Health & Behavior

Repeated cage-bar biting can be a sign that a hamster’s environment is not meeting all of its behavioral needs. Research…

A cold, motionless hamster may be in torpor rather than dead, especially after exposure to a cold environment. Torpor can…

Mites can cause hair loss, scaling, crusting, redness and sometimes itching in hamsters, but these signs are not specific enough…

Taming a hamster is less about reaching a deadline and more about teaching it that your hands are predictable and…

Common signs that a hamster may be sick include eating less, weight loss, diarrhea or a wet rear, difficulty breathing,…