{"id":1192,"date":"2023-01-18T20:10:43","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T20:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/?p=1192"},"modified":"2023-01-18T20:10:43","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T20:10:43","slug":"can-hamsters-drink-alcohol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/can-hamsters-drink-alcohol\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Hamsters Drink Alcohol?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I remember one wild night in college, my buddies and I were feeling pretty lit and for some reason, we decided it would be a good idea to give our pet hamster, Mr. Nibbles, a sip of our beer. As you can probably guess, it did not end well.<\/p>\n<p>Long story short, Mr. Nibbles passed out cold and we spent the rest of the night nursing him back to health with water and some kibble.<\/p>\n<p>It was a harsh reminder that just because something is okay for humans to consume, doesn&#8217;t mean it&#8217;s okay for our <a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/hamster-name-game-do-these-furry-friends-recognize-their-monikers\/\">furry little friends<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So, can hamsters drink alcohol? The short answer is no, they should not.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/can-hamsters-drink-alcohol\/#Why_Alcohol_Is_A_No-No_For_Hamsters\" title=\"Why Alcohol Is A No-No For Hamsters\">Why Alcohol Is A No-No For Hamsters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/can-hamsters-drink-alcohol\/#What_To_Give_Your_Hamster_Instead\" title=\"What To Give Your Hamster Instead\">What To Give Your Hamster Instead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/can-hamsters-drink-alcohol\/#The_Bottom_Line\" title=\"The Bottom Line\">The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/can-hamsters-drink-alcohol\/#Hamster-Sober_FAQ\" title=\"Hamster-Sober FAQ\">Hamster-Sober FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/can-hamsters-drink-alcohol\/#Can_I_give_my_hamster_a_sip_of_my_drink\" title=\"Can I give my hamster a sip of my drink?\">Can I give my hamster a sip of my drink?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/can-hamsters-drink-alcohol\/#What_should_I_give_my_hamster_to_drink\" title=\"What should I give my hamster to drink?\">What should I give my hamster to drink?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/can-hamsters-drink-alcohol\/#Can_I_give_my_hamster_beer_to_play_with\" title=\"Can I give my hamster beer to play with?\">Can I give my hamster beer to play with?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/can-hamsters-drink-alcohol\/#My_Conclusion_The_%E2%80%9CDont_get_your_hamster_drunk%E2%80%9D\" title=\"My Conclusion: The &#8220;Dont get your hamster drunk&#8221;\">My Conclusion: The &#8220;Dont get your hamster drunk&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Alcohol_Is_A_No-No_For_Hamsters\"><\/span>Why Alcohol Is A No-No For Hamsters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/hamsters-vs-marmots-whats-the-difference\/\">Hamsters<\/a>, like most small animals, have a much higher metabolism than humans. This means that their bodies process things differently and at a faster rate.<\/p>\n<p>Alcohol is metabolized in the liver and can be toxic to animals in large doses.<\/p>\n<p>Alcohol can also affect a <a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/can-a-hamster-recover-from-a-respiratory-infection\/\">hamster&#8217;s nervous system and can lead to severe respiratory<\/a> problems. In extreme cases, alcohol can cause coma or even death in small animals.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Give_Your_Hamster_Instead\"><\/span>What To Give Your Hamster Instead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/do-syrian-hamsters-need-a-wheel\/\">Hamsters need<\/a> a diet that is high in protein and low in fat. A good diet for a hamster should include a mix of pellets, fresh fruits, and vegetables.<\/p>\n<p>You can also give your <a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/how-small-are-baby-hamsters\/\">hamster small<\/a> amounts of seeds and nuts as occasional treats. Just make sure to avoid high-fat and high-sugar options like sunflower seeds or almonds.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span>The Bottom Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In conclusion, there&#8217;s no sugarcoating it, alcohol is not good for your hamster. It&#8217;s best to stick to a healthy diet and save the partying for yourself and your human friends.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hamster-Sober_FAQ\"><\/span>Hamster-Sober FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_hamster_a_sip_of_my_drink\"><\/span>Can I give my hamster a sip of my drink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, you should not <a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/what-to-do-when-your-hamster-gives-birth\/\">give your hamster<\/a> any alcohol as it can be dangerous and even fatal for small animals.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_give_my_hamster_to_drink\"><\/span>What should I give my hamster to drink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hamsters should have access to fresh, clean water at all times. You can also give them small amounts of unsweetened juice or low-fat milk as an occasional treat.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_hamster_beer_to_play_with\"><\/span>Can I give my hamster beer to play with?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, even if it&#8217;s empty or non-alcoholic beer, it&#8217;s not safe for your <a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/can-hamsters-play-with-water-bottles\/\">hamster to play<\/a> with. Stick to <a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/what-temperature-is-safe-for-hamsters\/\">safe and appropriate toys for your hamster<\/a> to play with.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Conclusion_The_%E2%80%9CDont_get_your_hamster_drunk%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>My Conclusion: The &#8220;Dont get your hamster drunk&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the end of the day, it&#8217;s important to remember that just because something is okay for us, doesn&#8217;t mean it&#8217;s okay for our <a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/hamster-time-out-how-long-should-i-leave-my-furry-friend-alone\/\">furry little friends<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/the-top-hamsters-for-12-year-olds\/\">Hamsters are delicate creatures and their health and well-being should always be our top<\/a> priority.<\/p>\n<p>So, let&#8217;s all raise a glass (of water, juice or milk) to the health and happiness of our beloved hamsters and vow to keep the partying to ourselves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I remember one wild night in college, my buddies and I were feeling pretty lit and for some reason, we decided it would be a good idea to give our pet hamster, Mr. Nibbles, a sip of our beer. As you can probably guess, it did not end well. Long story short, Mr. Nibbles passed [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1193,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1192"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1192"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1192\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1195,"href":"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1192\/revisions\/1195"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1193"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1192"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1192"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1192"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}