{"id":642,"date":"2021-02-17T15:32:55","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T15:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamsterpros.com\/?p=642"},"modified":"2021-02-17T15:32:57","modified_gmt":"2021-02-17T15:32:57","slug":"can-hamsters-eat-celery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamsterpros.com\/can-hamsters-eat-celery\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Hamsters Eat Celery?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Celery can be considered a fairly divisive vegetable. Some people consider it tasteless and bland, but others love the juicy crunch it provides, even when paired with some sort of dip, such as peanut butter or ranch dressing. If you\u2019re in the celery fan club, you may find yourself wanting to share a stick or two with your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But can you share your celery with your hamster? The answer is an emphatic yes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As it turns out, celery is a very popular hamster treat with a host of health benefits for your furry friend! But like all tasty snacks, there are some things to consider before you serve it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to get the health information about celery and find out if 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=\"#Celery_Nutrition_Information\">Celery Nutrition Information<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_Much_Celery_Can_You_Give_a_Hamster\">How Much Celery Can You Give a Hamster?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_Often_Should_You_Give_Your_Hamster_Celery\">How Often Should You Give Your Hamster Celery?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_Should_You_Prepare_Celery_for_Your_Hamster\">How Should You Prepare Celery for Your Hamster?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#A_Final_Word_On_Can_Hamsters_Have_Celery\">A Final Word On Can Hamsters Have Celery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Celery_Nutrition_Information\">Celery Nutrition Information<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An entire cup of chopped raw celery will give you roughly the following amounts of vitamins, minerals, and other compounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>2 calories<\/li><li>5 g carbohydrates<\/li><li>6 g fiber<\/li><li>.7 g protein<\/li><li>.2 g fat<\/li><li>9 mcg vitamin K<\/li><li>453 iu vitamin A<\/li><li>263 mg potassium<\/li><li>5 mcg folate<\/li><li>1 mg vitamin C<\/li><li>mg vitamin B6<\/li><li>mg manganese<\/li><li>4 mg calcium<\/li><li>mg magnesium<\/li><li>.1 mg riboflavin<\/li><li>24 mg phosphorus<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s interesting that a vegetable with such a low taste profile would provide such a wealth of nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span id=\"How_Much_Celery_Can_You_Give_a_Hamster\">How Much Celery Can You Give a Hamster?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of celery that you can safely give a hamster is largely dependent on the hamster\u2019s age. Baby hamsters should not eat any celery at all. Baby hamsters should be consuming their <a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterpros.com\/what-do-baby-hamsters-eat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mother&#8217;s milk<\/a>. Adult hamsters can safely chow down on about one-quarter of a teaspoon of chopped celery. \u00a0Syrian hamsters, being slightly larger than other breeds of hamster, can eat slightly larger portions, but should be kept an eye on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span id=\"How_Often_Should_You_Give_Your_Hamster_Celery\">How Often Should You Give Your Hamster Celery?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can give your hamster celery to eat as often as it would like, but it\u2019s important to balance Fluffy\u2019s diet with typical hamster fare, as too much fresh food \u2013 like celery &nbsp;\u2013 may cause stomach upset. When first introducing celery into your hamster\u2019s food rotation, keep an eye on them for a day or so to make sure no tummy troubles, such as diarrhea or indigestion, occur.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span id=\"How_Should_You_Prepare_Celery_for_Your_Hamster\">How Should You Prepare Celery for Your Hamster?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Roughly chopped celery pieces are ideal for your hamster to munch on, as the strings on a whole stalk or stick pose a choking hazard. Leaves are also fine, but serve sparingly. Of course, it is important to thoroughly wash the celery before you serve it, and to serve it without the tasty dips or dressings that humans like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span id=\"A_Final_Word_On_Can_Hamsters_Have_Celery\">A Final Word On Can Hamsters Have Celery<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Celery 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 fresh veggies. This can be done by only using small portions in accordance with the needs of your hamster breed or the recommendations of your vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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>Celery can be considered a fairly divisive vegetable. Some people consider it tasteless and bland, but others love the juicy crunch it provides, even when paired with some sort of dip, such as peanut butter or ranch dressing. 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