hamster care

A runny nose in a hamster is usually caused by a respiratory infection, an irritant in the environment (cedar or…

To bond with your hamster, start by letting it settle in for a week, then build familiarity through scent and…

Weight loss in hamsters most often points to dental problems that prevent eating, underlying illness such as diabetes or kidney…

Constipation in hamsters, meaning few or no droppings, is usually caused by insufficient fiber, dehydration, lack of exercise, or a…

A hamster keeping one or both eyes closed is often due to a sticky eyelid (crust gluing it shut), an…

Hamster eye infections typically show as discharge (clear, yellow, or green), crusted or sticky eyelids, swelling, or a closed eye….

Hair loss in hamsters is most often caused by mites, ringworm, adrenal disease (especially in older female Syrians), or natural…

A lump on a hamster can be an abscess (soft, painful, usually caused by a bite or scratch), a cyst…

Mild diarrhea in hamsters is usually caused by too much watery fresh food or a sudden diet change, and often…

The most effective hamster enrichment combines deep bedding for burrowing, a solid running wheel, tunnels and hideouts, scatter feeding and…