Editorial policy
How Hamster Corner chooses topics, checks information, handles commercial links, and corrects published articles.
Last updated: August 20, 2026# Purpose and responsibility
Hamster Corner publishes practical information for pet hamster owners. Jenny B. is the site's editor and is responsible for its published content. The site is independently operated and is not a veterinary clinic. Everyday care topics are written for a general audience, while diagnosis and treatment are left to qualified veterinarians. Read more on the About page.
# How guides get made
Topics are selected because they answer a useful care question or help a reader make a practical decision. Relevant claims are checked against suitable sources, which may include veterinary references, animal welfare guidance, manufacturer documentation, and publicly available owner feedback. Articles should distinguish sourced facts from opinion and avoid presenting a single experience as a universal rule.
# Product reviews
Product coverage is currently based on research rather than personal use or hands-on testing. Reviews consider published dimensions, materials, construction, intended use, manufacturer documentation, relevant welfare guidance, publicly available customer feedback, value, and suitability for the intended hamster. Articles must not imply that Hamster Corner purchased, handled, or tested a product unless that changes and the relevant article states the testing details clearly. Some links may earn a commission, as explained in the affiliate disclosure. Commission potential does not determine the editorial conclusion.
# Sources and updates
Sources are chosen for relevance and credibility. Health and welfare claims receive extra care because poor advice can harm an animal. Articles may be reviewed when guidance changes, a product is updated, or a reader identifies a concern. A displayed update date should reflect a meaningful review or revision, not a cosmetic date change.
# AI and editorial review
Digital tools may assist with planning, organization, or editing, but published articles remain under human editorial responsibility. Material claims should be checked against appropriate sources before publication. Automation is not used as a substitute for factual review, first-hand experience, or professional veterinary care.
# Commercial relationships
Hamster Corner currently participates only in the Amazon Associates program. Affiliate links do not guarantee favorable coverage, and the site does not claim that Amazon sponsors or endorses its content. Any sponsored content or free review sample will be disclosed clearly in the relevant article.
# Corrections
If you find a factual error, broken source, or unclear disclosure, email contact@hamstercorner.com or use the contact form. Reports are reviewed, and confirmed errors are corrected in the relevant article.
# A note on health advice
Content on this site is general educational information, not veterinary advice. If a hamster is sick, injured, in distress, or showing a sudden change in behavior, contact a qualified veterinarian promptly. Online information cannot replace an examination.