Can my pet eat this?
Sourced answers for hamsters, budgies & cockatiels. 68 foods, free & open.
Yes, in small amounts
Can hamsters eat apples? Yes, in small amounts. Apple flesh is a good occasional treat, but always remove the seeds and core, which contain compounds that release cyanide, and keep portions tiny because of the sugar.
Portion, prep & sources →All foods for hamsters
- Yes
- Small amounts
- Better not
- Never
Small amounts
Apple
Small amounts
Banana
Small amounts
Blueberry
Small amounts
Strawberry
Small amounts
Raspberry
Never
Grape
Never
Raisin
Small amounts
Watermelon
Small amounts
Cantaloupe
Better not
Orange
Small amounts
Mango
Small amounts
Pineapple
Small amounts
Pear
Small amounts
Cherry
Small amounts
Peach
Small amounts
Kiwi
Never
Avocado
Small amounts
Coconut
Small amounts
Carrot
Yes
Broccoli
Yes
Cucumber
Better not
Tomato
Yes
Bell pepper
Better not
Chili pepper
Better not
Celery
Yes
Cabbage
Yes
Cauliflower
Yes
Zucchini
Small amounts
Sweet potato
Never
Potato
Yes
Pumpkin
Small amounts
Peas
Small amounts
Corn
Small amounts
Green beans
Never
Onion
Never
Garlic
Better not
Mushroom
Never
Rhubarb
Yes
Romaine lettuce
Better not
Iceberg lettuce
Small amounts
Spinach
Yes
Kale
Yes
Dandelion greens
Small amounts
Parsley
Small amounts
Cilantro
Small amounts
Oats
Small amounts
Rice
Small amounts
Bread
Small amounts
Pasta
Small amounts
Popcorn
Small amounts
Millet
Small amounts
Sunflower seeds
Small amounts
Pumpkin seeds
Small amounts
Peanuts
Better not
Almonds
Small amounts
Walnuts
Small amounts
Cashews
Small amounts
Egg
Small amounts
Chicken
Small amounts
Mealworms
Small amounts
Tofu
Better not
Cheese
Better not
Yogurt
Never
Chocolate
Never
Coffee & tea
Never
Alcohol
Better not
Potato chips
Never
Candy & sweets
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