Myia09
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I am open to suggestions and comments! It isn't perfect I know!
Just like it is important to read the ingredient labels of the foods humans eat, it is equally important to be looking at your animalâs food labels as well. Many people will be shocked at what is placed in food products for animals.
Soy is very controversial in hamster food (and other foods as well) as it has been linked to mammary cancer in mice. Soy is a member of the legume family, so it has been wondered if other members of the family can also increase risks for cancer or tumors. This includes green and yellow peas, which have been found in most of the mixes posted above.
Most veterinarians will urge you against feeding âfillersâ to your animals-such as corn, rice, and soy. (Wheat is also included but wheat is in fact, good for hamsters, wheat is usually only excluded for cats and dogs)
While there has been a large movement to remove fillers, especially corn and soy, from cat and dog food, no such movements have been done in the small animal foods. Remember the number one reason why manufactures use these products is because they are cheap fillers for their food.
Carefresh complete is a new contender on the block, and recommended for Syrians along with a seed mix. However, corn is the first ingredient!
Other hamster owners will also tell you corn is fine in moderation, which it is, but if your feeding corn as a main stable (i.e your pellets) it no longer is âin moderation.â I suggest feeding an unsalted, unbuttered popcorn bit once and awhile as a treat, but that is it. Other times, it is argued that most hamsters only eat the âheartâ of the corn, and therefore donât eat very much of the corn. However, this hasnât been proven, and it is difficult to tell whether your individual hamster is a hamster that only eats the heart, or eats the whole corn.
If we were to take out any food that contained soy or corn, Oxbow would be the only brand left to feed.
Oxbow also does not have peas.
After legumeâs, raw beans can cause diarrhea in hamsters. This is especially true in raw Kidney beans. However, the debate of mung beans, garbanzo beans, and others, as a light add to mixes is still out. So far the beans that are not recommended are raw Kidney, Pinto, Black, and Red beans. However, it is unanimous that lentils (all colors) are healthy and a staple for hamsters.
Some of the mixes also have dried fruit, or raisins, which should only be fed as treats and in moderation. These foods I would list as junk food. That includes Kaytee and Econutrition.
Another disturbing food trend is cane molasses is the food. Obviously, this is a sugar that is used to sweeten the food and bind the food together. Honey is also used in this way. While companies will tell you to be wary of Sunflower seeds that cause obesity, many forget all the unnatural sugar in your hamsterâs diet. Sugar can also cause dental problems in hamsters, as well as it has been reported sticky substances like honey and chocolate can actually get stuck to a hamsterâs cheek pouches causing problems.
Ecotrition Essentials even has onions, which are harmful to hamsters!
Then there are seeds. Seeds should be one of the main staples, but there is a word of caution as well because Sunflower and pumpkin seeds can cause obesity. So when added to a mix, it should be proportionate. This however, does not apply to millet and flax seed, which should be usually in a 2:1 ratio to other seeds. You will see most of the mixes either have flax or millet (sometimes both) as a large ingredient in their pellets or mixes.
Rice is also important to include in your hamster diet. White, wild, and brown are all included favorites. Rice can be served either raw, or cooked.
What about protein? Hamsters are omnivores and actually do require protein. This is another reason why most companies use soy. However, a hamsters protein intake can be regulated by feeding cooked eggs, a mealworm, dog biscuits (with approved ingredients), and nuts.
You can offer nuts in your diet (Not almonds however) and most people recommend 1 nut a day (two for a Syrian). This is a great treat and protein source. Dog biscuits, usually made of egg, are another great way to get the protein in.
Another main staple in the pellets is the presence of hay, either timothy or alfalfa. Hamsters can be given loose, soft hay and will often use it as nesting material and nibble on it as well. If a hamster doesnât eat loose hay, it can become a problem and that is the main reason why pellets are so great. However, when your pellets are full of other harmful ingredients, it does more harm than good. Oxbow provides healthy pellets, and Hazel Hamster, the most recommended food for dwarfs, has alfalfa pellets in their seed mix.
The main argument against making own mixes is because it is so difficult to get a crude analysis (fat, protein, fiber, ect) of your mix. However, this argument is also presented without the reason as mixes are whole and raw, and pellets are compounded and baked, so there isnât a need for this analysis as long as the mix is balanced. For instance, most pellets have to be fortified with vitamins and minerals because compounding them and baking them (not to mention storage of pellets) makes them lose said vitamins. It is quite known that pellets lose nutritional value over time.
What should you include in a mix? A proportionate mix is key. This proportion varies with what size you decide to buy in bulk. I buy my mixes in ¼-1lb mixes. When you take a tablespoon of mix, you should see 1-2 seeds, 1 nut, 1-2 bean (if you chose to add them), 1-3 split peas (if you chose to add them) and the rest rice and millet. This is much generalized, and you should consult your local veterinarian and research to find your own mix.
I include in my own personal mix which are all organic and found in my local health food store in bulk. All are raw and unsalted. I am not saying that my mix is the best mix for hamsters, but through my own research I have tried to gather the best ingredients for a balanced diet.
White and Yellow Millet, Ground Oat Grouts, Wheat Flakes, Buckwheat, Flax Seed, Sesame seed, Green/Red/Brown Lentils, Niger seed, White Rice, Wild Rice, Brown Rice, Sunflower seeds, Pumpkin seeds, Walnuts, Cracked Pistachios, Split peas, Chickpeas (Garbonzo) beans, Mung Beans, Wheat/Rice puffs
(I would admit to maybe forgetting an ingredient or two)
I also feed my hamster fresh greens every night. He gets loose timothy/orchard hay, dried dandelions and roses, cranberry/egg dog biscuits, and occasional mealworms.
I hope this has been a bit informative and it is a work in progress, so there will be updates and I am sure corrections.
Ingredients of top Hamster foods:
Oxbow:
Timothy Meal, Pearled Barley (Rolled), Oat Groats, Linseed (Flax) Meal, Canola Meal, Wheat Gluten, Millet, Ground Flax Seed, Canola Oil, Limestone, Salt, Dried Yeast Culture (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, Selenium Yeast, Vitamin A Supplement, Folic Acid, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Proteinate, Riboflavin Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Biotin, Manganous Oxide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Magnesium Sulfate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cobalt Carbonate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary Extract
Hazel Hamster:
Flaked whole wheat, ground whole wheat, pelleted soybean meal, dehydrated alfalfa pellets, whole corn, flaked peas, flaked whole corn, sunflower seeds, flaked soybeans, peanut kernels, kibbled locust beans, soybeaan oil (preserved with BHT), peanuts in shell, pumpkin seeds, wheat middlings, salt, calcium carbonate, sodium sulfate, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, choline chloride, niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride [vitamin b6], vitamin a supplement, riboflavin [vitamin b2], thiamine hydrochloride [vitamin b1], folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin d3 supplement), minerals (zinc oxide, manganese oxide, iron sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, cobalt carbonate, sodium selenite), added fd&c colors (yellow 6, yellow 5, blue 1).
Kaytee Nature Benefits:
Sun-cured Timothy Grass Hay, Corn, Sunflower, Rolled Oats, Wheat, Soybean Meal, Ground Wheat, Sun-cured Alfalfa Meal, Ground Corn, Wheat Middlings, Dried Bananas, Oat Hulls, Dried Papaya, Raisins, Peanut Pieces, Hulled Sunflower, Cracked Corn, Gelatin, Cane Molasses, Dried Cane Molasses, Ground Oats, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dehydrated Carrots, Pistachio Pieces, Salt, Honey, Corn Sugar, Soy Oil, Dehydrated Sweet Potatoes, Pepitas, Pecan Pieces, Almond Pieces, Walnut Pieces, Corn Gluten Meal, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Vitamin A Supplement, Choline Chloride, Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative), Brewers Dried Yeast, Wheat Germ Meal, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Niacin, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of vitamin K activity), Copper Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Rosemary Extract, Citric Acid, Cholecalciferol (source of vitamin D3), Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Cobalt Carbonate, Sodium Selenite, Dried A. oryzae Fermentation Extract (source of protease), Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Natural Flavors. Allergen information: Contains peanuts and/or other tree nuts.
Carefresh Complete:
Corn, barley, wheat, soybean meal, alfalfa, split green peas, wheat middlings, oats, safflower, brewers dried yeast, molasses, sodium bentonite, lignin sulfonate, dl-methionine, l-lysine, vitamin e supplement, l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (a source of stabilized vitamin c), salt, choline chloride, anise, natural and artificial flavors, ferrous sulfate, biotin, yucca schidigera extract, zinc oxide, manganeous oxide, niacinamide, vitamin b12 supplement, rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, beta carotene, vitamin a supplement, calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, folic acid, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin k3), vitamin d3 supplement, cobalt sulfate.
Mazuri:
dehulled soybean meal, ground corn, ground wheat, wheat middlings, sunflower seed, ground oats, cane molasses, soybean oil, dried beet pulp, dehydrated alfalfa meal, pumpkin seed, carrots, calcium lignin sulfonate, dicalcium phosphate, monocalcium phosphate, wheat germ, calcium carbonate, brewers dried yeast, salt, calcium propionate (a preservative), choline chloride, menadione dimethylpyrimidinol bisulfite (vitamin K), DL-methionine, dried yucca shidigera extract, pyridoxine hydrochloride, cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate (natural source vitamin E), thiamin mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, nicotinic acid, riboflavin, cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), manganous oxide, zinc oxide, ferrous carbonate, copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, calcium iodate, cobalt carbonate, sodium selenite.
Nutriphase:
Ingredients: Corn, milo, white millet, wheat, sunflower, toasted corn flakes oat groats, dehydrated alfalfa meal, dehulled soybean meal, ground corn, wrinkled peas, ground oats, ground wheat, calcium carbonate, dicalcium phosphate, dried cane molasses, salt, corn oil, vitamin a supplement, dl-methionine, l-lysine, choline chloride, ferrous carbonate, manganous oxide, riboflavin supplement, ethoxyquin (a preservative), zinc oxide, vitamin b12 supplement, vitamin e supplement, niacin, copper oxide, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin k activity), cholecalciferol (source of vitamin d3), calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, calcium iodate, biotin, folic acid, cobalt carbonate, sodium selenite, artificial color, natural flavors.
Ecotrition Organic:
Organic alfalfa forage, organic oat groats, organic wheat, organic white millet, organic milo, organic corn, organic soybeans, organic pumpkin seed, organic papaya, organic dehydrated banana, organic flax seed, organic ground corn, organic soybean meal, organic ground wheat, dicalcium phosphate, organic soybean oil, calcium carbonate, organic spinach powder, dl-methionine, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin e supplement, calcium pantothenate, choline chloride, menadione dimethylpyrimidinol bisulfate (source of vitamin K activity), niacin, biotin, folic acid, riboflavin, ethylenediamine dihydriodide, cobalt carbonate, iron (ferrous) sulfate, manganous oxide, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, zinc oxide, sodium selenite, red cabbage extract, purple carrot juice, annatto extract.
Ecotrition Essentials:
Oat Groats, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Whole Corn, Heat Processed Soybeans, White Millet, Milo, Wheat, Pumpkin Seed, Spanish Peanuts, Diced Papaya, Banana Chips, Ground Corn, Wheat Middlings, Soybean Meal, Soybean Hulls, Ground Oats, Cane Molasses, Salt, Diced Carrots, Diced Potatoes, Minced Onions, Parsley Flakes, Celery Flakes, Diced Red Peppers, Diced Green Peppers, Cabbage Flakes, Leek Flakes, Diced Zucchini, Tomato Flakes, Spinach Flakes, Flax Seed, Ground Limestone, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Vitamin A Acetate, D-Activated Animal Sterol (Source of Vitamin D3), dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Source of Vitamin E), Niacin, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K), Folic Acid, Biotin, Magnesium Oxide, Ferrous Carbonate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate, Color Added (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1).
CONTAINS ONIONS WHICH ARE HARMFUL TO HAMSTERS
Sunscriptions:
White Millet, Wheat, Milo, Whole Corn, Sunflower Seed, Oats, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Wheat Middlings, Soybean Hulls, Peanuts, Kibbled Corn, Flaked Wheat, Dehulled Soybean Meal, Dried Egg Product, Corn Gluten Meal, Split Green Peas, Ground Corn, Calcium Carbonate, Ground Flax Seed, Corn Distillers Dried Grain, Ground Oat Groats, Ground Wheat, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Lysine, Vegetable Oil, Niger Seed, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Potassium Sulfate, Magnesium Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Menadione Dimethylpyrimidinol Bisulfite (Source of Vitamin K Activity), Potassium Iodide, Biotin, Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Cobalt Sulfate, DL-Methionine, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Sodium Selenite,Sugar, Honey, Dried Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Fermentation Product, Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Product, Torula Dried Yeast, Dried Trichoderma Viride Fermentation Product, Color Added
Just like it is important to read the ingredient labels of the foods humans eat, it is equally important to be looking at your animalâs food labels as well. Many people will be shocked at what is placed in food products for animals.
Soy is very controversial in hamster food (and other foods as well) as it has been linked to mammary cancer in mice. Soy is a member of the legume family, so it has been wondered if other members of the family can also increase risks for cancer or tumors. This includes green and yellow peas, which have been found in most of the mixes posted above.
Most veterinarians will urge you against feeding âfillersâ to your animals-such as corn, rice, and soy. (Wheat is also included but wheat is in fact, good for hamsters, wheat is usually only excluded for cats and dogs)
While there has been a large movement to remove fillers, especially corn and soy, from cat and dog food, no such movements have been done in the small animal foods. Remember the number one reason why manufactures use these products is because they are cheap fillers for their food.
Carefresh complete is a new contender on the block, and recommended for Syrians along with a seed mix. However, corn is the first ingredient!
Other hamster owners will also tell you corn is fine in moderation, which it is, but if your feeding corn as a main stable (i.e your pellets) it no longer is âin moderation.â I suggest feeding an unsalted, unbuttered popcorn bit once and awhile as a treat, but that is it. Other times, it is argued that most hamsters only eat the âheartâ of the corn, and therefore donât eat very much of the corn. However, this hasnât been proven, and it is difficult to tell whether your individual hamster is a hamster that only eats the heart, or eats the whole corn.
If we were to take out any food that contained soy or corn, Oxbow would be the only brand left to feed.
Oxbow also does not have peas.
After legumeâs, raw beans can cause diarrhea in hamsters. This is especially true in raw Kidney beans. However, the debate of mung beans, garbanzo beans, and others, as a light add to mixes is still out. So far the beans that are not recommended are raw Kidney, Pinto, Black, and Red beans. However, it is unanimous that lentils (all colors) are healthy and a staple for hamsters.
Some of the mixes also have dried fruit, or raisins, which should only be fed as treats and in moderation. These foods I would list as junk food. That includes Kaytee and Econutrition.
Another disturbing food trend is cane molasses is the food. Obviously, this is a sugar that is used to sweeten the food and bind the food together. Honey is also used in this way. While companies will tell you to be wary of Sunflower seeds that cause obesity, many forget all the unnatural sugar in your hamsterâs diet. Sugar can also cause dental problems in hamsters, as well as it has been reported sticky substances like honey and chocolate can actually get stuck to a hamsterâs cheek pouches causing problems.
Ecotrition Essentials even has onions, which are harmful to hamsters!
Then there are seeds. Seeds should be one of the main staples, but there is a word of caution as well because Sunflower and pumpkin seeds can cause obesity. So when added to a mix, it should be proportionate. This however, does not apply to millet and flax seed, which should be usually in a 2:1 ratio to other seeds. You will see most of the mixes either have flax or millet (sometimes both) as a large ingredient in their pellets or mixes.
Rice is also important to include in your hamster diet. White, wild, and brown are all included favorites. Rice can be served either raw, or cooked.
What about protein? Hamsters are omnivores and actually do require protein. This is another reason why most companies use soy. However, a hamsters protein intake can be regulated by feeding cooked eggs, a mealworm, dog biscuits (with approved ingredients), and nuts.
You can offer nuts in your diet (Not almonds however) and most people recommend 1 nut a day (two for a Syrian). This is a great treat and protein source. Dog biscuits, usually made of egg, are another great way to get the protein in.
Another main staple in the pellets is the presence of hay, either timothy or alfalfa. Hamsters can be given loose, soft hay and will often use it as nesting material and nibble on it as well. If a hamster doesnât eat loose hay, it can become a problem and that is the main reason why pellets are so great. However, when your pellets are full of other harmful ingredients, it does more harm than good. Oxbow provides healthy pellets, and Hazel Hamster, the most recommended food for dwarfs, has alfalfa pellets in their seed mix.
The main argument against making own mixes is because it is so difficult to get a crude analysis (fat, protein, fiber, ect) of your mix. However, this argument is also presented without the reason as mixes are whole and raw, and pellets are compounded and baked, so there isnât a need for this analysis as long as the mix is balanced. For instance, most pellets have to be fortified with vitamins and minerals because compounding them and baking them (not to mention storage of pellets) makes them lose said vitamins. It is quite known that pellets lose nutritional value over time.
What should you include in a mix? A proportionate mix is key. This proportion varies with what size you decide to buy in bulk. I buy my mixes in ¼-1lb mixes. When you take a tablespoon of mix, you should see 1-2 seeds, 1 nut, 1-2 bean (if you chose to add them), 1-3 split peas (if you chose to add them) and the rest rice and millet. This is much generalized, and you should consult your local veterinarian and research to find your own mix.
I include in my own personal mix which are all organic and found in my local health food store in bulk. All are raw and unsalted. I am not saying that my mix is the best mix for hamsters, but through my own research I have tried to gather the best ingredients for a balanced diet.
White and Yellow Millet, Ground Oat Grouts, Wheat Flakes, Buckwheat, Flax Seed, Sesame seed, Green/Red/Brown Lentils, Niger seed, White Rice, Wild Rice, Brown Rice, Sunflower seeds, Pumpkin seeds, Walnuts, Cracked Pistachios, Split peas, Chickpeas (Garbonzo) beans, Mung Beans, Wheat/Rice puffs
(I would admit to maybe forgetting an ingredient or two)
I also feed my hamster fresh greens every night. He gets loose timothy/orchard hay, dried dandelions and roses, cranberry/egg dog biscuits, and occasional mealworms.
I hope this has been a bit informative and it is a work in progress, so there will be updates and I am sure corrections.
Ingredients of top Hamster foods:
Oxbow:
Timothy Meal, Pearled Barley (Rolled), Oat Groats, Linseed (Flax) Meal, Canola Meal, Wheat Gluten, Millet, Ground Flax Seed, Canola Oil, Limestone, Salt, Dried Yeast Culture (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, Selenium Yeast, Vitamin A Supplement, Folic Acid, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Proteinate, Riboflavin Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Biotin, Manganous Oxide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Magnesium Sulfate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cobalt Carbonate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary Extract
Hazel Hamster:
Flaked whole wheat, ground whole wheat, pelleted soybean meal, dehydrated alfalfa pellets, whole corn, flaked peas, flaked whole corn, sunflower seeds, flaked soybeans, peanut kernels, kibbled locust beans, soybeaan oil (preserved with BHT), peanuts in shell, pumpkin seeds, wheat middlings, salt, calcium carbonate, sodium sulfate, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, choline chloride, niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride [vitamin b6], vitamin a supplement, riboflavin [vitamin b2], thiamine hydrochloride [vitamin b1], folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin d3 supplement), minerals (zinc oxide, manganese oxide, iron sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, cobalt carbonate, sodium selenite), added fd&c colors (yellow 6, yellow 5, blue 1).
Kaytee Nature Benefits:
Sun-cured Timothy Grass Hay, Corn, Sunflower, Rolled Oats, Wheat, Soybean Meal, Ground Wheat, Sun-cured Alfalfa Meal, Ground Corn, Wheat Middlings, Dried Bananas, Oat Hulls, Dried Papaya, Raisins, Peanut Pieces, Hulled Sunflower, Cracked Corn, Gelatin, Cane Molasses, Dried Cane Molasses, Ground Oats, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dehydrated Carrots, Pistachio Pieces, Salt, Honey, Corn Sugar, Soy Oil, Dehydrated Sweet Potatoes, Pepitas, Pecan Pieces, Almond Pieces, Walnut Pieces, Corn Gluten Meal, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Vitamin A Supplement, Choline Chloride, Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative), Brewers Dried Yeast, Wheat Germ Meal, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Niacin, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of vitamin K activity), Copper Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Rosemary Extract, Citric Acid, Cholecalciferol (source of vitamin D3), Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Cobalt Carbonate, Sodium Selenite, Dried A. oryzae Fermentation Extract (source of protease), Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Natural Flavors. Allergen information: Contains peanuts and/or other tree nuts.
Carefresh Complete:
Corn, barley, wheat, soybean meal, alfalfa, split green peas, wheat middlings, oats, safflower, brewers dried yeast, molasses, sodium bentonite, lignin sulfonate, dl-methionine, l-lysine, vitamin e supplement, l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (a source of stabilized vitamin c), salt, choline chloride, anise, natural and artificial flavors, ferrous sulfate, biotin, yucca schidigera extract, zinc oxide, manganeous oxide, niacinamide, vitamin b12 supplement, rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, beta carotene, vitamin a supplement, calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, folic acid, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin k3), vitamin d3 supplement, cobalt sulfate.
Mazuri:
dehulled soybean meal, ground corn, ground wheat, wheat middlings, sunflower seed, ground oats, cane molasses, soybean oil, dried beet pulp, dehydrated alfalfa meal, pumpkin seed, carrots, calcium lignin sulfonate, dicalcium phosphate, monocalcium phosphate, wheat germ, calcium carbonate, brewers dried yeast, salt, calcium propionate (a preservative), choline chloride, menadione dimethylpyrimidinol bisulfite (vitamin K), DL-methionine, dried yucca shidigera extract, pyridoxine hydrochloride, cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate (natural source vitamin E), thiamin mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, nicotinic acid, riboflavin, cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), manganous oxide, zinc oxide, ferrous carbonate, copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, calcium iodate, cobalt carbonate, sodium selenite.
Nutriphase:
Ingredients: Corn, milo, white millet, wheat, sunflower, toasted corn flakes oat groats, dehydrated alfalfa meal, dehulled soybean meal, ground corn, wrinkled peas, ground oats, ground wheat, calcium carbonate, dicalcium phosphate, dried cane molasses, salt, corn oil, vitamin a supplement, dl-methionine, l-lysine, choline chloride, ferrous carbonate, manganous oxide, riboflavin supplement, ethoxyquin (a preservative), zinc oxide, vitamin b12 supplement, vitamin e supplement, niacin, copper oxide, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin k activity), cholecalciferol (source of vitamin d3), calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, calcium iodate, biotin, folic acid, cobalt carbonate, sodium selenite, artificial color, natural flavors.
Ecotrition Organic:
Organic alfalfa forage, organic oat groats, organic wheat, organic white millet, organic milo, organic corn, organic soybeans, organic pumpkin seed, organic papaya, organic dehydrated banana, organic flax seed, organic ground corn, organic soybean meal, organic ground wheat, dicalcium phosphate, organic soybean oil, calcium carbonate, organic spinach powder, dl-methionine, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin e supplement, calcium pantothenate, choline chloride, menadione dimethylpyrimidinol bisulfate (source of vitamin K activity), niacin, biotin, folic acid, riboflavin, ethylenediamine dihydriodide, cobalt carbonate, iron (ferrous) sulfate, manganous oxide, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, zinc oxide, sodium selenite, red cabbage extract, purple carrot juice, annatto extract.
Ecotrition Essentials:
Oat Groats, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Whole Corn, Heat Processed Soybeans, White Millet, Milo, Wheat, Pumpkin Seed, Spanish Peanuts, Diced Papaya, Banana Chips, Ground Corn, Wheat Middlings, Soybean Meal, Soybean Hulls, Ground Oats, Cane Molasses, Salt, Diced Carrots, Diced Potatoes, Minced Onions, Parsley Flakes, Celery Flakes, Diced Red Peppers, Diced Green Peppers, Cabbage Flakes, Leek Flakes, Diced Zucchini, Tomato Flakes, Spinach Flakes, Flax Seed, Ground Limestone, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Vitamin A Acetate, D-Activated Animal Sterol (Source of Vitamin D3), dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Source of Vitamin E), Niacin, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K), Folic Acid, Biotin, Magnesium Oxide, Ferrous Carbonate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate, Color Added (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1).
CONTAINS ONIONS WHICH ARE HARMFUL TO HAMSTERS
Sunscriptions:
White Millet, Wheat, Milo, Whole Corn, Sunflower Seed, Oats, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Wheat Middlings, Soybean Hulls, Peanuts, Kibbled Corn, Flaked Wheat, Dehulled Soybean Meal, Dried Egg Product, Corn Gluten Meal, Split Green Peas, Ground Corn, Calcium Carbonate, Ground Flax Seed, Corn Distillers Dried Grain, Ground Oat Groats, Ground Wheat, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Lysine, Vegetable Oil, Niger Seed, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Potassium Sulfate, Magnesium Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Menadione Dimethylpyrimidinol Bisulfite (Source of Vitamin K Activity), Potassium Iodide, Biotin, Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Cobalt Sulfate, DL-Methionine, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Sodium Selenite,Sugar, Honey, Dried Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Fermentation Product, Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Product, Torula Dried Yeast, Dried Trichoderma Viride Fermentation Product, Color Added
