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Will You Be a Good First Time Hamster Owner?
Friday, January 6th, 2012
So you’re thinking about bringing home a new pet hamster. Congratulations! Hamsters make great pets. They are absolutely the cutest and cuddliest little animals around. They are clean, they like to play and run, and they have very short tales, so you won’t mistake them for a rat or mouse. For adults, they are an [...]
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Look For Hamster Overgrown Teeth or Nails
Friday, June 24th, 2011
Two particular problems that even normally healthy hamsters can get are overgrown teeth and overgrown nails. These are hamster health problems that you can help prevent by carefully observing your hamster. Here’s what to look for and what to do about these hamster health issues. Overgrown teeth causes If you look inside your hamster’s mouth, [...]
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What’s the Right Size for a Hamster Cage?
Monday, March 21st, 2011
A critical question to ask when you’re getting a new hamster is “What size cage should I buy for my hamster?” Size is important because hamsters are active pets – especially at night. They like to run, climb, play with their toys, and burrow. All this activity means they have to have space in their [...]
