Author name: First Hamster

Hello, my name is Dragos Ciuraru and I made this site because I’d like to help as many hamster owners take care of their pets, the right way. I learned most of these things while caring for my own hamster Teddy, a male golden Syrian hamster. That’s not my only source though, since not all hamsters are the same. I’ve spoken to other hamster owners, participated on hamster care forums and discussions, looked up studies of hamster behavior, and follow several hamster care channels on YouTube.

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Why You Should Trim Your Hamster’s Nails, And How To Do It

If you’ve got a hamster then you’ve probably met his sharp claws, or at least seen them. If he’s even climbed on you, you’ve also felt them. But some hamsters do get overgrown nails,  and it’s necessary to keep them trimmed to avoid injury to you or to the hamster. …

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