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you cant tell if just one hamster takes dust baths. most types of hamsters do take dust baths, try it out.

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Can hamters take baths?

No, it is not recommended to give hamsters baths as they are very sensitive and can become stressed. Hamsters are capable of grooming themselves and do not require baths. Sand baths are a suitable alternative for hamsters to keep themselves clean.


Can teddy bear hamsters take a bath?

No- no hamsters can't take baths because they hate water and it makes them very ill and they die!Hamsters groom themselves and so don't need to be washed so baths won't be necessary anyway.If they are smelly from 'someone' not cleaning their cage they can use Chinchilla dust bath, available at most pet stores.


Do hamsters take baths?

No, hamsters do not need baths like humans. They are able to groom themselves using their tongues and paws to stay clean. Giving a hamster a bath can actually be harmful to their health, as it can strip their fur of natural oils and cause stress.


Do hamsters do better with a friend in the cage?

yes hamsters should have some one else but they must be the same breed and same litter but never ever put 2 Syrian hamsters together because its just plane cruel because they'll fight till the death if you really want Syrian baby's please ask your vet and a (even better than me) hamster expert all i know is that keep them together while your watching them and as soon as the females pregnant take him out! ANSWER: i have never heard so much crap about Syrian hamsters as i have on this website. i rescued a solid white (normal eyes) Syrian from a pet store where she was living in filth and couldn't even reach her water bottle. i decided she needed a friend and went to a different pet store and bought another one. neither one has ever fought not once. they are now being bred to my bf's sweet Syrian and he has been in there a week with out any problems from the girls!


How do chinchillas clean themselves?

They take 'dust baths'. Their fur is so soft and fine, that they can't really take a normal "bath" with water. They get dirty to get clean (kind of oxymoronic, but that's what they do).

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Do dwarf hamsters take baths?

No showers


how do chinchillas take baths?

WITH DUST?!


Can hamters take baths?

No, it is not recommended to give hamsters baths as they are very sensitive and can become stressed. Hamsters are capable of grooming themselves and do not require baths. Sand baths are a suitable alternative for hamsters to keep themselves clean.


Does hamsters bath by its saliva?

they clean themselves like cats do, so yeah. they can also take dust baths in chinchilla dust. never EVER bathe a hamster using water, or else they can catch a chill, which is fatal for them.


Is it bad for chinchillas to take a lot of dust baths?

No! Is just their way of getting clean and matt free. Dust baths are highly recommended.


How do hamsters take a bath?

They groom themselves with their tongue and paws, their fur then cleaning itself due to the natural oils in the fur.


Is it true that dwarf hamster take baths?

Only sand baths, hamsters should never get wet as they can get pneumonia very easily.


Can teddy bear hamsters take a bath?

No- no hamsters can't take baths because they hate water and it makes them very ill and they die!Hamsters groom themselves and so don't need to be washed so baths won't be necessary anyway.If they are smelly from 'someone' not cleaning their cage they can use Chinchilla dust bath, available at most pet stores.


Why is your Syrian hamsters nose bleeding?

he could of hit it or it could be something to do with his brain take him to a vet


How long does it take for a baby to grow?

Baby Syrian hamsters are adults at age 5 months!


Does hamsters get baths?

you probly don't want to give your hamster a bath but you could take a q-tip and wet it and wash it with that. what i do is get chinchilla sand not dust and let them plat in that. Improved: Get them a dust bath! that is best! Whatever u do dont get them wet bc that will get them sick and they will die


Is there a difference between a teddy bear hamster and a bear hamster?

No, teddy bear hamsters are Syrian hamsters.