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Providing a Home for a Hamster

Providing a Home for a Hamster
date February 6, 2025
Because of their small size, hamsters do not require large amounts of space compared to some other kinds of pets. In addition to a suitable cage, your hamster will need a balanced diet and regular time to play or exercise with you.   Housing Your hamster will need a protected and safe environment within your home. Hamsters seem to prefer being housed in enclosures with solid floors, relatively
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Selecting a Hamster
date February 6, 2025
When selecting a hamster as a possible pet, start by observing its environment. Does it appear and smell clean? Does the food appear fresh and are feeding containers clean? Are there sufficient water bottles for the number of animals in the cage? Are the water containers clean and without stains or deposits of foreign matter? Do the hamsters appear healthy? Do they have bright eyes? Are they alert and curious? Hamsters are most active at night, so you may want to con
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Special Considerations for Hamsters
date February 6, 2025
Hamsters are small animals with delicate bones that can be easily crushed if they are dropped or if they are handled roughly. In addition, they are nocturnal, meaning they are most active at night. Because of this, a hamster may not be the best pet for a young child. While the popular Syrian hamsters are normally classified as pets by regulatory agencies, some other types may be prohibited as foreign species. You should check with yo
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Description and Physical Characteristics of Hamsters
date February 6, 2025
Adult Syrian hamsters are approximately 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 centimeters) in length, and weigh 4 to 5 ounces (110 to 140 g). Most other varieties of hamsters are slightly smaller and weigh less. Hamsters kept as pets may live from 18 months to 3 years. A unique feature of hamsters is the outpouching of the cheeks that extends along both sides of the head and neck all the way back to the shoulders. In the wild, these large pouches allow hamster
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Introduction to Hamsters
date February 6, 2025
Hamsters are rodents (members of the biological order Rodentia) and are distant relatives of mice and rats. Hamsters are small, almost tailless, relatively clean, affordable, easy to care for, and popular as pets. Hamster varieties
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Disorders and Diseases of Guinea Pigs
date February 6, 2025
Health problems among guinea pigs that live alone are usually related to aging, dental disease, reproductive disorders, injury, or improper care. Infectious diseases caused by certain viruses and bacteria usually occur only in guinea pigs that live with other guinea pigs. Intestinal parasites are not common. Tumors are rare in young guinea pigs but are more common in guinea pigs that are more than 5 years old. Treatment of infectious diseases can be complicated by the fact that g
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Breeding and Reproduction of Guinea Pigs
date February 6, 2025
In general, veterinarians do not recommend that individual pet owners attempt to breed guinea pigs. It is often difficult to find homes with caring and responsible pet owners for young guinea pigs. Breeding often reduces the lifespan of female guinea pigs. Breeding a female guinea pig for the first time after she reaches 8 months of age can be very dangerous because of the normal stiffening of the pubic symphysis (a joint of tough fibrous cartilage between the 2 pubi
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Routine Health Care of Guinea Pigs
date February 6, 2025
While guinea pigs do not require any vaccinations, it is recommended that you take your pet to a veterinarian familiar with guinea pigs at least once each year for a routine checkup.   Signs of Illness Guinea pigs should be handled daily. This allows you a regular special time with your pet. It also provides you with the opportunity to check your pet for possible skin problems, injuries, sudden
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Providing a Home for a Guinea Pig
date February 6, 2025
Before you bring your guinea pig home, make sure you have already purchased and set up the cage and that you have appropriate food available. You should also have a supply of bedding for the cage and a suitable brush. Caring for Your Guinea Pig
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Selecting a Guinea Pig
date February 6, 2025
When choosing a guinea pig for a pet, look for an animal that appears healthy, plump, and alert. The animal may initially be fearful or skittish but should, in a short time, respond positively to gentle stroking. Check over the animal carefully. The eyes should be bright and clean, not crusty or lusterless. The nose, eyes, ears, and anus should be clear and free of any discharge or discoloration. The teeth should be clean and unstained and the long incisors in the up
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