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 of 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 your hamster might choke, especially when you might […]

Hamsters wriggle and move around a lot, so they’re easy to drop and sometimes unexpectedly jump out of their owners’ hands without considering the consequences. Hamsters can fall 25 cm […]

One thing many people don’t consider when getting pet hamsters is whether they’ll need to adjust their lifestyle for the health and well-being of the hamster. Someone who loves listening […]

Hamsters are active small animals that enjoy moving around and running, sometimes at speeds of 3-6 miles per hour, with the Syrian hamster being the fastest species. Moving isn’t only […]

Accidents can happen when you have a pet as small and fast-moving as a hamster. Sometimes, hamsters get dropped, fall off elevated surfaces, and are accidentally stepped on by well-intentioned […]

Hamsters groom and take sand baths to stay clean, so they don’t need to bathe in water. If the cage is clean, you’ll rarely need to intervene to maintain a […]

A hamster’s nose should always be moist, which means a dry nose can signify illness. Wild hamsters use their noses to forage, locate water, and detect predators. So, they have […]