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 and may take a while.
Your hamster can get hyper all of a sudden due to stress, their history, lack of exercise, a new environment, or a small cage. Additionally, they could just be very young, naturally excitable hamsters, or other pets in the household may be intimidating them.
Let’s dive in. I’ll discuss why your hamster is so hyper and whether it is normal for a hamster to be hyper. I will also expound on how to calm down your hamster.