Hamsters Archives

Runaway Pets: How To Keep Your Rodents From Escaping?

Rodents are remarkable for slipping out of apparently secure cages. These pet rodents—hamster, mouse, guinea pig, gerbil, chinchilla—don’t just run on exercise wheels, they often run away too!Here are some tips for keeping your pet rodents where they should be, safely away from harm. How To Keep Your Rodents From Escaping? Rodents ...

How To Prolong Hamster’s Lifespan?

Pet hamsters live an average of two years. Learn how you can maximize their lifespan by seeking treatment promptly when you see these signs of illness. Basics on Hamster Health Diarrhea: Bacterial infections or eating too many greens or fruits can result in diarrhea. Symptoms include brown stains and a wet bottom. ...

Basics On Hamster Characteristics

Hamsters are probably the most popular pets among children especially first-timers. These adorable furballs belong to the rodent family, characterized by their nocturnal and gnawing habits. Breeds: There are quite a few hamster breeds. Dwarf breeds are popular as pets nowadays. Lifespan: Two to three years. Reproduction: Hamsters are ready to mate once ...

Hamster: Dwarf Winter White Russian

Of the dwarf hamster breeds, Dwarf Winter White Russians are most docile and manageable. Their name is derived from the fact that thy turn white in winter. Characteristics: According to the breed standard, Winter White hamsters are supposed to have an oval body shape, from 8cm to 10cm long. They should ...

9 Tips on Buying Small Pets

Most people would regard rabbit, guinea pig, mouse, fish, bird, chinchilla, turtle, hamster, and gerbil as small pets. In some cases, dogs (teacup) might be included. Simply put it, any pet that can be held easier with one hand would consider small animals. Although these tips are universal to buying any ...

5 Common Diseases Found In Hamster And Guinea Pig

Poor diet and environmental stress often contribute to our little furry friends’ susceptibility to common illnesses. Diarrhea (wet tails in hamsters) Symptoms: Soft, watery or greenish mucous-like stools. Possible Causes: Sudden change in diet, too many greens, stress, antibiotics, infections bacteria, insufficient roughage in diet. Remedies: Stop all feeding of fresh greens. Give lots ...

Hamster: The Syrian

Syrian hamsters originate from the desert regions of Syria. They were more commonly seen before the various dwarf species became popular. Characteristics: Syrian hamsters can grow to about 16cm long. Females are usually bigger than males. They look adorable, with big eyes and a stocky body with short legs. Life span: ...