Hamsters are adorable little rodents that make great pets. They are lovely and friendly, and that’s why they deserve the best care from their owners. As a pet owner, it is your job to ensure that your hamster is healthy. A healthy hamster means a happy hamster. And when your hamster is happy, it means…
Hamsters, like all other pets, communicate with more than just their body language. They make a variety of noises to convey something to humans and other animals around them. These noises vary from squeals, growling, screeching, chattering, or even a purr-like sound. Today is all about hamster noises. In this article, we will be looking…
Pets neither speak nor understand human language, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t communicate. Pets make some sounds that contain the message they intend to communicate. For instance, we know that dogs bark for many different reasons, growl for a warning, and whimper to communicate pain. These types of communication can all be defined…
While hamsters are prone to a thousand and one medical conditions, one of the issues you have to deal with more often is diarrhea. While it might not seem like an issue at first, diarrhea can be very dangerous if it persists for too long. In this article, we will discuss some of the causes…
Water is an essential part of life, even for hamsters. If you own a pet hamster, it is important to be aware of how much water your hamster requires every day and how to ensure that your pet stays hydrated at all times. These little furry friends need water just as much as you do,…
While smaller than their counterpart furry friends, hamsters share lots of similarities with cats and dogs. For instance, they are all mammals and make lovely beings. But how about when it comes to weather? Do hamsters find the summer sun to be as much of a bother as cats and dogs do? Well, in this…
Maintaining your hamster’s fur/skin healthy is essential to keeping your hamster happy and feeling comfortable. Hamsters are small animals, so their skin and fur can be damaged even more easily than larger pets like cats or dogs. This article will cover some of the most common hamster skin conditions, but it is by no…
The last thing every hamster owner wants to hear is that their beloved pet has passed away. Unfortunately, death is inevitable, and it’s something that as a pet owner you have to prepare for. So, what causes hamsters’ death? Is there a way of knowing when the end is near? What can you do to…
You’ve known your hamster to be a slow-eater. You offered him some food and in no time there was nothing remaining in their bowl. The look on his face even signaled that he was ready for more. “But that was so quick!” You wonder. Well, hamsters have something known as cheek pouches that they use…
You love cats. Even greater is your love for hamsters. You are even planning to pet them both. But we’ve all grown reading fairy tales about cats and rats being the greatest enemies. You don’t know whether the same applies to felines and hamsters, but you at least are aware that hamsters and rats are…