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Hamster First Day Home: What to Do in the First 24 Hours
On your hamster’s first day home, put it in its cage, open the carrier, and leave it completely alone for...
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Leaving Your Hamster Alone and Traveling With One
A healthy adult hamster can be left alone safely for about 1 to 2 days with plenty of food and...
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How to Set Up a Hamster Playpen Safely
A hamster playpen is a safe, enclosed floor area for supervised out-of-cage time. Use solid, tall walls of at least...
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Ideal Room Temperature for a Hamster (and How to Keep It)
Keep a hamster’s room at a steady 65 to 75°F (18 to 24°C). Below about 65°F, a hamster can slip...
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Hamster Sand Baths: Why, Which Sand, and How Often
A sand bath lets a hamster groom and keep its coat clean and oil-free, and it is great enrichment. Use...
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How to Clean a Hamster Cage (Without Stressing Them)
Spot-clean a hamster cage daily by removing the potty corner and any wet bedding, and wash the water bottle regularly....
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Best Hamster Hideouts and Tunnels (What to Buy and Avoid)
Every hamster needs at least one secure hideout to sleep in safely, ideally a multi-chamber wooden hide, plus tunnels for...
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Hamster Tank vs Cage: Which Is Better?
For most hamsters, a barless glass tank or large plastic bin is better than a traditional barred cage. Tanks and...
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Hamster Wheel Size: How to Choose the Right Wheel
A hamster wheel should be big enough that the back stays straight while running, not curved. Aim for at least...
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Hamster Bedding Depth: How Deep and Which Types Are Safe
Hamster bedding should be at least 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm) deep so your hamster can burrow,...