{"id":665,"date":"2021-02-18T13:37:54","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T13:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamsterpros.com\/?p=665"},"modified":"2021-02-18T13:37:56","modified_gmt":"2021-02-18T13:37:56","slug":"can-hamsters-eat-yogurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamsterpros.com\/can-hamsters-eat-yogurt\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Hamsters Eat Yogurt?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Yogurt is a very versatile food. It can be eaten plain, with fruit mixed in, put inside smoothies, or even frozen. And those of us who love yogurt may find the impulse to share with our loved ones a strong one, even with our pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But can hamsters eat yogurt? The answer is technically yes, in small amounts and under supervision, but that feeding yogurt to your hamster is not recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read on to get the health information about yogurt and find out whether or not it\u2019s a good fit for your hamster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yogurt<\/strong> Nutrition Information <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One cup of yogurt will give you roughly the following amounts of vitamins, minerals, and other compounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the amount of vitamins and minerals that are present in yogurt, it may seem strange that hamsters can only have so much of it. But their yogurt consumption should certainly be limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contents<\/p> The amount of yogurt you can safely give a hamster depends on its age. Baby hamsters should not eat any yogurt at all. Adult hamsters can have less than a teaspoon of yogurt at any given time. If you do give your hamster yogurt to eat, ensure that it\u2019s plain yogurt. Flavored yogurt contains far too much sugar and other additives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The recommended serving suggestion for yogurt and hamsters is once a month. Only give your hamster some yogurt to eat under your supervision and alongside their regular diet of hamster food and plenty of fresh water. Making sure Fluffy has plenty of fresh water to drink is also important when including foods that aren\u2019t part of a hamster\u2019s regular diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the case of hamsters and yogurt, the risk may well outweigh the reward. The amount of fat, sodium, and sugar contained inside yogurt poses the risk for obesity, diabetes, and indigestion. Certain breeds are predisposed to conditions like these, so it\u2019s important to consult your veterinarian prior to attempting to feed your hamster yogurt. If you do give your hamster yogurt, be sure to monitor them for about twelve hours afterward for any signs of gastric distress, such as diarrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yogurt can be a tasty snack for both people and hamsters\u2026sometimes.\u00a0 You may want to think twice before you give some yogurt to your hamster. Like many good things, hamsters and yogurt fall under the category of just because you can, doesn\u2019t mean you should. <\/em>If you want to give your hamster a nice and healthy snack, consider giving them something that is better suited to their diet instead, like lettuce, kale, or celery<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Yogurt is a very versatile food. It can be eaten plain, with fruit mixed in, put inside smoothies, or even frozen. And those of us who love yogurt may find the impulse to share with our loved ones a strong … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":666,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[6],"tags":[118],"yoast_head":"\nHow Much Yogurt Can You Give a Hamster? <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Often Should You Give Your Hamster Yogurt? <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Risks Are Associated with Feeding Hamsters?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Final Thoughts On Can Hamsters Eat Yogurt<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n