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Gerbils & Hamsters/Questions Answered by Expert Heather S
| Subject | Date Asked |
| when does a pup show its gender | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: Bet you don't remember but that's ok! as the subject says.. i have just got a little black bear ... A: You should be able to see a distinct difference between the guys and girls by day 28. Even with the ... | |
| Hamster w/ crooked back | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a black teddy bear hamster I rescued from a pet store. He was just a tiny baby when I ... A: LOL You basically stole a hamster from the pet store. That's pretty bad ass. I can't blame you I ... | |
| Buying a panda bear hamster | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I live in a 2bdroom apartment with my 5year old daughter. I absolutely love and adore animals! I ... A: It's always good to do your research before buying a pet so I applaud your efforts. Panda bear is ... | |
| 20 gallon high vs. 20 gallon long aquarium | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: Uh-oh - was just reading through your answers again and saw that you prefer the 20 gallon long ... A: The additional height isn't too bad because the tank itself has more volume. Ventilation is only ... | |
| Food question, please | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: Can you please clarify something on food for me? It is looking like we might be getting our hamster ... A: I prefer Fiesta because animals need variety in their diet. The pellets will give a full balanced ... | |
| hamster not opening eyes | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help, and that this question does not fall into one of your "don't ask me" ... A: Interesting. Looks like someone thought setting a hamster free in the wild was a good idea. Luckily ... | |
| Do I have things right? Posted earlier - ignore that one..... | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: I would like to outline what I think I have learned regarding getting a Syrian hamster for my girls ... A: Sorry I answered the first one before seeing that you also had a second one so let me address these ... | |
| Best houses for Syrian hamsters? | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: I am planning on getting a Syrian hamster for my girls for Christmas. I am trying to do all the ... A: I personally endorse aquarium style cages. 20 gallon long is the minimum size for a Syrian hamster. ... | |
| hamster teeth | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: my name is Zoe, im 15 years old, please exscusee any bad spelling i have learning difficulties so im ... A: In my opinion, wood chews are not best. My hamsters rarely used them, same as yours. What works for ... | |
| How many pellets should a teddy bear hamster have each day? | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I have recently bought a bag of these pellets for my hamster. ... A: I've never seen that type of food before, it must be semi new. Most dry food has some sort of ... | |
| Lymph Glands Swollen (Syrian Hamster) | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: ** INTRO ** My hamster is about a year old, a couple of days ago I felt a small lump (bean sized) ... A: It's hard to say if it's an infected abscess or a tumor, because swollen lymph glands can indicate ... | |
| Sneezing | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: it seems anything with dust in it, even oatmeal or his food that has crumbled also makes him sneeze. ... A: Cotton cloth shouldn't be an issue as long as it's dye free. I'd cut big strips so he'd have trouble ... | |
| asthma/allergy | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: hoping you will share your thoughts on this as I am running out of ideas. I have a long hair syrian ... A: Poor little guy! Sneezing and crusty eye sure could indicate an allergy, but I would also assume ... | |
| grieving for hamster | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: Last weekend our Syrian hammy Sam(10mots old) passed away. I noticed that his left eye was ... A: This would be a good time for you to explain to your son about life and death. This was Sam's time. ... | |
| The untimely death of an awesome Panda Bear hamster | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I would have never thought that one day I would be writing to such a site for advice about hamsters, ... A: Trust me, a "nicer" cage is actually worse for them. Those ones with the tubes and plastic ... | |
| Buying a Hamster | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I am considering buying a hamster and would like to would know if Syrians are good as a first time ... A: Syrians are the perfect first time hamster. The different names pet stores give usually denote color ... | |
| how old should a child be to get a hamaster | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: as above i am considering getting a hamster for my child she is 8 is that too young she is gentle ... A: I'm worried when you say "pick up and hug". Hamsters are not "pick up and hug" pets. Many owners get ... | |
| Hamsters KIlling Each Other & the Aftermath | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: My two sons received two hamsters for Christmas. We were told by the pet store that they were ... A: I'm shocked you found little information because it's common knowledge that Syrian hamsters (larger, ... | |
| first pet hamster | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: My almost 10 year old daughter has been asking for a hamster for some time and we finally think she ... A: Teddy and fancy are both Syrian hamsters. Pet stores like to make up fancy names for Syrian ... | |
| hamster habits. | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: i was given a hamster by a friend who no longer wanted her. it wasnt until i had her, that i thought ... A: Females in my experience seem to be more adamant about escaping and generally being noisy at night. ... | |
| Jittery | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: Recently I bought a long-haired hamster that I quickly became attached to, only to have her develop ... A: Hammies love to nibble fingers accidentally, every hamster owner has been there. If you don't like ... | |
| Jittery | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: Recently I bought a long-haired hamster that I quickly became attached to, only to have her develop ... A: For the hamster to die of wet tail that quickly it had likely started to develop at the pet store, ... | |
| My New Hamster | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: Sorry about the last question, i didn't know that you could not answer it, sorry. If my hamster is ... A: Although hamsters are nocturnal, that is under ideal circumstances. Hamsters kept in a bedroom or a ... | |
| pregnant hamster | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: For Christmas I got a rescued, pregnant hamster. The pet store manager sad Holly will give birth ... A: It's hard to tell, but I would peek in on her every hour or so on gestation day 16. She should have ... | |
| Hamster | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm kind of interested in hamsters and I was wondering if you could tell me some interesting ... A: Syrian hamsters are from the deserts of Syria, which is in the middle east. They were taken from the ... | |
| Wet tail? | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm suspecting that my hamster is coming down with wet tail disease. A previous housemate of his ... A: If one had wet tail, there's a good chance that the other may have it as well. Hamsters are not ... | |
| storing food | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: My teddy-bear-hamster Kojak put the entire contents of two foodbowls into his house and was sleeping ... A: Although it's gross, this is what hamsters in nature do. You can try giving him alternate places to ... | |
| My first hamster | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: This might not be the most important question on your list, but I just have a few things to ask ... A: 1. Syrians will usually grow to be 6 inches long at least, and the girth depends on gender. Females ... | |
| holiday | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: Our family are going on holiday for five days and we can't afford to have Honey looked after. Is ... A: A hamster won't go through a full water bottle in 5 days so she'll have enough water, and 5 days ... | |
| Babies | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions. 1. My Syrian hamster had babies and they are currently 25 days old. They ... A: 25 days is pretty close to the 28 recommended separation day, so if there's aggression it's ... | |
| Help with my new syrian hamster please. | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I appreciate it! She is going up and down her tubes now quick good, thankfully. I brought her out ... A: Yes she sounds perfectly healthy and normal, a vet check seems unneeded. Wet tail will present ... | |
| fancy bear hamsters | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: My son got 2 fancy bear hamsters as a birthday present. We want to take good care of them, so I have ... A: "fancy bear" is a fake pet store name, what you really have are 2 SYRIAN hamsters, which should not ... | |
| Baby hamsters | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: My hamster had babies about 11 days ago, and I am not sure what to do and when to do it. I was ... A: You can clean the cage in another 3 days (when they are 2 weeks old). Moving the cage now is fine as ... | |
| Cancer from insect bite. | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I live in Saudi Arabia. This is our first time with a hamster. My younger sister adopted a hamster a ... A: I'm not a vet and I've never had a hamster with cancer, so I wouldn't have the slightest idea about ... | |
| my new syrian hampster wont drink | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: i got my hamster yesterday and i have seen it eat but i haven't seen it drink , i play with it and ... A: All hamsters are able to drink from water bottles. The reason you don't see it happening it because ... | |
| Cancer from insect bite. | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I live in Saudi Arabia. This is our first time with a hamster. My younger sister adopted a hamster a ... A: It's hard to say what caused the cancer, but just like in humans, amputation is usually an option ... | |
| Hamster abandoning two babies | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: Our hamster that we bought 10 days ago from a pet store just gave birth to 11 babies. We did not ... A: If she is still nurturing other pups and seems to be snubbing these two, try to move them back in ... | |
| Leaving town for a few days nobody to take care of my Hamster | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a Teddy Bear hamster. We have her for a while. She’s part of the family now. She socializes ... A: 5 days is a little extreme for no human intervention. It depends on your hamster. Some will ... | |
| advice for someone getting their first hamster | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering if you would have any advice for someone getting their first hamster ANY advice i ... A: You can only put one hamster in a cage. If the pet store tries to sell you 2 they obviously don't ... | |
| I hope you can help :) | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: Well i know you don't want any question about dwarf hamsters, but i read on one of the questions ... A: Now this is one question about dwarfs I CAN answer. Cotten bedding is not good at all. I don't know ... | |
| Hamster bedding | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I am thinking to give coloured egg carton for my hamster's bedding but would it harm my hamster's ... A: You could, they are a safe material, but even paper towels aren't absorbent enough to keep the ... | |
| hamsters | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: do hamsters eat their own excreta or stools which is waste from their body ANSWER: Yes they can but ... A: He's probably throwing up because of the guinea pig food. They have a completely different diet and ... | |
| My hamster gave birth | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: My hamster gave birth to six four days ago, but one didn't make it through the night, so ... A: Hehe, Cream and Sonic, that's a cute reference. Anyway I wouldn't touch her, or anything in the cage ... | |
| Questions about hamster combinations | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I previously owned 2 female teddy bear hamsters, which lived to be about 4 years old. They lived ... A: It's true, they should not live together. Your hamsters are the exception, not the rule. Sometimes ... | |
| Hamster Behaviour | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I have my hamster for already 10 months, he has always been lazy and i understand it is normal. ... A: It's hard to say, but I'm guessing you have the hamster in your room with you. Whenever someone has ... | |
| teddy bear hamster itching | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: ok i just got my teddy bear hamster yesterday and all she is doing is itching herself in her ... A: Are you sure she's itching? What many owners think is excessive itching is just normal grooming. ... | |
| Mother hamster | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: My daughters hamster had babies on Wednesday. i read that they could be give plain cooked chicken ... A: The egg is for protein, just like the chicken. You don't have to give her egg, it's just a good way ... | |
| Black bear hamster? | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: Nice to meet you. I have a question. I was planning to get a black bear hamster after seeing how ... A: It's very noble of you to want a hamster from someplace other then a pet store. You've tried all the ... | |
| Caring for a Hamster | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: My mom is finally letting me get a hamster. I've had one before but that was when I was six. My mom ... A: Actually I said 20 gallon long not 20 feet long, as opposed to 20 gallon tall size. 20 gallon ... | |
| Caring for a Hamster | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: My mom is finally letting me get a hamster. I've had one before but that was when I was six. My mom ... A: If by "regular hamster" you mean a large Syrian hamster (goes by names like teddy bear) they CAN NOT ... | |
| Suprize baby hamsters. | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I want to explain what has happened because I know little about hamsters, & would like advise on the ... A: This is why it's always important to do your own research before bringing animals into the ... | |
| Old Ham | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I noticed that my 25 month old ham Bart seemed uncomfortable the other night when he was grooming. ... A: It's hard to say. Hunching usually means to me constipation. Since diarrhea usually leads to ... | |
| Mating | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: ..I have several hams, and have written you before, but this is a first for me! I accidentally put ... A: Yikes! I'm not sure who the younger one is and who the old one is, but a young, inexperienced male ... | |
| Black bump on black bear hamster | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a black bear hamster, he is about 6 months old. he has two spots right above his legs on his ... A: Black bear hip spots tend to look like little scabs normally, at least to me they do. I wouldn't ... | |
| travelling with hamster | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend has just bought me a hamster (don't really know what kind.. It looks like a Syrian ... A: I've traveled with a hamster over 1200 miles over 2 days, as long as you give them some place to ... | |
| bedding | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: is it ok to use that without it harming the hamster, or should i just stick to aspen bedding? is ... A: I mentioned recycled paper bedding (carefresh), not cotton. Cotton fluff bedding is very bad for ... | |
| Teddy bear hamster/fighting/housing. | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I bought 2 long-haired teddy bear hamsters for my kids about 1 month ago. Their names are Elephant ... A: Please do independent research before ever bringing an animal into your home. Syrian hamsters are ... | |
| Syrian missing foot | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a baby Syrian hamster from the petstore. The store said that he has just been ... A: The missing foot is likely due to genetics and not because something else took it off. Pet store ... | |
| Getting my first. | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I am starting to set up my own hamster tank its a 29 gallon and am still in the process of buying ... A: Potty containers work on the principle that a hamster will choose one corner of the cage for ... | |
| Feeding my Teddy Bear Hamster | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I refill my hamster's food bowl on a daily basis. In the past I thrown away all the left over food. ... A: I've heard conflicting opinions on whether to toss old food or keep it. My opinion is: it depends on ... | |
| Hamster goes home with children every weekend | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm doing plenty of research before purchasing a Syrian hamster for my class. They are 7/8 years ... A: Having a new home every week can be stressful, but here's some tips to make sure it's less so. Make ... | |
| I'm getting my first hamster today. | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: Are male or female syrian hamsters more docile? I'm a total greenhorn at hamsters. I would ... A: In my opinion from raising both, the females have tended to be far more hyper then the males. As ... | |
| Black Bear/Hip Spots | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: ..especially since they do not seem to bother him at all. I do want to ask if it's normal for them ... A: Because I'm guessing I said that a long time ago before I knew all the specifics on them. They're ... | |
| Black Bear/Hip Spots | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: ..especially since they do not seem to bother him at all. I do want to ask if it's normal for them ... A: They can vary in size, but more likely the hamster has lightened and you can see them better now. ... | |
| Science Experiment | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I am doing an experiment at my school and I need some advice. I am planning on a purchasing a ... A: That's a great idea for an experiment. My only suggestion is to avoid newspaper bedding. The urine ... | |
| Hamster housing | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering what kind of "hammie home" you would think is best, and what kind of accessories you ... A: An aquarium, 20 gallon long is the best size, about 30 bucks. Furnish it with a lid, wheel, food ... | |
| Additional hide-away | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a Teddy Bear Hamster in a 10 gallon tank with a high rise cage on top of it. Since she's so ... A: I think I understand what kind of set up you have. The condensation issue depends where the hamster ... | |
| Feeding a "Teddy Bear" Hamster | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: Reading at your introduction above you clearly stated that feeding normal hamster food once a day is ... A: Sure, Vitakraft makes some good ones. Raviolos are my favorite because of their size, they last a ... | |
| Feeding a "teddy bear" Hamster (follow/up) | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: Reading at your introduction above you clearly stated that feeding normal hamster food once a day is ... A: There's a few different varieites of Forti-diet, but the one I talk about is called Forti-diet ... | |
| Feeding a "teddy bear" Hamster | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: Reading at your introduction above you clearly stated that feeding normal hamster food once a day is ... A: I highly recommend anything by KayTee brand. They've got some of the best hamster food on the ... | |
| Hamsters in Noisy Classroom | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about hamsters. The thing is though, I wont be able to keep it at home We are ... A: The great thing about hamsters is, they sleep all day, and wake at night. As long as you provide the ... | |
| my hamster left her babies | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: my hamster just had her babies yesterday(3/25/09) and today she left the nest and is up and about ... A: The moms don't actually spend every waking moment with their pups. Usually they will cover the nest ... | |
| breeding babies | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: my son has 2 syrian hamsters one is your typical tan and white and the other is a grey teddy bear ... A: Pet stores rarely buy hamsters, they either get them from a specified supplier, or get them for free ... | |
| Abnormal Hamster | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm Cindy and currently i have one baby Syrian hamster. From the moment i got him from the pet ... A: That's a tough one. I'm not really an expert on illness by any means, since all of my hamsters have ... | |
| Abnormal Hamster | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm Cindy and currently i have one baby Syrian hamster. From the moment i got him from the pet ... A: When you say baby, I think of a very young hamster that's just been taken from the litter. Those ... | |
| Hamster eating bedding | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I have had my hamster for about a week now. She is very friendly teddy bear, never bites, and I love ... A: She actually isn't eating the bedding, she's moving it. She may be moving dirty bedding out of an ... | |
| Hamster sight | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I just love my little critter! I was trying to find an authoritative description of how hamsters ... A: Unfortunately I'm not sure of the color vs black and white debate, but I've heard that almost all ... | |
| Confusing Symptoms | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: Heather, Sorry this is so long, I just wanted to make sure you knew the whole story. I looked for ... A: With wet tail (which I'd bet nearly anything on, she has) you've really got to take the hamster to a ... | |
| Hamster Freezing | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: Today when I reached in to pick up my hamster she froze, and didn't move even when I started moving ... A: What happened was, your female is in heat. When a female Syrian is in heat (every 4 days or so), ... | |
| Unknown skin problem | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: ..I'm at my wits end, so I just thought I'd ask in the off chance you've ever come across a problem ... A: Gosh, poor little guy. This is extremely strange, and I've never come across it before. It's sort of ... | |
| Breeding Black Bear Hamsters | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I did quite a bit of research on black bear hamsters, in the interest of breeding them. When I felt ... A: Biology is funny like that. Just like two humans with blue eyes can have a brown eyed baby if ... | |
| nt sure if my hamsters sick | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm not to sure if there might be something wronge with my daughter's hamster. I'm the one who ... A: You've no need to worry, that wet spot is just the hamster's oil coming from his scent glands. ... | |
| new | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: i might get my first hamster a Syrian and I'm told their the friendliest. so i was wondering, what ... A: Syrians are the most friendly, by far. Males vs females is a little bit based on opinion, but from ... | |
| Hamster breeding(short haired hamsters) | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: ive been reading alot lately regarding on how to breed hamsters(syrians). ive spoken to friends who ... A: The only hamsters you have to worry about mixing are satin coat and relatives. Two satin coats can ... | |
| Raviolo--stuck in pouch? | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I would like to thank-you for having such a wonderful site and your willingness to help other ... A: Raviolos are my hamster treat of choice. I've never had a problem with the hamsters not being able ... | |
| New Syrian Hamster Owner (Worried) | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I would like to thank you in advance for answering so many questions from hamster owners like myself ... A: It surprises a lot of new owners to learn that their hamsters will sleep just like a little dog, on ... | |
| Intelligence | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: Do you know of any sites that would help me and my partner Tristen? Our science fair Question is, Do ... A: I don't know of any sites with information on hamster memory experiments, it seems like a difficult ... | |
| I want a wooden wheel | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: First off, thank you and all the experts here who take time to answer these questions at such a high ... A: I'm not sure what link you speak of since all of us experts are independent, but I know what your ... | |
| life span of hamsters | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: what is the normal life span of long haired hamster? A: It can vary. With good care your hamster should, in the least, live 2 years. 3 is quite old. Some ... | |
| what is my hampster's breed? | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I was Given a hamster in the summer because the previous owner's cat kept knocking the cage over. I ... A: That's a gorgeous Syrian hamster. Dwarf hamsters are much smaller. He looks a lot like one of my ... | |
| syrain hamster eating habits | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: i am a new owner of a Syrian hamster. i am concerned about my girl she is taking all her food and ... A: Your hamster is acting completely normal. What she is doing is building a hoard. Hamster comes from ... | |
| Hamster Care | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I have previously asked you how to choose a hamster and your advice was extremely helpful(thanks ... A: I would suppose there are 3 reasons to keep the hamster tank high. The first would be so nothing ... | |
| Hamster cages | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: What is the best kind in your opinion? Do you think a wire cage is better than the ones with the ... A: Aquarium cage 100% Aquariums let you have a large open area to put your hands in and interact with ... | |
| Just got two young hamsters and would like to start thier care right. | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I am writing you today in hope of starting these little guys off right. A neighbor of mine had a ... A: no animal no matter how small should be "dumped". Tell them to put an ad up on Craigslist or take ... | |
| allergies | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: we are thinking of getting a hamster for our 9yr old daughter, however my husband is allergic to ... A: Since I can't vouch for dwarf hamsters, since that isn't my expertise, the only other breed of ... | |
| hamsters safety | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: Does a hamster die if you take a picture of it because someone told me that the flash shocks them ... A: NO a hamster will not die from a flash, this was on an episode of Drake and Josh and this question ... | |
| Black Bear Hamsters | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased two just-weaned black bear hamsters for my daughters. I was hoping to keep them in ... A: Syrian hamsters are solitary animals, and they are not meant to be kept together past the pup stage. ... | |
| hampster experiment | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm doing a science fair project about hamsters its will food make a hamster go through a maze ... A: Hamsters don't really have the capacity to learn in the same way a rat might, so the test is kind of ... | |
| Hamster unexpectedly gave birth! | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: We bought one female hamster from a pet shop about 2 weeks ago. Yesterday my wife noticed the ... A: Mommy will rebuild the nest, but you've given her quite a scare. The best thing you can do for her ... | |
| Concerning whether or not my hamster might have wet-tail | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I've read and looked at several different web-sites to determine whether or not my hamster has ... A: Wet tail is tricky. The hamster can have a dirty diarrhea bottom and matted fur, or the hamster can ... | |
| My hamster is pregnant and I don't know what to do with the babies | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I got my hamster 3 weeks ago, and was under the idea that both my hamsters were female. However one ... A: This is a huge problem with pet store hamsters, they're all kept together in a communal tank which ... | |
| Choosing a hamster | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I was hoping you could help me out. I have read your profile and you seem as if you are the best ... A: Syrians are the preferred beginner hamster. Their large size and docile nature makes them excellent ... | |
| my hammie | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: Ok sorry. my hamster got a blood test 2 years ago when he was 5 years old. i took him to the vets to ... A: If your comparing the DNA to DNA of 2 years ago, it can only prove that it's the same hamster from 2 ... | |
| Please Read | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: And I am very bad at thinking of names so I was thinking maybe you could help me on this? ... A: A hamster name should be something creative, but also something you love and won't mind telling ... | |
| hamsters | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: is 50.00 enought for everthing for hamster? Details:syran hamster one,bedding,cage and food. A: Hamster will cost 5 to 16 dollars, a minimum 10 gallon aquarium is 10 dollars, it's the cheapest ... | |
| hamsters as a classpet | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: We are having a bit of trauma in our fourth grade classroom. We had a cute little black hamster ... A: Actually I highly recommend a solid glass aquarium, minimum 10 gallons, but 20 gallon long is the ... | |
| hamsters as a classpet | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: We are having a bit of trauma in our fourth grade classroom. We had a cute little black hamster ... A: Hamsters are excellent class pets. I honestly believe the little guys death had nothing to do with ... | |
| Stress? | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: First off, I'm sorry if this question has already been asked to you multiple times! I tried reading ... A: Nope this is a fairly new question to me so it isn't something I've answered before. Hamsters have ... | |
| My Teddy Bear Hamster had babies and i have no idea what to do please help? | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: This is my first hamster ever.. so i have no idea really what to do.. i have done a little research ... A: You need to keep the babies with mom for 4 weeks. Your right not to disturb her, keep noise and ... | |
| Travelling with hamster | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I'm very sad to be giving my 2 year old Syrian hamster (Hemel) to my brother and his girlfriend as ... A: I've moved my hamsters 1200 miles in the summer heat last year, a 2 day journey. Your 2 hour ... | |
| Worrying Hamster escaping attempts | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I've got this new 1 month old Syrian girl and 2 Syrian boys. got 2 questions here for u. 1st: i've ... A: Syrian hamsters are solitary animals by nature, and will usually fight other tank mates, regardless ... | |
| Cheeko | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: Just an update for my rescue's progress. The drops have really helped his eyes; at least he can ... A: I'm glad Cheeko is feeling better, I bet the change to a healthy, appropriate litter definitely ... | |
| cages | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: In your opinion/with your experience what is better, a metal barred cage, or one of those plastic ... A: Neither, get an aquarium, minimum 10 gallons. 20 gallon long is the ideal size for an aquarium ... | |
| New Rescue | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I've read your answers to the many questions on male hamster testicles and I feel a littled ... A: Hammies can have boogers, and unless he is always sneezing up something I wouldn't think too much of ... | |
| New Rescue | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I've read your answers to the many questions on male hamster testicles and I feel a littled ... A: As always, it seems your taking all the best steps to keep your new ham healthy. Since you already ... | |
| hamster not in heat AGIAN? | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: My name is katarina. I am an experienced hamster breeder and it is come to my attention that my ... A: Hamsters come into heat every 4 days. This means that if you have attempted to mate her 5 nights in ... | |
| Hamster | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: On the back it has categories for small and large animals and a hamster is under the small so I was ... A: Pine is not recommended because it contains oils that, when released into the air, will irritate the ... | |
| Traveling | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 hamsters right now, a golden Syrian and a Panda. I'm leaving for school in a week and I ... A: I have first hand experience moving hamsters, twice. My favorite black bear male drove with me 1200 ... | |
| i am going to buy a black bear hamster | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: i have been wondering like how i train him to use the potty from pets smart i am also wonder like ... A: "Potty training" works on the idea that hamsters tend to use the same corner for urination. By ... | |
| over tamed hamster? | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I'm searching for some behavioral explanation... as you already know hamsters are always active ... A: This sounds like the reaction some females give when in heat. If you stroke their back they become ... | |
| Does a Sedentary Hamster Mean She is Pregnant? | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I currently own three Syrian hamsters which oddly enough get along very well. There has been no ... A: It is extremely difficult to tell when a female is pregnant, so I would not be able to tell you that ... | |
| black bear hamsters | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: my daughter purchased a hamster and when we got it home it was pregnant we have since had 8 babies ... A: Sexing babies is very, very difficult, and you can begin sexing them at 2-3 weeks of age. Usually by ... | |
| Hampster Life Expectancy | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: We have had a Black Bear Hamster for about 2 1/2 years. Last night she wasn't moving much, eyes ... A: Hamsters tend to live no more then 3 years, even with excellent care. As long as you make sure she ... | |
| Fany hamster | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: hey, i was at petco the other day and the label above some of the hamsters said it was a fancy ... A: Fancy is one of the many pet store names for a normal Syrian hamster. Syrians come with many odd pet ... | |
| Help Gash! | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: Just want to make sure I'm on the right track. Hammie was fine at midnight last night but when she ... A: You've done exactly as I would have done, which is excellent. The main concern was to make sure that ... | |
| Hamster and Gerbil together? | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I am a student at Virginia Tech, and I took in a hamster from someone who was not taking good care ... A: Hamsters are solitary adult animals. This means that an adult hamster can't even be kept with ... | |
| Long haired female hamster | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I have an albino long haired hamster. Her name is daisy and she is starting to get tuffs of longer ... A: I had a long haired male named cappuccino because he was light brown with white tufts of hair that ... | |
| Cleaning a Teddy Bear Hamster | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: I am aware that a hamster can clean itself however i am not sure if there is a safe way to clean it? ... A: If you absolutely must clean your hamster (and I mean if there's something toxic spilled in his fur ... | |
| Medication Administration | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: My blackbear hamster "Mary" was prescribed an antiinflammatory/pain medication what kinds of food ... A: Usually the drops are manually given, ie just picking up the hamster, sticking the plunger in the ... | |
| Sick Hamster! | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: It seems that my hamster has Diarrhea and I am pretty sure she does not have wet tail because she ... A: Don't give your hammy Pepto, human medicine is never a good thing to give to animals, especially one ... | |
| 2 syrian hamsters together | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: i wanted to ask you this question because you seem like a person that could help me:) in about a ... A: Pet stores that carry hamsters in a huge communal tank do not care about the safety of the hamsters. ... | |
| birth of hamsters | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: ) my name is Michelle and two days ago i bought my son a teddy bear. The next day she gave birth. i ... A: Although not your fault, I hate the fact that pet stores keep hamsters in a communal tank and allow ... | |
| Hamster babies | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I've been looking online and gotten several different answers, you seem like the most experienced so ... A: You can hold the mother without fear, my female was the same way. Once her babies were big enough to ... | |
| Making nest in wheel? | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I am a new hamster owner- I have had a female Beige Golden hamster the past 5 days. It is a good ... A: You have no idea how often I get asked this very question. The fact is, plastic hamster homes are ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamsters | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: I am picking out a hamster for my cousins birthday, and am unsure what to do. What age should I ... A: I'm a little bit against the practice of giving animals as gifts, but you've come to the right place ... | |
| Curious nice behavior | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: today happened something really weird but nice, my hamster woke up and everything I then I got her ... A: Theres a good chance that she's in heat. When a female comes into heat, breeders can tell by ... | |
| Breeding question | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: Good evening, I have a question about breeding but it is purely a question of curiosity. I have no ... A: I happen to have direct knowledge of that pairing! Teddy bear is a pet store name for long haired ... | |
| Housing and weight | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: My female hamster is about a year old and I've been looking for care tips for her. My questions are, ... A: For environment I can't recommend aquariums enough for hamster owners, I get at least 5 questions a ... | |
| nosebleed | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I have just got home from work and found that my hamster was asleep in a different place to usual in ... A: The bars would be my main concern. Hamsters who bar chew excessively tend to get nose sores and get ... | |
| Hamster babies not thriving. | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: We had an unexpected litter from our new Black Bear hamster. From brief glimpses, we believe she ... A: This is sadly the case, new young mothers who have too many pups sometimes can't care for each one. ... | |
| questions about my hammies!! | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: My brother and his girlfriend got these 2 hamsters (Pink and Floyd) at the end of last summer... now ... A: Nope, not at all. That's a very common concern about hamsters which leads people to buy 2 in the ... | |
| questions about my hammies!! | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: My brother and his girlfriend got these 2 hamsters (Pink and Floyd) at the end of last summer... now ... A: Teddy bear is just a pet store name for a long haired Syrian hamster, there for you have a normal ... | |
| Black bear hamsters? | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: I'm just wondering if you can shed any light on the origins of the "black bear" hamster. Do you ... A: I'm really not sure I understand your question completely. Black bear is another one of those pet ... | |
| hamster pregnancy | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: I was just wondering, is it ok for a female hamster to get pregnant if she is older than six ... A: 6 months is an alright age. Females have a window of fertility that starts to end around 1 year old. ... | |
| Hamish home alone | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I asked you questions on my little Hamish on Monday and hope to ask another. I have since asked ... A: Well, its a fine line. Guineas are bigger, hardier animals and really can't compare to a hamster. ... | |
| Syrian hamster | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2 and a half month old male Syrian hamster named Hamish. He has a grey head white middle ... A: Hamsters can change colors, it isn't unusual. My black hamster started getting spots of brown and ... | |
| Hamster lost | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: In my classroom over night the substitute teacher accidently left the hamster cage door open. One of ... A: A hamster free in a big room will eventually find a way out if one exists. Any holes in the floor or ... | |
| air-conditioning | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I was just wondering if I could keep my hamster in my air conditioned room around 55-60 degrees ... A: It shouldn't be too big of a problem, 60 degrees is the minimum temperature a hamster can be kept ... | |
| aquarium lid | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: Is the lid you talk about the one that has a mix of wire mesh and plastic venting withh the two ... A: I found the metal hole lid at either Petco or Pet Supermarket. One of them my husband bought and I'm ... | |
| aquarium lid | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: Is the lid you talk about the one that has a mix of wire mesh and plastic venting withh the two ... A: I have used both thin wire mesh, and strong metal hole type aquarium lids. I have also used the one ... | |
| Suggestions? | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: We are looking to purchase a hamster. The problem? There aren't any breeders in our area (New ... A: What a conundrum! I support your decision to buy from a breeder, but hamster breeders can be few and ... | |
| type of hamster | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: What is a good starting hamster. I have two kids but I will being taking care of it. I want to be ... A: You might be able to find a baby, but I wouldn't recommend it. Lots of books say how great it is to ... | |
| type of hamster | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: What is a good starting hamster. I have two kids but I will being taking care of it. I want to be ... A: Syrian hamster 100% is the perfect beginner hamster, as opposed to a dwarf hamster. Get only 1 ... | |
| hampsters | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: My daughter just got a hampster for easter and what do they like to eat for treats and such? Also ... A: Hamsters like to eat hard treats like Vitakraft brand raviolos or carrot slims. You can give them ... | |
| newborn hamsters | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: My son bought a teddybear, Panda hamster on 2/7/08. A week later she gave birth to 9 babys. This ... A: By 4 weeks of age the babies should be weaned and ready to go off to new homes. They should at least ... | |
| newborn hamsters | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: My son bought a teddybear, Panda hamster on 2/7/08. A week later she gave birth to 9 babys. This ... A: My babies went right from mom's milk to sold hamster food. Make sure the water bottle is lowered so ... | |
| My panda bear hamster | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: My panda bear hamster just had babies on 2/24/08 and she gave birth to them in the wheel that is on ... A: 2 weeks old, when the babies are up and walking, and it's safe to clean the cage. By that time the ... | |
| hamster babies | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a question about my new baby hamsters. First the Background of how I became a hamster ... A: Congrats on the new momma hamster and her healthy babies. I was always told that if someone fed a ... | |
| My panda bear hamster | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: My panda bear hamster just had babies on 2/24/08 and she gave birth to them in the wheel that is on ... A: There is a good chance she will move the nest, my female relocated her nest several times in the ... | |
| Death | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: What would be the best thing for me to do with my hamster Sam, who died on February 24th, 2008? A: I would suggest burring him in a box, which is what I have done with all my hamsters. It's really ... | |
| Teddy Bear hamster breeding | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: ) My Teddy Bear hamster mated with my sister in law's short hair hamster, on the 5th of december. I ... A: There would be no problem mating a long hair (aka teddy) to a short hair, what most likely happened ... | |
| hamsters | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: with the magazine project. i just need to ask you one more question again thanks for the help!! 1) ... A: It's easier to describe a hamster in a phrase, it's hard to pick just one word! Hamsters are ... | |
| hamsters | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: in my class we are making magazines on our favorite topics. In our magazines we are suppose to get a ... A: 1) This is strictly a matter of opinion. There are 2 types of hamsters to choose from, Syrians and ... | |
| More questions | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: How do you clean a hamster's cage? Oh, and can you use soap around hamsters? Thank you for your ... A: Start by scooping out all the litter, then focus on the dirty spots with a damp paper towel or ... | |
| Thanks agian | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: I just wanted to thank you for your help. I really appreciate it! I just have a few more questions, ... A: There is a big debate on the difference between males and females, but overall there is little ... | |
| Hamster bred strange? | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: I want to first say that I think what you guys are doing here is really great, for the owners, but ... A: There are a lot of odd hamster genes out there, each with the potential to cause problems. Your ... | |
| Choosing | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I was just wondering what to look for when you are choosing a Hamster. I was also wondering what ... A: Go to the pet store in the evening hours, the hamsters are more likely to be awake and active. Any ... | |
| Choosing a Hamster | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: I am going to turn 12 soon, and am planning to get a Hamster for my birthday. I was just wondering ... A: Best breed for beginners is the Syrian, also sold as Golden, Teddy Bear, or Black bear, but they are ... | |
| hamster with diarreah over a week | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: "I have had my GOLDEN hamster for about 8 months and about a week and a half ago he started looking ... A: Although wet tail can be a fast killer, It can also progress slowly depending on the hamster. When I ... | |
| sexing baby Golden hamsters | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I do not know if you can answer this question ,but will you try?:D I am only asking you because you ... A: Baby hammies are very difficult to sex, I know first hand from separating my recent litter. They ... | |
| My hampster had babies. | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: My teddy bear hampster had nine babies roughly four days ago. I have some basic questions about the ... A: Mommy hamsters can benefit from added protein, like cooked egg or bread soaked in milk. They eat ... | |
| Eating habits / chewing habits begining to worry me | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: I have two behavioral problems that I think you may easily be able to help me with. I have a female ... A: A very common problem with hamsters is their constant need to chew something. You would think the ... | |
| teddybear hamster | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: so i bought a teddy bear hamster and i want to determine its age. all i know about it is that is not ... A: I had this exact same question earlier this month, so I'm just going to copy and paste my last ... | |
| Hamster Cages | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a Syrian hamster currently in a large wire multi level cage. He is quite a lazy hamster and ... A: I personally use and LOVE aquarium tanks, they're easy to clean and you can set them up any way your ... | |
| hammie | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: ) today was my birthday and i got a pet hamster! i was so happy and i read lots of books about ... A: Make sure your using Aspen bedding first off, and the normal amount is to cover the cage bottom in a ... | |
| baby hamsters | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know if after the baby hamsters have to be separated can I put the baby males w/ the ... A: Baby hamsters will need to be separated into cages of boys and girls by 4 weeks of age, or they run ... | |
| First time owner. | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: Hey there! Recently, I received a Teddy Bear hamster for Christmas, or at least I believe that's ... A: Remus Lupin...whoever gave you your hammy certainly likes Harry Potter. Teddy bear is a pet store ... | |
| moving babies | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: Hey there. I think i know the answer to my question already but I'll ask anyway. My daughter ... A: Baby boys will need to have their own cage at 4 weeks max, girls on the other hand can live with ... | |
| moving babies | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: Hey there. I think i know the answer to my question already but I'll ask anyway. My daughter ... A: I know the smell is just awful, but for the complete safety of the pups, you can not risk touching ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamster | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: My name is Emma. I have a Teddy Bear Hamster, her name is Lily. She keeps on eating her poop. I'm ... A: Eating poop, rest assured, will not harm your hamster in any way. A hamster eating it's own ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamster | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: My teddy bear hamster has very long teeth, I keep chew treats in there daily, but she is very picky, ... A: Hamsters love to gnaw to wear their ever growing teeth down, and most people tend to use wood ... | |
| Dark spots on Hamster | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: This page is great. I have a question about a hamster we bought my daughter for christmas. He is a ... A: Sounds like a perfectly normal, functioning "Hip Spot" or scent gland. All hammies have them, and ... | |
| Black Bear Hamster | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: A month ago, I bought a black bear hamster. It is my first hamster and have so much to learn about ... A: Hamsters sleep a grand majority of their day, and some are more active than others at night time. ... | |
| giving my hamster medicine | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: i recently received some antibiotics from the vet for my black bear hamster. its in a dropper form ... A: Scruffing, or picking the hamster up by the nape of the neck, isn't bad if it is the only way to get ... | |
| Black Hamster | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: I noticed last night when I let my Templeton out to play, that his testicles are showing signs of ... A: A male hamster's testicles can range in size and color throughout the day, the only cause for alarm ... | |
| Hamsters Attract Other Rodents? | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: I live in a mice-free apartment, and I am considering getting a hamster for a pet! I went to petco ... A: Hamsters have never been shown to attract rodents, hamsters are solitary adult animals, and ... | |
| teddy bear hamster | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: there was alot of blood. he will be going to the vet today but my question is does his tooth grow ... A: Your hammies tooth will grow back in no time. Hamsters, and all rodents, have constantly growing ... | |
| about breeding! | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: My Syrian hamster has had a litter of ten babies, they are 14 days old, can I touch them? Or hold ... A: At 2 weeks of age it is safe to clean the cage out without mom getting upset. You may also begin to ... | |
| Babies...how many to expect | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: We just bought a hampster from the pet store last week and when we came home today, we found that ... A: Baby hamsters under 8-10 days old are very, very difficult to keep alive without a surrogate mother ... | |
| Babies...how many to expect | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: We just bought a hampster from the pet store last week and when we came home today, we found that ... A: When my hamster gave birth (it was planned), I would peep in every few hours to get a baby head ... | |
| scented bedding | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: i bought a bag of bedding and it is scented (Green Apple), is it safe for my hamster? I used it as ... A: No scent is better then scented, but I'm still willing to bet the litter is physically green (I saw ... | |
| nursing hamsters | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: I came home today and found that my hamster just had babies. Is there anything special I could feed ... A: Mommy hams need protein to help them stay strong. Bread soaked in milk, cooked beans, and cooked ... | |
| scented bedding | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: i bought a bag of bedding and it is scented (Green Apple), is it safe for my hamster? I used it as ... A: Nope, any bedding other then recycled paper or aspen wood shavings are not entirely safe for small ... | |
| big butt | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: we were cleaning our hamsters cage and noticed her but section under her tail is red and swollen ... A: It sounds that your female is most likely a male. Male hamsters have large protrusions on their ... | |
| Pregnant hamster | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: What can I feed my pregnant hamster? What can I feed the babies when they are weaned? I understand ... A: Mommy hams need lots of protein like bread soaked in milk, cooked beans, and cooked hamburger. I ... | |
| Wet Tail and Prolapse | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: I sure hope you can shed some light on this situation for me. My daughter and I recently purchased a ... A: My newest female was from Petco, while inspecting her I found traces of wet tail. I ended up showing ... | |
| Soft lump around anus | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a Syrian hamster for 2 months now and 3 days ago, I noticed a lump around its anus (near the ... A: What you may think is a lump sounds like a male hamster's testicles. They appear as soft lumps, or ... | |
| Hamster Sleeping in Feces | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: My Hamster, Phoenix, is the craziest hamster i've ever owned. First of all, it's name was originally ... A: My last hamster, Jo, who recently died of old age at over 2 years old, did the exact same thing. He ... | |
| should i keep 2 hamsters together? | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: i got 2 Syrian hamsters, one is old and one i just bought, I was keeping them separate, i just ... A: Syrian hamsters are never meant to be housed together, as they begin to age they become very ... | |
| Sneezing | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: ..but if not, that is her background. She was born white, with small eyes,which she doesn't really ... A: Yes, it was me whom you shared your story with. Hammies make plenty of strange noises, one of which ... | |
| my 2 new syrian hamsters | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: .... I think I know the answer to this since I've been reading a bunch about it on the web but ... A: Your hammies will need 2 separate cages unfortunately. They are only tolerant of each other at a ... | |
| A little cheek problem | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: I think my Syrian hamster has something stuck(or a bug bite) in his cheek pouch. It's been like that ... A: Your hamster may have a condition called impacted cheek pouches, which is exactly as it sounds. ... | |
| determining gender | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: I just had two females give birth about 3 weeks ago. Everything I have read says the babies should ... A: Sexing babies is very challenging, since they don't have obvious external signs like their parents, ... | |
| Two male syrain hamsters | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: Can my two male long hair syrain hamsters share on big cage it has two floors?When i bought them ... A: Syrian hamsters are never to be kept together past 1-2 months in age. As they begin to grow older ... | |
| New mommy hamster/babies | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: My 13 yr old sons Golden Hamster just gave birth to 10 babies this morning. I noticed her stuffing ... A: Some females do this for 2 reasons, hiding the baby from an external threat, and for rearranging. ... | |
| my hamster babies | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: I bought a golden syrian (teddy bear) male hamster back in march, I've recently purchased another ... A: I know the stink can get to be real awful, but trust me, waiting until the babies are 2 weeks old is ... | |
| why do they stuff their cheeks? | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: I want to know why hamsters stuff their cheeks? A: Hamsters, and all rodents, stuff their cheeks as a way of moving food. Hamster from a German word ... | |
| baby teddy's newborns | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: i have just bought a teddy hampster on friday nov 9/07. on wed. nov 14/07 my daughter when to check ... A: My female recently gave birth as well, but it was planned. The mother hamster will care for her ... | |
| Syrian Hamster | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: My son has had a female black Syrian hamster for about two months purchased from a pet store. To ... A: My lady ham also shares the urge to constantly escape, even with a litter of 5 babies to tend to. ... | |
| dryer lint for bedding | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: Can I use dryer lint for bedding in my hamster's sleeping area? I use dryer sheets. Thanks. A: Absolutely not, and discontinue using dryer sheets as well. The fibers in both are just as bad as ... | |
| teddy bear breeding | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: Our family has bought a Teddy bear hamster from a local pet store about 3-4 weeks ago. She wasn't ... A: It sounds like your mommy ham gave birth right around the time mine did, except I had planned my ... | |
| Hamster pouch looks like a large tumour | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: ..we just rescued a hamster that was evacuated in the San Diego wildfires. She has a great ... A: This sounds a lot like the hamster has just hoarded the grape in it's cheeks. They can keep food in ... | |
| Thank you! | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: this is a reply to our comment (apologies, I could not find a way of replying in any other manner ... A: Great to know my advise has put you at ease, it's always good to have a sigh of relief! Your ... | |
| my hamster has two bumps/ball like things by her tail. | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: when my hamster curls up she has two lumps/balls by her tail but when i bought her she was in the ... A: This could likely be your hamster testicles, and is really a male hamster. Most pet stores aren't ... | |
| Dead or Hibernating Hamster | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: I wanted to ask a quick question as I hope I haven't done something terrible. I have been looking ... A: The only sure way to know a hamster is dead is if the animal is completely stiff, and by stiff I ... | |
| Hamsters | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: I saw that my hamsters nose is slighlty red. He runs on his wheel, eats and drinks normally. Am i ... A: Do you mean you have both paper wool and wood shavings? If this is the case I would stick with just ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamster - FIRST TIME | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: My 9yr old just got her 1st pet - a male syrian hamster. We love him. He's adjusting well. ... A: This might make it harder later on if your child wants to play with hammy. Socializing the hamster ... | |
| Hamsters | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: I saw that my hamsters nose is slighlty red. He runs on his wheel, eats and drinks normally. Am i ... A: It's a very good possibility. Newspaper and other dyed papers should never be used around a hamster. ... | |
| Hamster Pouches | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I'm not sure if there is something wrong with my daughter's hamster. His pouches seem so swollen and ... A: It could be that you mistake the cheeks themselves for being hard, when in reality the hamster may ... | |
| Blind Hamster | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I have recently rescued an albino Black Bear hamster...bad breeding, as she was born with a ... A: As much as it may seem cruel, doing this procedure during the day when the hamster is drowsy and ... | |
| Hamsters | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I saw that my hamsters nose is slighlty red. He runs on his wheel, eats and drinks normally. Am i ... A: A hamster with a cold will mimic the symptoms of a human with a cold. The hamster's nose will be ... | |
| boo | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: i mated my hamster, Boo with my sisters hamster and he is alot smaller then her and was finding it ... A: Females are naturally larger then males, so it may seem like he is having trouble, but he knows what ... | |
| Cage Problems...? | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a Syrian hamster that is currently living in a crittertrail cage(picture: ... A: Those type of cages are actually a bit too small for a full grown syrian hamster but pet stores and ... | |
| leaving city | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a Syrian Russian Hamster. I brought him home about a week ago and he couldn't have adjusted ... A: I will assume you have a Syrian hamster, since a Syrian and a Russian are two separate breeds, there ... | |
| HELP!!! | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: My question is about breeding. I bred my hamster named Daisy in June when she was 7 months old with ... A: Mother hams do need time to rest between litters, and are only to be bred twice in a lifetime. Since ... | |
| How many hammies? | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a long hair male Syrian hamster that is 15 months old. I have had only him until this past ... A: Adding extra fats to an older hams diet just to bulk him up isn't the best idea. It's best to just ... | |
| baby hamsters | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: ok. so i just got a hamster about a week ago and did not know that it was pregnant. it just had ... A: The best time to clean the cage is 2 weeks after the pups are born, I know it will get pretty ... | |
| My two hamsters are fighting | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I recently got two hamsters. The store said they were regular hamsters. When I got them home I put ... A: Please separate your hamsters ASAP. Syrian hamsters are never meant to be kept together past 2-3 ... | |
| Breeding Syrian Hamsters | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I previously asked a question about my Syrian hamster living with another hamster and she said that ... A: With syrians, it does not matter if they grew up together, brother and sister will still fight at ... | |
| Hamster babies. | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: I asked another expert what to do about 4 day old baby hamsters born on a high level of a cage. She ... A: This is a very common thing mother hamsters do to keep them safe as they go about their business. ... | |
| is this normal? | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: I have never seen my hamster drink from it yet and I don't want it to die because it couldn't get ... A: As long as the bottle can produce a drop of water when you touch the ball, the hamster will be able ... | |
| How many hammies? | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a long hair male Syrian hamster that is 15 months old. I have had only him until this past ... A: It could be a sign your male is excited that there is the possibility of a female in heat near him, ... | |
| SYRIAN BREEDS | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: i would like to ask if there is any specific rare breeds? is a black and white syrian breed ... A: Those are both very common color combos, the first is a banded syrian, and the other could be ... | |
| hamsters | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: I'm sorry for disturbing you (again), I know alot of other people have questions to ask too, but I ... A: I would advise to leave it alone for 2 days to get used to it's new home and prevent any added ... | |
| I really want to try | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: I have had a teddy bear hamster since june 18th and the problem is that he is biting his cage ... A: I hate to say it, but there isn't much you can do to change your hams behavior. Sure those cages ... | |
| hamsters | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: I wanted to know what type of hamsters should I get if they had teddybears and syrian hamsters A: Teddy bears are syrians. Teddy bear is just a pet store name for long haired syrians. They also call ... | |
| new hamster house | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: I'm buying a syrian hamster for my son for his 10th bday, 2weeks. I intend to bring him to the pet ... A: Honestly, those cages are very small, and just cause plenty of frustrations in owners because the ... | |
| is this normal? | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: hey, i have a teddy bear hamster...i'm not sure exactly how old she is but i've only had her for a ... A: My hamster did something similar when he had a look out tower as well. This is something completely ... | |
| Male Syrian hamster sleeping more. | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: I have recently noticed my male, 5-6month old hamster is sleeping more. He will not wake until about ... A: It is because of the move. I kept my hamster in my room and when I moved he was kept in the living ... | |
| Hamster Eating Babies | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: My hamster had babies about 3 weeks old. She started with 7 and immediately ate 2 of them. the next ... A: Hamsters eat babies because they are under stress. Is your hamsters cage in a room with a lot of ... | |
| do they smell bad? | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: Do they really smell bad? (the cages)? Can you put them next to the kitchen sort of. What do you ... A: Hamster cages and hamsters themselves are not stinky unless you go a while without cleaning the ... | |
| Syrian Hamster | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a female syrian hamster a couple of days ago and they said she was about 3 weeks old. ... A: 3 weeks old would be a the youngest of young hams, they really shouldn't leave their mom until 5 ... | |
| food in tubes | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: my hamster Norman is 8 weeks old and he has started putting his food in the tube that connects the ... A: Your hamster seems like he has chosen this area as a hoard. Hamsters hoard their food in areas ... | |
| I think my haster has wetail | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: I have had my hamster for almost three years now. I went to Missouri for 2 months while my mom took ... A: It is very possible your hamster has wet tail, your mom may have over fed the little guy fresh ... | |
| hampster question | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: first i wanna say thank u in advance if u can provide me with some info. recently i bought my ... A: Depending on the age of your hammy, this could be real simple, or real hard. Young hamsters are very ... | |
| itchy hamster | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: "I have a 6month old Syrain Female. Recently she broke her 2 top teeth and was put on a diet of ... A: The only thing I can think of is the switch in beddings. The colored carefresh my have dye in it ... | |
| my hamster | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a question I have a hamster named dexter and he is a Syrian hamster, I really want to know ... A: There is no specific way to tell, the only age to tell is if he is before or after 6 months old. A ... | |
| hamsters | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: Please help me out. A: Yes actually, hamsters smell, but you as an owner can help control that with frequent cage cleanings ... | |
| Litter box confused for a bath tub. | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: My daughter just got a Panda Hamster. She is too cute!Her name is Mimi. We got her a little potty ... A: Hamster potties are a hit or miss item. They work on the idea that most hamsters will use a certain ... | |
| Why my all hamsters died? | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: I am Mohsin Raza from Pakistan. I want to know the reason why my all hamsters dead one by one. ... A: The only problem I see, and it's a big one, is syrian hamsters are never to be kept in pairs. They ... | |
| black bear hamster | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: my black bear hamster just passed due to conjested heart failure(genetic) so i just bought a new one ... A: Of course your little baby should be scared of it's new home, and human for the next few weeks. If ... | |
| reply- hamster noises | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: I asked you a question yesterday about my hamster making random squealing noises and you replied ... A: This is why I put "almost". I replied with an auto reject, and the words are not my own. Hamster ... | |
| Syrian | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: she was in a Rotastak funfair one...and it was getting a bit tatty as my previous hamster had that ... A: My suggestion is to try offering a more appealing thing to chew on. The best results I've gotten ... | |
| My 2 teddy bear hamsters | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: I just purchased 2 teddy bear hamsters. One male, and one female. We have a cage, and wheel for ... A: Hamsters do not feel loneliness, even a mother hamster will force her pups from the burrow when they ... | |
| My 2 teddy bear hamsters | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: I just purchased 2 teddy bear hamsters. One male, and one female. We have a cage, and wheel for ... A: Keep them in separate cages until you are certain your little lady is in heat. Females come into ... | |
| My 2 teddy bear hamsters | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: I just purchased 2 teddy bear hamsters. One male, and one female. We have a cage, and wheel for ... A: Indeed this is a problem. Syrian hamsters (teddy bear is a pet store name for long hair syrians) are ... | |
| biting | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: i recently purchased a 3 month old European Hamster. She is very very cute but is afraid of me. i ... A: Your hamster, and almost all new hamsters, will need to be hand tamed. Your sisters hamster was ... | |
| i have a problem | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: have you ever had a problem with getting a hamster/mouse to drink from their water bottle? i have ... A: Hamsters a desert animals, so they do not need to drink as much as you expect them to. All hamsters ... | |
| hamster chewing plastic | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a panda hamster who is chewing the second floor that is attached to a tube. It is made of ... A: A hamster's teeth are constantly growing, so they seek out something nice to gnaw on to wear their ... | |
| I lost my hamster! | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: I lost my hamster today and can't find him anywhere. The bucket trick wouldn't work, because he ... A: Finding a lost hamster is no easy task, and there is no quick solve for the problem either. I would ... | |
| holiday and bites | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: i have an 8 week old hamster-"hammie",we have only had him a couple of days and as cute as he is,he ... A: Young hamsters who have not been socialized always bite, I have never encountered a baby ham (8 ... | |
| My hamster might be sick | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a Teddy Bear hamster named Heather(that's why I picked you)and she has had three liters of ... A: Your hamster sounds like there isn't much wrong, they don't get depressed when their babies go since ... | |
| concerned | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: i know i have asked this many times to different experts but they all seem to have different ... A: Some hamsters don't take to change well, but it's uncommon for it to be enough to make the hamster ... | |
| Taming Tips | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: I have read tips on taming but I do still have a couple questions. My hammie is a rescue hamster ... A: It's great you accepted a rescue ham into your life. 6 months old is fully grown for a hamster, so ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamsters | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: I recently adopted 2 teddy bear hamsters. They are fine, but tonight when I pulled a blanket off of ... A: Teddy bear hamsters are another name for long haired syrians. Syrian hamsters are never to be kept ... | |
| Strange Behaviour in my hamster | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a teddy bear hamster (Tequi, 3 monthes old) I have her in a 3 story cage, with penty of food ... A: Hamsters love to climb, its all part of their exercise within the cage. They do tend to fall a lot, ... | |
| is this hamster dying? | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: I was left in charge of watching my nieces two hamsters. They were left in the garage of my house ... A: You may be able to rest assured that the first hamster was not your fault. If the hamsters are ... | |
| Grooming and toys | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: Im a 1st time owner and i bought a teddy bear hamster and it was ok and all for the first few days ... A: Teddy bear hamsters are a pet store name for a long haired syrian. Since they have long hair, you ... | |
| Can they get along | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: Can three females live happily together? If so how likely is it for them to get along? A: If you are talking about syrian hamsters, they CAN NOT live together at all. Syrian hamsters are ... | |
| My new hamster | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: So I wrote a few days ago about getting two hamsters from someone... and you said to just either ... A: Since hamsters are desert animals, they really only drink a little a few times a day. Just make sure ... | |
| New Hamster | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: We bought a hamster for my son a week ago. Things seemed to be going well with getting Raindrop ... A: It could just be your hams personal preference. I have 2 hamsters currently, one who almost never ... | |
| Behavior problems in our hamster. | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: Our hamster (max) is coming up to 2 years old and is a lovely hamster who loves to be handled and ... A: Some older hamsters may begin to act like older humans, and develop neurological problems. This is ... | |
| concerned | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: i know i have asked this many times to different experts but they all seem to have different ... A: No worries, you must understand that all hamsters have different personalities. When my boy had a ... | |
| Frantic Hamster | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: My roomie and I decided to get a hamster to keep us company in the dorm. She adopted him over the ... A: The fans are the only indication I can think of that could be triggering this behavior in a hamster ... | |
| My new hamster | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: So I wrote a few days ago about getting two hamsters from someone... and you said to just either ... A: I went and looked up a picture of the Dazzle cage, and it was pretty much what I expected. That ... | |
| My new hamster | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: So I wrote a few days ago about getting two hamsters from someone... and you said to just either ... A: Hamsters just love using the wrong things to their advantage. Congrads on the new little boy. I am ... | |
| My hamster wil not drink from its water bottle | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: My 8 week old Syrian hamster will not drink from its water bottle,it try's to but cant not figure it ... A: Hamsters are pretty curious and bright little creatures. They are naturally desert animals, so they ... | |
| hampsters | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: About three days a go i got a very cute male teddy bear hampster.i didn't play with him much(trying ... A: Probably not. Hamsters in wire cages just love chewing on their bars, regardless of age. This is why ... | |
| please open | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: i want to know how to tell if he is healthy or not,all he does is sleep,and at night he only gets up ... A: Your hamster sounds perfectly normal to me. Right now I have 2 hams, one who is very active, and one ... | |
| Breed of Hamster | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: my husband took our trash off last week and saw a woman sitting down a cage. She left and he went ... A: First off, it is excellent of you to rescue that hamster, if everyone could have the same compassion ... | |
| Getting 2 new hamsters.. | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: I was looking at an add for 2 hamster - 1 male, 1 female - this is what I know about them - "one is ... A: If you keep a male with a female, there is no way to prevent mating from happening, even if they ... | |
| hamsters fighting | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: im thinking of getting another hamster to put in the cage with the other one and just wanting to ... A: Yes indeed, syrian hamsters are solitary adult animals, and will not tolerate another hamster around ... | |
| dust bath | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: i would like to know if i can or should a dust bath to my Syrian hamster and I'd like to know if he ... A: Dust baths are really designed for chinchilla use only. Although hamsters are from the desert of ... | |
| Questions... | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: I just got a new hamster and i noticed that it hasn't been drinking from it's water bottle yet... Is ... A: Most hamsters will naturally find in time to lick the bottle to produce water. Just mark the water ... | |
| Hamster Sleeps/Eliminates in Same Spot | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: We brought home a golden hamster (I think) from the Petstore about three weeks ago. She has no ... A: I'm sorry to hear your hamster got out. The best way to tell a hamsters age is by size. A hamster ... | |
| Can I feed our hamster raisins? | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: Our hamster Maddy was fed a raisin today. Are they bad for her? A: Since raisins are just dried out grapes, raisins are just fine. Most fruits and veggies make great ... | |
| Problem with a wet hamster! | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: I was hoping you may have the answer to a problem we are currently experiencing with a hamster we ... A: The underside of the hamster being wet and smelly could indicate to me one of 3 things. Once every 4 ... | |
| Help | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: my birthday was yesterday and i got a hamster but before i got her she was at my moms for 2 weeks ... A: Even though it looks like your hamster is itching, I am willing to bet it is your hamsters normal ... | |
| My daughters hamster has diarrhea | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: I just got my daughters Syrian hamster 5 days ago. Since then it has had diarrhea. My daughter is ... A: This is a major problem with pet store hamsters. Your ham may have a disease called wet tail, which ... | |
| HAMSTER ESCAPED EMERENCY HELP | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: Our Hamster escaped out of its tank that had a rock ontop of it. We dont know were it went. can you ... A: A hamster that finds it's way out will need to find food and water to stay alive, and by using that ... | |
| Black bear hamster emergency | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: My daughter brought me her black bear hamster yesterday... it is usually the sweetest and most ... A: It sounds like it may be a few different problems. First may be constipation from not having water ... | |
| First Time Breeders | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I have had a male Syrian for 7 months. I just got a female two days ago. I have them in seperate ... A: I too am preparing to breed my favorite male. What you must do once your female is settled into her ... | |
| food for my hamsters | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a syrian hamster who is 13 days pregnant. I have been giving her low fat milk and boiled egg. ... A: You are doing excellent with protein, you may also feed her cooked chicken, or some bread soaked in ... | |
| just bought our first hamster | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: he is a Syrian black bear. we got him the starter kit cage and everything...I was wondering how to ... A: Your hamster sound like he is no more then 6 months old, younger hamsters, to me at least, seem to ... | |
| ASAP!!! | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: I got a syrian short haired hamster, i dont know how old he is, i got him from a friend. I noticed ... A: You never mentioned where the black spot is. I am guessing you mean hip spots. It can cause a wet ... | |
| teddy bears !!!!!!!! | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: i just got my first hamster and it is a teddy bear and it is a female. i am wondering what can i ... A: Hamsters are not very picky about human food, they will eat almost anything you give them, YOU are ... | |
| hammys live together | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: would two teddy bear hamsters be able to live together? A: Nope, afraid not. Syrian hamsters (teddy bear is just what pet stores call long haired syrians) are ... | |
| baby hamster swollen front paw | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: ive just noticed one of the week old babys my hamster had, its front paw is twice the size its ... A: This is a hard one. Pet stores should really stop selling cotton fluff bedding, this sort of thing ... | |
| Bald patches on sides | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a syrian female, about 10 mos old. I have noticed some thinning hair on her head, not bald ... A: It's very hard to tell what can cause a hamster to lose hair without some sort of skin swab. In ... | |
| Bloated bottom | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a larger black hamster today- i believe it is syrian. When i got home i noticed its ... A: A lot of pet stores don't separate their hams by gender, and don't train associates to properly ... | |
| cleaning hamster's fur | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has a short golden haired hamster. Occasionally she will complain that her hamster ... A: Pet stores sell alot of things they say "aren't harmful"...ever see those cotton fluff bedding packs ... | |
| Question about my TYPE of hamster. | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: I know my hamster is a syrian hamster and I've been looking into the different types of syrians, ... A: I love rex hamsters, but unfortunatly I don't believe your little guy is a rex. Most of the time rex ... | |
| Male Hamster | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: We've just bought a male hamster 10-12 weeks old - we had a female before - and have noticed his ... A: Your correct, this is simply your male's testicles, and they can vary in size from day to day. ... | |
| My hamster sleeps alot! | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a teddy bear hamster and shes about a year and 1/2. Shes been sleeping an awful lot lately ... A: I think the problem might be you aren't realizing that your hamster is nocturnal, meaning they sleep ... | |
| Hampsters | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: We got a female teddy bear hampster thats about 10 months old now. Is a teddy bear hampster a ... A: Yes, teddy bear is just what the pet stores call a long hair Syrian. Syrians are very territorial ... | |
| swollen hamster behind | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: I was so happy to get one that I guess I didn't take the time to fully check the little guy out. ... A: Rest assured, that's just your male displaying that he is indeed a male. Males have a large ... | |
| One is always picking on the other | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: We have 2 male hamsters in 1 cage. The one constantly picks on the other, meaning, doesnt let the ... A: This is because syrian hamsters (boy or girl, it doesn't matter) will fight as they age and should ... | |
| i need SERIOUS help w my hamsters | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: i am 17 years old i have a female teddy bear hamster. She got pregnant and had 16 babies!!! sadly we ... A: Sometimes you could be doing everything right, but if the mother is young and overwhelmed (16 pups ... | |
| syrian hamster testicles | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: my hamster is around 14 weeks old now and his left testicle always seems a bit larger than his ... A: There is no problem with the hamster having different sized testicles individually or all together. ... | |
| Blind hamster? | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: I recently cleaned out my hamsters cage, and I used these wipe things, and usually I'll wipe out the ... A: You may not have noticed it before, but all hamsters have pretty poor eyesight, and rely on their ... | |
| hamster | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: hi heather this is wesley i have a male syrian long haird hamster i am thinking about beying another ... A: Syrian hamsters are solitary animals, and will become very territorial towards another hamster and ... | |
| Hamster society? Cages? | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: I have one hamster, male (?), small brown short-haired with pointy ears he sticks up in the air when ... A: I assume you have a syrian hamster, since most owners get a large syrian to start off with. Dwarf ... | |
| holding baby hamsters | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: ok it started I got a boy hamster and she went to the pet store to get a girl one soo we could breed ... A: Don't touch them until they are at least 6 weeks old. The mother hamster doesn't like anything ... | |
| Cutting a hamsters hair? | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a very simple question. Are you allowed to cut a hamsters hair/fur? If I can, I know to be ... A: Yes, technically you could cut your hamster's hair without any problems, but I wouldn't recommend ... | |
| Lots of Questions! | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering how well the harness works for your hamsters, how do you make it, and I just bought ... A: I too have a big male black bear, he's pretty lazy. I wouldn't say that he is fat, black bears, to ... | |
| short-haired hamsters | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: Our hamster had six babies. We didn't know she was having. All the talk about them eating them made ... A: Mommy hams can eat their babies for many reasons, and most will resist the urge by the time they ... | |
| First Hamster | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: my name is Betty! I have 1 ferret, 4 parrots, and over 20 fish! My family loves animals and we ... A: For an aquarium, which I couldn't find any links to on their page, just stands, go with either a 10 ... | |
| Matchups? | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: , Me and my sister are getting russian dawrf hams.My friend has a male and we were planning to have ... A: All dwarfs should get along, the only real factor is age. Sometimes an older dwarf may not get along ... | |
| First Hamster | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: my name is Betty! I have 1 ferret, 4 parrots, and over 20 fish! My family loves animals and we ... A: I will assume your getting a syrian hamster, the typical large pet hamster, and not a dwarf. Get ... | |
| Hamster housed together | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a hamster named Chunky for like a year or so. then igot another hamster named hammy. I am ... A: Nope, syrian hamsters can't live together past about 3 months of age. After that they start to get ... | |
| inbreeding of hamsters.. | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: uhmm, ive breed my hamsters and i guess they were brother & sister but then their offspring doesn't ... A: Well just like inbreeding of humans is not recommended, not because there is a 100% chance of the ... | |
| my first hamster | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: my name is Vanessa and i'm getting my first hamster. but cuz this is my first hamster i dont know ... A: The pet store offers alot of pre made cages, but don't get those. Get an aquarium cage, not a ... | |
| vet checkup | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: we have a syrian hamster that is a little over 1yr old and he has been in good health. We are just ... A: If your hamster is in good health then there is no real reason to take it to the vet. Depending on ... | |
| Broken Hamster Tooth | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has a male hamster I dont know what type. He recently began chewing on the metal bars ... A: I would suggest first off getting an aquarium cage to prevent this from happening again. Then not ... | |
| Hamster smell | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: Do hamsters smell a lot and what hamster do you recommend in a habitrail cage? ANSWER: Yes, ... A: Well the hamster itself will be anywhere from 6-20 dollars, take into account bedding cost ... | |
| Hamster smell | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: Do hamsters smell a lot and what hamster do you recommend in a habitrail cage? ANSWER: Yes, ... A: I've got a real big boy black bear. Hamsters are much like mice in the way that they can squeeze ... | |
| Hamster smell | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: Do hamsters smell a lot and what hamster do you recommend in a habitrail cage? A: Yes, hamsters do smell, and having one in a habitrail cage will actually make the smell a bit worse ... | |
| hamsters living together | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: can a male and female syrian hamsters live together happily A: Nope, they will actually end up fighting to claim territory. Also they will end up mating when the ... | |
| Hamsters | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: I am think about getting a hamster and I need to know what typr of cage to get. I want to get a ... A: Don't bother with those plastic, colorful nightmares they sell to keep hamsters in, and ignore wire ... | |
| dogs + hamsters = fear? | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: and they also have a dog. our hamster usually just climb into her hamster ball when we hold it out ... A: I have 2 dogs with my hamster, just don't ever let the hamster see the dogs. My hamster gets ... | |
| New Owner | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: I am purchasing a hamster very soon and I have a few questions. 1) How do you potty train a hamster, ... A: Answer 1, hamster potties work on the idea that hamsters will use the same corner of the cage to use ... | |
| color of babies | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: we bred our 2 "black bear" hamsters and she had approx. 14 pups that are 2 weeks old. half of the ... A: Simple biology, the mothers or fathers parents may have been a cream blonde color, so that the ... | |
| questions | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: I am very interested in getting a Syrian hamster, but I'm not sure what kind of container i should ... A: All you will need for the food is any of the dishes that they sell at the pet store in the rodent ... | |
| i have a few questions | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: i have a few questions to ask you. first, is it mandatory to have vitamins in the hamster's water? ... A: 1. Nope, vitamins in the water only make the bottle very dirty, and my hams have all lived 2+ years ... | |
| swellings on hamster | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: I have recently bought a youg female hamster and have notices that its backside recently seems ... A: If you mean that the buttox looks rather large, there's a chance your female could be a male. ... | |
| Which one? | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: I need to know if I should get a male or a female hamster. I don't want to breed or have babies or ... A: I've owned both males and females, and really, there is no difference in their behavior. Some people ... | |
| My new syrian hamster | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2 story cage for my new syrian hamster, cutie, but she seems reluctant to go downstairs. ... A: I have an aquarium with a look out tower. My hamster spends 90% of his day in that tower, where he ... | |
| Hamster | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: We had two hamsters: male and female. The male hamster was much older than the female. Once, when we ... A: This is because syrian hamsters can't be kept together in the same cage when they reach a certain ... | |
| Have kids, want pet with physical contact | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: We just sold 2 parakeets, have 3 fish and a snail. Kids are 5 year old girl and 2 year old boy. ... A: Well let me start by addressing hamster friendlyness. SOME hamsters are nippy, but the majority of ... | |
| Sleeping Hamster | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: How many hours should my hamster sleep a day? A: There is no set amount for a hamster to sleep, they can sleep the entire day just getting up to get ... | |
| Hamster attack | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: My hamster, Butter, was in an attack. She was bitten or scrached by 2 month old hamster, Peanut who ... A: Are these syrian hamsters? If so they cannot be kept in the same at all, and that is the reason they ... | |
| urinating on food | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: My black bear hamster Hercules is about 2 years old. I just finished cleaning his cage and noticed ... A: Hamster urine changing is not a problem unless there is blood in it. My hamster does the exact same ... | |
| HELP!im worried and confused | 5/20/2007 |
| Q: ok i have these Syrian (ithink) hamsters.i got one 4 days before the other i first got the female ... A: Please separate the 2 hamsters. Syrians are solitary animals and cannot live together. The only ... | |
| penni the hamster has a problem | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: i have a female golden/white fancy-(short-haired) hamster she is exactly 2 months,3 weeks and 2 days ... A: If you think your hamster is boring, you certainly wouldnt like my boy. He sleeps 90% of his day and ... | |
| can hamsters eat ferret food? | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a golden teddy bear hamster named buppy. we spoil him to death and I am always looking for ... A: I would pretty much say no. Ferret food may contain more fat then hamster food, leading to an ... | |
| Hamster | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: Am an unfortunate new hamster owner here. My hamster died after 9 days under me, just about to take ... A: This sounds familiar. I too had a hamster die very quickly after getting it. He died within 2 weeks ... | |
| Keeping Teddy Bear hamsters together | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: I read one of the post which said that Teddy Bear Hamsters shouldn't be allowed to be together, but ... A: It all depends how long you have had them and what kind of cage you have. I would never recomend ... | |
| syrian hamster scratching | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: my son has a new Syrian hamster. We were told by the pet store that they thought he was male and he ... A: I would say so, hamsters can be very stinky little animals. Also they tend to scratch alot, but they ... | |
| Syrian Hamster | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: Hey, I am going to buy a hamster tomorrow. I was just wondering what gender hamster would I be best ... A: There isn't really much of a difference between the two. I've owned both males and females, and the ... | |
| how old is my new hamster?!!! | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: am a FIRST TIMER, I have a Syrian Hamster-teddy bear (long hair) mocha color,she is very sweet & ... A: Hamsters do tend to have alot of eye problems, causing one to become sticky and get closed. If you ... | |
| BED FLUFF | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I'm so scared right now. I have just purchased a hamster and I bought the S.A.M. bed fluff. He has ... A: It's good that you got it out of the cage, but since your hamster has already gotten in contact with ... | |
| gold hamster | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: i have two gold hamsters we got them in the same cage. after getting them we put them in different ... A: Syrian hamsters like the ones you mentioned are actually NOT supposed to live together at all. The ... | |
| Carrying | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: Deat Heather Once i hold my hamster in my hands, he keeps backing up in my hands why is that? and ... A: My hamster does this too. Of all the ones ive owned, hes the only one who goes in reverse rather ... | |
| my 1st hamster | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: i just bought a hamster 2 days ago. i really never had a hamster and i want to know the right ... A: First off your hamster is a syrian hamster. The only other type would be a dwarf hamser, and they ... | |
| My hamster has escaped and my girIfriend and I fear the worst. | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: My hamster has escaped and my girIfriend and I fear the worst. She managed to undo the latch on her ... A: Since the hamster will have no other source of food (unless your neighbors happen to keep food out, ... | |
| My Black Bear Hamster's poo problem | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: I have an (almost) 7 month old Black Bear Hamster named Doki Doki. Today when I was cleaning his ... A: A hamsters poo can be just as unique as human poo. The only time poo should be a sign something is ... | |
| Hamster not drinking? | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought a Syrian hamster this Sunday. I've been changing his water every day, but I'm ... A: First off, eliminate a water dish, there is no need for a water dish, and it will quickly become ... | |
| Do all hamsters stuff their pouches? | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: I acquired a new male Syrian teddy bear hamster. Male, about 4 months old. I have never seen ... A: It could just be your cage set up, he might not need to stuff his cheeks if the place he hoards is ... | |
| types of veggies my hammies can eat? | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: my hamsters cookie bear(syrian), patches(syrian), cuddles(syrian), and teddy(syrian).they are all in ... A: You can feed any veggie or fruit really, including ones with seeds and skin. They just dig out the ... | |
| pregnancy | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: how do you know if your hamsters like each other A: Technically speaking only dwarf hamsters should ever be kept together since they are the only ... | |
| long active period | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: My hamster normally sleeps during the day waking up a few times and is active for an hour at dusk ... A: It varies between hamsters, but technically the whole night is designated for their "active period". ... | |
| hamsters | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: My friend dylan has baby hamsters and he's going to give me one and I need to know what kind of ... A: Make sure he doesnt give it to you before its 9 weeks old. Then I would suggest getting a 10 gallon ... | |
| Hammie and his wheel... | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: Our new hamster (1 week) has a cage with an enclosed wheel at the top of a tunnel. At first he used ... A: This is one of the main reasons I discourage owners from buying habitrail cages, the hamsters will ... | |
| mom hamster keeps eating her babies what do I do | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: What do I do? I have the separated they were born today! A: Sometimes you can't do anything to prevent the mother from eating her babies. If she feels stressed, ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamster Grooming | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: His fur is so long he walks really slow so ive tried to cut some of it with scisors(i know not the ... A: Teddy bear hamster is actually just a pet shop name for a long haired syrian. When I kept my long ... | |
| Dead Rodent Position | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: This started several months ago, and I wanted to make sure it was okay. Now and then, out of the ... A: There's actually nothing wrong here, some syrians just find creative ways to get comfy, some will ... | |
| lost hamster :( | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: OMG! 2 days ago i bought a hamster and this morning shes gone! I have tried to look for her ... A: Well the hamster will need to eat eventually. The time old technique used to find a lost hamster is ... | |
| how to disinfect a cage | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I keep reading to clean and disinfect the hamsters cage once a week. I can't find any information ... A: To be honest, a cage really only needs to be disinfected between when your hamster dies and when you ... | |
| Nutrition... | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: What kind of diet should a hamster have? The food I feed my hamster is called, "Nutriphase Gold." Is ... A: I use Pet Supplies Plus bulk food, the Mardi Gras variety. It has pellets, dried fruit, sunflower ... | |
| Bladder Infection | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old Syrian hamster and he had blood in his urine a couple days ago. I couldn't take ... A: It is possible that your hamster healed itself, since he would still be bleeding if there was a ... | |
| Chewing..... | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old Syrian hamster I got 2 weeks ago. He seems settled in fine, but he doesn't chew ... A: My hamster does not chew on cardboard or wood sticks either. Instead, he enjoys Vitakraft Raviolos ... | |
| hamsters | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: i put my hamsters(male and female)togather in one cage togather because i wanted to breed them but ... A: Males and females will fight if they are not ready to mate. The female must be receptive, so keep ... | |
| New Hamster - Worried it is sick | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a dwarf hamster from the pet store, and my roommate made a comment about it having an ... A: Well I don't specialize in dwarves, as my bio says, but in syrians, an enlarged butt is just the ... | |
| Hamsters sleeping pattern | 3/14/2007 |
| Q: My 3 hamsters have adapted to my sleep schedule. I'm a bit of an insomniac and I tend to go to bed ... A: Even though hamsters are primarily nocturnal, they can also be found awake at any point durring the ... | |
| Keeping hamsters together | 3/14/2007 |
| Q: I just bought two hamsters from the pet store. I'm pretty sure they're both Syrian, as they're ... A: This is why pet stores really need to educate their staff. The males wont have any spots on their ... | |
| black bear hamsters | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: uhh...i don't know if you remember, but i wrote to you about fish tanks and the syarian hamster. i'm ... A: I have a black bear male, so you came to the right place. They are the same as a normal syrian, just ... | |
| bedding | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: what kind of bedding am i suppose to use?can U tell me some main do's and don'ts' with Syrian ... A: Use wood shaving bedding, only use aspen, do not use pine or cedar, as these have oils in them that ... | |
| fish tank waterbottles | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: i'm thinking about getting a golden hamster and i want to put it in a fish tank since our fish died ... A: I assume by fish tank you mean a rectangular 10 gallon aquarium. If it is less then 10 gallons, do ... | |
| anything | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: hello im a first time owner but i just want u to tell me main facts about hamsters and what i need ... A: Well it depends on the hamster. I'm guessing you have a big syrian and not a tiny dwarf. The cage ... | |
| How can we keep a hamster alive? | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: We got a hamster for my 9 year old daughter for Christmas. We did lots of research and chose a ... A: Wow, thats an awful streak. The only hamster I had die on me untimely was within 14 days, he was ... | |
| hamster | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: How long does it take to train your hamster to not be nocturnal? And how do you? A: I'm sorry, you just can't. Hamsters aren't intelligent enough to learn tricks, and certainly cannot ... | |
| Hamster | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: I have had a hamster for about a month and a half now and he is still not tamed. Anyway i would ... A: Actually I highly recomend the change. I keep my hamster in an aquarium, it keeps drafts out and ... | |
| whats my hamsters breed, and can the brothers live together? | 2/12/2007 |
| Q: so i just got two baby hamster brothers from the same litter, and i dont know what breed they are. ... A: Most hamsters are syrians, you can tell by doing a search for syrian hamsters vs dwarf hamsters, ... | |
| Experimental Hamster Terrarium | 2/10/2007 |
| Q: It is my intention to develop an experimental terrarium for my next hamster, which will be a black ... A: As much as a fun idea that sounds, I would highly recomend that you don't do it, at least not all of ... | |
| my hamster | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a male hamster and the last 2 days his balls have been enlarged. He is still acting normal ... A: Male hamsters usually have exaggerated testicles, commonly mistaken for their buttocks. They vary in ... | |
| behavior | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: now i have heard a lot of stories about not to pick up your hamster when he is sleeping or tired ... A: I guess it all depends on the hamster, and the owner. Of all my syrians, only one refused to tame, ... | |
| unwell hamster | 2/3/2007 |
| Q: I emailed you about my hamster who is unwell, you seemed to think he has had a stroke and after ... A: As with a human who's had a stroke, I dont think your hamster is in too much pain to function. The ... | |
| Black Bear(Shadow) Problem | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: I just got a black bear this past wednesday, 1/31/07, i have only been able to hold her once a day, ... A: This liquid is actually the urine. Hamster urine looks this way normaly, and can stain clothes. ... | |
| unwell hamster | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: We have had our hamster for about a year and a half. He has always been very active, chubby and well ... A: Im not sure about why he may have felt light, but the messy hair and motion problems may indicate ... | |
| hamster food | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: i have a hamster and i saw his food...one of them looks like what a rabbit eats.whenever i give it ... A: If by "looks like what a rabbit eats" you mean large pellets, then the hamster probably just doesn't ... | |
| unkempt hair | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: hey. i have i think a teddy bear hamster. he is a male with brown white and black hair. he is a few ... A: I dont think you have a teddy bear per se, but a long hair syrian. I've owned both, and bears don't ... | |
| baby teddy bear hamsters | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: I purchased a teddy bear hamster, little did I know it was a female and she was preg. She gave birth ... A: Depending on how old the mother is, rearing the baby hams can be difficult. When cleaning, try to ... | |
| Holding gerbils vs. hamsters | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: We were told gerbils are less likely to bite with handling but hamsters are calmer. Which would you ... A: I would go with a nice syrian hamster. They don't bite unless you pick them up while they are trying ... | |
| Black bear hamster | 1/15/2007 |
| Q: My daughter just got her first black bear hamster we know nothing about them she just asked me what ... A: You shouldn't really be able to see a hamsters urine unless it goes while your holding it. It ... | |
| Help | 1/15/2007 |
| Q: Yesturday I went out and bought a hamster, at the store they said they were only going to sell ... A: You don't have to do too much special to care for the babies, just take extra care of the surprize ... | |
| pls help my hamsters are sick | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: PLS PLS PLS HELP ME i have two twin male Tan Russian Dwarf Hamsters that ive had for 2 1/2 years ... A: Even though my description says I don't take illness questions, the first hamster sounds like it has ... | |
| Hamster nails... | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: My hamtster is nearly 3 and very fit and active. For some reason his nails/claws...have grown quite ... A: Hamsters do need a nail trimming when they start to curl around their fingers, I wouldnt recomend ... | |
| dwarf hamsters | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: hey heather something wierd just happined i started to hold my hamster and seeds cam out of his ... A: The hamster probably had it's cheeks packed full of food, which it does to transport things, and ... | |
| Syrian male hamster | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: I have never ever woken up my hamster or tryed to touch him when he is asleep. I have loads of ... A: Its gonna take a while before your hamster feels comfortable enough to just walk onto your hand. If ... | |
| Syrian male hamster | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: I have had my hamster for 6 days now, and i put in a potty litter training in his cage but he does ... A: Sounds like your a first time owner. I have a look out post for my ham as well and thats where he ... | |
| how to breed | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: i got a male and a female teddy bear hamster and the male is 7 weeks old and the female is 3 months ... A: I can't believe the pet store let you take 2 syrian hamsters(another name for your type of hamster) ... | |
| hamster | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: Do you know ANY homemade play toys for my hamster? She is really curious and runs all over the ... A: A great home made play toy is cardboard tube, from toilet paper or paper towels. Don't use the kind ... | |
| mites | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: i just bought a fancy black bear hamster and he scratches himself allot i don't know how to tell if ... A: Unless he is missing patches of fur ( it looks like he's balding) or has noticibly red skin, I would ... | |
| golden hamster | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: My daughter got an adult rather large female Golden Hamster. She seemed very attached to it and ... A: This is because goldens, or any syrian should never be housed together. Only when they are born ... | |
| Black Bear hamster | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: We bought a Black Bear hamster a few weeks ago and she ended up having babies a couple days ago. ... A: Ouch. The poison has gotten into the hamsters system somehow, since it had been in her mouth. If she ... | |
| Skiddish Hamster | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: My female hamster has always been very active. We put her in an exercise ball so she can socialize ... A: The hamster is just very stressed out at the moment. This is why I tell owners to never use those ... | |
| dwarf hamsters | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: aually i think you did not under stand me very well heather i only have 1 hamster and if she dies ... A: I had a hunch thats what you meant. If you liked having one dwarf, and you have a large enough ... | |
| Length of hamster teeth, hair length, and resting | 12/26/2006 |
| Q: First of all, I just got my hamster. He was a Christmas present from my younger sister and she said ... A: You might have a long hair hamster, I've owned one and they make great pets. You can brush his hair ... | |
| dwarf hamsters | 12/25/2006 |
| Q: hey its jennifer remember me??? i have a dwarf hamster named nellie shes a female if she has a death ... A: If the 2 dwarves have been living together for a long time, and one dies, it's actually not a good ... | |
| food | 12/23/2006 |
| Q: how do i properly transition my hamster from a seed based diet to a healthier pellet only diet. (of ... A: Your hamster won't refuse much, they are hearty eaters. I woudn't suggest a pellet only diet anyway. ... | |
| black bear hamsters | 12/22/2006 |
| Q: the cage that I am using is metal and hard plastic, and his is double layered so he has plenty of ... A: The bigger the better as far as gnawing treats go. Pet stores sell those little wooden sticks to ... | |
| black bear hamsters | 12/21/2006 |
| Q: i have a black bear hamster as well as 2 teddy bear and 2 drarf hamsters but my black bear seems to ... A: My black bear does the exact same thing. He doesn't chew out of the plastic, but if he keeps at it ... | |
| russian dwarf hamster | 12/20/2006 |
| Q: I bought my daughter her 1st hamster about 6 days ago. its very friendly but im kinda worried about ... A: Some hamsters will never play on their wheels, or it can take them a while to realize how to work ... | |
| darf hamsters | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: heather its jennifer again i wanted to tell you thanks for the anwser but if me and my friend but 2 ... A: I'm not a dwarf expert, but I'll try. 2 same gender dwaves shouldn't fight, but if they do you'll ... | |
| my hamsters | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: i had one hamster and i just bought 2 more but sometimes thy fight and i don't know what to do with ... A: Did you buy dwarves or syrian hamsters? dwarves are very tiny, mouse like hamsters, and syrians are ... | |
| Biting | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: I just got my hamster about three to four weeks ago. He's the perfect little angel until he starts ... A: Completely normal, your hamster is just trying to wear down his ever growing teeth. If the biting ... | |
| Hamster bathing | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: Is it ok to give a hamster a bath, and if so, what is the best procedure? A: Don't ever bathe a hamster, they keep themselves clean, as you can see they constantly clean their ... | |
| darf hamsters | 12/10/2006 |
| Q: my name is Jennifer and i am not a expert in dwarf hamsters so i have a Question can you keep dwarf ... A: Dwarves can be kept together, but if fighting occurs you must separate them, as not every pair will ... | |
| black bear hamster | 12/10/2006 |
| Q: next week i will be getting money and i would like to buy 2 black bear hamsters. i was wondering if ... A: It sounds like your a first time owner, and I wouldn't recomend black bears for a beginner, stick to ... | |
| Hamsters eating Styrofoam | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: is it ok if you give your hamster or mice Styrofoam like the egg cartons to chew on? A: NO styrofoam is a horrible thing to give a hamster. Its not even hard and doesn't prove any point ... | |
| black bear hampster not liking to be held. | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: well i have a black bear hamster.Ive had it for about 1 week and i was wondering why every time i ... A: Black bears are not good first time hamsters, as they like to squrim and aren't too friendly towards ... | |
| Baby hamsters | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: I bought my son a black bear hamster about three weeks ago and last week it had eleven babies. Now ... A: Hamsters eat their babies in a twisted display of defense, try putting the cage in a dark room and ... | |
| What hamsters are more active and get sick less? | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: All the hamsters in the pet stores that I went to were sleeping during the day.Are all hamsters like ... A: ALL hamsters will sleep durring the day. Hamsters are nocturnal by nature, meaning they are active ... | |
| Potty training | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: Well I bought a bow of hamster Potty litter thinking it came with a bathroom but it didn't So I ... A: Hamsters aren't the smartest when it comes to using the potty. Some hamsters are unable to be potty ... | |
| weird blocking behavior? | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: I recently got my first hamster (at 21, oddly enough), and I love the cute little hammmyham. We got ... A: It's completely normal, my cage is set up in a similar way, and I rarely see my hamster come down ... | |
| HELP | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: HELP I NEED FAST HELP MY TEDDY BEAR HAMSTER HAS TO BIG PUFFS ON EACH SIDE OF HER CHEEK. IM AFRIAD ... A: Your hamster can stuff an awful lot in her cheeks, and she probably doesn't have any trouble moving ... | |
| trapped hamster | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: any advice on how to free my son,s hamster who seems to escaped from his cage and has got himself ... A: short of ripping apart the area he's in to free him, try using anything the hamster can climb up on ... | |
| Joey is old | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: Joey my hamster is nearly 3 and last weekend he was acting strange and not his usual self. I took ... A: My hamsters name is Joe too. Drool is the main suspect for why his mouth is sticky and wet, it can ... | |
| my hamster at night... | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: my hamster has a problem of knowing when to go to sleep and when to have a party at midnight. he ... A: Hamsters are all nocturnal, meaning they are awake at night, and sleep durring the day. My hamster ... | |
| Hamster is not drinking water | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: My hamster doesnt seem to be drinking water, I have both a water dish and a water bottle in his cage ... A: I'm sure the hamster is drinking the water, even though you don't catch him doing it. I know my ... | |
| Hamster teeth | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: We got my daughter a black bear hamster 1 week ago. We were told at the pet store that she was a ... A: Ouch, the hamster only has 1 top tooth? I couldnt imagine what would be strong enough to break it ... | |
| Sleeping | 9/15/2006 |
| Q: My new hamster seems fine, but she was up playing for a few hours at night and then went back to ... A: Hamsters have alot of energy, and tend to sleep more durring the day, and play all night. I wouldn't ... | |
| moving with hamsters | 9/7/2006 |
| Q: ..can you tell me the best way to move from state to state with three hamsters and more on the way ... A: Thats a good question, what I would do is go out and get some of the small plastic carrying cases ... | |
| mother hamster and her babies | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: My mama hamster had 7 babies about 7 days ago. She (unfortunately) made her nest in the wheel that ... A: This is one of those times where, even though mommy didn't make the best choice, you have to leave ... | |
| Hamsters and allergies & age appropriateness | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: My four and a half year old son is desperate for a hamster. I had hamsters as a kid and love them. ... A: Hamsters can be a great first pet, especially with a mom who's been there and done that. Any breed ... | |
| hamster teeth | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: My questions is. Last night I noticed that my dauthers hamster was rubbing her face alot and when I ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster broke its tooth, is it sticking out at all, like did it break ... | |
| baby hamsters | 8/20/2006 |
| Q: We bought a hamster at the pet store and it turned out she was pregnant. She had her 12 babies and ... A: Put the mom in, turn the lights off, and leave them alone. The mother needs to be with her children, ... | |
| ALISSA AGAIN!!! | 8/19/2006 |
| Q: ok i use cedar bedding and i heard it is really bad for hamsters it it ok to use dryer lint because ... A: Dryer lint is not safe, and the lint stuff they sell at pet stores isnt safe either. It contains ... | |
| what can i do to make my hamsters happy? | 8/11/2006 |
| Q: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* My question is what can I do to make my ... A: Well dwarf hamsters tend to be happy being with each other rather then a human, its just natural. ... | |
| pregnant hamsters | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: we were given 2 boy hamsters, or so we thought. within the past week one of the hamsters looks ... A: If the hamster is pregnant, which it sounds like it is, you won't be able to do much except accept ... | |
| bleeding hamsters | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: I read your answer to the girl that was asking whether hamsters have periods. My hamster is also ... A: It could be 1 of 2 things. The first is a bladder infection, and you wouldn't be able to help your ... | |
| Hamsters in a cage | 8/8/2006 |
| Q: Heather when my hamster has her babies am i allowed to keep them in the same cage with their mother ... A: Well im guessing they are syrian hamsters. You need to keep them with their mom, and separate them ... | |
| European Black Bear Hamster Sexing | 8/5/2006 |
| Q: ive been trying to sex my hamsters.Ive looked at a lot of sites,but it is still extremely hard to ... A: I have a website with some pictures, the black bear will be similar to the syrian. At that age it ... | |
| paper roll for hamster? | 12/30/2004 |
| Q: We just got a hamster (baby I'm told) as a gift. Can we put a toilet paper roll in there for him to ... A: Toilet paper rolls make excelent play things for hamsters. They have the option to chew it, or just ... | |
| I have a Dwarf Hamster... and a weird question | 10/13/2004 |
| Q: I got my hamster about 2 months ago from a friend, and it seemed to be in good shape. Which it is... ... A: Nope, hamsters do not have periods, if your hamster is bleeding out that region, which mine did ... | |
| medical problems | 10/8/2004 |
| Q: My dwarf hamster's cheeks have become very big. they are bigger than any hamster cheeks Iv'e ever ... A: This is no problem at all, hamsters will use thier cheeks to transport large amounts of food to ... | |
| Dwarf babies | 9/22/2004 |
| Q: My dwarf hamster had babies today! I didn't even know she was pregnant; I got her two weeks ago. She ... A: Your correct about the no disturbing, your definatly on the right track to a happy hamster family. ... | |
| wet tail | 9/11/2004 |
| Q: i booked her in to the vets for a check up on the wednesday and was told she had wet tail and has ... A: Actualy theres a few things you can do to prevent wet tail, but this hamster seemed to be suffering ... | |
| Female Hamster Killed Sister | 9/9/2004 |
| Q: My bf and I bought two female hamsters from a local pet shop less than two weeks ago. According to ... A: One of the many things people who care for more then one hamster face is this. The black hamsters ... | |
| Hamster Balls | 8/26/2004 |
| Q: I have read in a book that hamster balls are not safe and are actually scary for the animal, but ... A: I agree with the book that says they are scary, how would you like to be enclosed in a ball and told ... | |
| Swollen Hand | 7/14/2004 |
| Q: My hamster recently got in a fight with another hamster(I don't know how he passed the divider) and ... A: It may be just the bite, but if theres no bite mark with the swelling, it wouldn't be that. My guess ... | |
| Can... | 7/12/2004 |
| Q: I have had 2 hamsters (i have my 2nd one right now) and I wanna be an expert about them so i can ... A: Hmm, some people say giving peanut butter to hamsters is ok, but it has alot of fat in it, and other ... | |
| hammy's acting funny | 6/16/2004 |
| Q: My hammy is almost a year old and has been doing fine. I believe she is a golden hampster, my first ... A: Hmm, Since your hamster is almost a year old, it might just be due to old age. I know when my ... | |
| hammy's acting funny | 6/16/2004 |
| Q: My hammy is almost a year old and has been doing fine. I believe she is a golden hampster, my first ... A: First off, hamster has no pt in it. If your hamster is lethargic, just leave it alone for a little ... | |
| 2 hamsters in the same cage | 6/6/2004 |
| Q: My hamster seems so sad all the time I want to get her a friend to play with I don't know if it's a ... A: Allyssa, unless your hamster is a dwarf, its not a good idea to put 2 in a cage. If your hamster is ... | |
| my son's hamster | 6/4/2004 |
| Q: At around 10 pm last night, we noticed my son's six-month-old hamster was breathing heavily and was ... A: I'm guessing your hamster was of old age. My hamster of 1 year died this same way. I know you took ... | |
| Miscellaneous - 3 Questions | 5/31/2004 |
| Q: I have a teddy bear hamster named Go-Go. I bought a hamster harness and lead put out by the ... A: My hamster harness is home made, I haven't sold it to any companies, so nope thats not my handywork. ... | |
| multiple thoughts... | 5/19/2004 |
| Q: I believe i have a golded hamster, this is my second hamster (and i think my first was golden too). ... A: No problem at all :) It is possible to have an overweight hamster. This would happen if it was fed ... | |
| My syrian hamster "Angel" | 5/10/2004 |
| Q: My hamster is pregnant and everytime she runs on the metal wheel it's hard for her to keep her feet ... A: There is a different type of wheel I've seen thats solid plastic with 3 holes for entrance so ... | |
| cocoa my hamster is pregnant | 5/4/2004 |
| Q: Followup To Question - my hamster babies are due may 13 i think? how long are they pregnant? what ... A: OK thats the only thing I didn't mention. You don't have to be so rude, and I dont think hamster ... | |
| cocoa my hamster is pregnant | 5/4/2004 |
| Q: my hamster babies are due may 13 i think? how long are they pregnant? what should i feed my hamster ... A: I'm guessing you are the person from before for harboring resentment. May I ask what was wrong with ... | |
| fighting | 5/4/2004 |
| Q: My daughter has 3 female hamsters. About 2 weeks ago 1 hamster got very agressive and is realy ... A: I hate to say it, but once a hamster hits a certain age, the brotherly/sisterly bonds begin to ... | |
| cocoa my hamster is pregnant | 5/3/2004 |
| Q: my hamster babies are due may 13 i think? how long are they pregnant? what should i feed my hamster ... A: Ok.. Are you the person who asked before about heat and that? When did you breed your hamsters to ... | |
| hamster troubles | 5/3/2004 |
| Q: I am not really sure what happened but i bred my hamster and checked her everynight and she wasnt in ... A: Yes I do, I had females and they never just "stoped with thier tail in the air" The way to tell if ... | |
| hamster troubles | 5/3/2004 |
| Q: I am not really sure what happened but i bred my hamster and checked her everynight and she wasnt in ... A: It sounds to me your hamster wasn't pregnant. How are you telling if your hamster is in heat, its ... | |
| Noraml hamsters: Housing/feeding/bedding/breeding/toys/harness/hamster balls/life-span | 4/4/2004 |
| Q: Are those wire sided cages with plastic bottoms that are sold for hamsters big enough for them or ... A: I prefer the aquarium cages, I think it offers better protection. Yup, 10 gallons should be fine. ... | |
| My little guy | 3/31/2004 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I bought our "son" Squishy in January of this year. He is such a joy. He has ... A: Squishy is a fun name for a hamster! Where as I've never heard of a hamster becomming mean because ... | |
| buying a hamster | 2/27/2004 |
| Q: This will be my first Hamster. I am 11 and was wondering if you could give me some advice like is a ... A: Alright Adam, I would suggest a nice syrian, not any dwarfs. Syrians might also be under golden ... | |
| Hamster Health | 2/26/2004 |
| Q: I have a hamster that seems to be sick -- his symptoms are extreme lethargy and clumpy unkempt fur ... A: I can't say exactly, the poopiness may not be a sign of anything serious, is he eating less or ... | |
| Hamster Health | 2/24/2004 |
| Q: I have a hamster that seems to be sick -- his symptoms are extreme lethargy and clumpy unkempt fur ... A: If your hamster is or around 1 year old, its probably suffering from old age, and sadly will die ... | |
| Hamster Harness | 2/20/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering what your hamster harness was, and if you could tell me how to make one! I like that ... A: A hamster harness is the same as a dog harness, it lets you guide your hamster around and keep it ... | |
| please help | 2/19/2004 |
| Q: i have a syrian hamster she mated on 2-15 about 40 times that night , i suspect she is pregnant she ... A: Alright here goes: Building a nest isnt really an indication of pregnancy, they build nests to ... | |
| hamster toys and harness | 12/30/2003 |
| Q: I have a syberian dwarf hamster and I was wondering if you might be able to tell me what types of ... A: Hamsters, regardless of type, all love the same types of toys. Dwarfs will definatly enjoy a wheel ... | |
| Hamster Feeding | 10/26/2003 |
| Q: I am going to be going on Vacation for a month, will I need to get someone to feed my hamster for ... A: Since it's a month, thats a definate yes. Your hamster wont be able to get fresh new food with no ... | |
| class pet hamster | 10/8/2003 |
| Q: We recently got a hamster for a class pet. I believe the hamster is 5 or 6 months old. I'm not sure ... A: No your doing it fine. Working with it alot and as soon as you can is the best way for the hamster ... | |
| dwarf hamster health | 7/16/2003 |
| Q: Do hamsters have periods? Our hamster appears to be in excellent health but just started bleeding ... A: Actualy this is not uncommon for people to think this, but this may actualy be something mroe ... | |
Gerbils & Hamsters
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Heather S
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Expertise
NO, NONE, ZERO, ABSOLUTELY ***NO DWARF OR GERBIL QUESTIONS*** I REPEAT NOOOO DWARF OR GERBIL QUESTIONS!I CAN'T answer them, even if I'm the only expert available. I specialize in SYRIAN HAMSTERS ONLY like black bears, goldens, teddies, and more. I'm an experienced breeder and raised hamsters for the past 10 years. I can help with how to buy your first, how to house and care for your hamster, nutrition, showing, and other general questions. I can help with most behavioral problems too. I am the longest running hamster expert on this page, since 2001.
***I WILL NOT answer questions regarding:
No Gerbil questions
No Dwarf hamster questions(Robo and Russian are dwarfs!!)
No Taming questions (too lengthy, too many excellent sites to consult first)
No Illness, Cause Of Death, or "My hamster is dying please help me" I can't fix your hamster. If your hamster has a broken leg PLEASE TAKE IT TO A VET don't bother asking a question to anyone because we obviously can't repair it, we don't like the animals to suffer. If you can't take the time to read this then I don't take the time to read your question and may write you a rude response because your too impatient to read!***
Experience
I have worked with hamsters all my life.
Education/Credentials
NONE AT ALL
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