water bowls should be heavy so they are not knocked over.

High-quality pet food – a nutritionally complete hamster food such as Harry Hamster or Selective provides all the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that they need to stay healthy.

Veggies – a small handful of vegetables provides a welcome addition to a hamster’s diet daily Find a list of safe veggies for small pets here.

Hamster treats – hand feeding a treat or snack is an important part of bonding with your hamster. Treats like our Selective Naturals Harvest Loops are healthy and contain no added sugars. Choose varieties suitable for omnivores to feed to your hamster.

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