Hamsters are so-called grain eaters. Dry food is therefore the main component of a species-appropriate hamster diet. At zooplus, you will find high-quality small pet food suitable for hamsters from JR Farm, hamster and even dwarf hamster food from Bunny and Versele Laga. A healthy food mix ideally combines different types of grain such as millet, wheat, oats, barley, buckwheat or rye. It should also consist of the following other components: • Herbs • Small seeds • Nuts • Dried vegetables and fruit • Animal protein e.g. dried insects Many food mixtures already contain animal protein, for example in the form of dried mealworms. The small rodents need the proteins for the renewal and building of cells. By the way, hamsters love nuts and seeds. However, because they contain a lot of fat, they should only be eaten in small quantities. Sunflower seeds, peanuts, walnuts and pumpkin seeds are suitable as an occasional snack.