Archive for the ‘Hamster Health’ Category

• What to Do About Hamster Cage Bar Gnawing

  Monday, March 19th, 2012

  When your pet hamster is left alone or every time you look in on it, do you notice that your hammy is gnawing on the wires of its hamster cage? This cage bar chewing could be a problem you need to fix. Hamster Gnawing Hamsters need to gnaw because their incisors are continually growing, like [...]

• What Are the Parts of a Hamster Body?

  Monday, February 6th, 2012

  It’s useful to understand the hamster anatomy. When you are choosing a hamster cage and when planning what’s inside the hamster habitat it’s helpful to know how a hamster is put together. Hamster anatomy also tells you something about hamster behavior and lets you know where to start looking for hamster illness. Below is information [...]

• 5 Warning Signs that Your Hamster is Ill

  Monday, January 16th, 2012

  A hamster that is well taken care of is usually healthy and happy. But as a hamster owner you need to be on the lookout for certain signs that can tell you if you have a sick hamster. Here are five warning signs to check for as you handle and play with your hammy. 1. [...]