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it means you need to pay attention to it more then just feed it and let it sleep you need to interact with it and wash it better
ANSWER:::If by Washing the hamster you mean giving the animal a bath then what you should do is not give the animal a bath in the first place...
A hamster is completely capable of keeping himself clean and rarely, if ever, needs a bath from his care giver. However, you may notice from time to time that your pet has an unpleasant odor. A case of diarrhea may lead to some crusting on the hamster's behind and rear legs. Laying in soiled cage bedding can also make a hamster smell less than fresh. A bath may seem like a good idea at times but its dangerous...
A water bath presents the strongest danger for a hamster. Common hazards encountered when giving a water bath include:
Physical injury - It would be easy to drop a slippery, squirming hamster that is trying to escape, what is for him, a very unnatural situation. The fall could lead to a broken bone or possible internal injury.
Drowning - Washing a hamster in a basin of water could also lead to accidental drowning.
Ear infections - Any water that seeps down into the ear canals could lead to an ear infection.
Respiratory dangers - Accidentally getting a little water up the animal's nose could lead to a case of aspiration pneumonia or similar infection.
Chilling - Hamsters cannot maintain their body temperature when their coat is wet. Failure to completely dry the animal could cause chilling that leads to illnes.
Burning - Using water that is too warm (what feels like mildly warm water to you can feel HOT to a hamster they have delicate skin).
Most of the time a brushing with a damp soft brissle brush will remove most all debris and freshen your pet's coat.Water bathing can also strip the natural oils from the animals fur...
Pet wipes are similar to baby wipes, and using them provides a safer way to clean your hamster without giving him a full water bath. Simply hold your hamster securely in your lap and wipe him well around the soiled areas. Give his top coat a light wipe to freshen it. Use a paper towel to absorb any remaining moisture, and brush him gently to help fluff the coat again so it will hold his body heat.
In the wild, hamsters live in very dry climates and take care of all their grooming needs on their own. Their best opportunity for additional cleansing comes from rolling or running through sand and then brushing it from their coats as they groom themselves. You can imitate this natural setting by offering your pet the chance to roll in some play ground sand once in awhile. Only use play ground sand because it has been cleaned,washed and contains no debris or anything that can harm the hamster,play ground sand can be found at most departments store that sell sand box's for children.
Hamsters are curious enough to root around a bit in the sand and wind up grooming themselves just fine,Just be sure you offer sand and not a dust bath type product. Hamsters are very susceptible to developing respiratory problems from breathing in dust. Sand does not remain airborne the way dust does, so it's a safer alternative.
What else can I help you with?
When will a hamster bite?
A hamster bites when:It is not yet familiar with you.If you are holding it in such a way it hurts him.If you are pestering him while he is asleep or eating.If he sees you as a threat.
Do hamster bites have infections?
yes
How do you know if a hamster is mean?
If he bites you.
Do you have to get a rabbi shot if a hamster bites you?
If a rabbi's hamster bites you, the most you could do is attempt to sue for damages, you certainly could not have him shot!
What sickness do you get if a hamster bites use?
anything your hamster has. if it has rabies, see a doctor immediately.
If a hamster bites one time will it bite again?
a hamster will only bite if you provoke it
What happens when a hamster bites or eats a spider?
nothing
Are hamster bites harmful to other hamsters?
yeah a little
What will happen if a hamster bites you?
Wherever you were bitten will hurt that's it!
How do you make a biting hamster not bite you?
always get someone that is not scared to be biten like my classmate because my hamster bites and my classsmate is always playing with my hamster that's why my hamster do not bite everyone but sometimes he bites only but not everyday by kyanne Marie b. sapnu i am 10 years old thank you
Will you get infected if a baby hamster bites?
No, probably not. A baby hamster is like a normal hamster, only smaller, and a baby. But my hamster used to bite me a lot and I didn't get infected. so, no you won't.
What possible thing you can do if your female hamster bites your male hamster?
If they constantly bite each other then I would advise you to separate them.
