Hamsters can develop allergic reactions, commonly due to certain foods or environmental factors, such as dusty types of bedding, airborne chemicals, and certain materials (plastic or metal). The most common […]
Recent Posts
7 Warning Signs of Urinary Tract Infections in Hamsters
Hamsters, especially older females, can be prone to urinary tract infections (UTIs). The most common signs of UTIs in hamsters are a reluctance to urinate or incontinence and regular urination, […]
8 Clear Signs A Hamster Is Dehydrated (And What To Do About It!)
While hamsters are descended from ancestors from arid desert conditions, those that enter homes are born and raised in pet stores. So, hamsters are used to having access to fresh […]
Can Hamsters Breed with Their Siblings?
Hamsters have a high drive to breed as soon as they reach sexual maturity. They don’t recognize siblings from the same litter as their family, so brothers and sisters may […]
Can A Hamster Survive A Broken Leg? [Vet Treatment + Prognosis]
Small rodent pets have vulnerable skeletons. Broken limbs, especially hind legs, are common in hamsters. Broken legs in hamsters come in two forms – open and closed fractures. Open fractures […]
How Do I Know If My Hamster Has Parasites?
Hamsters can be prone to external parasites, like mites and fleas. Hamsters can also experience intestinal parasites, like roundworms, pinworms, or tapeworms. External parasites in hamsters are identifiable by excessive […]
Are Humidifiers Good or Bad for Hamsters?
While hamsters like to dwell in warm conditions, it’s important to understand the role humidity plays in their health. If your home is too dry, your hamster’s health will likely […]
Can Hamsters Die from Flystrike? [Myiasis]
Flystrike (myiasis) is a potentially fatal health condition that sometimes affects hamsters. Hamsters that can’t groom themselves due to age-related conditions like arthritis are most at risk of flystrike. The […]
How Do You Know When Hamsters Are Happy?
Happiness in hamsters can be identified through vocalizations. Contented hamsters will squeak (without hissing or screaming, which suggests stress), click their teeth together, and purr and coo. Physical behavior is […]
What Part of An Egg Can Hamsters Eat? [Yolk, White + Eggshell]
Hamsters can eat cooked eggs, especially the whites, in moderation. Boiled egg whites, or scrambled eggs made from the whites, will provide protein, Vitamin A, Omega-3, and choline. Egg yolks […]
