Having your hamster flinch at your touch or run away when you try to pick it up can be quite worrisome. But figuring out why your pet is doing this is the key to getting them to trust you and feel safe around you. Your hamster could be scared of you if you just adopted …
The thought of losing a beloved hamster is unbearable for any pet parent. Besides death due to old age (usually 2-3 years), there are several environmental and health-related factors that can lead to the death of your tiny fur ball. Severe illness from untreated disease is one of the major things that kills a hamster. …
It’s perfectly normal for your hamster to sometimes have bulging cheeks, not because their cheeks are made that way, but because they naturally hoard inside their cheek pockets. But if your pet’s cheeks seem to be constantly large and bulging, something could be wrong, and you may need to intervene. To empty your hamster’s cheek …
Hamsters may have many weaknesses, but staying clean isn’t one of them! These cute little critters are fastidious about cleanliness and clean their fur several times daily. That’s why it’s surprising and even worrying if you notice your hamster smelling bad. Your hamster stinks, likely because of poor cage hygiene. Hamsters sleep in their bedding, …
Hamsters are small rodents that make excellent house pets. They’re popular for their size and appearance and are relatively low-maintenance. However, hamsters may encounter certain health issues in their 2 to 4 years life span, such as a lump. If you notice a lump on your hamster’s body, you surely want to know if it’s …
Hamsters are a popular pet across the USA. They’re small, cute, and relatively easy to care for compared to larger pets like cats and dogs. However, they aren’t a low-commitment pet, and you need to make sure you keep an eye on any changes you notice in how your hamster acts or smells. Your hamster …
Hamsters love sand, and there’s no question about it. However, you cannot just offer any sand to your hamsters since certain types of sand can put them at risk for injuries. Vita-sand is one ordinary pet sand that many hamster owners think of using, but is it safe for hamsters? Vita-Sand is not safe for …
Compared to other pets such as dogs and cats, hamsters are relatively new to pet life and domestication, and most hamster parents have limited care tips. Thus it is normal to get scared if your hamster gets hyper all of a sudden. Thankfully, it is possible to calm down your hamster, though it requires patience …
Hamsters are very active, often running around for no reason or to explore new territory if their cage is in an unfamiliar environment. Luckily, most of a hamster’s running around isn’t cause for alarm. But can they run around too much; could it potentially be too risky to their wellbeing? A hamster will run around …
Hamsters are excellent pets to have if you are looking for a low-maintenance companion; however, low maintenance doesn’t mean you don’t need to invest time and care into them. They’re simply easier to look after compared to larger animals such as dogs. Hamsters are prone to stress, so it’s essential to recognize when they’re stressed …