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They are getting stressed... they dont like it when you give them a bath and if you washed them with cold water then that explains everything... You must NEVER wash a hamster with cold water... they get sireously stressed and cold and they could die x(
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∙ 15y agoThey like to be clean, and it is instinct to try and stay odor free.
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What is wrong with a hamster if it keeps itching and cleaning itself?
Nothing. Hamsters always clean and itch themselves. They just have a tendency to do that, my hamster does that. Hope I helped =)
Is it normal if a hamster bites its leg?
Usually the hamster is cleaning its leg....cuzz i have 2 hamsters and 1 hamster always bites on the other one while its asleep, they are not fighting they are cleaning !!! but if the hamster bites through its leg and there's a red part you should take it too the vet
Can you keep a hamster indoors?
I have never heard of anyone keeping a hamster outdoors.
How does a mirror entertain a hamster?
Some hamsters find it extremely interesting to see itself in a mirror. Some hamsters do think it is another hamster they are seeing, but get confused on how to reach them. Or your hamster may just like the edges and want to eat it.
Can your other hamster get sick and die from being depressed from your other hamster that had died?
It's possible, but most likely no. If your other hamster died, then play with it, and keep it happy and not lonely. Or you can clean out the cage, and then buy another hamster for her/him to play with. Then she will be happy, and the other one she would forget about. It's possible, but most likely no. If your other hamster died, then play with it, and keep it happy and not lonely. Or you can clean out the cage, and then buy another hamster for her/him to play with. Then she will be happy, and the other one she would forget about.
How will you know of your hamster has fleas?
If you can tell what your hamster looks like when it is cleaning itself you will be able to tell if it has fleas because it will be scratching itself more than you have ever seen it do.
What is wrong with a hamster if it keeps itching and cleaning itself?
Nothing. Hamsters always clean and itch themselves. They just have a tendency to do that, my hamster does that. Hope I helped =)
What are the downfalls of having a hamster?
cleaning its cage
Your robo dwarf hamster is bleeding on the rear is she sick?
no it is not sick it is in heat It maybe that it has given itself a nip, when it was cleaning itself; but to be on the safe side give the veterinarian a call, I had one that had a prolapsed womb, they do not bleed when on heat.
Is it normal if a hamster bites its leg?
Usually the hamster is cleaning its leg....cuzz i have 2 hamsters and 1 hamster always bites on the other one while its asleep, they are not fighting they are cleaning !!! but if the hamster bites through its leg and there's a red part you should take it too the vet
Will hamster wet tail cure by itself?
No it will not. And you need to treat it immediately by a visit to the vet for proper antibiotics. Keep the hamster dry, warm, hydrated and unstressed but the vet visit is essential.
Where do you put your hamster when your cleaning it's cage?
its recommended to put him into a hamster ball. just make sure its safe and keep an eye on it. best to shut all the doors to make sure you don't loose it and cover the spaces that it can get into up.
How do you know hamsters are clean?
If you have a short haired hamster like a Syrian then it cleans itself. If your hamster is long haired then you have to brush it depending on the length and thickness of its hair. Never bathe your hamster, they hate water and lick themselves to keep clean anyway.
What should you do with the hamster when changing the bedding?
You should put your hamster in a safe place, or have someone else hold it for you. If you have a hamster ball, let your hamster exercise in that while cleaning out it's bedding.
How do you make a hamster happy?
To let it out of its cage regularly. Let it roam the house for a bit and keep cleaning its cage regularly. Small roller skates may also help!!
How do you make a hamster pregnant by itself?
You can't.
Do you throw away a hamster's nest when cleaning the cage?
It's perfectly fine to throw away the nest; your hamster will build a new one!
