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Hamsters / Getting Started
Wet tail is one of the most serious conditions a hamster owner can encounter, and unlike many minor issues that resolve with a little patience, it can be fatal within a couple of days if untreated.
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Hamsters / Getting Started
A hamster bite can be startling, but it is rarely a sign of a mean animal. Almost always, it comes from fear, being woken suddenly, being handled too fast, or mistaking a finger for food. Here is how
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Hamsters / Getting Started
In the wild, hamsters travel long distances every night searching for food. In a cage, that instinct does not disappear, it needs an outlet, or you end up with a bored, sometimes destructive hamster.
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Hamsters / Getting Started
The word hamster comes from a German word meaning to hoard, a nod to one of their most defining features, the expandable cheek pouches that let them carry food far larger than their mouth would otherw
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Hamsters / Getting Started
Knowing whether your hamster is male or female matters for naming, for understanding certain behaviours, and critically, for preventing accidental litters if you have more than one hamster. Here is ho
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Hamsters / Getting Started
It is tempting to buy the cheapest cage and figure out the rest later, but a proper setup from day one saves you money, and your hamster a lot of stress, down the line. Here is what to have ready befo
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