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Can hamsters eat pickles? My hamster licked one, is he okay?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 29 days old

I feel really horrible about this but my hamster licked a pickle. I wanted to grab his attention and put the rest of my half eaten dill pickle in the cage with him. He immediately smelled it and took a lick. I can tell that he only took a lick because there wasn't any of the pickle missing and he was opening and closing his mouth very fast and licking his teeth. I know what I have done and I just want to know if hes gonna be okay or if there is anything I can do. Thanks.

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Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Lotus Altholtz

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Lab Animal Medicine Specialist

Published on July 9th, 2019

Hudson likely would be just fine even if he ate some of the pickle. If he is walking, eating, drinking normally and not lethargic/tired there is nothing that you would need to do other than just offering him his regular food treats in the future! Good luck!

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