Can hamsters eat broccoli?
Yes, but only a little: hamsters can eat broccoli. PDSA, Woodgreen and the Swiss animal welfare society (STS) list broccoli as a suitable vegetable. The German Animal Welfare Federation says to give small amounts. Germany’s Veterinary Association for Animal Welfare (TVT) recommends vegetables that don’t cause gas.
How to serve it: washed, one small floret
Sources
- PDSA – Hamsters as pets (What do hamsters eat?, FAQs)
- Woodgreen Pets Charity – Hamster food: what to feed your hamster
- Schweizer Tierschutz STS – Merkblatt Goldhamster (2018)
- Deutscher Tierschutzbund – Die Haltung von Goldhamstern (Broschüre)
- TVT Merkblatt Nr. 156: Heimtiere – Goldhamster (2025)
Last checked: November 2026