Hamsters are interesting little pets that many people enjoy. You probably already know that hamsters are popular pets, and that might make you want to get one for your family. Of course, you want to make sure that a pet hamster will be right for your family before purchasing one. Are these pets friendly or …
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Suppose you are the owner of one of these adorable little creatures; you either know or will quickly learn that they too have their little personalities and ways of doing things just like any other beings. I discovered this by having had two hamsters before; one was a complete socialite, while the other would hide …
As pet owners, we need to know how to take care of our pets properly and what to look out for if we suspect something is up with our pets. I had to take my hamster to the vet recently because it was not drinking water. I had no idea why he stopped, and because …
My family and I moved to a farm about a year ago. Since then, we have gotten a few cows and chickens. We decided to get either ducks or rabbits this year, but the kids want both. It created quite a dilemma for us because we had no idea if we would have to house …
We recently went to visit a friend who had hamsters. She was concerned about the one hamster who was losing weight. She had never had hamsters before and was afraid she was doing something wrong. I wanted to help, so I contacted my vet friend to come and take a look and better explain why …
Recently we decided to get a pet hamster because everyone in our family loves animals. We started researching proper pet care for hamsters and were shocked to find that hamsters need a lot more floor space than we thought. It made me wonder if we could use bin cages for our hamster and are safe? …
Hamsters are endearing little animals that quickly become much loved by their owners. Their quirky personalities and habits are cute and entertaining. Owners become anxious when something goes wrong with their hamsters, and one of the signs of this is heavy breathing. Hamsters breathe heavily when they have a respiratory illness caused by a viral …
Some of the fascinating things about owning a hamster are its unique characteristics apart from other small mammals. One of these characteristics is their ability to expand their cheeks. I found this trait very fascinating the first time I saw our hamsters do it, and it made me curious, why do hamsters stuff their cheeks? …
A few weeks ago found myself in an odd situation with a hamster that made me wonder about hamster’s acting ability. My daughter came into the room with sad eyes, telling me she thought her hamster was dead. She was so sad, but when I went to look, the hamster was fine and eating. So …
In 2012 a study calculated that out of 1,000 households, 887 own a hamster. Hamsters are not costly and can easily be spotted at most pet stores; however, owners must ensure they properly care for their hamsters before letting them reside in your home. Because it is not unusual for hamsters to be kept as …