A well-balanced dwarf hamster diet consists of: High-quality hamster lab blocks and limited amounts of grains, vegetables, fruits and Timothy hay. Clean, fresh, filtered, chlorine-free water, changed daily. Do not feed chocolate, caffeine or alcohol as these can cause serious medical conditions.

How often do you feed a dwarf hamster?

A bowl of food and a small dish or bottle of fresh water should always be available to your pet dwarf hamster. Consult your veterinarian on the proper quantity to feed. But in general, you should feed your hamster once per day, ideally in the evening when it's waking up and becoming active.

Do dwarf hamster like to be held?

Taming your dwarf hamster requires daily practice. Hold him a few times a day for 5 minutes each time. With daily practice, your dwarf hamster will become more tame and easier to handle. Consider holding him at the same time each day.