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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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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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