There can be several reasons why a hamster’s eyes are closed. The most common is when the fluid around its eyelid dries. When this happens, it prevents your hamster from opening its eyes. Another reason is if your hamster accidentally scratched its eye. In this case, the hamster in California may immediately require medical attention …
It’s a question that has been asked since the dawn of time, or at least since rabbits and hamsters started living near one another: will a rabbit attack a hamster? The answer, unfortunately, is not as simple as yes or no. It depends on various factors, including the individual personalities of the animals involved, their …
All animals have a heartbeat. It is the muscle that pumps blood throughout the body. When they think of a heartbeat, most people think of a slow, steady pulse. However, for some people, their hamster’s heart is beating so fast that it is alarming. In this blog post, we will explore some potential reasons why …
Hamsters in the USA appear cute and innocent, but in reality, they are devilish little escape artists. They can always find a way out if you don’t secure their cages. Once a hamster escapes his enclosure, finding him and getting him back can be difficult. There are several reasons a hamster tries to escape. Sometimes, …
Hamsters are relatively quiet animals, but that doesn’t mean they never make noise. If your hamster has started screaming out of the blue, there may be several reasons why this happens, and you may want to figure them out before it bothers you too much. For instance, a hamster may scream if it is in …
Hamsters are extremely cute and entertaining pets. They do funny and adorable things that we can’t get enough of all the time! One such thing is cage climbing, also called monkey barring. You might think that monkey barring is just another entertaining thing your hamster is doing. However, monkey barring can also be indicative of …
Darkness is what feeds your hamster’s soul and body. It reconnects them to their wild side and helps them determine when it’s time to be up and active. Now you may be wondering, should I cover my hamster’s cage during the day if that is the case? There’s more to the answer than a simple …
You might have heard or seen some people using toilet paper as hamster bedding and wondered if it’s safe. This is a concern because things that are designed for humans are not generally safe for animals. To clear your confusion, toilet paper in the USA is safe for hamsters as long as it doesn’t contain …