Hamster are cute!

These are some photos of Hamsters that you may like!

Hamster treats!

You may find various treats in pet stores and most hamsters love these. Treats should only be fed to the hamster as an occasional supplement to the hamster's diet. Some treats bought from pet stores are designed to hang from the top of the cage. These treats provide stimulation as well as food to the hamster. Homemade treats can be fed to your hamster - like bread, scrambled egg, boiled egg, rice crackers and mealworms. Mealworms are usually found at pet stores that sell exotic pets.

Hamster Colds

Hamster Colds

Hamster colds can be caused from draughts so placing the cage in the right place is very important. The symptoms of hamster colds are:  hamster sneezing, hamster with wet nose, hamster breathing heavily and the hamster always sitting in a hunched position.  

It is very important that you never wash you hamster. One of the common reasons why a hamster catches a cold is from baths. Never handle a hamster when you have a cold as the hamster will easily get a cold from you. A hamster with a cold should be kept in a draught free and warm room. Palatable foods (soft food) are good for sick hamsters. A little added honey with water may encourage the hamster to drink. You can also give the hamster some lukewarm milk mixed with water. The lukewarm milk should be changed at least three times daily for two days.