Cats

If you have a pet cat keep your hamster away from it. Because hamsters are rodents cats want to eat them. This is why if you have a cat you must have a very strong door. You should not let your cat in the room that your hamster is in unless you or a trusted freindis in the room watching the cat.

Care

A hamster needs many things besides food and water. They need the proper care. To give your pet the right care this is what you need. You need to make sure that you can play with your pet every day. You also must have a safe place to keep it. Make sure you feed it every day. To keep your pet happy you can give it treats.

Cleaning Cage

You should clean your hamsters cage once a week. You should remove soiled food daily from the cage. The cage should not be super dirty. When you clean the cage you take out all of the things in the cage. Wash the base with soap and warm water. Put fresh bedding into the cage along with all of the other things. If you wanted to move things around in the cage doing after you clean it would be a good idea.

Why a Hamster Instead of a rabbiat, ferret, or guinea pig?

First off hamsters take up way less room. They do not smell as bad. All of the other animals cost way more money.

Sleeping

Hamsters are nocturnal animals. That means they sleep during the day. They do not like being woke up. They like to go under their bedding while they sleep. Do not use cedar or pine shaving for a hamster's bedding. They also enjoy igloos to sleep in.

Types of Hamsters

There are four different types of pet hamsters. All of them make good pets. Here are some things about each type.

Sryian- These hamsters are the most common. They are the biggest type of hamster. They are easy to handle and are very friendly.
Robo- These hamsters are dwarf hamsters. They are tiniest pet hamster. They have white "eye brows" and a stripe down their backs. Hard to handle. They like to live in pairs.
Chinese- These are dwarf hamsters. They have a long tail. They are friendly to people.
Siberian- These are dwarf hamsters. Their fur changes color during the seasons. It is white in the winter.

Diet

A hamster can eat many things. He can eat fruits and vegtables. One thing they can't eat is citrus fruits. A hamster should always have food available in their bowl. They like to have fruits and vegtables daily. I have found that hamsters like yougrt drops. Hamsters must always have fresh water.

First Days

Your hamster might be shy for the first few days. You should hand feed it seeds or other foods so it will get to know you. Don't try to pick it up right away. Gently stroke it's back. Keep other people away from your hamster for the first few days. He or she might get scared and bite them.

Coming Home

Before you bring home your new pet you need to have some things ready. You must have a cage, bedding, food, water, a wheel, and chew blocks. You must have a safe cage. It has to have a sturdy door and enough room. I have found that the plastic cages break easily so I sugest a wire cage. You must know where you will put your new pet. When you arrive at the pet store or breeder look at the different breeds of hamsters. Then play with the breed you have chosen. The store or breeder will probaly give you a box to put your pet. You may want to bring a plastic bin of your own for your hamster. You may want to find out how old your pet is. When you put your hamster in his or her cage let him be. He may be scared.

Getting a Hamster

Before you get a hamster be sure you are ready to keep it healthy. Taking care of a hamster takes responsibility. You must have the time, money, and responsibility to care for it.