2025 Canada Guide to Hamster Complete Pelleted Diets Maintenance: Top 5 Vet-Backed Options (Oxbow, Mazuri, Supreme, Living World, Hagen Nutrience), Which Suits Syrian or Dwarf Hamsters?

Oxbow Essentials is best-in-class for hamster maintenance because its timothy-hay–based pelleted formula emphasizes high fiber and limited seeds, helping reduce selective feeding and support dental and digestive health. Compared with the other products on this list it is typically pricier but offers veterinary-formulated transparency and a conservative protein/fat profile tailored for long-term maintenance.

Mazuri Rat & Mouse Diet is a market-leading, lab-grade pelleted diet that delivers consistent, nutrient-dense nutrition at scale and often represents strong value per kilogram. It stands out financially and technically for its consistency and suitability for active or breeding rodents, although its higher protein and calorie content make it a less ideal first choice for strict maintenance compared with lower-protein hamster-specific formulas like Oxbow or Supreme.

Supreme Selective Hamster Food is a European favorite that balances palatability with a maintenance-focused nutrient profile in bite-sized pellets, making it convenient for both dwarf and Syrian hamsters. It typically sits at a mid-market price and compares favorably to Living World and Hagen products by offering a more hamster-specific formulation that limits seeds and high-fat components common in mixed blends.

Living World Hamster Food provides an affordable, widely available pelleted option fortified with vitamins and minerals for day-to-day maintenance. Technically it prevents selective feeding like higher-end pellets such as Oxbow, but it is generally a lower-cost alternative with slightly different ingredient priorities versus premium brands like Oxbow and Nutrience.