Separating baby hamsters from their mother increases the likelihood that they’ll stay healthy. Although male and female hamsters can co-exist together, keeping them apart is widely regarded as good practice. […]

We expect a nurturing mother hamster to care for her pups, but we might get a female who abandons or eats her young. If the baby hamsters are less than […]

Baby hamsters (pups) are extremely vulnerable, so the initial days of their lives are filled with uncertainty. The more time that elapses, the more likely the pups will survive into […]

Hamsters don’t respond to specific human words or assign meaning to them. Instead, they recognize sounds. The way noises combine will become familiar to a hamster once repeated sufficiently. If […]

It’s important to understand the signs that a hamster is approaching the end of its life. A well-cared-for hamster that eats well and lives in a relatively stress-free environment should […]

Hamsters aren’t visibly emotive animals like dogs, cats, parrots, and rabbits. So, knowing if hamsters love you can be difficult for most owners to determine. Well-treated hamsters display clear signs […]

Hamsters aren’t the most intelligent rodents, but they can remember certain things, such as how their owners smell, where food is located, and where they can find the entrances to […]

Greasy hamster fur can be attributed to overactive scent glands or keeping them in a hot room. Check for dry and irritated skin if the hamster’s coat is dry yet […]

Hamster ownership is a greater commitment than many people realize. Also, personal circumstances can change, meaning you can no longer care for the hamster. You can take an unwanted hamster […]

As hamsters spend their lives indoors, mainly in a cage, you may assume that they rarely encounter bugs. However, insects can gather in hamster cages when certain circumstances apply. Bugs […]