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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A healthy hamster will have bright, black eyes that are wide open while it’s awake. If the eyes are glued shut and surrounded by gunk and crust, it likely has […]

Cushing’s disease (also known as hyperadrenocorticism) occurs in hamsters when the adrenal glands produce too much cortisol. Cortisol is a natural hormone the body produces as a reaction to stress. […]

Female hamsters are susceptible to pyometra, a life-threatening infection in the uterus. Pyometra in hamsters can be treated with antibiotics to reduce symptoms. Aglepristone, an antiprogestin medication, has been successful […]

No matter what steps you take to avoid your hamster choking, it can sometimes happen, although it’s rare. It’s scary to think that your hamster might choke, especially when you […]