Although a hamster mix will provide the hamster with a good basic diet, hamsters also enjoy fruit and vegetables to eat. However, it is important that fruit and vegetables should be introduced to a hamster's diet gradually as a sudden large amount of fruit or vegetables can cause diarrhoea. read more
All new foods should be introduced slowly to avoid upsetting the hamster’s stomach and/or causing diarrhea. A good way to introduce them is to give a piece of fruit/veggie one day skip a day or two then give them another piece of fruit/veggie skip a day or two etc. once their systems get used to that amount you can slowly add on more days. read more