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What are hamsters like as pets?

tan hamster standing on cage ramp staring at camera

Thinking about adding hammy to your home. Here’s what you need to know. Hamsters are cute and fun to watch. Yet if their reputation as a ‘starter pet’ for kids …

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How to Clean Hamster Poop

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Can you tolerate more crap than a fifth grader? It seems hamster ownership is a basic right of passage for children in the United States. Parents tend to believe this …

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The 5 Best Hamster Cages of 2020

It finally happened, you got a hamster. Did your kids wear you down and convince you (like me)? You could also be someone looking for a tiny friend to keep …

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Best Hamster Food (2020 Edition)

You might be asking yourself, “what can hamsters eat?” While it might be tempting (and adorable) to serve your furry friend a teeny tiny cheeseburger, hamsters require a complete and …

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Can hamsters eat bananas?

Tan hamster standing on countertop above sliced bananas on a blue background

This is the first of many nutrition related posts to come. As new hamsters owners we were always wondering which foods our new pet hamster could eat when he was …

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Do hamsters attract rats?

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How to make your home a hamster haven, not a rat’s nest If you want to bring home an adorable hamster but are afraid your pet will attract furry squatters, …

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Why do hamsters chew on cage bars?

Black and white hamster peeking out of clear and purple exercise ball with text "Why do hamsters chew on cage bars?"

Making a break for it or something else? These friendly yet small pets are popular. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, roughly 1.1 million American households have a hamster. …

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Do Hamsters Clean Themselves?

Tan , grey , and white hamster being held by child

He’s cute, he’s furry …. But is he clean? You want to pamper your hamster. Should soap, shampoo, and a tiny towel be on your shopping list. Some people worry …

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Do hamsters eat bugs?

Black and tan hamster on the ground outdoors

Slimy, yet satisfying? Anyone who has seen a hamster cram pawfuls of food into their mouth knows these critters have an incredible appetite. Watching them eat can be amusing. It …

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Do hamsters like to be petted?

white and gray hamster being petted by young girl in a bright pink shirt

Bonding time or better to maintain some personal space? When I was 7 years old, my dad’s brother decided he was going to start breeding and selling hamsters as a …

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