How To Take Care Of A Hamster!

How To Take Care Of A Hamster!

Teddy Bear Hamsters - Pet Hamster Care

aka Syrian Hamsters, Fancy Hamsters, Standard Hamsters or Golden Hamsters

Teddy Bear Hamsters are usually golden brown with a lighter colored belly and have long soft hair. Hence, their name, Teddy Bear Hamsters. They are expected to live for 2 to 3 years and grow to about 6 inches. Being very good natured these hamsters are easy to handle and since these hamsters prefer to be solitary and are territorial they should be housed alone. Fighting between hamsters could be fatal.

Basic pet hamster care is important, when owning a Teddy Bear Hamster, to insure a healthy happy pet hamster!

Caring For Hamsters | Basic Pet Hamster Care

Part of how to take care of a hamster is to provide housing which gives your Teddy Bear Hamsterplenty of room to exercise and play and should never be located in direct sunlight or in a drafty area. Make sure your Teddy Bear Hamster has plenty of food and water, and chew sticks available so he can maintain his incisor teeth. With good pet hamster care the bedding should be changed weekly or more often, as needed, and the housing should be cleaned with mild soap and water, and after rinsing should be allowed to dry completely before returning the Teddy Bear Hamster to his home.

Be sure to play with your hamster and give him lots of attention. You'll find he's one fuzzy, furry, active ball of fun!

 

Can Hamsters Share Cages?

Housing Teddy Bear Hamsters

It's not a good idea for adult pet hamsters to share cages. Teddy Bear Hamsters prefer to be solitary, are territorial and may fight; these fights are sometimes fatal. Housing two pet hamsters together may work if they are from the same litter and were raised together. But, to avoid problems, and to keep your Teddy Bear Hamster happy, it's better to give him his own place. Read below about hamster cages.

Looking At Hamster Cages?

House And Pet Hamster Care

When choosing a pet hamster cage there are many options available, you should choose the cage that best suits your needs. To insure a happy, healthy Teddy Bear Hamster you should consider the largest pet hamster cage possible. Cost, size and ease of cleaning are important factors to consider when choosing a home for you Teddy Bear Hamster.

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For good pet hamster care, pet hamsters should always have wheels for exercising. Make sure the size of wheel is large enough for the kind of hamster you own.

What Do Hamsters Eat?

Hamster Food

What do hamsters eat? What do hamsters like to eat? Giving your hamster good pet hamster care would include providing him with the best diet possible. So, understanding what hamsters eat, or what they like to eat is important.

In their natural wild habitat, hamsters eat grain, seeds, fruits, vegetables and insects. But, as pets, a good hamster diet would consist of a dried hamster mix along with a small amount of fresh vegetables and occasional fruit. Keep in mind, too many green vegetables may give your hamster diarrhea. Small crickets or meal worms from the pet store can supplement their diet as well. A little bit of experimenting will help you figure out which foods your hamster enjoys most. Yogies make good hamster treats.

Hamsters should not be fed sweets, chocolate, or foods that are high in fat.

Why Do Hamsters Like to Chew?

Actually, they love to chew!

Hamsters have a natural love and an instinctive desire to chew and gnaw. Chewing and gnawing on hard objects helps to keep their teeth at a healthy length, since their teeth continuously grow throughout their lives. Wood housing is not recommended because it wouldn't take long for the hamster to chew through the wood and create an escape. Appropriate items would include chew sticks and chew toys.