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Hamsters need salt for the same reason we do, without it our nervous system could not function. It is not mandatory to have a salt lick or salt wheel for your hamster but it would be a good idea. Hamsters live in the wild where they get their minerals from plants and stuff. Hamsters can't always get minerals and the salt they need in their cage that's why its a good idea to get a salt lick or something for your hamster.
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What type of bedding do dwarf hamsters need?
dwarf hamsters need the same bedding as normal hamsters which is straw or shavings which you can get in a pet shop.
Can hamsters eat guinea pig food?
Yes. But hamsters also need grains.
Are Chinese Hamsters legal in Ohio?
who actually cares I need a better answer
Can hamsters have dry roasted salted peanuts?
Don't give them salted peanuts, give them unsalted ones.
Do hamsters need vitamin C?
Yes.They have to go on a good, balanced diet.
Can hamsters eat salted pumpkin seeds?
HAMSTERS NEED SALT! it is a good idea to give them sticks of salt or put it in their food!
What foods can hamsters eat?
Hamsters eat fruits and vegetables.
Can fancy hamsters die from salt?
yes
Can hamster eat salt?
Too much salt raises the blood pressure, and remember that a hamster's body is so much more tiny than ours, that a small amount of salt could have a big impact. So don't give it salty foods. Hamsters do need salts, just like we do. But the best way to supply it is with a salt lick from a pet store, this is not table salt, sodium chloride, it is a mineral lick with all sorts of things.
Can hamsters have licorice?
They actually don't NEED any salt. If you just get them a salt block they can have a lick whenever they like but really there is no need because its too sour for those small creatures.
Can hamsters get sick from salt?
Yes because salt can burn their insides and it is not good for them anyway
Do you need a breeding license for breeding hamsters?
no because they breed by the salt water and do it by themselfs
Can hamsters eat peanuts?
yes hamsters can eat peanuts. It is their favorite food! :)
What type of bedding do dwarf hamsters need?
dwarf hamsters need the same bedding as normal hamsters which is straw or shavings which you can get in a pet shop.
Can you put to hamsters in a cage?
Yes you can, and some hamsters need to live in pairs. However, syrian hamsters are very territorial and need to live alone.
Why do hamsters need shelter?
Hamsters need shelter so they have a place to eat, sleep, and do what is necessary to survive.
Can you feed hamsters salt?
No! this might severely damage or hurt your small hamster.
