2006-08-31 23:00:52 · 31 answers · asked by VILLAIN 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
it is not what americans call a chip it is a chip as in fish and chips in England.
2006-08-31 23:04:17 · update #1
It won't kill him, and isn't poisonous, but DON'T feed them to him again. If you want to feed your ham special treats, stay with fresh foods- they love cucumbers, and apple chunks, which are both very healthy for them. Steer clear of citrus fruits, however, as those can be toxic to ham's.
2006-09-01 04:00:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah the chip. The chip, originally from the potato(starch), fried in oil with added salt (sodium chloride). Hamsters eat fruits, nuts and other stuff. A potato-based product will not hurt it. However feeding it chips often with high-salt content will be adverse to its health since its normal diet does not have such high-salt content.
2006-09-01 06:32:40 · answer #2 · answered by Rasco S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chips, the English kind, should be essentially fine. Since they are fully of salt and grease, make sure there is plenty of water available. Since it is not a typical hamster diet food it may make his droppings a little messy for a short while. However keep any eye on the quality of them. While highly unlikely, if you see maroon or other colors mixed in with the droppings, then it may be worth asking your local vet. I am sure he or she will be just fine.
2006-09-07 17:14:20 · answer #3 · answered by kears10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hamster should be fine, I fed my hamster a potato chip once and it lived to tell the tale.
2006-09-08 16:06:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He'll probaly be alright. Even in worst case scenario if its tummy has some weird reaction, it will either be vomited back up, a bad tummyache, or some variation of Hamster Constipation like normal humans.
2006-09-08 02:23:21 · answer #5 · answered by Link of Hyrule 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Calm Down, Don't be so paranoid. A chip will not harm your little critter. Trust me! I once had a gerbil, two actually, and I fed him cheerios. Chips, are just flower. No need to worry.
2006-09-07 18:05:40 · answer #6 · answered by cheetahgirl909 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your lil buddy will be just fine he may get a lil tummy ache from the fried potatoe just feed him hamster food lettuce and plenty of water that way you wont have to worry
2006-09-08 00:10:45 · answer #7 · answered by little_outlaw_angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He'll be alright. What kind of breading? Had hamsters that would fight over the crab meat that i would bring home from the restaurant. They loved any kind of seafood. Breading could be a problem.
2006-09-08 02:36:37 · answer #8 · answered by Van 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're hamster will be fine - I had a guinea pig that ate paper, chocolate, cigarette buds - I swear he would eat anything and he still lived a long and healthy life.
2006-09-08 10:35:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No worries-your hamster should be just fine. He gets more fiber out of his normal diet ,maybe not as much sodium.
2006-09-06 11:15:22 · answer #10 · answered by dodlydink 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋