.: Pet Hamsters

It’s not uncommon for a small pet to get lost inside your home. Finding a lost hamster, gerbil, rat or another small animal can be rather difficult, especially if you have other animals inside the home. … Read More

When bathing your rat or another small animal, including rabbits, gerbils, hamsters and guinea pigs, it’s important to avoid sticking the pet under running water of a faucet or shower spigot. There are several dangers associated … Read More

Many animal lovers have different types of pets, but there are inherent risks if you own small pets like hamsters, rats, guinea pigs and rabbits, along with larger predatory animals like cats and dogs. I literally … Read More

Wet tail is one of the most common and most deadly hamster illnesses. It is caused by the bacterium Lawsonia intracellularis, and is more accurately described as regional enteritis or proliferative ileitis. Wet tail is common … Read More

Regular readers know that I tend to avoid political topics in this blog. They’re too contentious, and there are many sides to every issue. However, there is a bill currently being considered by the United States … Read More

It’s not easy to look at a litter of puppies, kittens, rats, or any other animal and pick just one baby to take home. Should you really choose just one? Wouldn’t those two littermates be happier together? … Read More

What would Junior really love to find under the Christmas tree this year? A wiggly little puppy, of course! And wouldn’t Hannah love a hamster for Hanukkah? Grandma Sally has been lonely since her husband passed … Read More

Every pet owner should maintain a good working relationship with a veterinarian. Owners of multiple types of pets, particularly exotic or unusual pets, may need several veterinarians. However, sometimes the decision to take a pet, particularly … Read More

Let me begin by saying that, as a pet rat owner and fancier, I detest the mill-style breeding that Rainbow Exotics practices. As a result of these conditions, as well as the treatment of animals seen … Read More

Should You Give Children Hamsters By Hal Storm Getting a pet for a child is a great idea because it gives them responsibility and a buddy. Hamsters are a popular choice, but are they a good … Read More

Hamster Care And Why Hamsters Make Great Pets By P Anderson Hamsters are one of the most popular pets in the world, and are definitely the most popular pet from the rodent family. Hamsters make great … Read More

Should You Give Children Hamsters By Hal Storm Getting a pet for a child is a great idea because it gives them responsibility and a buddy. Hamsters are a popular choice, but are they a good … Read More

Rats vs. Hamsters: Which is the Better Pet for Your Toddler? By Mary Jensen When choosing a pet for their child, many parents are more inclined to choose a hamster over a rat. They see the … Read More

Great Ideas For Hamster Cages By Morgan Hamilton It is really great to have a hamster as your pet. They are very cute and they like to chew different things but especially cloth. While cats and … Read More

Hamster Care Requirements By Michael Russell Hamsters are the most popular rodents kept as pets. They are extremely easy to tame and take care of and are relatively inexpensive animals. Hamsters are a suitable pet for … Read More

What Compose A Hamster Cage By Robert Thatcher Hamsters are solitary animals and they need enough space for themselves. At normal conditions, hamsters don’t allow another hamster to his room, unless for the dwarfs hamsters. This … Read More

Hamster Hair Loss By Cynthia Dollins Please note that the author is not a veterinarian. Please consult your vet for any medical advice about your pet. Growing up, a sense of wonder at nature and a … Read More

Credit: AP Photo / Mutsugoro Okoku Zoo, Kyota Nomura LiveScience.com – The New Odd Couple: Snake and Hamster Make Friends TOKYO (AP)—Gohan and Aochan make strange bedfellows: one’s a 3.5-inch dwarf hamster; the other is a … Read More