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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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), ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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". ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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