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Hamster seems ill.

I have a hamster who, up until now, has been the picture of health. He was energetic, and had a sweet personality. Today, though, I looked into his house, and called his name. He poked his head out to answer me, and I saw that his nose was a bit red. I didn't really think anything of it, b… Read more
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Answered by Sharon L. (ladycrotalus) 1 year ago | Thumbs up 0

Could be allergy to bedding, or could be due to his diet. The only way to know for sure if he is ok is to get him checked out by a veterinarian. read more

how can i get rid of the odor from my 2 hamsters?

we clean both cages twice a week and the hamsters still cause a really bad odor. being we have little kids in and out the house i would like to know how to get the smell to go away. Read more
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Answered by Lilly (Lilly1986) 1 year ago | Thumbs up 2

Well it can depend on what kind of odor it is. Is it their waste?? Do they use a specific place in the cage? If it is both then you just need to clean out that corner every other day and it shouldn't… read more

How do you get your hamsters out of their ball?

I have 3 triplet...chinese dwarf hamsters and they love sleeping in their ball..The problem is when I want to play with them or get them out they won't come out and I can't reach in the ball and get them! I can't reach them because the ball opening is to small for my hands to fit and U def… Read more
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Answered by Michele (MicheleZ) 1 year ago | Thumbs up 3

You could try luring them out with food or a treat, or replace their ball with a plastic house that has a removable top. However, they seem to like the ball since it is comfortable and cozy and they … read more

What do hamsters need to stay happy and healthy?

Frick and Frack seem to be okay, but they are a new pet to me, even after a couple of months, and I want to make sure I'm doing all I can for them. I give them "Premium" 8 in 1 hamster/gerbil food, but I notice they prefer the bigger seeds and practically ignore the tiny grains. And they… Read more
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Answered by kavykeeper 8 months ago | Thumbs up 0

I have guinea pigs which are different than hamsters, but with any small pet, the larger the cage the better. Just make sure the bars aren't too wide apart for it to escape. That way they can run and … read more

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Boy Admits To Torturing, Killing Hamster

Posted by: EarlyBird | Posted on: 07/12/07 | Comments: 964

ENGLAND – A North Yorkshire teen admitted to torturing a hamster to death this summer, by putting it in the freezer and through a washer and dryer. The 15-year-old, whose name is being held for legal reasons, was one of six teens at the Harrogate home when the incident occurred. The … Read more

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Hamsters passing down habits?

Posted by: Lilly1986 | Posted on: 09/11/08 at 3:52pm

I thought hamsters were the only ones in my place who hoarded food. As it turns out, this morning I discovered that Cookie does it now. She's met two of my hamsters and spends a lot of time around the cages. She hides food under my bed in a little pile right at the center. I thought it was kind of funny and it was a nightmare trying to clean it out. Hopefully she stops doing it or we'll have a… read more

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