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Hamster

Hamster

A hamster is a small rodent commonly kept as a pet. They are also used as lab animals in scientific testing.

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  1. What are funny hamster names?

    Well, there are a great many called simply "Hammy." What abou...

  2. What is the most popular type of hamster?

    The Syrian hamster is the most popular type of hamster worldw...

  3. What is the average life expectancy of a hamster?

    Hamsters tend to have relatively short life spans when compar...

  4. What is the diet of a hamster?

    A hamster's diet should include seeds, wheat, nuts, beans, pe...

  5. What are the top 3 best hamster breed?

    The top 3 are Syrian Hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus), Dwarf C...

  1. What is the most popular type of hamster?

    The Syrian hamster is the most popular type of hamster worldw...

  2. What are funny hamster names?

    Well, there are a great many called simply "Hammy." What abou...

  3. Can you melt a hamster?

    Yes, a hamster could be melted with extreme heat or by your k...

  4. What does it mean when a hamster has diarrhea?

    Go to the pet shop where you can buy 'dri tail' It's a specia...

  5. Is it bad to wash a roborovski hamster in water?

    Never bathe hamsters in liquid, unless told to by the vet. Ro...

  1. Why is my hamster laying down and breathing hard and heavy?

    If you notice any signs of illness in your hamster, you need ...

  2. How much does a dwarf hamster cost at Petco?

    Petco doesn't list their live animal prices online, but you c...

  3. How can i make a toy for my hamster?

    You can make a toy tube for a hamster from PVC pipe or other ...

  4. How can i know if my hamster is male pr female?

    Males tend to be a bit larger than females, but this is not a...

  5. Why is my hamster freaking out?

    Your hamster is freaking out because of something that is mak...

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  1. What is the best hamster treat?

    Hamster treats are fine in moderation and as long as they don...

  2. Can you give a hamster a energy drink?

    An energy drink is not normal food for a hamster. Giving a ha...

  3. What are some good names for a hamster?

    It depends on what kind of hamster it is. I would recommend n...

  4. Can you feed a hamster cucumbers and lettuce?

    Hamsters are able to eat lettuce and cucumbers. They can eat ...

  5. What is a good name for a boy hamster?

    Some hamster names for a male hamster: Wayson Edison Houdini ...

  1. How long can a hamster live without food or water?

    They can't go more than a day or two without water.Hamsters a...

  2. What is the most popular type of hamster?

    The Syrian hamster is the most popular type of hamster worldw...

  3. What are some cute hamster names? MORE?

    Some more hamster names: Elephant, Herman, Harley, Hampton, J...

  4. What should I name my new hamster?

    What color is your hamster? Boy or girl? I named my hamster A...

  5. What are some hamster names?

    Names for a hamster: Hammy Davis, Jr.; Beastie; Ham 'n Cheese...

  1. Can you use newspaper as hamster bedding?

    No. Newspaper has inks on it which easily lift off and can be...

  2. What is the hamster's name on the wonder pets?

    Wonder Pets follows the adventures of three classroom pets Li...

  3. How often can a hamster breed?

    You can just keep her breeding litter after litter, but this ...

  4. Why is my brother's hamster losing patches of fur?

    It could be a number of problems such as Parasites, endocrine...

  5. What is the average life span for a hamster?

    A Syrian Hamster can live up to 3 years and a Russian Hamster...

About Hamster

Hamsters are on the surprisingly short list of adorable rodents. They make great pets for children and are easy to care for. They are inexpensive and do not eat much. Just like with every animal, exercise is important, and hamsters love to run! So, having a wheel in the cage is a good idea. Buying them in pairs isn’t necessary, or really recommended. They are actually happiest when alone.

There are five types of hamsters: Syrian Hamsters, Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamsters, Dwarf Campbells' Russian Hamsters, Roborovski Hamsters and Chinese Hamsters. The most common hamster to find at the pet store is the Syrian Hamster. Almost all Syrian Hamsters are descended from a group of hamsters brought to the USA in 1930 by Professor Aharoni of the University of Jerusalem.

Syrian hamsters, are only tolerate each other during mating and the rearing of offspring. Even after six weeks the babies will begin to fight, and will need to be separated. Hamsters are very tame, and you can even train them to come to your hand so you can play with them. They can also live up to three years.

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