Dwarf Hamster Care

Just look at this cute adorable little creature.  It just makes you want to go “ahhhhhhhhh how adorable is that.”  If you don’t have one it makes you want to go out and buy one right now just so you can hold and pet the fuzzy little thing.  They are known a “pocket pets” how cute it that, a “pocket pet.”

Any dwarf Hamster owner will readily tell you (and rightfully so) they are cuter and far more adorable then cats or dogs.  In fact they are probably the cutest pets in the entire world.

Hamsters make their homes in tunnels that they dig themselves in the sand and dirt. In a home environment, they thrive in the plastic tubular habitats that are available to purchase at most pet supply stores. But there is different sizes make sure to get the small tubular habitats suited to dwarf hamsters.

Hamsters are naturally active creatures. So a wheel that can be placed inside the cage and can be used to run on is extremely important. One study found that a typical hamster could run up to five miles on their wheel. They will also do well in a 10-20 gallon tank or a wire cage.

A layer of burrowing type material on the bottom of your dwarf hamster’s cage will satisfy their natural burrowing instincts. Owners need to use a dust free and absorbent material like wood shavings but not cedar or pine based products which are less optimum.

Hamsters like to make nests out of the substrates in their cages. Owners can also offer their hamsters a number of other nesting materials like paper towels, cotton, shredded paper, or tissues. Often times they like to construct their nests in a small space like a nesting box. Because they are naturally shy animals, they like the privacy that these boxes offer.

Because of their high metabolism, dwarf hamsters eat as much as a larger hamsters. They eat different types of pellets, seeds, dried fruits and vegetables. Although hamsters tend to hoard their food in their nests rather then leaving it in their bowls, they still need to be offered a constant supply of fresh foods and a fresh water supply.

Another important aspect that owners need to be concerned about is ensuring that their hamsters receive chewing toys. Hamsters’ teeth never stop growing so they feel the constant urge to gnaw on anything that is around them. Without soft wooden toys to keep them busy they are liable to chew on plastic accessories which could injure them if chewed to become rough and broken.

The substrate in the hamster’s cage should be completely emptied out and replaced every week. And the cage and all of its accessories need to be washed weekly. Owners can use a light solution of soap and water and make sure to rinse everything thoroughly. The cage should also be completely dry before new substrate is added to the cage. Never use harsh chemicals because this can irritate hamsters. Although they require a moderate amount of care, the joy of owning a dwarf hamster far out weighs the amount of effort that needs to be put into the care of these adorable little creatures.

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