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Hamsters
Originating in the Middle East and southeastern Europe hamsters are rodents and a member of the subfamily Cricetinae. Hamsters are one of the easiest animals to care for and breed in captivity. Hamsters are very popular among younger pet keepers.
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Do guinea pigs grow to the size of their cage?
No, they really like to interact with people. They are like toddlers, you can't take your eyes off them, even for a second! Do not use exercise balls because it causes back problems. Their backs don't curve the way hamsters and ferrets back's do, and it actually ends up hurting them even if they appear to like it. Your best bet is to use a corral (like a fence that forms a circle) on newspaper in case of accidents. They also love to be held, and are quite content to just sit on your lap and nibble fresh veggies or timothy hay. Enjoy your piggy!
How can you teach your hamster to know where his food and water are?
Try as many foods as you can until you find something he/she likes and is healthy. My hamster is picky, so I have personal experience. My hamster doesn't like grapes, bananas or apples. She does like cherries though, so that's what I give her. I hope I helped! :D
Can you give a hamster pain killers?
Yeah if you won't to kill it
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Do you separate the Male roborovski hamster after the female has given birth?
You can leave them in the same cage ONLY if they are dwarf hamsters. No other breed of hamster can you put the male and female together with the babies, the male will hurt, kill, or even eat the babies. The male dwarf hamster, however, can actually help raise the babies with the female.
No. That is the answer. Hamsters have bumpy ridges on top of their mouths, easting bananas or any other soft fruit will get the food stuck. the food may also stick to the tong because of the bristles and their cheeks.
Hamsters can eat apples carrots and pears ect. but please dont feed them bananas :)
rwc :)
How do you tell if a hamster wants attention?
It will try to make noise and shake the cage with it's teeth. Or just run around the cage. Make sure you play with your hamster atleast 30 minutes each day or it will get lonely and start to hate you
Is a cage or a tank better for a pet mouse?
It depends on what u put in there. If u put just put some newspapers and a water bowl and a food bowl, your basicly kissin' ur mouse goodbye. U know what a mouse needs, a spinning wheel for it to run on, proper foor and water, etc.
AnswerA mouse won't care which you choose. However, a tank has plastic seal at the inside corners which the mouse will likely chew off. It won't effect the tank or make it fall apart, but the plastic isn't good for the mouse. Answeri use tanks as it keeps in the heat and youngters cannot slip through the bars and a tank is easier 2 clean and if u want the bedding deep it wont spill through the bars the only bad point i no of is that u cannot attach a water bottle 2 the side. AnswerRodents can be prone to respitory illnesses brought on by drafts, however, poor circulation of air can also cause problems so use your better judgment.. if you have a drafty house then a tank is choice provided you have some way to circulate air into and out of the tank. they have some nice cage like tank attachments that you can buy at just about any pet store.. this allows for air to circulate but not become overwelming...i find that tanks are way beter so much easier to clean and what that other person said about them chewing the plastic and the cage falling apart they are wrong my mice have been in the same cage for about 7 months and its still good as just a few chew marks so i would have to say choose a tank and put news paper on the bottem or saw dust
AnswerA tank! I had two pet mice and they bit the bars on a mouse wire cage until they were weak and slipped through. The results was one got into the wild, the other one died horribly.Kayti xx
Can guinea pigs use a plastic container for a cage?
I would definitely go for a hutch with at least a plastic bottom to it. Guinea pig wee tends to seep into everthing and is very potent. From my experience there is no getting that smell out of wood! the wipe clean option is a must. remember to have wooden chew toys or sticks around their cage in order to let them gnaw to keep their teeth from over growing.
in summary..plastic is a big yes!
Are hamsters able to remember things?
Oh my hamsters out now! Hamsters can remember a variety of things including... When it is time for hibernation, when it is dark, their name, You name it! They're not dumb like many animals that we all would call "dumb", like Nats, ants, turkeys, and birds!
What kind of cage would a hamster want to live in?
A hamster would want to live in a fairly small cage with lots of chippings and possibly a little loft sort of thing this will make the haster feel like he/she has enough room and is not really trapped in a cage.
How much do robo hamsters cost at petland?
when i went to pet land to get my hamsters supplies there was a sign that said buy a cage for $48 and your hamster will cost 99 sense
How do you know what teddy hamster you have?
Well a teddy bear hamster is usally a light brown color or brown with just white spots.A dwarfhamster is usally grey,black,or white. I have 2 teddy bear hamster.they are SOOO cute!
Teddy bear hamsters, dwarf hamsters, golden hamsters; they can be all different colors... brown, grey, white, black... any thing.
Teddy bear hamsters have looong fur, sometimes up to 1 1/2 inches in spots. They usually have slimmer bodies, like mice, but the fur makes up for the lack of body! :)
Do dwarf hamsters have to be fed every day?
Yes. They might be able to go a few days without food but it will not be good for them to go very long with no food.
How find a lost hamster in your house?
look everywhere
This sounds odd. But put a bucket in the middle of the room with a little food in it. I heard of a story where the hamsters got loose in the basement, increased in number and could not be found. Someone left a bucket down there and voila! Hamsters.
Yes. They love to play, dig, eat, even use it to make a little bed. :) hope this helps! -Caitlin
Why do hamster pee outside of the cage?
I posted a thread last week about my new dwarf hamster and how she's been scratching a lot. I haven't taken her to the vet yet because she seemed to be getting better. Now I'm seeing her doing it again so I went to Petsmart (where I bought her from last week) to see if they knew anything about it or if they would pay for a visit to the vet that they have there (yeah right) Well they gave me a spray for no charge but I'm very wary of using it. For one thing, its not just for hamsters. Its for rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, mice, ect. Rabbits are a lot larger than dwarf hamsters! It also says that its flea and tick spray, not mite spray.
The manager told me to spray it on her and avoid her eyes and nose. Hmm, ok what happens when she washes herself? It says "warning harmful if swallowed" right on the bottle.
A lot of the dwarf hamsters at Petsmart were scratching. I brought that up to the manager but she just got defensive.
I know that there are some people on here that work at vet clinics, so I was wondering if you have any advice about this. Here are the active ingredients:
Pyrethrins 0.06%
Piperonyl Butoxide .60%
Oh, and its called Ultra Care Flea and Tick Spray for Small Animals
by 8in1. I'll probably give my vet a call too and see what she says, although she doesn't like to diagnose over the phone.
You fed your hamster a baby carrot.?
No, I didn't, but you can if you want to. Baby carrots are good for hamsters.
What should you do when a hamster gives birth?
The best thing you can do when a Hamster Gives Birth is to:
1. Remove the Male Dwarf Hamster. ( If female Dwarf Hamster gave Birth )
2. Just add some extra bedding.
3. Lower the Water Bottle Height so the pups can reach it.
4. Add some pieces of Toilet Paper and have some extra food given.
5. Place a Hot Water Sack Below the Cage to keep it Warm.
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How long do you wait before you can touch baby hamsters or guinea pigs without the mom eating them?
when you see the hamster or guinea start to have hair on there body or start to see or maybe younger(i touched it when it started to have hair and i put it in a place the mother will never look)
Why does my hamster jump from top of her cage?
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How do you know if a hamster has a broken legs?
Take it to the vet. It may be suffering. Hamsters are quiet animals. They won't scream when in pain, but the will limp and remain hurt. Bring it to the vet as soon as possible. They will know exactly how to check.
Can you take a hamster on a ferry?
Yes you can travel with hamsters and celebrate holidays with hamsters by getting a stocking ( for christmas) or costumes ( for halloween)and puting their favorite treats in the stockings and making sure the costume fits. Also for their birthday you can get them something new to explore
How many mice should you put in one cage?
One male and one female until babies are born,then put him in a cage of his own.I think 2 females can keep on living in one cage, first call your local pet store and ask
it depends what type of hamster
syrians don't get along after a certain age but dwarf Russians are better in groups- contact pet store
