Mites are ectoparasites that affect animals, including hamsters. They feed off hamsters’ blood, dead skin cells, and oils (from the sebaceous glands), leading to skin redness, inflammation, and irritation. Mites […]

It’s common for hamsters to sleep longer than other animals. However, if your hamster stopped emerging as frequently as it used to at night, you may be concerned it has […]

Hamsters only live for 2-3 years, which is far less than most other pets. While their short lifespans are unavoidable, poor conditions could be why your hamsters keep dying young. […]

Something that’s not commonly thought about is whether hamsters need sunlight. Hamsters rarely come out during the day, but that doesn’t mean light isn’t important to them. Hamsters use sunlight […]