Naturally, hamsters are omnivores, eating plant material and insects in the wild. However, in captivity, hamsters eat whatever is fed to them. Thus, a negligent or inexperienced owner may accidentally overfeed their pet because they are not carefully monitoring how much food they are providing to the small hamster. To properly handle a fat hamster, the owner will have to … [Read more...]

Hamsters are small, easy to take care of, and adorable little creatures. However, they do get bored sometimes, and will need some toys to keep them preoccupied and happy like any other pet. Fortunately, hamster toys are inexpensive and you can even easily make some yourself. The best hamster toys are just a concoction of items one can find lying around the house. To be … [Read more...]

Hamster mites are small insects that live on hamsters’ skin. They can be easily transmitted by coming into contact with infected hamsters or feed, so it is not unusual for a newly bought hamster to have it since pet stores are a prime area for hamster mites. Though the mites are not life-threatening, they can be quite irritating for the hamster and may eventually lead to … [Read more...]

Hamster stats: Life Span: 1-3 years Average Weight: 3-5 ounces Female: Sow Male: Boar Young: Pups Sexual Maturity: Male 6-8 weeks, Female 4 weeks Diet: Omnivorous There are many types of hamsters, and the most popular one is the six-inch Syrian hamster, sometimes referred to as the teddy bear hamster or golden hamster. Other dwarf species like the … [Read more...]

Mice, rats, guinea pigs, gerbils, these days there are so many small animals that you can have as a potential pet. And which small animal is the most popular of them all? If the name of this website is any hint, it’s the hamster. Just look into a cage of hamsters and you can instantly see their appeal. They are fluffy, cute, have large eyes and adorable cheeks. The biggest … [Read more...]