A compilation of things you need to know about taking care of a hamster.
Hamsters are prone to a few illnesses. Most of them are not fatal and should be able to treat at home. However, hamsters can be hard to look after when sick due to a short temper, this is when you need help from experienced vets. When sickness is left untreated, this could lead to very … Read more
Mesh wire is something that many hamster owners will have to use at some point. A mesh wire is put together in a series of wires and creates a grid with specific spacing between the wires. It can be made of metal, plastic, or vinyl. Mesh wires are used for many things, such as barricades … Read more
Running in circles has been seen in hamsters for as long as domestication has started. There are many reasons a hamster will run in circles, some are quite normal, and others can be more serious. In this article, I will answer the question “why is my hamster running in circles”. You will learn the reasons … Read more
Hamsters are such escape artists. You look at a hamster and think, that is a cute and very adorable pet. But don’t get fooled by their cute ears and sweet face, these hamsters can bring so much trouble for such small creatures. One would think “how can this tiny animal can escape an enormous cage?” … Read more
Hamsters are super active animals. They run, climb, burrow, and play all the time. So when a hamster has been idle for a long time, it’s natural that we get worried about our fur baby. There could many reasons why a hamster stopped moving from sleeping for longer hours, being sick, or worse, being in … Read more
One of the biggest concerns of hamster owners is probably hamster aggression. Hamster aggression is when a hamster acts hostile and does things like biting and attacking you. We all heard the story from a friend or even personal experience that a hamster bit a finger and drew blood. In many cases, this is the … Read more
Hamsters may be small but it doesn’t mean they are the easiest pet to look after. Don’t get me wrong, it’s definitely much easier to have a pet hamster than, let’s say, a dog. A hamster doesn’t need to be walked or given petting all the time. However, they need a different kind of care. … Read more
Hamsters love to hoard their food. As humans, when we see babies that are “fat” for their size, we thought it’s cute. The same goes for pet animals like cats, dogs, or even hamsters. However cute they seem, it’s not good for hamsters to be overweight. Domesticated hamsters can gain weight easily, which I will … Read more
When someone decided to have a pet hamster, the first thing that com5es to mind is “how much does a hamster cost”? Perhaps followed by “where to get one?”. But before you pick up one, there are important things you should know before buying a hamster especially if you already have other pets such as … Read more
Chinese hamsters are probably the least known hamster pet out there. However, not many people are the coolest and best pet a person could ever have. Originating between northern China and Mongolia, they were bred to be domesticated pets. In this article, I will discuss things to know about Chinese hamsters and why they are … Read more