You glance into the cage and notice your hamster’s sides moving quickly. She is sitting still in the nest, and her tiny chest seems to flutter. She ran on her wheel an hour ago, so maybe it is nothing. But she also looks a little puffed up, and you cannot tell whether this is normal …
Your hamster comes out of her nest with sticky bedding stuck to her fur, and you catch a faint smell when you lean toward the cage. You reach for a bowl of warm water and a bit of pet shampoo, then stop. A friend told you hamsters should never get wet, but the dirt is …
You wake up, check the cage as you always do, and your hamster is lying still in the bedding. Last night she was running on her wheel. There was no sign of trouble, and now you are left with grief, shock, and a stream of “what if” questions. If you are asking “why did my …
You wake up to a surprise. Your female hamster, who you were told was alone or just plump, has given birth overnight, and there are tiny pink pups in the nest. You are thrilled, but you also remember a worrying story about mother hamsters harming their young. You want to know what is normal and …
You come home on a chilly evening and find your hamster curled up in her nest. When you touch her, her body feels cool, and she barely moves. Her breathing looks slow, and she does not react to the sound of the food bag. Your first thought is the worst one. If you are asking …
You bring home a new hamster, and she vanishes into the bedding. When you reach in, she bolts or gives a warning squeak. A week later, you have barely seen her face, and you wonder if she will ever want to sit on your hand like the hamsters in videos. Learning how to bond with …
You wake up, peek into the cage, and something feels off. Your hamster is sitting in the corner with her fur fluffed up, and last night’s food is still in the bowl. She is awake, but she does not rush to the wheel or greet you at the bars. You are not sure whether she …
You notice a bald patch on your hamster’s back, and her skin looks dry and flaky. She scratches more than usual, or maybe she just seems tired and her coat looks dull. A quick search says “mites,” and suddenly you are wondering whether to buy a spray, wash the whole cage tonight, or panic. Learning …
Fleas are nasty, tiny little pests that can quickly infest any pet or person unlucky enough to encounter them. Unfortunately, hamsters are vulnerable to flea infestation and can be very difficult to get rid of, especially since their fur hides the fleas from sight. How to Get Rid of Fleas on Hamsters? Fleas are small …