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Hamster Breeds

There are five domesticated breeds of hamsters. Syrian hamster and Chinese hamster were considered full size. The three other dwarf breeds are the Campbell dwarf hamster, the Winter White Russian dwarf hamster and the Roborovski dwarf.

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Do dwarfs hamsters sleep in your hands?

Yes. Not only can dwarf hamsters sleep in your hands, other hamsters can, too. I have had a hamster, Butterscotch, and she slept in my hands, If you are very calm and quiet, sure! They'll sleep in your hands. Unless they aren't sleepy of course:)

What is dihorria?

Dihorria is a state in which a patient loses body water by passing watery stools three or more times a day. In such a condition patient is given ORS (Oral Re hydration Salts) in order to regain the water lost .

What is the signs in a dwarf hamster after dropping her?

That depends on how far she fell.If it wasn't too far like from a low coffee table to a carpet then there shouldn't be any signs. If it was further, then it also depends if she hit soft or hard ground. Either way she may be stunned and not move or may stagger around if her eyes are somewhat closed and her head is slanted toward her back and moving just ever so slightly though you may want to rush her to a vet (I don't know what can be done) but that signals greater injuries.

What does it mean if you have a lump on your neck?

There are many causes of lumps in the neck. The most frequently seen lumps or swellings are enlarged nymph lodes. These can be caused by bacterial or viral infections, cancer ,or other rare causes.

Enlargement of the salivary glands under the jaw may be caused by infection or cancer. Lumps in the muscles of the neck almost always in the front of the neck -- are caused by injury or tortolists. Lumps in the skin or just below the skin are often caused by cysts, including sebeacous cysts

Is Luna a good name for a grey and white dwarf hamster?

i would say so but only if its a girl. I think it is a good name for a girl but if a boy then start thinkin again .

How do you know a hamster fertilized?

She will start making a really big nest and hide food there,also she will not want the male in the cage because he will eat the babies.

Will a dwarf hamster die on a road trip?

No and yes the no part is if your hamster isn't stressed or bothered by the sound of the car yes if your hamster is very very stressed then your hamster could get wet tail and die

How did hamsters get their names?

named after a German name that meant horde because they horde all their food

Can a terrier dog and dwarf hamster live together?

Terriers were traditionally bred to chase and kill small animals like rats, so it would be dangerous to introduce the dog to the hamster. However the hamster should not be in much danger if it remains inside its cage, depends on the dog though.

Can Russian dwarf hamsters jump?

No because of the birth defect given by the mother that made him a dwarf, his exteujal cord will not cooperate with his feet, or his hip so he wont jump without help. They do have one advantage of being able to bite .2947 times harder than regular Russian Hamsters.

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Why would a Russian dwarf hamster lose its fur?

1 sorry but its dying

2. if your using wood chips that's whats causing it

p.s. i know it happened to my teddy bear ham ham to

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Can you dress up your pet hamster?

Yes you can! You would have to be very gentle with your hamster and make sure that the clothes fit! And the hamster will not enjoy that while you dress them and they may bite you!

How do centipedes talk to each other?

Centipedes talk to each other by using their ultra sensitive antennae to pass messages back and forth. They also release chemicals to communicate.

Are cats a risk to dwarf hamsters?

definetly, cats are a risk to all small pets; includng dwarf hamsters

Can black lights harm hamsters?

Black lights are no more harmful than normal florescent lights. Black lights that are available commercially are normal lights, but with a coating on the inside of them to block the visible light spectrum. Black lights are sources of the UVC wavelength which is harmless to any animal.

Here is a great example of the ignorance of people regarding black lights

"Seriously, don't even try it! And it probably can. If it doesn't it will shock them anyway!"

There are high intensity/high power UltraViolet lights which can be produced to kill microorganisms using UVA radiation. these are being adopted in water treatment plants because it doesnt leave any harmful chemicals such as chlorine in the water. but these are thousands of dollars each, and would burn your skin from direct exposure. (very different from black lights)

Is there any hamster breed that gets along?

Syrian hamsters (the most common hamsters) don't get along.

Dwarf hamsters can be put together because they enjoy company. Dwarf hamsters get along with other dwarf hamsters of the same breed.

Do dwarf hamsters bite?

Answer 1YES!!! I have one and he bites me everytime i pick him up. Answer 2They tend to bite quite a bit compared to other breeds of hamsters. Russian Dwarf Hamsters in particular Answer 3They do bite but they only do it because they are scared and if your woried it might hurt well don't it doesn't hurt at all its like a little pinch