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Ideally you shouldn't wash you hamster at all as it can give him a chill, however, If his coat has become sticky and it is absolutely necessary then once in a while will not hurt providing you towel dry him afterwards and make sure that he is supervised with the correct water temprature.
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Do hamsters attract animals and flies?
If you do not change the bedding often then your hamster could get fleas.
When do change a hamsters bedding?
Usually on a weekly basis.
What will happen if you don't change your hamsters bedding?
The hamster will probably get sick or will DIE if you don't change the bedding. So if you havent changed it DO IT NOW!!
How long can you wait to change your hamster's bedding maxiumum?
You can wait for up to a week and a half to change your hamsters bedding or else they will really stink and you could make them sick.
Why are Chinese dwarf hamsters allergic to pine bedding?
Pine bedding can increase respiratory problems in hamsters.
What do hamsters sleep with?
Dwarf hamsters - each other and on suitable hamster bedding. Syrian - on their own and on suitable hamster bedding.
Why does your hamsters bedding stick to the bottom of her cage?
Because when hamsters poo or wee on their bedding it gets pressed down and squashed! Xx
When do you change the paper bedding for hamster?
i have had 2 hamsters in the past and we used to change the bed once or twice a week...but once is enough usually.
Why do hamsters have saw dust in their cages?
saw dust is something that lots of people use as bedding. I use saw dust for my hamsters bedding!
What type of bedding do hamsters use?
all of them
Is newspaper toxic to hamsters?
Yes, newspaper ink can be toxic to hamsters if ingested, so it is not recommended as bedding material. It's best to use safe bedding options for hamsters like aspen shavings, paper-based bedding, or commercial hamster bedding from pet stores.
What type of bedding do dwarf hamsters need?
Dwarf hamsters typically do well with bedding made of paper-based materials like paper pellets or shredded paper. Avoid using cedar or pine shavings as they can be harmful to hamsters' respiratory systems. Make sure the bedding is at least a few inches deep to allow for burrowing and nesting.
