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…
The worst possible thing that most hamster owners can think of has happened, my hamster is not moving. Why is my hamster not moving, and how can I help it? These are the questions that I was forced to ask a few months ago when I saw my hamster was not moving. I was devastated…
Hamsters and Chinchillas are cute little creatures that are growing in popularity as pets due to this cuteness. However, even though these animals seem similar, they are very different animals. So, let’s go through what you need to know about these two creatures. Hamsters are small cubby creatures that have a little stubby tail. Hamsters…
Hamsters are beloved pets of many people around the globe. They are fun for people of all ages to interact with, care for, and befriend in general. If you are the proud owner of a pet hamster, or if you are simply curious about these creatures, you may have found yourself wondering about their teeth,…
To be a responsible hamster parent, it is important to make sure you are providing your hamster with the right items to chew on, as chewing is a natural behavior that these adorable little creatures partake in. For a healthy and happy pet hamster, you should avoid putting certain items in its enclosure. This article…