With regular handling, hamsters are very friendly and inquisitive, each with its own unique personality. They are rarely ill except when very old and ready to leave us but there are a couple of diseases you should be especially aware of: [Read more…]
Caring Guide For Hamster Babies
You can’t just take your eyes off hamster pups, as these tiny cute little creatures will sure have your attention. Baby hamsters are born without any fur and are closely attached to their mother. Though you may have the desire to hold them, bare in mind that there is nothing you can do within the two weeks period after delivery.
REMEMBER NOT TO TOUCH THE BABIES!! Your action might harm the babies and change its scent thus confusing the mother. She will think that they are not hers, abandon them and worst she might even eat the babies (it does happen). Not to cause any stress to the mother, avoid cleaning up the cage within this period. It is advisable to place the babies at the bottom of the cage as none of them had opened their eyes yet. [Read more…]
What’s The Best Small Animal To Get For A Pet?
Pets are a wonderful addition to any household as they have numerous benefits. For starters, pets often teach valuable lessons of responsibility as they require care and attention like any other living things which in turn leads to a sense of pride and fullness of life. Also, pets provide a close companion and joy to their owners as animals are loving creatures who strive to bring happiness to us humans. Pets are a common sight in many neighbourhoods today as it’s hard not to stumble across a lounging cat or a dog bouncing around a local park. [Read more…]
8 Benefits of Owning a Pet Hamster
In recent times people in the UK are increasingly going for the smaller categories of pets, like rats, mice, gerbils, hamsters and guinea pigs, and moving away from larger conventional pets like cats and dogs. Of all these options hamsters seem to be the most popular and this is not without reasons. A hamster is a small furry rodent with a round body, short legs, adorable popping eyes and a tail that is shorter than its body. There are five kinds of hamster species commonly kept here in the UK namely: Syrian, Chinese, Roborovski, Dwarf Russian Winter White and Dwarf Russian Campbell. Apart from its cute bodily appearance that is more appealing than those of other small rodents, there are a lot of other benefits that come with keeping these amazing rodents.