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Question
Hi
As i told you i split my male and female hammys up whaen she gave birth! Mom and babys are fine! But the dad isnt coming out much, his poo is greenish(maybe because he has eaten alot of veg?)and his fur isnt as soft and shiny?
can you tell me whats wrong with him or is it nothing to worry about?

Answer
Hi Ellie,

Congratulations on your new arrivals!

Probably what's happening is you're feeding your male hamster too many vegetables (which can lead to diarrhea, and as a result of that, dehydration).  Feed him only a small amount of vegetables a few times a week.  Here's a list of safe fruits and vegetables (from petwebsite.com):

Alfafa
Apple (seedless)
Asparagus
Avocado (skinned and seedless)
Banana
Basil
Blackberries
Blueberries
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts - small amounts occasionally - not all hamsters like the strong taste
Calabrese
Cabbage - should only be fed in small amounts occasionally as too much can cause health problems
Carrots
Cauliflower leaves and stalks
Celery
Cherries - stones should be removed as they can be dangerous if gnawed
Chestnuts
Chicory
Chinese Leaves
Coriander
Corn-on-the-Cob
Corn Salad
Courgettes
Cranberries
Cress
Cucumber
Curly Kale
Dates
Endive
Fenugreek
Feijoa
Figs
Grapes
Green beans
Kale - should only be fed in small amounts occasionally as too much can cause health problems
Kidney Beans (cooked)
Kiwi Fruit
Kumquat
Lettuce - small amounts occasionally - in excess it can cause liver problems
Logan Berries
Lychee
Mange Tout
Mango
Marrow
Melon
Mint
Mung
Okra
Pak Choy
Papaya
Parsley - a good tonic
Peach
Pear
Peas
Plums - stones should be removed as can be dangerous when gnawed
Potato (cooked)
Raspberries
Raspberry Plant leaves - beneficial for diarrhoea
Rhubarb (cooked)
Rocket Chard
Sage
Sorrel
Squash
Star Fruit
Strawberries
Sugar Cane - small amounts
Sweet Potato
Soybean Sprouts
Swede
Sweetcorn
Sweet Peppers
Ugli Fruit
Turnip
Water Chestnuts
Watermelon
Water Spinach

For a couple of days, only feed your male hamster his regular dry hamster food.  Then, after about 3 days, you can start giving him small amounts of fruits and vegetables again.

Have a great weekend and enjoy your new hammies!

If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask :)

Kelly