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Do hamsters have scent glands on their cheeks?
Yes, this is called a pouch if you watch a hamster put food in its checks they can stuff food in a secret pouch or glands witch they can go later and remove to food from their checks and eat later.The scent also helps the hamster remember that they have the food in there pouch.
Can the hamster food get stuck in the food pouch?
yes its possible but the otherday i went to feed my hamster and when i went back in the evening her pouches were still full from when id fed her, i looked onto the internet and it said to stroke their cheek pouches over a basin to try and get them to spit the food out
How long can a hamster store food in their pouches?
Hamsters can store food in their cheek pouches for up to several hours before they need to transfer it to their food storage area. This behavior allows them to gather food quickly in the wild and bring it back to their burrow to eat later.
How do you treat impacted cheek pouch for syrain hamsters?
To treat impacted cheek pouches in Syrian hamsters, first gently restrain the hamster and carefully examine the affected cheek pouch. Using a warm, damp cloth, gently massage the impacted area to try to dislodge the food or debris. If this does not work, seek veterinary assistance immediately as impacted cheek pouches can lead to serious health issues if left untreated. Your vet may need to sedate the hamster to manually remove the blockage or provide other necessary treatments.
Were is a female dwarf hamsters pouch?
All hamsters have pouches located right where the cheeks would be. The opening to the pouch is located in the mouth so that is why a hamster would be spitting out food and placing big pieces of food in their mouth.
What are some signs my hamster cant get something out of its pouch?
Some signs that your hamster may be having trouble getting something out of its cheek pouch include excessive drooling, pawing at its mouth, and appearing unable to close its mouth. If you notice these symptoms, it's best to take your hamster to a veterinarian for evaluation and possible treatment.
Why does my hamster stuff her food in her mouth?
A hamster has two cheek pouches inside the mouth in which to store food when out foraging. The pouches are emptied when back in the nest, and the food is stored at the back of the nest, for times when food is scarce.
Guinea pig has a bump on her right cheek is it some thing okay like food in the food pouch if they have a food pouch or something a lot more serious like a tumor?
Guinea pigs have no mouth pouch. Try to open the animals mouth to check if food is stuck in a tooth. If you are unable to check take the animal to a vet as this can get much worse. im sure they have a stomach pouch or just putting on weight iin a lump sorry but i thought they had food pouches
You dropped your hamster about 2 foot on grass?
If a hamster was dropped on 2 foot of grass, the hamster should not suffer from any damage. If the hamster got away then food can be put down and the hamster should come back.
Did did your hamster kill the other one if you left plenty of food and water but when you came back your hamster was dead and all you saw was fur everywhere and his face and food was out of the cage?
If your hamster's face was out of the cage, then it couldn't have happened naturally.
What is the best hamster food to get?
Save the hamster food
How can you TRAIN your hamster?
First off, you should probably train the hamster if its 4- 7 weeks old. If you want to do this, try putting a piece of food in your hand and let it crawl into your palm and eat it there. Then put another piece of food in maybe your pockets, and let your hamster sniff around you to find it. Make sure the smell of the food is strong enough for you hamster to find in your pocket. So that's a trick you can teach your hammy! HOPE I HELPED!
