Hay and grass is a staple food for gerbils. It’s found in many commercial gerbil food mixes, providing the nutrients gerbils need to stay healthy. However, with so many hay varieties, it can be hard to know which ones are safe. Gerbils enjoy eating Timothy, meadow, alfalfa, and orchard hay. They’re high in fiber, which … Read more
Spinach is a superfood. While captive gerbils primarily eat high-quality dry food, adding fresh greens to their diet is a good way to provide them with additional vitamins and minerals. Spinach is safe for gerbils to eat. It contains nutrients such as magnesium, fiber, potassium, folate, and vitamins K and A. Spinach is also a … Read more
Giving your gerbil tasty treats is part of the fun of owning one. While gerbils have specific dietary requirements, healthy snacks can increase their vitamin and mineral intake while providing all-important mental stimulation. So, what treats do gerbils love? Fruits make a safe and healthy treat, including strawberries, berries, bananas, apples, and raisins. Vegetable treats … Read more
Apples are one of the most commonly eaten fruits. So, you might be wondering whether it’s safe to feed gerbils apple. Gerbils cat eat applies. They contain fiber, potassium, vitamin A, and magnesium, which can help reduce the effects of seizures. However, apples are high in sugar and water, which are both bad for gerbils … Read more
When you compare a gerbil and bird’s diet side by side, they seem relatively similar. After all, gerbils eat dry pellets and enjoy a selection of seeds and nuts. So, is bird food suitable for gerbils to eat? While owners must only feed bird seed as an occasional treat, it’s a good source of calcium, … Read more
Gerbils require vegetables and leafy greens to keep them healthy. One of the best vegetables is broccoli, as it’s packed with a range of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. But is broccoli good for gerbils? Gerbils love the taste and texture of broccoli. The crunchiness provides mental stimulation and keeps their ever-growing teeth filed down. Broccoli … Read more
Chocolate is delicious and one of the most popular snack foods. So, you may wonder whether you can feed gerbils chocolate as a treat. Unfortunately, chocolate is poisonous to gerbils. Gerbils can’t eat chocolate because it contains theobromine, which a gerbil’s body can’t metabolize. Even small amounts of chocolate can lead to seizures, irregular heart … Read more
Gerbils thrive on a varied diet of grains, seeds, fruits, and vegetables. Along with a high-quality gerbil food mix, gerbils enjoy fresh produce as a dietary supplement. Gerbils can eat lettuce but only in moderation. Lettuce is safe for gerbils to eat. It contains nutrients such as folate, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins K and A. … Read more
Chestnuts are a kind of nut that’s popular during the winter. Sweet and tasty, you may want to share some slices or chopped-up chestnuts with your gerbil. Gerbils can eat chestnuts as they contain the optimal proportions of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Chestnuts are also rich in vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, B vitamins, iron, … Read more
Gerbils enjoy eating berries because they’re sweet and tasty. Most fruits have lots of vitamins and minerals, which gerbils need in their diet. However, that doesn’t mean that you should feed your gerbil berries every day. Gerbils can eat all berries that humans can eat. Strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, goji berries, etc., are all safe for … Read more
Gerbils can eat rice safely as it doesn’t contain anything toxic or poisonous to animals. Rice won’t harm your pet unless there’s something added to it, such as salt and oil. Gerbils can eat rice that’s cooked or uncooked, brown or white, puffed rice/rice crispies, and rice cakes. Rice is high in carbohydrates. Uncooked rice … Read more
Gerbils are omnivores, so they can eat animal and plant-based foods. As it is nutritious and a good energy source, you may want to feed meat to your gerbil. Gerbils can eat meat, but it’s not a food that they eat in the wild. Meat is rich in vitamins and minerals including magnesium, iron, and … Read more
Many quality dog foods are highly nutritious, containing lots of essential vitamins and minerals. So, if you also have pet gerbils, you may want to know if gerbils can eat dog food. Gerbils don’t eat dog food because it’s made from meat. While gerbils are omnivores (they consume food of plant and animal origin), their … Read more
Popcorn is a healthy snack. As it is plant-based and whole-grain, you can also feed popcorn to gerbils. But you need to prepare it correctly, and offer it sparingly. Popcorn is safe for gerbils to eat. However, gerbils should only eat plain popcorn, made without butter, oil, salt, sugar, or flavorings. Popcorn has little nutritional … Read more
Tomatoes are a culinary vegetable that is found in kitchens across the world. They’re healthy, so you may want to feed tomatoes to your gerbil. Tomatoes aren’t a suitable regular food for gerbils, but are OK in moderation. They contain the right balance of fat, protein, and carbs for gerbils. They also contain a wide … Read more
Your gerbil’s diet is the cornerstone of its health. So, you may think that cucumber is a healthy vegetable to feed your pet gerbil. Cucumber is good for gerbils. It contains the right amounts of fat, protein, and carbohydrate. However, with a 95% water content, it’s too watery to be a regular food. Too much … Read more
Raisins are one of those foods that are always in your kitchen, never used. They’re sweet and healthier than other snacks. But not all foods are suitable for gerbils to eat. Gerbils enjoy raisins because they’re sweet and chewy. They have many different vitamins and minerals, and aren’t high in fat. But raisins are high … Read more
Wild gerbils will feed on a variety of root vegetables, seeds, leaves, and grains. They are accustomed to eating foods like cabbage. However, cabbage doesn’t grow naturally in the gerbil’s natural living environment. Cabbage doesn’t contain toxins or anything harmful to gerbils. While it’s bitter, your gerbil can eat raw cabbage. It’s crunchy, too, which … Read more
Eggs are commonly perceived as a healthy food. However, they aren’t frequently fed to most pets, so you may not know whether eggs are good or bad for gerbils. Gerbils can eat boiled or scrambled eggs but they may not recognize raw eggs as food. Eggshells contain minerals, and gerbils like them because they’re crunchy … Read more
Gerbils don’t drink much compared to other animals, such as hamsters. But your gerbil should be drinking some water. If you notice your gerbil not drinking water, it can be a worrying sign. If your gerbil has stopped drinking, it could be meeting its water requirements through food. However, it may not be drinking due … Read more
Nuts are high in fat and protein, making good gerbil treats. Acorns are a type of nut grown by oak trees, but they contain a toxic substance that can be harmful to some animals. Acorns contain tannins, which can cause kidney and liver damage in certain animal species. It’s not known if tannins are toxic … Read more
Cheese is a foodstuff that’s made from milk. It isn’t found in a gerbil’s natural habitat, so it isn’t something a wild gerbil would ever encounter. But that doesn’t mean your pet can’t eat it. Gerbils can eat cheese, but only in small quantities as they’re lactose intolerant. It has too much fat and protein … Read more
Milk forms the basis of a baby gerbil’s diet. After weaning, gerbils get their calories from solid food and don’t need milk. But some gerbil owners wonder if they can give their gerbils cows’ milk. Milk isn’t healthy for gerbils. It can upset gerbils’ stomachs, causing pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. This is because gerbils … Read more
Gerbils need healthy and nutritious food, or they can become sick. Vegetables like peas have a reputation for being healthy, so you may want to introduce them to your gerbil’s diet. Peas aren’t bad for gerbils but lack the nutrients to be a staple food. They are full of vitamin C, but gerbils don’t need … Read more
Gerbils need nutritious food to survive in captivity. Fruits, such as strawberries are considered healthy for gerbils because they’re a rich source of vitamins and minerals. Strawberries aren’t toxic to gerbils, but they aren’t a healthy choice. They have no protein/fat and excess sugar. Strawberries have vitamin C, but gerbils don’t need it. Strawberries lack … Read more
We all want to give our gerbils a wide selection of highly nutritious foods. So, you may decide to feed your gerbil the same nutrient and vitamin-rich foods that you eat, such as bananas. Gerbils can eat fresh bananas and both green (under-ripe) and black (over-ripe) bananas. But they’re high in carbs and low in … Read more
Gerbils need healthy, fresh food to survive in the wild. If you feed your gerbil food mix, it’s usually dry and processed. You might think your pet needs fresh berries and fruit, like blueberries. Blueberries are non-toxic but aren’t healthy for gerbils. When your gerbil eats too many blueberries, they cause diarrhea. They aren’t nutritious … Read more
A gerbil’s food mix is dry and processed. While it contains the nutrients a gerbil needs, you may think that a diet of fruit and vegetables (like carrots) would be more appropriate. Carrots are fresh, crunchy, and nutritious, so gerbils like eating them. Carrot tops make a good snack for gerbils. They’re good for a … Read more
Gerbils are omnivores, which means that they can digest both plant and animal matter. In the wild, gerbils eat insects. Feeding gerbils insects is a great way to supplement their diet with protein. The best insects for gerbils are mealworms, waxworms, superworms, crickets, and locusts. Feed your gerbil no more than 1 to 2 insects … Read more
If you run out of gerbil food, you might want to feed your pet whatever’s in the kitchen. And everyone has bread to spare, but it may not be healthy. Gerbils can eat bread, but it isn’t the healthiest choice. White bread is unhealthy because it contains lots of salt and sugar, so it should … Read more