Posted On: May 27, 2021
Not every hamster in the pet store is in optimal health. Moving from a breeder or supplier to a store can be a stressful period for baby hamsters, and they will often get sick from it. Choose an active hamster that doesn't look like it has a wet rear end or watery eyes. Both eyes should be open and, ideally, the hamster will be eating or running around the cage. If a cage seems to have a few sick hamsters, it is probably best to avoid buying any hamster from that group since ​hamster diseases are very contagious.
Choosing a hamster tha . . . [More]Posted On: May 27, 2021
Not every hamster in the pet store is in optimal health. Moving from a breeder or supplier to a store can be a stressful period for baby hamsters, and they will often get sick from it. Choose an active hamster that doesn't look like it has a wet rear end or watery eyes. Both eyes should be open and, ideally, the hamster will be eating or running around the cage. If a cage seems to have a few sick hamsters, it is probably best to avoid buying any hamster from that group since ​hamster diseases are very contagious.
Choosing a hamster tha . . . [More]
Posted On: May 26, 2021
Hamsters are cute and furry, but there are plenty of other things you should know about them before you bring one home. Here are some informative and fascinating tidbits that might just help you bond with your pet and understand more about their needs.
"Hamster," from the German word "hamstern," means "hoard," which is a favorite pastime of our hamster friends.
The hamster is a rodent whose scientific name is "Cricetinae." It contains 18 species in seven different genera and includes lemmings and . . . [More]Posted On: May 26, 2021
Hamsters are cute and furry, but there are plenty of other things you should know about them before you bring one home. Here are some informative and fascinating tidbits that might just help you bond with your pet and understand more about their needs.
"Hamster," from the German word "hamstern," means "hoard," which is a favorite pastime of our hamster friends.
The hamster is a rodent whose scientific name is "Cricetinae." It contains 18 species in seven different genera and includes lemmings and . . . [More]