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California’s electric bills‚ among the highest in the nation‚ are going up‚ but they have a plan that will hurt the middle class. If you’re productive in California‚ you will get to subsidize electricity for the unproductive. Don’t worry‚ thanks to the climate scam‚ everyone will suffer. Instead of only pricing electricity by how much you […] The post Good News! The Less Productive You Are‚ the Cheaper Your Electric in Commiefornia appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

This week at the Oscars‚ a director named Jonathan Glazer made international headlines. Glazer won an Academy Award for his film‚ “Zone of Interest‚” which centers on the family life of Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Hoss and his wife‚ Hedwig‚ who happily cultivate their home and garden as just behind the wall‚ Jews are tortured‚ shot and gassed. Glazer had an incredible opportunity to point out the obvious continuity between the victims of the Holocaust and the Jewish victims of Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Envelope on Oct. 7; he had the opportunity to point out the continuing plight — largely ignored by the media and the left — of some 134 hostages still held in Gaza by Hamas‚ including American citizens; he had the opportunity to observe the international community’s willingness to‚ for its own political reasons‚ pile on Israel by attempting to stop the Israeli Defense Forces from destroying Hamas wholesale. Instead‚ Glazer did something truly shameful: he used his Jewish background and his Holocaust film to attack Israel. “Right now we stand here as men who refute their Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation which has led to conflict for so many innocent people‚ whether the victims of October the 7th in Israel or the ongoing attack on Gaza‚” Glazer intoned nervously. There are a bushel of lies in this single sentence. First‚ there was no “occupation” of Gaza prior to Oct. 7; the Israelis abandoned Gaza in 2005 and turned it over to the Palestinians‚ who promptly tore down Israeli infrastructure and elected Hamas‚ who themselves turned Gaza into a full-scale terror ministate. Second‚ no “occupation” could justify the wholesale slaughter of some 1‚200 innocents in Israel and the taking of 250 hostages on Oct. 7. Third‚ it is certainly not “Jewish and the Holocaust being hijacked” to point out that Hamas literally targets Jews for extermination‚ just as the Nazis once did. And finally‚ Israel is taking extraordinary measures to protect civilian life in Gaza; Israel has taken measures no military in history has taken‚ including sacrificing the lives of its own soldiers to go door-to-door in a terrorist-ridden urban hellscape. In fact‚ Glazer has it all backward. It is he who is using his Jewishness and the Holocaust as a weapon — in favor of Hamas. Glazer has little actual involvement in Judaism on a day-to-day level — he grew up reform and there is little evidence of his Jewish practice today. But he’s happy to pull out his Jewishness card — to say that he‚ As A Jew‚ stands against Israel defending itself. This allows him to garner plaudits from his fellow political left-wingers‚ all the while maintaining his status in the intersectional hierarchy. Jews‚ as it turns out‚ are only allowed in the intersectional hierarchy so long as they use their Jewishness to attack Israel‚ or whatever the left-wing cause of the day is. In reality‚ Glazer is the villain of his own film. In “Zone of Interest‚” there are no Jews: all we can hear of them is their screams from beyond the wall. Otherwise‚ they are nameless‚ faceless victims. And those are precisely the kinds of Jews Glazer likes. He’s happy to use their corpses to win Oscars‚ even as he attacks the live Jews defending themselves from the ideological descendants of the Nazis‚ Hamas. All of which makes sense. After all‚ as author Dara Horn has pointed out‚ people love dead Jews. It’s the live ones who are so problematic for people like Jonathan Glazer. The live ones have the unfortunate habit of fighting back and making life uncomfortable for doctrinaire left-wingers who want to be accepted in their morally benighted social circles.

TikTok‚ the social media app controlled by the Chinese Communist Party‚ was a threat to the health of Americans and national security. But The View’s moderator‚ Whoopi Goldberg didn’t seem to care as she threw out some major whataboutisms and argued that America and its social media companies had their own problems to work out before they could force parent company ByteDance to sell. This wasn’t the first time the ABC host stood with China against America. “Is it smart to sell TikTok in an environment where all of the things that we're -- all the concerns we're talking about are not concerns we are protecting here?” Goldberg wanted to know. Self-described conservative Alyssa Farah Griffin noted that‚ yes‚ American “social media companies have major private issues… But they get brought before Congress and there's a level of accountability and public outcry.” Adding: “We have no oversight because this is the Chinese Communist Party and we've seen radicalization. We've seen people teed up within minutes of being on the app‚ young people exposed to‚ you know‚ things related to eating disorders.” But Goldberg was unpersuaded by reason; “But don't we have the same issues?!” she doubled down. Staunchly racist and anti-Semitic co-host‚ Sunny Hostin (the descendant of slave owners) was her usual unhinged self and blamed the Supreme Court for all the issues with social media companies and suggested they were responsible for Section 230 of the Communications Act (Click “expand”):     HOSTIN: To your point‚ Whoopi. Yes‚ we do have the same issue‚ and the reason why because the same issue is because the Supreme Court decided that it was okay to not allow -- to not have these companies‚ these social media companies have accountability. Right? GOLDBERG: That’s right. That’s right. Say it again. HOSTIN: It’s Section 230 of the Communications Act‚ and what it does‚ it says‚ “You know‚ I know that meta has all these horrible algorithms and I know Instagram is making our kids sick‚ but you are not really doing it. You're just a host. Other people are posting content. So‚ those people may be‚ you know‚ liable.” Hostin also decried the First Amendment. “By the way‚ it's really hard to make anyone liable about someone -- something they say or do because of free speech in this country. So‚ yes‚ to your point‚ you are right‚ we don't have that many securities‚” she whined. “But the question remains‚ I mean‚ if we don't have anything in place or ready to protect us now with the things that are here now‚ with them coming in and buying it‚ what protections do we have?” Goldberg tripled down. Co-host Sara Haines argued that forcing the selling of TikTok would take it “out of an adversary's hands.” Meanwhile‚ Farah Griffin reminded them of “the Osama Bin Laden letter that went viral on TikTok. That didn't go viral anywhere else. There is a unique ugly playing field of TikTok where people are hearing things that are dangerous and divisive and it's tearing us apart.” Goldberg responded with a massive whataboutism about radicalization already happening in the U.S.: GOLDBERG: Kind of like here but – because we've seen people get manipulated into joining groups‚ supremacy groups. HAINES: It’s not going to go away – GOLDBERG: Well‚ before we buy it – before we allow them to buy it‚ we need to fix the law. Instead of allowing anyone to respond‚ Goldberg instead teed up Farah Griffin to promote a Disney+ stream of a Taylor Swift concert. This wasn’t the first time Goldberg had gone to the mat for the Chi Coms. In 2023‚ she defended China’s spy balloon surveilling U.S. military bases. “We spy on them. They spy on us‚” she proclaimed. The transcript is below. Click "expand" to read: ABC’s The View March 14‚ 2024 11:06:05 a.m. Eastern (…) WHOOPI GOLDBERG: Is it smart to sell TikTok in an environment where all of the things that we're -- all the concerns we're talking about are not concerns we are protecting here? ALYSSA FARAH GRIFFIN: Yes‚ because all of the social media – SUNNY HOSTIN: Good question. GOLDBERG: Thank you! FARAH GRIFFIN: It is a great question. GOLDBERG: Thank you. FARAH GRIFFIN: All the social media companies have major private issues‚ Meta‚ Google‚ all of them. But they get brought before Congress and there's a level of accountability and public outcry. We have no oversight because this is the Chinese Communist Party and we've seen radicalization. We've seen people teed up within minutes of being on the app‚ young people exposed to‚ you know‚ things related to eating disorders. GOLDBERG: But don't we have the same issues?! SUNNY HOSTIN: To your point‚ Whoopi. Yes‚ we do have the same issue and the reason why because the same issue is because the Supreme Court decided that it was okay to not allow -- to not have these companies‚ these social media companies have accountability. Right? GOLDBERG: That’s right. That’s right. Say it again. HOSTIN: It’s Section 230 of the Communications Act‚ and what it does‚ it says‚ “You know‚ I know that meta has all these horrible algorithms and I know Instagram is making our kids sick‚ but you are not really doing it. You're just a host. Other people are posting content. So‚ those people may be‚ you know‚ liable.” By the way‚ it's really hard to make anyone liable about someone -- something they say or do because of free speech in this country. So‚ yes‚ to your point‚ you are right‚ we don't have that many securities. [Crosstalk] JOY BEHAR: I'm not on TikTok. I'm on Lipitor. [Laughter] Let me just say this‚ the one thing that interests me about this topic and it's very boring to me‚ I have to say -- source. HOSTIN: She said that during the hot topics meeting. BEHAR: TikTok‚ and I don’t care. I’m not on it. (…) 11:09:17 a.m. Eastern GOLDBERG: But the question remains‚ I mean‚ if we don't have anything in place or ready to protect us now with the things that are here now‚ with them coming in and buying it‚ what protections do we have – HOSTIN: Even if it becomes and American company. [Crosstalk] SARA HAINES: [Inaudible] out of an adversary's hands. I don’t – FARAH GRIFFIN: It is worse though. We all remember the Osama Bin Laden letter that went viral on TikTok. That didn't go viral anywhere else. There is a unique ugly playing field of TikTok where people are hearing things that are dangerous and divisive and its tearing us apart. GOLDBERG: Kind of like here but – because we've seen people get manipulated into joining groups‚ supremacy groups. HAINES: It’s not going to go away – GOLDBERG: Well‚ before we buy it – before we allow them to buy it‚ we need to fix the law. (…)

Dogs are known as being man’s best friend and are commonly perceived as being loyal and outgoing people lovers. However‚ just like humans fall into a spectrum of introversion and extroversion‚ dogs can also have more “introverted” personalities. Being an introvert is a personality trait we use more commonly to describe human behavior‚ because introverts are characterized as those who are typically reserved or quiet‚ enjoy spending time alone‚ and who gain energy through solitude and quiet.  Whether a dog gains energy through being alone is impossible to assess but we can use introvert to mean shy or reserved‚ behaviors that can be assessed in dogs more easily. Introversion in dogs can be caused by a combination of nature and nurture‚ and introversion is a normal personality trait for some dogs. It’s helpful for dog owners to be aware and knowledgeable about their dog’s social preferences‚ as it’ll only help to strengthen the bond shared between dogs and their humans. Is My Dog an Introverted Dog? Introverted dogs‚ or shy dogs‚ tend to have a more reserved personality. They may only enjoy being around their family and may not like playing or interacting with very many dogs. Introverted dogs often prefer going on solitary walks rather than visiting the dog park or going to doggy daycare. It’s important to note that some dogs may be social with humans but not with other dogs‚ or they may enjoy playing with many dogs and not show much interest in new people or strangers. These preferences can often be attributed to past experiences that dogs have had with humans and other dogs. Other factors that can affect a dog’s level of introversion include the quality and amount of early socialization the dog has had as a puppy and traits they’ve learned from their parents. Your own personality and preferences may impact your dog’s introversion. It’s not surprising for introverted humans to have dogs that also have reserved or shy preferences. Introversion can be a normal and inherent quality in dogs‚ and it’s a trait that doesn’t need to raise concerns for dog owners. In fact‚ understanding your dog’s introversion can help you take better care of your dog and be a better advocate for them. For example‚ rather than planning an outing to a crowded dog beach where your pooch will likely feel over-stimulated and overwhelmed‚ you can take them on a solitary hike or visit the dog beach when it’s less busy. This will prevent your dog from entering into stressful situations where they may enter a fight or flight response‚ which may contribute to them developing behavioral issues. Image Credit: Detyukov Sergey‚ Shutterstock Differences Between Introverted Dogs and Fearful Dogs Sometimes introversion and fearfulness in dogs can appear to be the same thing. However‚ it’s important to note that introversion is a personality trait‚ while timidness can impact a dog’s quality of life negatively and lead to behavioral issues. Dogs that are overly fearful or anxious can feel distressed when put in new situations. They may be afraid of humans or other dogs and can whine‚ growl‚ or bark at them when they get too close. Nervous dogs may also avoid making eye contact‚ have lower posture‚ and tuck their tails. Some dogs that feel they’re in danger can also lunge at whatever they perceive to be a threat to them. These are often referred to as reactive dogs. There are many reasons why dogs may be timid or anxious‚ and they often have to do with a bad experience in the past. These negative experiences can cause them to feel anxious whenever they encounter another similar experience. What to Do If Your Dog Is Timid or Anxious If you notice that your dog has more timid or anxious traits‚ it’s recommended to work with a certified dog trainer or veterinary behaviorist to increase your dog’s confidence and work out where this behavior has developed from. A dog trainer can help you identify your dog’s triggers and develop a training plan that provides a route to recovery for your pup. It’s very possible for your dog to learn to become more confident when the training is done appropriately‚ kindly‚ consistently and gradually. In fact‚ some dogs may become more social as they’re gently exposed to new environments‚ humans‚ and other dogs. Some dogs may remain introverted‚ but not frightened and reactive‚ and they won’t engage as easily in aggressive or anxious behaviors when they’re in uncomfortable situations. Image Credit: Frank J. Triguero‚ Shutterstock Can Certain Dog Breeds Be Introverted? Some breeds of dog have expected temperaments‚ but of course it’s possible for some dogs to have personality traits that fall outside of this. For example‚ you do find Labradors that don’t enjoy chasing a ball‚ but it isn’t all that common. However‚ it’s also worth noting that some dog breeds were intentionally bred to have more independent and solitary personalities‚ so these breeds are more characteristically aloof and shy. For example‚ many dogs that were specifically bred for guarding purposes tend to be naturally reserved. Akitas‚ Anatolian Shepherds‚ and Doberman Pinschers are all examples of guard dog breeds that tend to be wary of strangers. Some working dogs were bred to be able to work independently. The Australian Shepherd is an excellent example of a dog breed that was bred to herd livestock. Their independent personalities and intelligence make them reliable and trustworthy herders and they pay attention to their work and their owner’s commands‚ and very little else.  They could be described as introverted as they are not driven to play with large groups of other dogs and aren’t interested in socializing with loads of people either. Conclusion Introversion or reservedness is a normal personality trait and social preference for dogs to have. Dog owners shouldn’t push their dogs to become more social‚ but it’s important for them to spot the difference between having an introverted personality and being a timid or fearful dog. Introverted dogs just need their routines to be managed appropriately for them‚ where fearful dogs can really benefit from some professional behavioral help. If you have any concerns about any behaviors your dog exhibits‚ it’s recommended to enlist the help of a certified dog trainer or veterinary behaviorist. Working with these professionals can help you get to know your dog better and develop a personalized training plan that will boost your dog’s confidence and not let anxiety or nervousness lower their quality of life. Sources https://www.usadogbehavior.com/blog/2022-7-20-is-your-dog-introverted-or-extroverted https://www.petmd.com/dog/behavior/introverted-dogs https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/australian-shepherd/ https://www.dacvb.org/ https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/resource/help-your-anxious-or-fearful-dog-gain-confidence Featured Image Credit: mveldhuizen‚ Shutterstock The post Can Dogs Be Introverts? Vet Reviewed Explanations appeared first on Pet Keen.

Have you ever had a situation where your dog seems jealous of your partner? Perhaps your partner walks up and hugs you and your dog growls or tries to intervene in some way. Should you be concerned? Can dogs get jealous of your partner? Yes‚ dogs can become jealous of other people in addition to other pets. But why does this behavior occur? Read on to learn why dogs may become jealous of your partner and how to stop the unwanted behavior. Why Do Dogs Get Jealous of Your Partner? Before we go any further‚ let’s define the word “jealousy.” Jealousy is defined as a feeling of unhappiness because someone has something you want. In general‚ a dog’s jealousy is strikingly similar to human jealousy. Dogs are social species and form strong emotional bonds with their owners. Anything that threatens this relationship may lead to jealous behavior. So‚ why do some dogs get jealous? Let’s look at possible reasons Image Credit: Mary Swift‚ Shutterstock New Family Member When your dog has a strong bond with you‚ they may feel betrayed because your attention is focused elsewhere; for instance‚ your partner. If a new person enters your life‚ even a newborn baby‚ dogs may become jealous because your attention is not on them as much as it used to be. Change in Environment Dogs are creatures of habit‚ and when there’s a change in their everyday routine‚ jealousy and confusion may set in. Such events like moving into a new home or moving in with your partner may set off jealous tendencies as well as insecurity and anxiety. A New Pet Some dogs may welcome a new furry friend‚ but others may become jealous and act out. Interestingly‚ a study conducted by the University of California showed that some dogs were jealous of stuffed animals that barked‚ whined‚ or wagged their tails. When the pet parent interacted with the inanimate object‚ some dogs growled‚ tried to get in between the pet parent and object‚ or pushed up against the pet parent. How to Read Your Dog’s Body Language Dogs often communicate using body language‚ and knowing how to read it is crucial in differentiating between cheerful and aggressive behavior. While every dog has their own way of expressing themselves‚ most dogs use similar postures to communicate their feelings. When observing your dog’s body language‚ it’s important to know that a dog uses their entire body to convey feelings. For example‚ one might think that a wagging tail means the dog is happy and relaxed‚ but this isn’t always the case‚ especially if the dog’s body is stiff and rigid. In fact‚ the tail‚ the expression on the face‚ the ears‚ and the placement of the feet all work together to convey a dog’s emotional state. Image Credit: Hollysdogs‚ Shutterstock Signs of Relaxed Body Language in Dogs To better assist you in determining your dog’s behavior‚ the signs below will help you learn if your dog is happy. Generally‚ a tale-tell sign of happiness is if the body is wiggly and relaxed. The body will be loose with tail wags. The ears will be held in a natural position; dogs with floppy ears (Basset Hounds‚ for example) will hang slightly forward. The eyes will be soft‚ and the forehead will be without wrinkles. The mouth may be closed without tightness around the lips‚ or the mouth can be relaxed and open with panting if the dog is active at the time. The tail will wag in broad‚ sweeping motions even with the spine. Signs of a Jealous Dog While some signs of jealousy may be obvious‚ others may be slightly misconstrued‚ but it’s vital to know the differences. Look at the signs of jealousy below so you know what to watch for: Your dog gets in between you and your partner Your dog whines when you give attention to your partner Pressing the body into you or bumping and rubbing against your leg Growling when showing affection toward your partner or another pet Barking or trying to be noticed with tricks or similar behaviors Relieving themself indoors even though they’re potty trained How to Remedy Your Dog’s Jealous Behavior When a dog is jealous of your partner or something else‚ the situation can become frustrating and may even become dangerous depending on the dog and if aggression develops. If your dog is jealous of your partner‚ you’ll need to nip it in the bud before things get out of hand‚ such as urinating in the home‚ aggression‚ or even your dog developing anxiety disorders. Image Credit: eva_blanco‚ Shutterstock Slowly Introduce Your Dog to Your Partner Slowly is the keyword here. You can’t expect your dog to be happy and excited right off the bat when seeing someone new for the first time. It takes time for a dog to get used to a person in some cases‚ and this may be the situation for you‚ your dog‚ and your partner. When someone new enters your life‚ your dog may not be too keen on the idea. If that person is important to you‚ taking steps to introduce your partner and your dog is essential to having a stress-free environment for everyone. An effective way to introduce your dog to your partner is by bringing home a piece of clothing or some other material with your partner’s scent. Allow your dog to smell the object briefly with short sessions scattered throughout the day for a couple of days or so. That way‚ when your partner comes over in the flesh‚ your dog will already be familiar with the scent. Ensure you pet your dog before engaging with your partner so your dog doesn’t feel left out and make sure your dog has a safe space to retreat to if they feel uncomfortable with your partner’s presence. Maintain Their Routine It’s important to maintain your pup’s routine as much as possible when introducing them to your partner‚ this includes meal‚ play and walk times. If adjustments need to be made‚ make these gradually so there is not too much change for your dog to cope with all at once. You can also gradually start to include your partner when you’re having quality time with your dog. In time‚ your dog will start seeing your partner as a friend instead of a rival. Reward good behavior Give attention‚ praise and treats to your dog when they are acting calmly. Most dogs are smart creatures‚ and if you reward bad behavior‚ you’re setting up a possibly disastrous scenario. A jealous dog will usually seek your attention‚ and if you give them a treat to distract them from your partner‚ you’re only adding fuel to the fire. However‚ punishing your dog for their jealous behavior will only make it worse. It’s important to stay calm and help your dog learn that they have nothing to be jealous or insecure about. Continue to bring your partner around your dog. You can provide a treat when they behave appropriately. Never leave your dog alone with your partner until you’re sure your dog is comfortable and accepting of the person. You can also enlist the help of a certified veterinary behaviorist if the situation does not improve. Image Credit: Valerie Nik‚ Shutterstock Final Thoughts Dogs can most certainly become jealous of your partner—don’t lose hope if this happens to you. It’s important to acclimate your dog to your partner slowly. Bringing home articles of clothing or other material with your partner’s scent can help your dog become accustomed to the scent‚ which‚ in turn‚ will help ease anxiety when your dog sees your partner in person. Never ignore the situation‚ as this will only make matters worse. If you need help‚ consult a certified veterinary behaviorist‚ especially if aggression is involved‚ such as showing teeth and growling. Sources PetMD PetMD Animalia Cambridge Dictionary PetMD NCBI PetMD WebMD Featured Image Credit: Africa Studio‚ Shutterstock The post Can Dogs Get Jealous of Your Partner? Vet Approved Facts &; Advice appeared first on Pet Keen.

Hamsters are fun little creatures to have as pets. They are not terribly hard to care for‚ and once you bond with your hamster‚ they’ll start to trust you and enjoy interacting with you. Since their domestication‚ hamsters have become household pets throughout the globe‚ but it’s important to learn how to care for them properly. A hamster’s diet should consist of protein‚ carbohydrates‚ fat‚ and crude fiber‚ as well as all the necessary vitamins and minerals that they require. But they can enjoy small amounts of specific human foods‚ such as apples and carrots‚ but what about noodles? Can they eat them? Noodles are non-toxic to hamsters‚ but they can only have them in moderation. In this post‚ we’ll explain how much and how often you can feed your hamster noodles. What Are Noodles? Noodles are made with a type of flour mixed with water and some salt. The flour used to make noodles can vary; most noodles are made from wheat‚ but some can be made from barley‚ rice‚ buckwheat‚ root starches‚ or mung bean flour. Many Asian dishes have noodles as the star ingredient‚ like pho‚ ramen‚ pad thai‚ and various stir-fried meals. Plain noodles made with wheat‚ barley‚ rice‚ or buckwheat are non-toxic and okay to give once a month‚ but you should avoid giving more than a few strands once a month as a special treat. Sometimes‚ “noodles” and “pasta” are used interchangeably. Pasta is traditionally made with wheat flour‚ water‚ and sometimes egg. If you want to give your hamster pasta‚ check out our article about how to do that safely. Image Credit: Ika Rahma H‚ Shutterstock How Often Can I Give My Hamster Noodles? Now that we know hamsters can eat noodles‚ how often can they enjoy them? Moderation is key when providing safe foods outside a hamster’s regular diet. In this case‚ noodles are high in carbohydrates and gluten. Your hamster should be getting the recommended 35% to 40% of carbs in their regular daily diet‚ and anything more than that should only be on occasion. Hamsters can have a little gluten because they can digest grains but only in small quantities. We recommend letting your hamster eat only a few noodles at a time and only once a month. You may have watched videos surfacing on the Internet of hamsters slurping noodles into their mouths while holding them in their little paws. It’s adorable‚ and if you want to feed your hamster noodles‚ cutting them up so they are not so long may be easier for them to consume. Just remember only to feed very small amounts and only very infrequently. Hamsters can eat noodles raw or cooked‚ but ensure you don’t add any seasoning or sauces to them. It’s best to feed your hamster whole-grain noodles rather than refined ones. Refined noodles are heavily processed‚ which strips the noodles of essential vitamins‚ minerals‚ and fiber. Can Eating Noodles Make My Hamster Sick? As long as noodles are not the main food source and are not covered with oils‚ sauces‚ and spices‚ giving your hamster an occasional noodle should be okay. However‚ it is vital to observe your hamster for signs of any negative reactions to a new food you provide. Signs to watch for are: Diarrhea Lethargy Excessive scratching Sneezing Loss of appetite Wheezing with heavy breathing Swelling and redness around the feet If you notice any of these signs‚ contact your veterinarian right away. You should also discard any uneaten noodles from the cage after 24 hours and monitor your hamster while he eats them. Image Credit: JarkkoManty‚ Pixabay Are There Health Benefits to Feeding My Hamster Noodles? Noodles have a few nutritional benefits to offer your hamster. They are low in calories and contain moderate amounts of calcium‚ fiber‚ and a little protein. However‚ they are high in carbs‚ and if given more than the recommended amount‚ your hamster could become obese‚ which can open up a slew of health issues. As long as your hamster eats a well-balanced diet‚ it’s okay to provide the occasional noodle as a special treat‚ whether the noodle is whole wheat‚ plain‚ or made with other grains. What Is the Ideal Hamster Diet? Hamsters must be fed a well-balanced diet that includes high-quality commercial hamster pellets‚ but that’s not all. They can enjoy timothy hay‚ which should be provided daily for its fiber content and is an essential part of your hamster’s diet. The diet should contain 15–25% protein‚ 35–40% carbohydrates‚ 4–5% fat‚ and 5% crude fiber. These little furry creatures can also enjoy 10% of fresh veggies in their daily meals‚ such as carrots‚ broccoli‚ peppers‚ peas‚ squash‚ sweet potato‚ cauliflower‚ and cucumbers. Hamsters are omnivores‚ which means they eat both plants and insects. That said‚ you can provide your hamster with a mealworm‚ insect larvae‚ or cricket‚ but these are a treat and must not be given regularly. It’s best to buy these from a pet store rather than gathering them from the wild to ensure they are pesticide-free. Apart from a well-balanced diet‚ your hamster requires access to fresh drinking water 24/7. The best and most ideal way is to attach a no-drip water bottle to your hamster’s enclosure or cage‚ which will prevent spillage and keep your hamster’s cage dry. Image Credit: Sukpaiboonwat‚ Shutterstock Conclusion It’s safe to give your hamster plain noodles without added spices or seasonings. If noodles are cooked‚ it is important to allow the noodles to cool before feeding. Always feed a well-balanced diet of commercial hamster pellets‚ timothy hay‚ and safe fruits and vegetables suitable for hamsters. If ever in doubt‚ consult your veterinarian to ensure you’re feeding proper nutrition‚ and always observe your hamster when introducing a new food to ensure there are no negative reactions. Remove and discard uneaten noodles or any other uneaten fresh food from the enclosure within 24 hours to avoid spoiling. Sources https://ebhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Hamster-Diet-final.pdf https://www.petmd.com/exotic/nutrition/evr_ex_hm_what-can-hamsters-eat https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK231928/ https://www.nutritionvalue.org/Noodle_531763_nutritional_value.html Featured Image Credit: Nerza‚ Shutterstock The post Can Hamsters Eat Noodles? Vet Reviewed Facts &; Concerns appeared first on Pet Keen.