So you or a family member is thinking of getting a hamster? Good idea – Hamsters make great pets. But let’s answer the most important question on everyone’s mind: Do hamsters smell? I’ve owned several hamsters in my life time and I can say that they are overall very clean animals. Their cages only start … Read more
The golden hamster, or Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus), is a species of rodent in the subfamily Cricetinae. It was first described scientifically by Wilhelm Zimmermann in 1839, who named it “Cricetus auratus”. The species has two recognized subspecies: Mesocricetus auratus auratus and Mesocricetus auratus nivicolus. Both are commonly called golden hamsters, though the former is … Read more
The innocence of a child should always be kept pure and untouched. Children are by nature very playful and curious and they do everything with an absolute sense of innocence that means no harm at all. When it comes to handling pets, however, children can be a little rough around the edges, as young kids … Read more
Little animals, big teeth! Hamsters are small and adorable, but they can also be a bit cheeky and feisty. A hamster’s teeth never stop growing, which gives them plenty of chance to nibble, gnaw and bite all throughout their lives and in fact, encourages it. As many other animals, big and small, Hamsters will often … Read more
As much as we would like to simplify the answer to the question ‘Can Hamsters Live Alone?’, many factors have to be considered and taken into account when housing hamsters. In order to determine if it is ideal for a hamster to live alone, we must look at their species and evaluate their nature. The … Read more
You may notice your hamster storing food. He or she might fill their pouches and then empty the pouch into a ‘stash’ somewhere in a particular corner of the cage often in or near their nest. But why do they do this? And what do you do with the hamster stash when cleaning them out? … Read more
Most of you will think of bears and other wild animals when the word hibernation comes into play, but what most people don’t know is that small little critters like hamsters hibernate too. The call of nature is undeniable, and as much as we want to think that hamsters are household pets, we must always … Read more
If you’re an animal lover, you will instantly love these little cuddly fluff balls, there is no doubt. Hamsters are great pets for all stages of life and can adapt to the lifestyle of many different people all around the world. There are many benefits that come with owning a hamster, but there are a … Read more
Do you have a cat but are thinking of buying a hamster? Or do you have a hamster but are thinking of getting a cat? Both hamsters and cats make great pets, but they may not seem like they will be great companions, with images of Tom & Jerry springing to mind, although Jerry was … Read more
Today’s blog is all about newborn hamsters – we have everything you need to know about these baby bundles of cuteness Nothing is cuter than a baby animal. If like us you absolutely adore hamsters, no baby animal is cuter than a baby hamster. Whether you have been trying to breed hamsters as described in … Read more
