Hamsters are fearful animals due to their lowly position in the food chain, which means they can become defensive. A common grievance among owners is that their hamsters are prone […]

It’s always concerning when a hamster starts to bite itself. As this isn’t for dominance or defensive reasons, you may be puzzled by why the hamster has become self-destructive. If […]

Hamsters are active creatures, so they’ll always scurry around, play with toys, and run on their wheels. However, there may be times when a hamster seems abnormally energetic. Animals rarely […]

Life can be dull for small, caged animals, so hamsters must be entertained. If you fail to provide enough enrichment, a hamster will find things to do. An example is […]

Sometimes, hamsters stop what they’re doing and stare into space. While this behavior appears alarming, hamsters are vulnerable to predators and are driven to remain alert for threats. When hamsters […]

Hamsters make various noises to communicate how they feel. Hissing is a negative sound hamsters make when afraid, threatened, or startled. Hissing is a hamster’s way of warning off a […]

Scientists have discovered that far more animals have dreams than previously thought. Rodents, including hamsters, can have dreams about memories and past experiences as they sleep.  Hamsters can have nightmares […]

Squeaking is among the most common sounds hamsters make and has many meanings. It’s a positive and negative sound, making it difficult to determine why a hamster’s squeaking. Hamsters rely […]

Hamsters sleep during the day and are awake at dusk and nighttime. As hamsters have the opposite sleeping routine to ours, it’s easy to mistake their natural behavior for laziness. […]