Hamsters

It is recommended to clean a hamster's cage at least once a week. This includes removing soiled bedding, wiping down surfaces, and replacing food, water, and toys. A deep clean with soap and water should be done every month.

Ok so first you need to put food or a treat in your hand and then put your hand in the cage. If the hamster is ready to be held it will come upi to you and will sniff you. If it crawls onto your hands and eats the treat start to pet it. If it scurries away try again later, but of not they slowly pick it up and put it in a bath tub or sink. Play with it until he will freely crawl into your hand.

give it some bordom breackers like a weel some tunnels plastic or even toilet roll (with out the tissue) treats or a Ball check your local pet store but when its alone make sure you give it plenty of food and whater from the annonomous hamster owner

It is best to separate a baby hamster from its mother around 3-4 weeks of age to prevent inbreeding and aggression between the mother and offspring. However, it is important to provide appropriate socialization and interaction for the baby hamster to ensure its well-being.

My Syrian hamster likes carrot has a treat. I don't give her too much as she could getdiarrhea I tend to give her 1 or 2 little cubes about a centimetre in width, height and depth every week. I also put treat sticks on her cage which i leave there until she finishes them. There wooden sticks covered with treats that are safe for hamsters.

I have never owned a dwarf hamster but i know your not aloud to give them fruit and vegetables as treats.

You can feed any kind of hamster fruits and veggies but no citrus fruits. You can also feed then dandelion leaves. There are great treats such as: yogurt drops, nut and seed clusters, dried banana chips, etc. that are sold at pet stores.

No, it is not recommended to give hamsters baths as they are very sensitive and can become stressed. Hamsters are capable of grooming themselves and do not require baths. Sand baths are a suitable alternative for hamsters to keep themselves clean.

I dont know if which is the best kind of hamster but it is not the syrian hamsters. They are the worst. I have a Teddy Bear hamster and he has not bit me since I got him. (I have had him for 2 months)

Dwarf hamsters may not necessarily accept being with another hamster, even if both female. Sometimes they do get along, but if they start fighting, you should consider seperating them into different cages.

Robo dwarf hamsters can run up to 6 miles per hour.

There in your special class duuh they have a spinning class.........lol

You have to train your hanster to get used to you. Hamsters bite your two reasons, firstly because they are scared and secondly because they think that your fingers might be good to eat. First, it is a good idea to hold food in your fingertips, and let the hamster take the fod from your fingers. After a few days of this, you can move onto touching your hamster gently. The hamster still may try to eat your fingers, if so just move away your hand quickly. When your hanster gets more used to you touching it, you can start letting it crawl onto your hand. Place food into the middle of your hand and let the hamster crawl on by itself. If the hamster still tries to eat your hand (quite common) you can place a towel over your hand so if the hamster bites, you will not get hurt. After this, you can start trying to pick up your hamster in your fingers. This will distress the hamster the most so firstly, pick it up for just a little then out down. Gradually extend the holding time and reward the hamster with a treet after each trial. Hamsters require a lot of careful handling and patience. This process takes maybe a month. Good luck.

You should wait two weeks. When you clean it, take the complete nest out with the babys. While you are cleaning it, do not let the mother get by her babys. She will get 'out of her mind' and maybe kill her babies.

A syrian hamster needs more room than what people think. They are very active and night and require :-

a wheel - definatly needed more than anything.

a house or two - to sleep in.

tubes and chew toys - to give it something to do and hide in.

water bottle - to drink from.

food bowl - not desperatly needed as food can be scattered around so they have to rumage for it.

If a hamster falls and hits a wooden table, it could potentially injure itself. It's advisable to monitor the hamster for any signs of distress or injury such as limping, swelling, or sensitivity to touch. If you notice any concerning symptoms, it's best to consult a veterinarian for further evaluation and treatment.

They live up to be at least 3-4years old. you may get lucky and it may live longer. my classroom pet is a black bear hamster and this is her 5th year! so u never know how long they can live
about 2 years

If your hamster is unresponsive, it's important to seek immediate veterinary care. Lack of movement, eating, or blinking could indicate a serious health issue that needs professional attention. Providing a warm, quiet, and comfortable environment for your hamster while waiting for the vet can help to keep her comfortable.

Hamsters may bite out of fear, stress, or feeling threatened, not necessarily because they don't love you. It's important to understand their body language and provide a calm and secure environment to minimize the likelihood of biting. Building trust through gentle handling and positive interactions can help strengthen your bond with your hamster.

Hamsters can mate as early as 4 weeks old, but it is recommended to wait until they are at least 3 months old to ensure they are fully mature and healthy before breeding. Breeding too early can pose risks to the health of the hamsters and their offspring.

Giving a hamster a bath can cause stress and disrupt its natural oils, leading to shock and potential health issues. It is possible that the stress of the bath contributed to your hamster's death, but it is important to consult a veterinarian to determine the exact cause. Hamsters are not accustomed to water and do not need regular baths as they clean themselves.

Yes, it would be a good idea to monitor your other hamster closely for any signs of illness or changes in behavior. Tumors can sometimes be genetic or caused by environmental factors, so it's important to keep an eye on your remaining hamster's health. If you notice any concerning symptoms, it would be best to consult with a veterinarian.

Yes, as you know, hamsters are rodents, also cousins of the rat. Rats do have night vision, but as you are asking, of "hamsters" , they do also, research has said that at night around 3 or 4 am, hamsters will be awake running on the wheel of their cage, as what their family from th begining has done. If they didnt have night vision, they wouldn't be awake at night.

ANSWER:YES, THEY DO HAVE NIGHT VISION

Some bunnies do sleep with blankets.

Beware of the dangers though: Bunnies can nibble holes in blankets and get their feet stuck in the holes. When a bunny gets trapped they can panic, causing injury and death! Another risk is that the bunny could eat some of the blanket, which could lead to serious illness, and even death (GI stasis). So, you have to consider the risks!

As cute as a bunny with a blanket may seem it is probably not worth the risk, and the bunny would most likely prefer a nice bed of hay anyway! Other safe things your bunny can sleep on are grass mats (untreated, completely natural), and cardboard (plain cardboard, unbleached, minimal colours, no glossy bits, no tape or staples).

If your rabbit has a blanket, you should check it every day for signs of nibbling and if you ever see any, take it away.

The seven levels of classification for a hamster are:

1. Kingdom: Animalia
2. Phylum: Chordata
3. Class: Mammalia
4. Order: Rodentia
5. Family: Cricetidae
6. Genus: Mesocricetus
7. Species: Mesocricetus auratus