{"id":624,"date":"2021-02-15T19:48:46","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T19:48:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamsterpros.com\/?p=624"},"modified":"2021-02-15T19:48:48","modified_gmt":"2021-02-15T19:48:48","slug":"can-hamsters-have-milk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamsterpros.com\/can-hamsters-have-milk\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Hamsters Have Milk?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Milk plays an important role in the growth and development of both adults and children. It contains a combination of nutrients with unique interactions which contribute to optimal health. Due to this, you may wonder if it\u2019s a good choice for your health-conscious hamster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to this important question is, in short &#8211; no. While milk is not toxic to hamsters, there are a number of risks associated with feeding your hamster milk that you need to be aware of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to get the health information about <a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterpros.com\/what-do-baby-hamsters-eat\/\">milk<\/a> 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=\"#Milk_Nutrition_Information\">Milk Nutrition Information<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_Much_Milk_Can_You_Give_a_Hamster\">How Much Milk Can You Give a Hamster<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_Often_Should_You_Give_Your_Hamster_Milk\">How Often Should You Give Your Hamster Milk<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_Risks_Are_Associated_With_Giving_Your_Hamster_Milk\">What Risks Are Associated With Giving Your Hamster Milk<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Can_Hamsters_Have_Milk_8211_Final_Thoughts\">Can Hamsters Have Milk &#8211; Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Milk_Nutrition_Information\">Milk Nutrition Information<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One cup of cow\u2019s milk will give you roughly the following amounts of vitamins, minerals, and other compounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>2.4 grams total fat<\/li><li>12.2 milligrams cholesterol<\/li><li>107.4 milligrams sodium<\/li><li>366 milligrams potassium<\/li><li>12 grams carbohydrate<\/li><li>13 grams sugar<\/li><li>8 grams protein<\/li><li>2 percent vitamin a<\/li><li>30 percent calcium<\/li><li>5 percent vitamin b-6<\/li><li>18 percent cobalamin<\/li><li>6 percent magnesium<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, milk provides all the nutritional information for humans, but one fundamental question remains\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span id=\"How_Much_Milk_Can_You_Give_a_Hamster\">How Much Milk Can You Give a Hamster<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of milk you can give a hamster depends largely on the age of the hamster. When a mother dies and can no longer take care of their newborn pups, they need round the clock care, as well as milk. However, the type of milk they require is similar to that of their mother, and they should not be given cow\u2019s milk. In comparison, adult hamsters can drink a small amount of cow\u2019s milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span id=\"How_Often_Should_You_Give_Your_Hamster_Milk\">How Often Should You Give Your Hamster Milk<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The only time you should be giving your hamster cow\u2019s milk is if they get a cold, and in this case you should try to give them a warm drink of skim milk with honey. Despite this, you should only be making sure your hamster has a few mouthfuls, and they should be administered in a way in which you can observe how much they are ingesting. If your hamster doesn\u2019t want to take the milk from an eyedropper, you can pour a small amount on a spoon where the hamster can drink from instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span id=\"What_Risks_Are_Associated_With_Giving_Your_Hamster_Milk\">What Risks Are Associated With Giving Your Hamster Milk<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main risk associated with giving your hamster milk, is that different types of milk contain different levels of fats and protein to those found in a hamster\u2019s own milk. These milks could cause problems with your hamer\u2019s diet, leading to diarrhoea or digestion problems. You should consider all milk products like treats, and should only be given in small amounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hamsters are known for hoarding their food, and they require a clean and dry cage in which to live. A risk to your hamster that is not associated with their diet is if their cage becomes dirty. If you let your hamster drink milk, and droplets get spilled in their cage, these could go moldy and cause a possible illness in your hamster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span id=\"Can_Hamsters_Have_Milk_8211_Final_Thoughts\">Can Hamsters Have Milk &#8211; Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Milk is beneficial to humans, but should only be given to your hamster if they are unwell, and you should always speak to your vet first just to make sure it is the right course of action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Milk plays an important role in the growth and development of both adults and children. It contains a combination of nutrients with unique interactions which contribute to optimal health. 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