Can hamsters eat almonds?
Better not: hamsters shouldn’t eat almonds. The University of Minnesota says hamsters should never be fed almonds, and Woodgreen specifically lists bitter almonds among foods to avoid.
Better choices, for example
Sources
- University of Minnesota – Veterinary Preventive Medicine (2022), Chapter 15: Mammals I
- Woodgreen Pets Charity – Hamster food: what to feed your hamster
Last checked: November 2026