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Adorable Roborovski hamster peeking out of a clear glass cup on a pink background.

Hamsters / Getting Started

How to Tame Your Hamster and Build Trust

Taming a hamster is less about training tricks and more about building enough trust that it feels safe around you. Done patiently, most hamsters become comfortable being handled within a few weeks.

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An endearing close-up of a Syrian hamster exploring outdoors on a rock.

Hamsters / Getting Started

Is a Hamster the Right Pet for Your Indian Home?

Hamsters look like the easiest pet in the world. Small cage, small body, small appetite. That reputation is only half true. They are low maintenance compared to a dog or cat, but they are not a toy, a

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Close-up of a cute hamster nibbling on food with a blurred green background.

Hamsters / Getting Started

Your Hamster Just Had Babies: What to Do Next

Whether the litter was planned or a surprise from bringing home a hamster that turned out to be pregnant, the first few weeks after birth are the most delicate period for both mother and pups.

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Cute dwarf hamster in the wild, exploring the soil, captured in a close-up shot.

Hamsters / Getting Started

Caring for a Dwarf Hamster: What Makes Them Different

Dwarf hamsters, which include Campbell's, Winter White, and Roborovski hamsters, are smaller, faster, and in some ways more delicate than the Syrian hamster most people picture. Their care overlaps wi

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