Question : What makes this food gourmet?
Answer : It is made of a premium blend of fruits, vegetables, seeds, and grains.
Question : How does it support digestive health?
Answer : It contains prebiotics and probiotics.
Question : Is this food suitable for other small animal species?
Answer : No, it is specifically formulated for hamsters and gerbils.
Question : Are the sunflower seeds and the black oil sunflower seed grown in China? Was pesticide used?
Answer : The seed was grown in South Dakota, United States. The grains and seeds we purchase for the different food mixtures are not classified as organically grown.
Question : What is the protein percentage?
Answer : Here is the guaranteed analysis of the product:nCrude Protein (min.) 13.5%nCrude Fat (min.) 6.0%nCrude Fiber (max.) 10.0%nMoisture (max.) 12.0%nOmega-3 Fatty Acids (min.) 0.2%nTotal Bacillus Species (min.) 50,000 CFU/gramn(B. licheniformis, B. subtilis; CFU - Colony Forming Units)
Question : Does this mix contain peanuts???
Answer : Yes, this mix contains peanuts.
Question : Can this be all that I feed my hamsters or do I need to add other pellet food along with this to get complete nutrient?
Answer : This blend should be used as a small portion of their daily diet. It is recommended to feed hamsters Kaytee Fortified pellets along with a touch of the multi-mix for complete nutrition. Additionally, it is important to provide fresh fruits and vegetables in their diet.
Question : Has anyone fed this to their dwarf hamsters? I have a Russian dwarf and I was wondering if this food is too big for a dwarf or not.
Answer : I have fed it to my Russian dwarf and they didn't seem to have any problem with it.
Question : Can I feed this to my newly purchased mice? My hamster died recently and I still have this on hand.
Answer : My hamster recently died too, and I had extra. I gave it to my dogs as treats and they loved it. I'm sure the ingredients are made safe to feed your mice.
Question : Why the artificial colors? Seems totally unnecessary.
Answer : We'd be happy to address your concerns. Please contact us at 1-800-529-8331.
Question : Can someone else attest that this could be given to guinea pigs? I bought them by mistake.
Answer : I breed guinea pigs. It cannot be given to guinea pigs. Guinea pigs have different dietary needs, including vitamin C, which is deficient in hamster food. Some ingredients in hamster food may even be harmful to guinea pigs.