As small animals are at the bottom of the food chain, hamsters frequently experience stress. Unfortunately, stress can have a serious long-term impact on a pet hamster’s health. Common stressors […]

Once tamed, hamsters can make affectionate pets. Until you gain the hamster’s trust, it’ll likely respond to your presence with fear, which could involve hiding or biting if you attempt […]

The Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) lives for around 2-3 years, assuming they can avoid sickness while very young. Males tend to outlive females, but their lifespan remains short. Signs of […]

Hamsters become a special part of the family. While watching your hamster die is hard, you must do all you can to ensure its remaining hours are comfortable and pain-free. […]

It’s always a sad time when a pet hamster dies, especially if its death is unexpected. You spent the time you had with your hamster bonding with it, caring for […]

Dwarf hamsters are a species that thrives when housed together in pairs or small groups. They love to play together and enjoy having companions with whom to socialize. However, when […]

In total, there are at least 20 species of hamsters. They come from the subfamily of Cricetinae and are split into 7 different genera. Hamsters come in small and large […]

A hamster requires clean bedding to keep its cage hygienic and comfortable. It’s also a soft material to burrow and nest in, absorbing unpleasant odors, which prevents the cage from […]

As the largest pet hamster species, some important considerations apply to Syrians’ housing and space requirements, especially when they’re young and more active. Syrian hamsters (also called golden hamsters or […]

Hamsters and guinea pigs are popular pets, especially among families with young children. Both animals are loved worldwide, but their personalities and care requirements differ. Guinea pigs are social animals […]