When first owning a hamster, I read horror stories online about hamsters dying or breaking bones on hamster wheels. At the same time, there are plenty of resources saying how much exercise hamsters actually need, and a wheel is a…
It’s important to know how much bedding you need for your hamster and what types are best. You’ll want to buy an appropriate amount of bedding when it’s time to change the bedding in your hamster habitat. I was totally…
Do you have a hamster? If so, then you know that they can be pretty messy creatures. One of the most important parts of having a pet hamster is keeping their cage clean for them. You want to make sure…
![Do hamsters like to be petted and held? [Answers]](https://cdn-0.903pets.com/ifywhoft/2021/05/How-to-Pet-a-Hamster-Happy-vs.-Unhappy-Signs-768x402.jpg "How to Pet a Hamster: 9 Happy vs. Unhappy Signs 4")
Petting a hamster can be an enjoyable experience for both you and your pet. But, did you know that when you pet your hamster, there are signs to help you tell if he or she is happy or unhappy? To…
Despite the myth, hamsters are not blind, but they do not see the world the way we do. Hamsters are nearsighted and colorblind, with 97% rod and 3% cone receptors in their eyes. This means they can’t see well beyond…