If you’re new to keeping hamsters, you may be wondering about the importance of a wheel for your new furry. Well, let me assure you, a wheel is an absolute must-have for hamsters, and they should never be without one. It’s essential to provide them with constant access to a wheel in their cage so…
Finding the perfect gift for a friend or family member can be quite the challenge. However, if you happen to know that they are passionate about hamsters, consider yourself lucky! That little piece of information is a fantastic starting point that will make your search much easier. As a fellow hamster enthusiast, I curated a…
You’ve thought through the pros and cons of having a hamster as a pet and decided to welcome one into your family. Now is the time to find the perfect name for your furry little friend! We’ve compiled an extensive list with more than 1000 cute hamster names, from Disney and food names to unique…
Choosing a pet should always be something that you go into with some planning and consideration even if the pet is as small as a hamster. While hamsters are popular pets and there’s no denying they are very cute, there are things you should know about when thinking about getting one. To help you make…
Hamsters are such delicate little creatures, and feeding them something that is not good for them can easily harm their health and well-being. The good news is that fresh food for hamsters is not all that complicated, and they can safely eat more foods than cats and dogs. To make it easier for you, we’ve…
Pet hamsters spend most of their time in a cage, so it’s important to provide a spacious living area that will allow your pet to engage in their natural behaviors. In the wild, hamsters create complex burrow systems underground, so you want the cage to be able to replicate that. Your hamster’s enclosure should allow…
Food plays two roles for our pets. It provides them with the nutrition they need, but it can also, in fact, should also be, something enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. Finding food is such a large part of wild animals’ lives, that our furry friends at home also need to be engaged by it to be…
Article content provided by Beri Instone, small rodent diet supremo. We’ve talked before about how hamsters are not just hamsters; there are several different species, each with its own needs. The same is true for feeding. Whilst many pet stores and online shops still sell “hamster food” (or, the great rodent preserve us, “rat, mouse,…
Like all pet rodents, hamsters need to be provided with good quality, safe beddings and substrates. However, when choosing the best bedding type to give our pets, we need to take into account the particular needs of the species. This article was co-written with Beri Instone, small rodent wrangler extraordinaire (and custodian of many hamsters)….