{"id":582,"date":"2021-01-26T16:51:46","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T16:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamsterpros.com\/?p=582"},"modified":"2021-01-26T16:51:48","modified_gmt":"2021-01-26T16:51:48","slug":"can-hamsters-eat-raspberries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamsterpros.com\/can-hamsters-eat-raspberries\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Hamsters Eat Raspberries?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Raspberries can be everything from a smoothie ingredient, to a pie filling, to a sweet snack all their own. And if you have a taste for raspberries, you\u2019ll want to know &#8211; can you hamster also eat raspberries?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to this important question is, in short, it depends. Certain breeds of hamster that aren\u2019t recommended to have raspberries due to the sugar content, but other breeds are able to eat it in moderation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to get the health information about raspberries and find out whether or not it\u2019s a good fit for your hamster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Raspberries_Nutrition_Information\">Raspberries Nutrition Information<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_Much_Raspberries_Can_You_Give_a_Hamster\">How Much Raspberries Can You Give a Hamster?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_Often_Should_You_Give_Your_Hamster_Raspberries\">How Often Should You Give Your Hamster Raspberries?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_Risks_Are_Associated_With_Feeding_Hamsters_Raspberries\">What Risks Are Associated With Feeding Hamsters Raspberries?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#A_Final_Word_on_Hamsters_and_Raspberries\">A Final Word on Hamsters and Raspberries<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Raspberries_Nutrition_Information\">Raspberries Nutrition Information<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A whole cup serving gives you roughly the following amounts of vitamins, minerals, and compounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>64 calories<\/li><li>14\/7 g carbohydrates<\/li><li>8 g fiber<\/li><li>5 g protein<\/li><li>.8 g fat<\/li><li>6 iu vitamin A<\/li><li>186 mg potassium<\/li><li>2 mg vitamin C<\/li><li>.1 mg vitamin B6<\/li><li>.8 mg manganese<\/li><li>1 mg magnesium<\/li><li>.4 mg pantothenic acid<\/li><li>.1 mg copper<\/li><li>7 mg phosphorus<\/li><li>7 mg calcium<\/li><li>6 mcg vitamin K<\/li><li>8 mcg folate<\/li><li>1 mg choline<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearly raspberries is a very healthy food, but one fundamental question remains\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span id=\"How_Much_Raspberries_Can_You_Give_a_Hamster\">How Much Raspberries Can You Give a Hamster?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of raspberries you can give a hamster is dependent largely on the age of the hamster. Baby hamsters should not eat any raspberries at all. Adult hamsters can have one large single raspberry, or two smaller raspberries. In order to get your hamster used to having raspberries, we recommend that you start them off with smaller portions. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always make sure to wash the raspberries before you give them to your hamster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span id=\"How_Often_Should_You_Give_Your_Hamster_Raspberries\">How Often Should You Give Your Hamster Raspberries?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Raspberries should be given to hamsters only once in a while, even if Fluffy seems to have developed a taste for it. The recommended serving frequency is once or twice a week, and it\u2019s also important not to give your hamster raspberries on the same day as you give it other fruits so as not to overdo it with sugar content. Monitor your hamster for about 12 hours after eating to make sure they exhibit no tummy troubles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always give raspberries to your hamster alongside a balanced diet of normal hamster food, and make sure that there is plenty of clean water for your hamster to drink after chowing down on some raspberries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span id=\"What_Risks_Are_Associated_With_Feeding_Hamsters_Raspberries\">What Risks Are Associated With Feeding Hamsters Raspberries?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The sugar content in raspberries has the potential to trigger or worsen conditions such as obesity and diabetes over time. With that being said,  raspberries are a better option than more sugary fruits like <a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterpros.com\/can-hamsters-eat-oranges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">oranges<\/a>. Certain breeds of hamsters are prone to such conditions, so it is important to consult your veterinarian prior to feeding your hamster raspberries, and to proceed under their guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span id=\"A_Final_Word_on_Hamsters_and_Raspberries\">A Final Word on Hamsters and Raspberries<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Raspberries can be a good source of vitamins and minerals for both people and animals, but when it comes to hamsters, it\u2019s good to use a cautious approach when offering Hammy raspberries, only using small portions in accordance with the needs of your hamster breed or the recommendations of your vet. If you take all of the necessary factors into consideration, you and fluffy can be well on your way to sharing a delicious and healthy snack.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raspberries can be everything from a smoothie ingredient, to a pie filling, to a sweet snack all their own. 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