Hamsters get their name from the German word “hamastra,” which means to hoard. Yes, hamsters are little hoarders. Why? They have cute little cheeks that help them store or hide food on a regular basis. Some vets believe that a hamster can store roughly half of his body weight in food within the pouches of his cheeks. Whenever he’s hungry or just wants something to chew on, the hamster simply pulls out a seed and munches away. What else do hamsters eat? They typically eat regular hamster mix or hamster seed that can be found at your local pet store. They also love fresh pieces of fruits and veggies as a treat. Make sure you hamster has access to fresh water via a water bottle hanging on the cage. Don’t use a water bowl as they are known to dump it. Click to learn more or call your veterinarians Fort Myers, FL.
