Can Hamsters eat Melon?

Amy Green
3 min readApr 21, 2021
Can Hamsters eat Melon?

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It’s tough to think of anything better on a hot summer day than sitting down to eat a few refreshing chunks of melon, it’s like sunshine in a snack! The sweet yet delicate goodness hidden inside this fruits’ shell is endlessly joyful. This delicious fruit also gives off an aroma that is almost as wonderful as its’ taste, a combination that has driven people wild for centuries. But we’re not the only ones that are partial to a bit of melon, in fact many pets absolutely love it too.

Can Hamsters eat Melon?

If you’re a hamster owner and you think the same way that we do, then it’s probably true to say that you are constantly looking for healthy treats for your fluffy little bundle of joy. If you’ve bought a cantaloupe or honeydew recently and you’re wondering ‘can hamsters eat melon’ then you’ll be pleased to hear that the answer is yes (with a few caveats)!

Is Melon good for Hamsters?

There are of course different varieties of melon, with watermelon, cantaloupe, dalia and honeydew being a few of the most popular. Each type of melon has a different nutritional…

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Amy Green

Hi I’m Amy — travel blogger, dog lover, digital marketer. I write mainly about Europe, Middle East and Southeast Asia. Getting into drones!