Whether mice or hamsters make better pets is highly subjective. Despite being members of the same family (the order Rodentia), they’re different animals with different traits. Syrian hamsters are the […]

Hamsters only have short lifespans of around 2 to 2.5 years. That’s why you need to buy a healthy hamster – one free from illness and disease that could cut […]

Some owners want to breed Syrian hamsters because they want more pets or intend to sell them. To breed Syrian hamsters, you’ll need one male and one female, but more […]

Bringing a female hamster into your home is always exciting, but it comes with certain responsibilities. You’ll need a cage, toys, food, bedding, and a good name for a girl […]

Once you have a hamster, there’s lots of planning to do. You’ll need to equip the cage and help it adjust to a new home. Another pivotal step is finding […]

There are five hamster species kept as pets in captivity. All have different personalities, but some are friendlier, less nippy, and easier to tame than others. While all hamsters can […]

As hamsters grow old, they need more focused care and attention. Senior hamsters are prone to health conditions and find it challenging to move around, eat, and drink sufficiently. So, […]

You can teach hamsters tricks using voice and hand gestures when using treats as positive reinforcement. Hamsters can learn simple tricks, such as begging, jumping, rolling over, playing dead, and […]

There are certain areas where hamsters don’t like to be stroked. Knowing where a hamster does and doesn’t like being petted or touched is important to a happy and stress-free […]

Knowing where a hamster is most likely to hide when it escapes gives you the best chance of finding it. Hamsters prefer enclosed spaces that are quiet, dark, and warm, […]