Can hamsters drink milk? Hello everyone, today we are going to talk about a question that many pet owners are particularly concerned about - can hamsters drink milk?

First of all, I have to make it clear to everyone that hamsters cannot drink milk directly. why? Because milk contains a large amount of lactose, and after our hamsters are weaned, the lactase enzyme in their bodies will gradually decrease, which makes them unable to digest the lactose in milk well. If you feed hamsters milk, it is likely to cause them to suffer from diarrhea, soft stools and other indigestion. In severe cases, it may even endanger their lives.

So, some owners may ask, since hamsters cannot drink milk, then they need supplements What about calcium and nutrition? Don’t worry, we can choose other hamster-friendly dairy products to replace cow’s milk. For example, yogurt is a good choice. Because during the yogurt making process, lactose has been broken down into components that are easier to digest. Moreover, yogurt also contains probiotics, which are also good for the intestinal health of hamsters. However, when feeding yogurt to hamsters, you should also pay attention to the appropriate amount. Don't give them too much at once to avoid causing discomfort.

In addition to yogurt, goat milk powder is also a good choice. The lactose content in goat milk powder is relatively low and is closer to the composition of hamster breast milk, so it is easier for hamsters to digest and absorb. If you want to supplement your hamster's nutrition, you can consider buying some goat milk powder specially prepared for pets.

Okay, now let's summarize. Hamsters cannot drink milk directly because their bodies cannot digest the lactose in milk well. However, you can choose other dairy products suitable for hamsters, such as yogurt and goat milk powder. Remember, no matter what you feed your hamster, you must pay attention to the appropriate amount and balanced nutrition. Only in this way can our little hamsters grow up healthily and happily!