Every hamster owner should be aware of a very serious disease known as “wet tail”. Wet tail disease is so serious that unfortunately, even when treated, there is a high chance that the hamster will die within 24 to 48 hours. Even if your hamster isn’t currently showing symptoms of we...
Inside the hamster habitat, you'll want to add awater bottle, food bowl, absorbent bedding, and accessories to keep the pet entertained and cozy. Some of the most popular hamster habitat accessories include the colorfulKaytee Igloo Hideout, natural Kaytee Play 'n Chew Cubby Nest and softKaytee...
Hamsters are one of the most popular small pets because of their cute appearance, petite size, and docile nature. With several varieties to choose from, such as the long-haired Teddy Bear or the very small Dwarf, it is easy to find an affordable pet at a nearby pet store or hamster bre...
To hand-tame a rat, start slowly by enticing it to explore your hands as you hold treats. Always make sure you’re supporting the rat’s weight when picking it up, and never squeeze it. Once a rat is comfortable with this kind of handling, it will likely want to climb on you to e...
tell yourself it’s okay to go slowly. First start expressing emotions with friends where the stakes aren’t as high as they are with a lover. Or you can get used to sharing love with animals: a dog, a cat, a bird, a hamster, whatever living being you’re not afraid to care about...
A hamster dropped from several feet onto a hard surface or floor can suffer broken bones and serious internal injuries. In such a case, if your vet advises, having it euthanized is the most humane thing to do. If it is bleeding from its mouth or having convulsions, it is probably not ...
Keep their bowl around three-quarters full to avoid overfeeding. ✦ Hamsters can eat a small amount of dark, leafy greens every other day and fruit such as bananas, apples, and melons once a week as a treat. Hamster pet grooming and play ...
are nocturnal, meaning they sleep by day and are awake at night. But they sometimes might wake up during the day to eat and move around for a short time. Still, it’s best not to wake a sleeping hamster to handle it. That likely will make it grouchy, and it might try to bite ...
parents, parole officers and shelter staff can be empathetic caregivers, which stops the cycle of abuse. Dr. Smith developed a psychological model of identifying the energetic motion of dysfunctional behavior called the “Human Hamster Wheel” which provides a visual representation for therapeutic ...
Learn how to care for dwarf hamsters in captivity with our complete dwarf hamster care guide. We cover everything from cages and diet to taming and cleaning. Dwarf hamsters are great little pets and can be very rewarding to keep - here's a closer look at