Your hamster deserves the best. That’s why he likes to give you all kinds of snacks. What about lime? Can you give lime to your hamster? Or is it hazardous to give?
About the hamster
Hamsters are rodents that are very popular with people. This is mainly because they are easy to care for and very cute. There are different hamsters, such as the dwarf hamster and the golden hamster. It’s easy to form a bond with your hamster. And if you have that bond, then, of course, you want to give the best to your pet. And so, in addition to hamster food, you also regularly give them tasty snacks.
Can a Hamster eat lime?
Limes are very acidic and contain a lot of sugar and water. It is, therefore, best not to feed your Hamster any lemon. It could make your hamster very sick and cause intestinal problems. At worst, too much lime could even kill your hamster.
Citrus
Citrus fruits are not recommended for your hamster anyway. There are a few exceptions, but it is generally best to stay away from citrus fruits. So don’t give a lemon, grapefruit, or orange either. It’s better not to take any chances with these.
What should you do if your hamster has eaten lime?
Accidents can happen. You may have given your Hamster some lime, or it may have got hold of it by mistake. In this case, keep a close eye on your hamster. How much did he eat? How is he behaving? Is your hamster behaving abnormally, or does its stool not look good? If so, contact your veterinarian. You don’t want to take a chance on this.
So what can you give?
So it’s unwise to give lime to your hamster. Fortunately, there are many other healthy alternatives for your hamster. For example, give carrot or banana. Want to find out exactly what you can feed your Hamster? Take a look at our food guide for hamsters. Here you will find a complete overview of what your hamster can and cannot eat. This will help you to make sure that you are always giving your hamster the best and that it is not eating the wrong foods.