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What else can I help you with?
How many times do you need to bathe a hamster?
None! Hamsters groom themselves.
Can you use ferret shampoo on a hamster?
No, you shouldn't give your hamster a bath in the first place, they can groom themselves.
Do the hamster takes a bath?
Hamsters do not bathe in bodies of water, they groom themselves with their own tongue and paws.
What do two round dark spots on each of your hamster's hips mean?
== == They are scent glands and all hamsters have two of them, one above each hip (except some dwarf hamsters which have a third one underneath). They are usually more obvious on a male hamster and when they get older they can sometimes get quite hairless and shiny, especially when they over groom them. You will occasionally see your hamster rubbing his/her hip spots around their cage to mark their territory. This is nothing to worry about as this means your hamster is sexually mature and in good breeding condition.
How much water to bath a hamster?
Hamsters groom themselves so don't need washing. Water kills hamsters so keep them dry all of the time! If your hamster smells, check it has a clean cage (clean cage every 4-5 days)
Will a hamster be lonely if it can only see another hamster?
yes to my knowledge any type of domesticated rodent can live alone, but they will not be as social or playfull. I have had 20 different types of rats, hamsters, gerbils, and mice. in obseving their live style ive noticed that the hamster will be lonley and not as active, but if their was another hamster i promise you will notice different changes
My hamster bit my other hamster on the butt She seemed fine guessing it was grooming My other hamster rolled her over to groom her stomach She hissed at her Should I be worried?
Rolling her and biting her are signs of domination. You need to keep an eye on it. Some hamsters are very territorial, and will fight other hamsters, even if they are female. He can potentially hurt her.
How do you give a hamster a bath?
It is not recommended to give a hamster a bath as it can be stressful and harmful to their health. Hamsters are naturally clean animals and groom themselves regularly. If your hamster gets dirty, you can spot clean them with a damp cloth or use a chinchilla sand bath for them to roll in.
What to groom a hamster with?
You shouldn't need to groom a hamster, because they clean themselves very well, but if you want to help them with an extra cleaning, use a toothbrush to remove the extra bits of hair and you can also buy suitable grooming brushes from any pet shops, and you can buy grooming wipes, which keep away the smell of some hamsters. Long haired male Syrian Hamsters need a little more grooming to get rid of bulks of hair, and to reduce matting of fur. But do not bathe your hamster, as they don't like water! I hope this helps and good luck with your hamster !
Can you teach a hamster to swim?
Hamsters can swim. Almost all mammals can swim. However, hamsters do not like being wet, they can groom themselves and are capable of maintaining themselves. It is not advisable to give them a bath, because they can die if they have a cold. They're fragile animals. So be careful!!
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.
Should you groom your hamster on a regular basis?
i would say no! i have a hamster had him for 2 years just feed him they bath and groom themselves.
