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Nutritional food of Small Pets are Prefered

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Owners of small pets look for high-quality ingredients and nutrients when shopping for their furry friends’ food. Pet owners not only prepare  wooden hamster cages for their small animals  but also choose healthy food for them.   Pet Owners are Looking for Healthy Food Although their bodies may be small, they have great nutritional needs. Many pets need vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients like guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, rats, and hamsters. Now, pet owners are looking for healthy food and treats. According to the manufacturers, retailers can capitalize on pet owners' love for their little friends and increase sales in this area by focusing on the latest trends. There are two trends in small animal nutrition. First, parents of small pets are looking for  new nutritious treats that can promote healthy behavior and bonding with their pets. Small pet owners are trying to find more healthy food, such as food with more natural ingredients and no artificial preservatives. In additi

How to Correct the Picky Eater of Hamsters?

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The picky eater of hamsters can lead to waste of rat food and poor health for hamsters. When hamsters are found to be picky eaters, we must ensure the health of the hamsters, gradually correct the bad habit of hamsters and improve daily prevention.  Give Hamsters an Adaptation Period When Changing Food It is very common to  change the food for your beloved rat .  For example, the original rat food cannot be bought, or a better rat food is found. The reasons can be thousands of kinds, but we must pay attention to any changes. There is a transition period for hamsters, sometimes the transition period is very short and people can't perceive it, and sometimes the transition period is very long and even the hamster can't switch preferences. Therefore, when we consider changing the food for the hamster, we should not replace it all at one time. We can consider replacing the old and new food in proportion to take care of the hamster's food preference transition. If most of the new

Can Hamsters Eat Cheese?

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It is well acknowledged that rat Jerry from the carton Tom and Jerry loves cheese best but do hamsters love cheese or can you feed them with cheese? Do hamsters really love cheese? Some do, and hamsters are rodents that tend to enjoy a variety of snacks and treats, and these often include cheese. But is cheese healthy for hamsters?  Cheese may be safe in small amounts, but there are better snack options for hamsters. Is Cheese Good for Hamsters? Cheese can be safe for hamsters in small quantities, but it is not an essential part of their diet. Hamsters are omnivores that can enjoy a variety of foods. In the wild, hamsters tend to eat seeds, grain, grasses, and occasionally insects. Fortunately, complete and balanced commercial diets are available to ensure pet hamsters get everything they need. Hamster food usually comes in pellets or mixes and typically contains grains, seeds, vitamins, and minerals. In general, hamsters should eat at least 50% commercial hamster food and up to 50%

What Food Can Hamster Eat?

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There are many foods that hamsters like to eat. This article summarizes ten categories, including vegetables, seeds, fruits, grains, plants, animal proteins, and others.  Some of these foods are safe for hamsters to eat , while others require extra attention. Too stimulating or eating too much is not good for their health.  Let's take a look below.     1. Vegetables     Green vegetables, carrots, squash (green and yellow vegetables are better);     Onions, shallot leaves (which destroy blood components), garlic, ginger, leeks, celery (too pungent) leaves, and stems of tomatoes and potatoes     2. Seeds     Sunflower seeds, peanuts, walnuts, pine nuts (don't give too much)     3. Fruits     Apples, strawberries, cherries, bananas, grapes (please do not give too much due to the high sugar content);     Almonds, plums, pipa, peaches, water peaches, apple seeds (can cause heart palsy, gastrointestinal disorders, breathing difficulties)     4. Cereals     Chicken feed, dove feed, bi