Radishes can make a good topping for your salad, and even a satisfying snack on their own. And if you\u2019ve got a taste for radishes, you may feel compelled to share with those around you, including your pet hamster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But can your hamster eat radishes? The answer is yes, but in moderation, and in accordance with recommendations for your particular breed of hamster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read on to get the health information about radishes and to find out whether or not they are a good fit for your hamster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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One cup of sliced radishes gives you roughly the following amounts vitamins, minerals, and other compounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The amount of radish you can safely give your hamster depends on the age of the hamster. Baby hamsters should not be given radishes at all. Adults can be given up to one thin radish slice under supervision. And while radishes contain many health benefits, it\u2019s important to give your hamster pieces of radish alongside a balanced diet of regular hamster food. Always make sure the radishes are washed well prior to giving them to your hamster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your hamster is a dwarf hamster, it would stand to reason that they would get a smaller piece of radish to snack on than a larger breed of hamster would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Radishes should only be given to hamsters once in a while, even if Fluffy seems to have developed a taste for it. The recommended serving frequency is one thin slice every week to two weeks, depending on the size and breed of your hamster, alongside their normal food, as mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n