Quality Recommendation : NOT RECOMMENDED
We struggled rating this food but in the end, there are cautions for you to know about. The reasons for this are a few. First, this diet has too much corn in it.
Corn is the #1 ingredient and we should remember that corn is typically a filler with low nutritional value. Then we have ground corn, and then cracked corn. Yikes!
Secondly, there are added sugars in multiple forms, Dried Cane Molasses, Honey, and Dextrose. This is on top of the ingredients that already naturally contain a good amount of sugars including Raisins, Dehydrated Carrots, Dried Bananas, Dried Papaya, Dehydrated Sweet Potatoes, and Dehydrated Apples.
Too much sugar can cause your furry friend to gain excessive weight which is not healthy for them when fed in significant amounts regularly.
Lastly, the protein level is lower than the 16% minimum we recommend for hamsters. There are some good whole ingredients but there are better foods out there for your hamsters and gerbils.
I know. It’s disappointing as this food with some slight changes to the recipe could be excellent. Until then, we suggest weighing the pros and cons by looking at other options before selecting a hamster or gerbil food.
The average cost of this pet food is $4.00 per pound.
Ingredients List
Algae Meal (Source of Omega-3 DHA)Artificial ColorBarleyBiotinCalcium CarbonateCalcium IodateCalcium PantothenateCanadian Field PeasCholecalciferolCholine ChlorideCitric AcidCobalt CarbonateCopper SulfateCornCracked CornDehulled Soybean MealDehydrated ApplesDehydrated CarrotsDehydrated Sweet PotatoesDextroseDicalcium PhosphateDl-MethionineDried Bacillus Licheniformis Fermentation ProductDried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation ProductDried BananasDried Cane MolassesDried PapayaFerrous SulfateFolic AcidFructooligosaccharideGelatinGreen Split PeasGround CornGround Flax SeedGround OatsGround RiceGround WheatHoneyHulled MilletL-LysineManganous OxideMenadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K Activity)MilletMiloMixed Tocopherols (a Preservative)NiacinOat GroatsOatsPumpkin SeedPyridoxine HydrochlorideRaisinsRiboflavin SupplementRice FlourRosemary ExtractSafflowerSaltSesame SeedShelled PeanutsSodium SeleniteSoy OilSun-Cured Alfalfa MealSunflowerThiamine MononitrateVitamin A SupplementVitamin B12 SupplementVitamin E SupplementWheatYeast ExtractYucca Schidigera ExtractZinc Oxide
Analysis / Label
| Crude Protein (Min.) | 13.5% |
| Crude Fat (Min.) | 6% |
| Crude Fiber (Max.) | -- |
| Moisture (Max.) | 12% |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids (Min.) | -- |
| Total Microorganisms (Max.) | -- |
| Vitamin A | -- |
| Vitamin D | -- |
| Calcium | -- |
| Phosphorus | -- |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | -- |
Manufacturer’s Product Description
* Note: Most product descriptions come straight from the manufacturer. Our recommendations and scoring data are below.
Feeding Instructions
Hamster or Gerbil 2 Tablespoons For best results discard any uneaten portion and clean food dish before next feeding. Fresh water should be available at all times. The following feeding amounts can be used as a starting point for 1 pet. Adjust the portions to maintain proper weight and if additional pets are fed. Transition Instructions When introducing a new food, begin with a mixture of “old and new” food, gradually increasing the amount of new food over a 7 – 10 day period. This will prevent digestive upsets as well as allowing your pet to adjust to something new.
Ingredients (Label)
Corn, Oats, Wheat, Milo, Sunflower, Millet, Green Split Peas, Oat Groats, Shelled Peanuts, Ground Wheat, Ground Corn, Sun-Cured Alfalfa Meal, Dehulled Soybean Meal, Pumpkin Seed, Barley, Raisins, Dehydrated Carrots, Dried Bananas, Safflower, Canadian Field Peas, Ground Flax Seed, Ground Oats, Dried Papaya, Ground Rice, Dehydrated Sweet Potatoes, Dehydrated Apples, Rice Flour, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Soy Oil, Algae Meal (Source of Omega-3 DHA), Fructooligosaccharide, Cracked Corn, Hulled Millet, Dried Cane Molasses, Yeast Extract, Sesame Seed, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin A Supplement, L-Lysine, Dl-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Mixed Tocopherols (a Preservative), Gelatin, Honey, Dextrose, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Riboflavin Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K Activity), Rosemary Extract, Citric Acid, Cholecalciferol, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Iodate, Biotin, Folic Acid, Dried Bacillus Licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Cobalt Carbonate, Sodium Selenite, Artificial Color.