Do you want to know why your hamster licks you? Well, we have researched this question and have answers for you. It is essential to understand why your hamster licks you to ensure they have a healthy diet. While sometimes hamsters lick you to show affection, they may have a salt deficiency if they are …
If you own a hamster, you may want to know the signs or symptoms that your hamster may not be feeling well. Did you know a great indication of how a hamster is feeling can be the condition of their coat? A wet coat, a ruffled coat, or loss of fur can all point to …
Did you know a hamster’s teeth are continuously growing? To avoid overgrowth of their teeth, your hamster will seek out items to chew on. This chewing helps to file or grind down those chompers. To aid our furry friends with the upkeep of their teeth, there are many kinds of toys or chew treats you …
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Our hamsters are omnivorous creatures who enjoy and benefit from variety when it comes to their diet. From simple veggies to home-baked treats, there are numerous ways to get creative with your hamster’s food and treat selection. Broccoli is a bright-green vegetable that has known health benefits when it comes to human consumption, but is …
You want to feed your hamster something fresh and healthy but aren’t sure exactly what will be safe for your fuzzy friend. There’s so much information available on how to best care for your pet, and sometimes that information can be overwhelming. You love celery and want to know if it is something you can …
New to hamsters? Probably the first question on your mind is how to properly feed your new furry friend. We’ve put together this guide to help beginners provide the right nutrition for their pet hamsters. So, how to feed your hamster? Here’s the short version: Feed your hamster a good quality balanced commercial diet that’s …
Are you worried about contracting rabies from a hamster’s bite? Here’s what you need to know about hammies and the most lethal virus on earth.
What to do is your hamster begins to lose fur? Is it normal? Is there anything you should be doing? All is revealed in this new guide!
Wondering if and how you should get veterinary care for your hammy? Here are some answers.
You probably noticed that your little furry friend enjoys chewing on things – but is cardboard a safe option for that? Learn why hamsters enjoy chewing cardboard and how to make sure they don’t overdo it.
Unfortunately, our small furry friend don’t live forever. Here are the more typical causes of death in hamsters – and tips for keeping yours alive and well for longer.
Learn how to prevent Wet Tail Disease – and how to identify early symptoms. This could one day save your hamster’s life!
Even if your hamster is perfectly fine today, you should read this guide to be informed of the health issues which may crop up in the future. Written with the extensive help of exotic pet specialist, Dr. Alicia McLaughlin, DVM.
If you like providing your hamster with fresh food, this list is a must-read. See which foods can be harmful – and even deadly – to your little furry friend.