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 […]
10 mistakes new hamster owners make
A bad diet will make your hamster fat. Read on for our top hamster tips. 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 […]
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 hamster wheel
A hamster wheel is a popular addition to many hamster cages. But what are hamster wheels for? What types of hamster wheels are available? And should you get a hamster wheel for your furry friend? A hamster can run using a hamster wheel, even if they don’t have a lot of room in their cage. In the […]
Hamster Bedding: The Best Options
Why find the best hamster bedding? In the wild, hamsters like to burrow into the ground and build nests. The type of nests they build – and the materials they use to build them – depends on the type of hamster and their natural environment. For example, Syrian hamsters live in a hot dry environment, […]
Fat Hamsters! Is your hamster too fat?
Do you have a fat hamster? Are you worried that your hamster is too fat? Hamsters have a naturally chubby appearance, so it can be difficult to know whether your hamster is really too fat or whether they’re supposed to look that way! As long as your hamster has a healthy diet and gets plenty of […]
