Hamsters are naturally very clean and tidy animals; you will often see them grooming themselves. This grooming is normally sufficient to keep your hamster looking, feeling and smelling clean. Under normal circumstances it is not a good idea to wash a hamster at all. Water can remove vital protective oils from your pet’s coat. This can […]
Hamster Care
10 mistakes new hamster owners make
Get our top hamster tips to keep your hamster happy! Ideally, a new hamster owner should thoroughly research hamster care before buying their pet. Unfortunately, not everybody does this. Hamsters are often impulse buys – purchased at short notice with little or no planning – or surprise gifts. This leads to new hamster owners who don’t know […]
Hamster Cages: Choosing a hamster cage
Hamsters are very popular pets for good reason. They’re cute and furry, and they don’t take up as much space in the home as dogs and cats. Don’t forget though, a hamster needs a home within your home. You can’t just let a hamster run around the house; it will very easily get lost or hurt. […]
Hamster Exercise Balls: Choosing a hamster ball
You may have seen a hamster enjoying a trip in a hamster ball: a plastic ball (with air holes) that they can run around in. It’s a great way of letting your hamster loose in your home, without having to worry about them getting lost. If your hamster loves to run around their cage then they’ll […]
Hamster Wheels: Why your hamster needs a wheel
A hamster wheel is a popular addition to many hamster cages. But why do hamsters run on wheels? What types of hamster wheels are available? And should you get a hamster wheel for your furry friend?
