A hamster’s behavior can often be baffling to their owners. Why do they constantly chew? Why do they hoard food? And why do they sometimes seem scared of their own shadow? Weirdness? Let’s explore 13 common hamster behaviors and try…
Hamsters can be very sensitive to heat due to their tiny size. Read our tips on how to keep your hamster cool in the summer. From bedding to the hamster cage, we dive into sand baths, tiles, and other ways to keep my hamster cool and comfortable in order to stay healthy.
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Yay! You have a new pet hamster. But what’s that smell? When was the last time you cleaned your hamster cage? As a rule, cleaning a hamster cage includes a schedule of daily spot cleaning, weekly bedding change, and monthly…
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Oh no! Your hamster pulled a Houdini and has escaped. I know exactly how that feels. Don’t fear. After so many hamster escape stories have been shared, we took our knack for data and found the most likely spots to…
When you get your first hamster, there is a lot of conflicting information online, especially about the hamster cage. We have tested, researched, and received feedback from readers on a variety of hamster cages, so here are the best available…
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You just got your first hamster and the pet store gave you a one-page care guide and you have a bag of food. Now, how much food are you supposed to feed your hamster? When are you supposed to feed…
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We’ve all seen the memes and the cute pictures of a big, fat hamster, kicking back and making us laugh. The sad part is that a fat hamster is not a healthy hamster. Let’s talk about exactly how much to…
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Hamsters are an animal that most people find to be cute and cuddly. They come in many different colors, shapes, and sizes. Hamsters can make a great pet for children or adults. But what do you call that furry rascal?…
You’ve probably seen a hamster before, they’re the little furry animals that run on their wheel all night. They come in many different colors and breeds like Russian dwarfs and Syrian Hamsters. For the most part, they are usually nocturnal…
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When you go to a store or to someone’s house which has a hamster, that one hamster becomes your reference point for all hamsters. But does that one hamster accurately represent all species of hamsters? You might be surprised. How…
