Can hamsters eat cucumber?
How to offer it
- Wash it first. Source: PDSA
Sources
PDSA: Hamsters as pets (opens in a new tab)
“These vegetables are all suitable for your hamster: Artichoke Asparagus Beetroot Bell Sweet peppers Broccoli Brussel sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Celery Chicory Cress Courgette Cucumber”
PDSA: Hamsters as pets (opens in a new tab)
“we recommend washing any vegetables you feed your hamsters and only feeding them in moderation”
PDSA: Hamsters as pets (opens in a new tab)
“A small daily portion of fruit, veg and herbs is great for adding variety … just a teaspoon or two a day will do.”
Merck Veterinary Manual: Providing a Home for a Hamster (opens in a new tab)
“Small amounts of fruits, vegetables … can be given, but treats should make up no more than 10% of the diet.”