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racinghamster · 07-02-2006, 10:39 AM

Hi Everyone. I was wondering what percentage of protein a dwarf hamster needs? I will be feeding Harry Hamster mix soon and this is currently 19% protein. Is this enough, or should I be feeding anything additional?

On another note entirely, when a hamster gets to a certain age, is`nt too high a protein level bad for the kidneys? I know it can be for mice and rats, but being new to the hamster world, I`m not too sure. So is there any nutritional guidelines I should be following relating to protein levels and age?

07-02-2006, 10:39 AM
racinghamster PM Fluffy for custom title Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 13,415	Protein Percentage & Dwarf Hamsters? Hi Everyone. I was wondering what percentage of protein a dwarf hamster needs? I will be feeding Harry Hamster mix soon and this is currently 19% protein. Is this enough, or should I be feeding anything additional? On another note entirely, when a hamster gets to a certain age, is`nt too high a protein level bad for the kidneys? I know it can be for mice and rats, but being new to the hamster world, I`m not too sure. So is there any nutritional guidelines I should be following relating to protein levels and age? __________________ Get A Life, Get A Rodent!