If you own a pet hamster, you need to understand the role and function of cheek pouches. Hamsters stuff their cheeks with food, bedding, and anything they consider useful. While […]
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Why Do My Hamsters Keep Dying? (15 Reasons Hamsters Die)
Most hamsters only live for 2-3 years, which is less than most pets. While their short lifespans are unavoidable, unsuitable living conditions could be why hamsters keep dying young. While […]
Do Hamsters Get Allergic Reactions?
Hamsters can develop allergic reactions, commonly due to certain foods or environmental factors, like dusty types of bedding, airborne chemicals, and certain materials (plastic or metal). The most common symptoms […]
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 Signs A Hamster Is Dehydrated (And What To Do About It!)
While hamsters are descended from ancestors from arid desert conditions, those who enter homes are born and raised in pet stores. So, hamsters are used to having access to fresh […]
Can A Hamster Survive A Broken Leg? (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 […]
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 […]
Sticky Eye in Hamsters: Causes, Symptoms + Treatment
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 […]