Need food help really quickly

[Katherine1]

Hi my Syrian has been fed oxbow essentials hamster food her whole life! I was wondering if I should switch her to oxbow garden fresh. Really want y’all’s opinions. I am about to buy more food so need to decide quickly! Thanks so much!

[Jeir]

May be a bit late, but I wouldn't recommend it. Looking at the ingredients, it doesn't have much in the way of...anything. Just a boring pellet feed, full of additives and sugar. A good mix needs neither.

With the use of 'y'all', I'm assuming you're in the US. If you can, try to find Harry/Hazel Hamster food mix. It's not the best of the best, but is one mix I've been using for my hamsters for over 20 years, and have never had a problem with it. If you're willing to spend a small (well, large) fortune, the Rodipet mix is good, and I've seen 'Bunny Dream hamster mix' been recommended a few times.