Hamsters

Yes, guinea pigs can eat cantaloupe. It is a safe and healthy treat for them, but should be given in moderation due to its high sugar content. Remove the seeds and rind before offering it to your guinea pig.

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Pigs typically gain around 1.5 to 2 pounds per day, which translates to approximately 10.5 to 14 pounds per week. The actual weight gain can vary depending on factors such as breed, age, diet, and overall health of the pig.

It is generally not advised to keep two male guinea pigs together in the same cage as they may become aggressive and fight for dominance. It is recommended to keep a male and female pair or two females together to avoid potential conflicts.

The cost of taking your guinea pig to the vet for a check-up can vary depending on the vet's fees and any necessary tests or treatments. It's important to budget for a general examination fee, potential diagnostic tests, and treatment costs if your guinea pig is unwell. It's advisable to call the vet ahead of time to ask about their pricing structure for small animal consultations.

This is pretty normal for a hamster. They do get nervous and the pooping may be more frequent when handled. Hamster do tend to poop a lot and whenever they need to so it doesn't matter if you are picking it up or not. Just check to make sure the poop is solid not runny. Runny poop can be a sign of wet tail. If this happens, bring it to the vet!

Yes, female dwarf hamsters can engage in mutual grooming to help maintain each other's cleanliness and bond with each other. This behavior is commonly observed in social animals like hamsters, especially when they are kept in pairs or groups.

The difference between a hamster and a guinea pig is that the hamster is smaller, eats less, sleeps during the day and is active at night, and doesn't eat that much fruit. Guinea pigs NEED vitamin C, fruit, greens, timothy hay, vitamins (lots and lots). They need a certain amount of attention. Hamsters like to be left alone, they also need an outdoors cage so they can get their exercise because they don't run on a wheel. Guinea pigs NEED a buddy to share their cage and meals with, while hamsters PREFER to have a cage to themselves. Also, most hamsters know how to unlatch their cage door, and guinea pigs just sit there and wait to be taken out of their cage.

Guinea pigs don't run on a wheel, in a ball, or climb through tunnels. The reason for that is that a guinea pig has a very fragile spine that can not bend in that much of a "U" shape. Hamsters, because of their small size, are not all that easy to cuddle with. Therefore, they are used to people watching them and holding them, but not cuddling up with them. Since guinea pigs are so much larger than hamsters, they LOVE to cuddle up with the person they are closest to, because it is more comfortable to do so.

If it is female, it means she is in heat. If it is male, maybe worms are the culprit.

If it is a male it could be his testicles. They usually just appear all of a sudden when they become sexually mature and can sometimes be huge and could look like a swollen butt.

Yes, they are old enough. Hamsters generally are weaned off of their mothers at 3-4 weeks. If you keep them longer, the males will start mating with the females and it would be too much trouble.

If your guinea pig has a purple leg but it is not swollen, it could be a sign of poor circulation or possibly a bruise. Keep a close eye on your guinea pig for any changes in behavior or mobility. If the discoloration persists or if your guinea pig shows any signs of discomfort, it's best to consult a veterinarian for further evaluation and treatment.

Check your hamsters food. It doesn't matter where you get the food, how you get the food your food could have weevils. The weevils go inside the cage when you put food in there and cause irritation. Put your hamster food in the freezer to prevent this.

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It probably has mites. My hamster had mites, and she was losing fur on her back. We were wondering if we should take it to a vet, but she ended up healing by herself and is now perfectly fine. I'm not saying this is what you should do, because your hamster might not heal by itself; she might get worse. If she loses more hair, and still doesn't seem to be getting any better, I'd suggest bringing it to a vet. I hope your hamster gets better soon!

First, bring your injured hamster to the vet for an examination. Make sure it will heal up nicely.

*Mature hamsters are solitary animals. This means they like to live alone. If your hamsters were both six months old, they would start to gain territory for themselves. They will bite, scratch, and hiss at other hamsters to mark their territory. My guess is that you had two male hamsters that were six moths old. The stronger one injured the weaker on.

Secondly, you need to get separate cages for your hamsters.

It's important to provide a safe and quiet environment for the mother and her babies. Ensure the mother has sufficient food, water, and nesting material. Handle the babies minimally to avoid stressing the mother. If you notice any signs of distress or lack of care from the mother, consult with a vet for advice.

You should never want to get your ankle swollen; the effects are not good on your body.

An ankle is usually swollen as a result from spraining it, often by stepping on someone's foot after jumping, twisting it, having someone fall on it, etc.

Inheritance pattern for most forms of SMA is autosomal recessive, meaning that both parents are carriers of the disorder, and the chance of having a child affected with the disorder is 25% with each pregnancy.

Hamsters like to climb. I don't know what he's climbing... (side of the cage?) but from what I know hamsters actually love to climb and often fall. If your hamster seems to be hurt from doing this than you could get a different cage (if that's what he's climbing on...) with a tank like I have.... its a fish tank, but its really big and they seem to like it. If that isn't what your hamster is climbing on, then I don't know what to tell you, sorry.

No, it is not safe to give hamsters human eye drops as they may contain ingredients that can be harmful to hamsters. It is best to consult a veterinarian for proper advice and treatment for any eye issues your hamster may have.

You mean "wet tail"? Simple. You don't need to go to your vet, it's sold in just about every local pet store. It's called 'dri-tail' and can be given to your hamster through its water or their food. I suggest putting it in their water though, because hamsters drink a lot and that means they'd have a better chance at fighting the disease. If they are so ill that they really aren't drinking or eating, then you'd have to give it to them yourself.. following the directions on the bottle of course.

No, Short-Haired Syrian hamsters and Panda Bear hamsters belong to different species and cannot mate with each other. Interbreeding between different species of hamsters is not recommended due to potential health risks and genetic complications. It is best to keep hamsters of the same species together for breeding.