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4 Reasons Your Hamster Is Scared Of You – Try To Avoid These

Facts, General Care

Hamsters are very skittish creatures, and they scare easily. For example when I first got my Teddy he was scared of me and didn’t like being out of his hut. In time we grew closer and he …

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The Truth About Mineral Chews For Hamsters – And Great Alternatives

General Care

When I first got Teddy I also got a bunch of toys for him, including some mineral chews. Since he is my first hamster, I did not know if he’d need them or not, but I got them just to be sure.

But do hamsters really need mineral chews ? …

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Ideal Temperature For Your Hamster’s Comfort

Facts, General Care

When I first got Teddy I was very curious about whether he needs extra-warm temperatures or not. After all, he’s a Syrian hamster, hailing from the desert.

The same way I’d think Siberian hamsters would need …

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The Surprising Reason Your Hamster Is Eating His Own Poop

Facts, General Care

Poop eating is never comfortable to imagine, let alone witness. But maybe you’ve seen your ball of fur do that. Maybe you were confused and grossed out like I was.

After catching my Teddy do this a few times, talking to other hamster owners, and doing some research, I found out why this happens. …

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3 Reasons Your Hamster Can Be Big/Fat, And How To Slim It

Food And Diet, General Care

 A fat hamster is always funny. But is your hamster too fat ? I know I wanted to be careful with my Teddy so that he never ends up too fat. Actually he’s pretty fit.

But how do you know when your hamster is too fat ? …

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Here’s How Much Water Your Hamster Needs

Facts, Food And Diet, General Care

When it comes to water, hamsters do need it for drinking. But how much should you give to your hamster ? Does it need any special treatments ?

This is what I asked myself when I first got my hamster – …

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This Is Why Your Hamster Is Freezing And What It Means

Facts

Every hamster owner ever has asked themselves this question. Why is my hamster freezing, and what does it mean ?

Well, my Teddy (fully grown Syrian hamster) does this regularly, and we’re here to let you know your hamster is …

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Here Is How Much A Hamster Can Live Without Food Or Water

Facts, General Care

If you’re looking for information on this topic, then you’re probably leaving home for a few days. This was always our concern when Alexandra and I left town over the weekend or for the entire week. …

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