Cute fluffy hamsters have long been in the lead among pets. They are not whimsical in care and nutrition, do not need a large space, they do not need to be taken for everyday walks. But this does not mean that hamsters do not need your attention and care at all. Little fluffies, like any other animals, need care and affection. Some part of your free time will still be taken up by caring for hamsters. It is easy to keep them at home. Read the following information and see for yourself.

personal territory

The hamster must live in a cage no smaller than 50x40x40 cm. The twigs must be at least 1 cm apart, otherwise a small hamster can crawl through them and run away.

The bottom of the cage is covered with sawdust, dry grass, torn paper or special filler, which is sold in pet stores. It is forbidden to use newspapers or magazines for this purpose, as the rodent can eat printing ink and die from it.

In the middle of the cage you need to install a house, a feeder, a drinking bowl. They can be purchased complete with a cage. So that your pet does not turn over food and water, it is advisable to fasten the feeder and drinker with wire to the twigs of the cage. at home, it involves cleaning the filler from the bottom of the cage once a week, daily washing of the feeder and drinker.

Do not forget to take care of the entertainment of a small rodent. Install ladders, labyrinths, a wheel in the cage. The hamster is a nocturnal animal, it will be awake when you go to bed. Therefore, choose a quality wheel that does not rumble or rattle so that you do not wake up at night from the noise that domestic hamsters make while having fun. Care of the gaming equipment consists in washing it once a week.

Diet

In every pet store you can buy food for rodents industrial production. The package contains a variety of particles of vegetables, fruits, chalk. And all this is enriched with special trace elements and vitamins necessary for the full growth and development of your fluffy pet. If you are an adherent of home food, then remember that rodents are strictly forbidden to give sour, salty, sweet, canned foods. From plant foods, never put cabbage, garlic, onions, citrus fruits in the feeder. All other vegetables, fruits and greens are eaten with great pleasure by a home hamster. Rodent care also includes daily updating of the contents of the drinker. Food and water should always be fresh.

To keep your pet healthy and active, periodically give him vitamins for rodents. They will help you pick them up at a pet supply store or at a veterinary clinic.

What are the hygiene procedures involved in caring for hamsters at home? The hamster is a very clean animal, so it does not need bathing, combing, or haircuts. If it suddenly happened that the fluffy got dirty in dust or its own feces, then you can quickly wash it in warm water and blot it with a dry cloth. It is important to remember that you can not touch the hamsters by the head and ears, turn them over on their backs. For an animal, these manipulations are very unpleasant.

As you can see, caring for hamsters at home is a simple matter. This is possible even for a child. A small rodent can become a great friend for all family members. Get in to please yourself and all households.

Thinking about getting a little fluffy animal? Before you go to the bird market, learn about keeping and caring for hamsters at home.

Choosing a house

The first issue that needs to be resolved before buying an animal is its future home. The house depends on the size of the animal. Small breeds (jungarik, campbella) can do with one floor. Larger individuals, such as Syrian hamsters, need several levels.

This is the simplest and most affordable option. The animal will be able to climb the crossbars, and it will be easy for you to clean up. If you opt for a cage, pay attention to the distance between the crossbars. If it is less than 1 cm, the hamster may run away.

The spacious Zolux "Rody Duo" hamster cage serves as both a home and a place for extreme entertainment. In addition to the cage, the kit includes: a wheel, a 170 ml bottle, a feeder, 5 pcs. bent labyrinth pipes, open socket, 2 flat plugs, 7 connectors.

Do not confuse with a fish tank! Rodent aquariums are made of plastic and are ideal for small breeds.

Maze houses are very popular with both rodents and children. It is very fun to watch how the pet moves through the pipes and equips its “mink”. The labyrinth is not recommended for jungars, as it will be difficult for them to climb up the pipes.

Furnishing a new home

What does a hamster need?

The bowl should be heavy so that it is difficult to turn over. It is better that the drinker was suspended. So the animal will not spill water and will not wet the filler.

Do not buy too small a house, it may be uncomfortable in it. It should be spacious enough and have 1 entrance and a small window. Inside the house, put torn thin paper or special soft paper filler. You can also use hay. The hamster will drag him into his house and build a nest.

It will help the animal to keep himself in great shape. It must be whole. Slots are dangerous for paws and fingers.

In rodents, teeth grow throughout their lives, so they need special tools for their point. It can be wooden bars, mineral stones, or dried branches of fruit trees.

We keep clean

To not torment you bad smell, and the house was always tidy, take care of the cage regularly:

• wash bowls daily;
• every week (and if necessary more often - every 3-4 days) change the litter;
• once a month, clean the pallet, house, wheel and other plastic surfaces with a mild soapy solution.

Never use general cleaning chemicals. Also, do not use air fresheners. If you think that the smell has eaten into the plastic, use a decoction of chamomile. This natural remedy eliminates all unpleasant odors.

So that the pet is not nervous, put a twig stored at the beginning of cleaning in a clean cage. A familiar smell will help him adapt faster.

We organize meals

It is known that proper nutrition is the basis of the health of any animal. This is also true for hamsters. If you want your pet to be active, feed according to this chart.

Add a fresh batch of boiled or filtered water and you have the perfect diet for your little rodent.

Also pay attention to the list of food that should not be given to the hamster:

• citrus;
• fish and meat products;
• fatty and sweet dairy products;
• onion and garlic;
• any salty snacks (chips, nuts, crackers);
• chocolate and confectionery.

In addition, sweet fruits (peaches, bananas, sweet berries) are not recommended for Dzhungars. They have a genetic predisposition to diabetes and quickly gain weight, so it is better to refuse such sweets.

Hibernation or torpor

Hamsters can hibernate for a variety of reasons. This usually happens due to a sharp drop in temperature and lack of water. The body of the rodent becomes hard and cold, and its breathing becomes rare and uneven.

If the "wintering" began at an unexpected time or the rodent clearly did not prepare for it (did not make supplies and did not build a nest), be sure to wake it up. Otherwise, he may die of starvation and dehydration. In this case, we are not dealing with natural hibernation, but with torpor.
To do this, place the animal in a warm place. For example, you can wrap him in a towel and take him in your arms. Do not block the access of air, that is, do not wrap up the muzzle! Do not place it near heating appliances and fire. When he wakes up, he will begin to tremble and stretch. Keep warming it until the body temperature rises and the breathing rate returns to normal. Usually the whole process of awakening takes from 30 minutes to an hour.

Analyze what caused the numbness. Could it be a draft in the cage or have you given the animal insufficient food and water? In the future, do not make these mistakes, as frequent numbness can pose a serious threat to health.

Inventing Entertainment

Of course, a hamster always has a lot to do in his cage, but sometimes he needs extra entertainment. You can buy toys for him or make a real amusement park that you can use while walking.

Prepare:

• a few tubes of toilet paper and paper towels;
• empty plastic bottles;
• empty cardboard boxes of different sizes;
• cardboard;
• scissors for cutting cardboard or a linoleum knife.

How to assemble an amusement park?

First, think about how it will look like. Lay out all the materials on the floor or sketch. Now start assembling.

Make a cut in the center of one of the pipes. Connect some of the pipes together, and insert some into boxes. Cut round holes in the top of some of the tubes. They are needed so that the hamster can protrude from the holes. Close the system of pipes and boxes together.

Make sure that there is enough space in the pipes for the animal - otherwise it will not pass there.

Don't forget about safety!

• Look for boxes that are missing labels and pictures. The animal will probably gnaw them, and the paint may hurt the stomach.
• Do not use glue or tape. They can stain wool and are very dangerous if ingested.
• If you don't want to mess around with cardboard, assemble the entire structure out of plastic. For this purpose, sections of sewer pipes are excellent. They are easy to attach to each other. Show your imagination, and the pet will definitely thank you.

For the convenience of walking a hamster on the street, you can purchase a leash for a hamster.

Diagnose problems quickly

Hamsters are very healthy. Provided proper nutrition they remain active until old age. In order to notice the problem in time, regularly diagnose his health.

Unhealthy rodent:

• becomes aggressive or, on the contrary, very passive;
• stops eating;
• starts shedding hair
• not interested in toys and changes in the environment.

If you notice these symptoms, contact your veterinarian.

It doesn't matter what kind of hamster you have - Syrian or dwarf (Campbell, Jungarik). His health matters, right? For example, your children's health depends on how your mother cares for you and what feeds you. So are hamsters: they have no one but their owner, they are defenseless and helpless. And their health and long life- in your hands.

How to properly care for a hamster? First of all, remember the main thing:

Hamster is a loner and must live alone (if there is an opponent nearby, he must be expelled, and if he does not go anywhere, kill him). The hamster cage should be large - 50x30 cm on the pallet, the number of floors is not important.

Hamster needs to run a lot. In nature, hamsters run tens of kilometers per night in search of food. Therefore, the cage must have a wheel - of such a size that the hamster in it does not bend its back. And for walking - a ball.

You need to breed hamsters only when you learn the first two rules. Because just putting two hamsters together and expecting offspring from them is cruel. And in addition, the kids will need to be placed in separate cages and put on a wheel for each. Think in advance, do you have that much money? And handing it out to anyone, handing it over to the store is even more cruel. You cannot know how future owners will treat the hamster and whether they will buy your babies for snake food or as a dog toy.

Hamster care: how to keep a cage

The hamster's cage should have filler (granules, corn), white, odorless and patterned paper towels for the nest, a large wheel, a hanging drinker and a bowl for dry food. Everything else is optional (house, toilet, box with non-dusty sand for chinchillas).

The cage should not be in the kitchen, not in the corridor, not on the balcony, away from windows and doors, no closer than 2 meters from the batteries. The principle is simple: a hamster, as a gentle and easily ill creature, must be settled in the best place apartments.

The cage should be in a quiet place. Hamsters are very sensitive and nervous animals, any sharp sound is stressful for them, and stress greatly shortens their life. During the day, hamsters sleep, and you can’t wake them up!

The cage should be in a ventilated place, but not in a draft. Place a room thermometer next to the cage and monitor the temperature. The normal temperature for a hamster is in the range of + 22 ... 28 ° C. Above and below - the danger of hypothermia and overheating.

Wash the cage infrequently so as not to disturb the hamster. Once a month and a half, it is completely washed with baby soap, with the replacement of the filler. And the corner where the hamster relieves himself is cleaned after 1-3 days, wiping with a damp cloth and adding a handful of filler.

Stocks in the house or nest should be checked every three days and spoiled food should be thrown away. If you replace the nest and throw away the supplies completely - be sure to put fresh ones instead, do not offend the hamster!

Hamster care: how to feed

Dry basic food should be in the feeder all the time: do not wait for the hamster to eat everything, add it every day - it is important for the hamster that there is always food and no one will take it away.

Food: imported - JR Farm, Vitapol, Vitakraft, Beaphar, Benelux, Fiory, Prestige (Versele-Laga), Little One, domestic - Vaka, Animals, Homka, Rodent. Basic feeds are not only granulated, but also, very importantly, grains, pay attention to this!

Wet food in a separate bowl is given daily and includes vegetables and fruits from the list of allowed foods. The bowl should be washed daily.

In addition, twice a week in turn, with a break of 2 days, the hamster receives 0-1% fat cottage cheese, protein food - boiled egg or boiled chicken breast without salt and spices. Can be given as a treat of porridge and mashed potatoes from the store baby food(without salt, sugar, milk, rice, potatoes, starch).

The water in the hanging drinker is filled only with the water that you drink yourself. It should always be fresh, change it every day. Even if it seems to you that the hamster does not drink, water is mandatory for him.

Hamster care: how to walk

Hamsters cannot walk on the floor and freely around the apartment. This is both unhygienic and very dangerous in terms of poisoning with any crumbs or biting the electrical wire. And you can accidentally pinch the hamster in the door or step on it.

For walks, you need to buy a walking ball with a size of 16 cm for a dwarf hamster and 18 cm for a Syrian. You can walk in a stuffy ball for no longer than 25 minutes, after which the hamster should rest, eat, and drink the same amount.

It is good to make a pen for a hamster - you can walk in it longer. In order not to be bored, put a wheel, ladders, pipes. And the size of the site should be at least 1m x 1m.

Hamster care: how to relieve stress and prolong life

There are a few rules that a good hamster breeder should have on his nose:

The hamster should live alone, in a separate cage.

The hamster should live in silence and at normal room temperature.

The hamster should never meet other animals.

The hamster should not see you clean his cage.

The hamster should not see your hand in the cage, encroaching on his possessions.

The hamster should run a lot, eat a variety of foods and sleep as much as he wants.

You can not force a hamster to do what he does not want and cannot.

You can not punish a hamster - he will be afraid and will never understand why you offend him.

You can not take the hamster outside and let it out on the grass. In the sun, he will die in a matter of minutes.

You can not feed him food from the human table. Fatty, sweet, salty, spicy, sour, starchy foods are detrimental to his weak digestion.

Only at first glance it seems that there are many requirements. In fact, taking care of a hamster is taking care of a family member. If you keep this in mind, then the life of the hamster will be happy and healthy. And not so short.

There are several types of hamsters. Most of them live for about two years. Hamsters are nocturnal, which means they need daytime naps. To ensure your hamster has a happy and healthy life, you need to feed him the right food, provide him with enough exercise and play time, and clean his cage regularly.

Steps

Part 1

Buying a hamster

Find a place that sells hamsters. If you want to get yourself a fluffy hamster as a friend, go to a pet store, a hamster breeder (if you are looking for a hamster of a special color), or an animal shelter. Hamsters are relatively inexpensive. You will spend significantly more money on buying a cage, toys and veterinary care for them.

Choose a healthy hamster. A healthy hamster should have clean ears, a clean and dry bottom, a small rounded tummy, no bald spots or swelling (except for areas of odorous glands on their thighs, which can be confused with cuts or scabs), clean bright eyes and healthy teeth that should not be overgrown or curved upwards.

Think about the size of the hamster you want to purchase. Syrian hamsters can reach 12.7-17.8 centimeters in length as adults. Campbell's dwarf hamsters and winter white hamsters grow up to 7.6-10.1 centimeters. Chinese hamsters can grow up to 10.1-12.7 centimeters in length. Roborovsky hamsters barely reach 7.6 centimeters in adulthood.

Think about the coloration of the hamster. Syrian hamsters are mostly golden, but can be found in other colors. Campbell's hamsters are usually grayish brown with a black stripe down their back and a white belly. Winter white hamsters have a white color with a red or grayish tint. Roborovsky hamsters are sandy brown in color with a white belly. Chinese hamsters are dark brown with a milky belly.

Ask permission to put your hand in the hamster cage. If the store staff or breeder (depending on where you went) react negatively to this, ask the person to put their hand into the hamster cage on their own. Avoid getting a hamster that bites or scratches aggressively. Also, do not buy a very fearful hamster who prefers to hide and not come out of hiding. good choice there will be a hamster that dares to sniff your hand, even though it will not climb into it. Another option would be a hamster that will be curious and gently try your hand on the tooth (similar to how some puppies do).

Make sure the hamster cannot escape. You will be amazed at how smart hamsters are when it comes to escape planning. Make sure that all openings are closed so that the hamster cannot open the moving and removable parts of the cage. If you are using a metal cage, make sure your hamster cannot slip through or get stuck in the bars.

Understand the territorial instincts of hamsters. Only keep Syrian hamsters alone. They begin showing territorial behavior as early as 5-8 weeks of age and will fight (often to the death) with other hamsters if housed together. Many dwarf hamsters can be housed together if they have been properly introduced at an early age.

Provide your hamster with bedding. The bottom of the cage should be covered with a layer of bedding about 7.6 centimeters thick. Pine and cedar sawdust are not suitable bedding for hamsters as they can cause many health problems. They can contain harmful essential oils and lead to respiratory problems. However, aspen sawdust does not have harmful essential oils and are ideally safe for use in a hamster's cage. Never use cotton wool as bedding. This is very dangerous for the pet, as it is unable to digest the cotton wool when consumed, in addition, the cotton wool fibers can wrap around the paws of the hamster and pinch the blood circulation, which is potentially deadly for your pet.

Part 3

Providing food and water

Feed your hamster daily. Give your hamster enough food each day to fill both cheeks, about 15 grams for a Syrian hamster or 8 grams for a dwarf hamster. Fresh food in the pet's bowl should appear daily. Particularly practical hamsters will stockpile food. Cleaning out these supplies can be stressful for your pet, so if you're worried about the quality and safety of your hamster's food, simply remove the old food and replace it with new food in the same place where the hamster stocked up.

Ensure constant availability of water. The hamster does not drink much water, but when he gets thirsty, it is important that water is always available. Don't put the water in the bowl, as this will quickly get dirty or the hamster will just knock it over. Instead, use a special wall-mounted drinker. If possible, change the water in the drinker every day to keep it fresh, or at least once every three days maximum.

Use kibbles or kibbles. Grain mixtures allow hamsters to eat selectively and choose what is tastier but usually less healthy. Provide the basic diet with kibbles or kibbles and use grain mixes as supplementary feed. Be sure to check that your hamster has eaten a good amount of pelleted food before offering a grain supplement.

Distribute food around the cage and hide it in toys and tunnels. Make the hamster look for him. Simply putting food in a bowl can cause your hamster to gain weight. excess weight and will be less interested in physical activity.

Don't give your hamster "human" food. This includes candy, pasta, raw meat/fish, sugar, and desserts. Hamsters can develop diabetes. Even food that you don't consider very sugary may be too sweet for your hamster. And it's bad for his health.

Give your hamster treats. Give your hamster treats regularly 2-3 times a week. Hamsters' favorite treats include cucumbers, carrots, apples, bananas, peppers, lettuce, celery, kale, collard greens and dandelion leaves, as well as many other vegetables and fruits. Some of them can be used in the daily diet of hamsters. You can also buy hamster-specific treats at pet stores, such as yogurt chips, hamster chocolate, or pieces of wood that hamsters love to chew on. Some vegetables and fruits are not safe for hamsters. For example, onions, garlic, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes and citrus fruits.

Give your hamster a tooth grinder. They come in a variety of sizes, colors and flavors. Since your hamster's teeth are constantly growing, he needs to grind them down. For this purpose, these sticks are suitable. Try to offer a hamster different kinds sticks to understand which ones he likes the most. Some hamsters completely refuse these sticks. If this happens in your case, be prepared for the fact that the hamster will gnaw on other objects in the cage, such as its bars.

Part 4

Hamster Acclimatization

Leave your hamster alone to explore a new home. When you bring your hamster home for the first time, put him in a cage with fresh food and water and leave him alone. Cover the cage with a thin cloth so that the pet can explore the new home without anxiety. Make sure he has enough food, water and toys to keep him busy for a few days, as you should not disturb him during this period. If there are children, friends or guests in the house, let them know that they should also not disturb the hamster.

Start gradually getting to know your hamster. After about 3 days of loneliness provided to the hamster, you and your pet can begin to get to know each other. When approaching the cage, speak slowly to alert the hamster to your presence. Your hamster may be nervous at first, but don't be upset, remember that he hasn't gotten used to you yet. Start doing normal activities like changing the water and adding food, and replacing old toys with new ones. Also, try to remove soiled bedding. The hamster will begin to get used to the fact that your hand is periodically present in his cage.

Start taming your hamster. Starting from the second week of your hamster's stay in your home, you can start giving him short lessons on domestication. Most hamsters are active from early to late evening and at night. Try to study your hamster's personality and do taming lessons when he is most active.

Respect your hamster's need for naps. Despite the fact that hamsters are nocturnal animals, from time to time they run around the cage in search of food during the day. Although they may appear awake, they will not be in the mood to play with you unless you tell them otherwise. For the same reason, try to minimize other people's attention to your hamster in broad daylight. At this stage, it is important that the hamster gets used to you, the rest of his friends will appear later. Now he needs to understand that it is you who are his friend and will never harm him.

Part 5

Providing a hamster with physical activity

Purchase a running wheel suitable for your hamster. The wheels that come with the cages are usually too small to fit the hamster's back. When using a running wheel that is too small, the hamster's back curves upwards. For dwarf hamsters, get a running wheel with a diameter of at least 20 centimeters, and for a Syrian hamster, at least 28 centimeters. Don't be afraid to get a bigger wheel.

Be sure to provide plenty of toys to keep your hamster entertained. Your hamster will love toys such as cardboard toilet paper tubes, empty paper boxes, tubes and tunnels, nest boxes, plastic tunnels, and other toys that you can chew on. Most hamster owners simply provide their pets with a running wheel and a walking ball for fun. As a result, the hamster develops unhealthy habits, such as throwing around the cage and biting its bars (if the hamster is kept in a metal cage). Your hamster needs more than just a running wheel and a walking ball to keep your hamster entertained. You should have enough toys to periodically update them and keep your hamster interested in them.

1. Set up a play area. Your hamster will love the opportunity to explore outside of his own cage. Having a playpen also makes it easier to clean the cage when you need to get your hamster to a place he can't escape from. For this purpose, you can use a plastic basin with high walls or a small special play arena for animals, which can be found in pet stores.

   • Make sure your hamster can't get to objects that are dangerous to him (such as wires that he can chew on) and that it's impossible to escape from the room.

Keeping hamsters is quite simple, as they are completely unpretentious in their care. When they appear in the house, these animals quickly get used to their owner and easily adapt to life in captivity. The most popular breed of hamsters for home keeping is the Dzungarian. Along with them, Syrian rodents are also widespread. Despite the minimum requirements for care, certain recommendations must be taken into account.

House selection

It is necessary to transport the animal from the pet store home in a special plastic carrier. You can replace it with a three-liter jar. At home, you should not immediately move the hamster to the main dwelling. You need to give him time to adjust.

The house for a rodent depends on the size of the pet. Dzungaria is a small breed that can do with one floor.

For larger animals, for example, Syrian hamsters, they make several levels.

The most popular houses for rodents:

Name	Image
classic cage
aquarium house
labyrinth

To properly equip your home, you will need the following devices:

1. 1. Filler. So that an unpleasant smell is not felt near the house with a hamster, it must be washed regularly and filled with filler. It must be granulated or pressed. You can use sawdust, in which the animals like to burrow before going to bed.
2. 2. Feeders. The dwelling should have a drinking bowl and two feeders: for dry and fresh food.
3. 3. Devices for pointing teeth. Hamsters' teeth grow throughout their lives, so they require special tools for their point. It can be mineral stones, wooden blocks, dried branches of fruit trees.
4. 4. Running wheel. Thanks to him, rodents keep themselves in great shape. It should not have slots for paws and fingers.

Hamster running wheel

In addition to all of the above, you can purchase mazes and a walking ball for a hamster.

Walking ball for hamsters

The place for the house must be chosen immediately and not rearranged, because this animal does not like frequent changes. His home should not be in a draft and next to small children. Often it makes no sense to let the animal out of it. To realize energy, he has enough space in his home. Caring for a hamster within a cage is easier and safer.

Feeding

In order for the animal to be active, it must be properly fed. To do this, they purchase specially designed ready-made mixes, for example, JR Farm, Benelux Special hamster 2/1 complete mix and dessert, Fiory Criceti, Vitakraft Menu Vital. They include peas, nuts, seeds, corn.

List of natural foods that can be given to hamsters:

1. 1. Cottage cheese and kefir. Dairy products contain protein that is good for your pet's teeth, coat and claws.
2. 2. Boiled eggs, fish, meat. Raw meat should not be given to rodents; it must be boiled. The best option for this component of the diet is beef, turkey, chicken, pork pulp, veal.
3. 3. Kashi- rice, oatmeal, buckwheat.
4. 4. Vegetables- fresh cucumbers, peeled tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, green salad, Chinese cabbage. Carrots and pumpkin - only in the form of a treat. Potatoes are banned.
5. 5. Fruit, especially apples, pears, bananas, grape pulp. Of these, be sure to remove the bones and stalks.
6. 6. sunflower and pumpkin seeds, Walnut, almonds, hazelnuts. But keep in mind that cereals cause blockage of the intestines, as they contain a large amount of fatty acids.

Pay special attention to the drinking regimen of the pet. The water in the drinker should be changed every day, and he should drink 7-10 ml of filtered liquid per day.

Rodents eat 2 times a day. Since the main time of wakefulness of the animals is night, they receive most of the nutrients in the late afternoon. This rule also applies to perishable products - they are given at night, and in the morning the remains are removed from the cage. Hamsters are very sensitive and easily poisoned. Particular attention should be paid to the freshness of food.

Dzungaria, unlike Syrian hamsters, are prone to disease diabetes. Therefore, they should not be fed with fresh sweet fruits.

Very heavy food for rodents - potatoes, onions and garlic. Fatty, spicy and salty foods, sweets are prohibited:

• smoked meats;
• canned food;
• sausages;
• chocolate;
• mushrooms.

Care

Animals are highly stressed. It can be provoked by:

• lack of water;
• change in the daily routine;
• switched on lighting in the house in which the animal sleeps;
• careful control and obstruction of the growth of offspring;
• habitation of other rodents.

You need to take care of your hamster in such a way as to minimizeoccurrence of stressful situations. It is impossible to talk loudly and make sudden movements near the cage, as this is often perceived by the pet as a danger. Animals calmly behave if they communicate with them affectionately, quietly and with love.

Hamster care involves the following rules:

The running wheel, which all animals like, is both a toy and a simulator that helps keep the animal in shape. You can equip a pet room for games, for example, from big box. Periodically, you should arrange temporary labyrinths and obstacle courses for the entertainment of your pet.

Taking care of a hamster is not too difficult. The main thing is to monitor the pet's diet, give it a little attention and often clean the house.

Action	Peculiarities
Dental care	The teeth of the animal must be constantly and carefully looked after. If the food is not solid enough, then the teeth begin to grow very quickly, preventing him from eating.
house cleaning	Several times a week it is necessary to clean the house. In this case, the animal is temporarily moved to another place, for example, in a small jar. The bedding is changed, and the cage is washed with detergent. The toilet is cleaned as it gets dirty
walking	A place for games must be equipped in a special way. For example, build an obstacle course. Animals love small obstacles or various labyrinths.
Nail care	The claws of the animal must be carefully looked after, especially if the pet is already old. They are carefully trimmed with special scissors for manicure. Do not use a nail file, because the rodent can be frightened of it and pounce on its owner