Hamsters
Is a Hamster Right For You
Hamsters make good pets, but they are not the right choice for everyone. Learn about the pros and cons of hamster as pets before deciding if a hamster will be the right pet for you. You will also need to consider whether you want a larger Syrian hamster (always keep one to a cage), smaller dwarf hamsters (can be kept together), or even the less common but still lovely Chinese hamster. More about choosing a pet hamster:
What You Should Do in the First 24 hours:
The first 24 hours are probably the most crucial in adapting your pet to its new surroundings. It is always best to take your new friend home first thing in the morning, so that your hamster has time to adjust to its new home before night time. Ask one of our staff to send a handful of shavings with your new hamster, so that your hamster will feel more comfortable having its own scent around. Gently coax your hamster into its new cage, and add the old shaving to the cage. DO NOT HANDLE YOUR HAMSTER IN THE FIRST 24 HOURS, OR YOU WILL BE BITTEN. Cover the cage with a towel or blanket, leaving one end uncovered until night time. Find out what diet the hamster is on at the best store, and be sure to have some of that food on hand. Drastically changing the diet of any animal is too stressful on them, and is one of the contributing factors to wet tail, which is basically fatal diarrhea Your hamster is very scared and confused during this time, so try not to bother it too much within the first few days, it needs time to adjust. If you do handle your hamster, it is more than probably that you will be bitten, and this may discourage you from handling your pet in the future, which is unfair to both your hamster and to you. With time, and coaxing, your pet will learn to recognize your scent and your voice, and will waddle over whenever it sees you coming. Just be patient, and you’ll soon have a pet that you enjoy spending time with
Please Click on the following for more information
Hamster Facts
Hamster Breeds
Hamster Cages
Hamster Nutrition
Hamster Toys
Hamster Handling
Hamster Taming
Hamster Behavior
Sexing Your Hamster
Hamster Health
Hamster Illness
Hamster Links