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| Subject | Date Asked |
| hamsters eyes | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: Ive been on holiday and i gave my hamster to my mum to look after untill i got back,but when i got ... A: If your hamster is older than 1 year then it's normal. Also hamster's eyes are naturally 'bulgy' and ... | |
| Hamster Bites Cage | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: How can you stop a hamster from biting his cage? A: Hamsters need to gnaw. Hamsters have four front incisors, two on the top and two on the bottom that ... | |
| Hamsters | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: ok wull if i want 2 syrian hamsters to keep in the same cage but i dont want them to fight that ... A: Neutering is not possible on hamster due to their small size. Also Syrian hamsters are solitary ... | |
| Hamsters smell | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm seriously considering getting a hamster but I'm very concern about the smell. Besides cleaning ... A: Regarding the smell, hamsters only smell if the bedding is not replaced regularly. Cage should be ... | |
| syrian hamster | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: i have a male syrian hamster he is over 2 years old, about 2 weeks ago i noticed a small lump ... A: At that age, it's very normal for a hamster to have some changes in its body and to develop some ... | |
| hamster birth | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: what should i name my baby hamsters? A: Normal hamster food and provide additional bread soaked in milk in a small food bowl as this will ... | |
| reproduction hamster | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: what should i name my baby hamsters? A: Some hamster name ideas: 1.Nini 2.Akasha 3.Pupa 4.Trixy 5.Sanders 6.Elle 7.Missy 8.Yoshi 9.Loo ... | |
| reproduction hamster | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: what should i feed my pregnant hamster? A: A normal diet and some bread soaked in milk in a small bowl. If you have any more questions, feel ... | |
| reproduction hamster | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: my hamster is pregnant, she is a syrian, when will she give birth?? A: It will give birth 16 days after mating. If you have any more questions, feel free to drop me a ... | |
| hamster | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: what should I look for in a hamster wheel? A: The most popular running toy for hamsters is obviously the wheel. No hamster cage is complete ... | |
| My female russian dwarf hamster has something coming out of her vagina. | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: the small 1 Thumper has something coming out of her vagina it was once bleeding. My bigger 1 Taboo ... A: Since you mentioned that they used to fight then it's best to separate them.. most probably it's ... | |
| hamsters | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: i have just bought a hamster today and its making a squeeking noise when i go near it can you tell ... A: That's very normal, it is squeaking since it is still afraid of you and of the new surroundings. By ... | |
| hamster | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm so glad that I found your website. Our hamster Stevie has ben with us for about three years, ... A: That is all very normal, lumps, moles, the hamster getting quieter and less active, it's all due to ... | |
| Baby Russian Dwarfs | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: Our Hamsters have recently had babies. They are 3 weeks old, 24hrs ago my husband found one of the ... A: Most probably he will be just fine and the most important thing now is that you keep the baby ... | |
| Dwarf hamster scent glands | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a dwarf hamster he is full grown I have read that they have scent glands on there bellies but ... A: usually the size is smaller than a pea, but if the scent gland emits large amounts of pus (this ... | |
| dwarf russian hamster lifeless after attack | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: our hamster recently suffered an attack from his cage mate witch resulted in his fur clotted ... A: If the hamster has its cheek pouch full for more than 2 days then it is surely an 'IMPACTION OF THE ... | |
| Hamster sitting in water bowl | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: My hamster keeps sitting in his water bowl and not moving. After about 10 minutes he gets out then ... A: Is the temparature where the hamster's cage is placed hot there? That could be the cause. Hamsters ... | |
| hamsters | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: My hamster had a litter of 13 babies and now she is down to 7. i was wondering she ate them, ... A: Yes could be or maybe they are hidden somewhere in the nest .. mother hamsters only eat / kill the ... | |
| Hamster Babies! | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: My female long haired hamster just had babies (we dont know how many yet because we do not want to ... A: The minimum is 4 weeks of age to be on the safe side.. that is the best time so that the babies can ... | |
| Are my Teddy Bear Hamsters mating? | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I have had three Teddy Bear hamsters for almost 3 months now. Two are female, one male. They were in ... A: Yes, the gestation period is 16 days, so most probably when you try to mate the 1st hamstesr she is ... | |
| female teddy bear hamster | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: my hamster escaped from her cage!!! is there anything i can do to find her? my friend read on the ... A: No, it does not mean that she's pregnant, hamsters are escape artists and all hamsters try to escape ... | |
| moving hamster? | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I Have kept my Teddy bear hamster in a 30 gallon aquarium and have recently found out that i need ... A: Usually hamsters love the same routine, same place and same surroundings, when one moves a hamster ... | |
| moving hamster? | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I Have kept my Teddy bear hamster in a 30 gallon aquarium and have recently found out that i need ... A: Unfortunately yes, hamsters don't do well when removed from their old cage/aquarium, especially if ... | |
| Dwarf Hamsters | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I have two hamsters that I bought 3 days ago from a pet store and are almost certain one is a boy ... A: 99.9% they are from the same litter especially if they were in the same cage. If they will be ... | |
| biting? | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: Nadia, i purchased my first hamster last tuesday. she is a teddy bear hamster, and she was very ... A: All her behaviour shows that she is still afraid. Teeth grinding: It is a chattering sound which ... | |
| nose and eyes | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: my teddy bear hamster had a bloody nose yesterday because my sister blew on his face because he was ... A: 1. Regarding the first part, it's not good blowing on their face since they would catch a cold.. A ... | |
| i just read about hamster pregnancy | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: Ok so i just read about the symptoms about a possibillity that hamsters can be pregnant. And you ... A: The extra space can be cleaned with some tissue paper etc.. usually the mother hamster will go up to ... | |
| hamster behavior change | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I got my teddy bear hamster, corky, about two months ago. I'm not sure exactly how old he is, but ... A: Yes some hamsters don't like the new cage but since you said that it is bigger I would suggest in ... | |
| syrian hamster | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: she was fine in the morning i let her out to play and then at night i heard her wheezing i went to ... A: Your hamster has a cold. Hamster colds can be a cause of draughts so placing the cage in a correct ... | |
| i just read about hamster pregnancy | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: Ok so i just read about the symptoms about a possibillity that hamsters can be pregnant. And you ... A: Yes it would definately make a difference.. normall those types of hamster live alone since they are ... | |
| i just read about hamster pregnancy | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: Ok so i just read about the symptoms about a possibillity that hamsters can be pregnant. And you ... A: If it's a dwarf hamster don't worry most female dwarf hamsters take care of other baby hamsters and ... | |
| Teddy bear hamster | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Do you know anything about teddy bear hamsters? A: Yes, teddy bear hamsters are the same as syrian hamsters but tend to have longer coats.. their ... | |
| my hamster | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: My hamster has eaten rat poison. Is there anything I can to to keep him alive? I love him so much, ... A: Take the hamster to a vet immediately. Also give the hamster some vitamin K to administer orally. ... | |
| hamster | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: hey rite.... my hamster lily is well looked after but recently she has been scared of me and my ... A: Taming hamsters is difficult and time consuming. It can be frustrating too at times when you feel ... | |
| Sick Robo Dwarf Hamster | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: My robo dwarf hamster, that I have had for about 4 months, has been sick for a couple weeks now. He ... A: When they fight is there blood? If yes then separate them.. if not then they could be playing fight. ... | |
| Fed 2 apple seeds to syrian hamster | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I was not aware that I should not feed apple seeds to hamsters until just. I fed my syrian hamster 2 ... A: Some say it's a no no while others say that they don't harm hamsters.. in my opinion it is best to ... | |
| hamster | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: the other day i left my window open in my bedroom and it got really cold when i got up in the ... A: Unfortuanely its normal.. but it's not good.. avoid opening the window if the cage is near it... or ... | |
| Help sick hamster! | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a syrian hamster and her fur is all wet and tangled around her anus area but it looks like ... A: If the hamster is new and it was housed with another hamster it means that she had her 1st mating... ... | |
| Fed 2 apple seeds to syrian hamster | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I was not aware that I should not feed apple seeds to hamsters until just. I fed my syrian hamster 2 ... A: No it will not die from apple seeds, so don't worry, just avoid giving it to the hamster again. ... | |
| old age | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: body swelling up, sticky eyes, wet tail when they start to get older and die this way? A: No not all hamsters get those symptons, in fact some don't get any of those at all.. not all ... | |
| Winter White Hamster/ Eating | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I wonder if you could help me. I have a 1 year old Winter White Hamster he seems in good health, ... A: You are most welcome. Then it could be that he has overgrown teeth or maybe a tooth that is ... | |
| Winter White Hamster/ Eating | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I wonder if you could help me. I have a 1 year old Winter White Hamster he seems in good health, ... A: It could mainly be from old age or diabetes, dwarf hamsters tend to suffer a lot from diabetes and ... | |
| fleas or mites? | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: A: It could be skin mites or a skin reaction. A skin mite is a harmful parasite. A skin mite is a ... | |
| Is my hamster sick? | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a long hair brown teddy bear hamster. I went in to give him food this morning and half of his ... A: What type of food did you give him? If you put some oil to the hamster wheel to make it less ... | |
| Pregnant Russian Dwarf Hamster | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 russian dwarf hamsters and i think one is pregnant, but if it is should i move it to ... A: If there are not all females then I would suggest in separating the males since they would mate the ... | |
| HELP! | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: Please help me, My hamster is about 12 weeks now. When I first got him, marshmallow had quite short ... A: The picture on the right (see this page http://www.hamster-club.com/article.asp?ID=55) shows a ... | |
| Critter Cubes Ok for Robo? | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: Do you happen to know if Critter Cubes(manufactured by Sun Seed Inc.)are safe for Robo hamsters? I ... A: If on the product it does not outline whether it should be fed to dwarfs then I would not give it to ... | |
| Pregnant Russian Dwarf Hamster | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 russian dwarf hamsters and i think one is pregnant, but if it is should i move it to ... A: If they are all females then you can keep them all together in one cage. Usually other female ... | |
| Should I get a Teddy bear hamster or a Robo?? | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I am getting a hamster really soon and I don't know what type to get????? Please respond a.s.a.p! A: If you are a first timer then I would really suggest a Teddy Bear hamster / Syrian hamster since ... | |
| boredom | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: i have a teddy bear hamster and a stupid small tank and i was wondering if there was anything i can ... A: Yes, you can place her a solid wheel in the tank or else attach it to the tank. You can cut a small ... | |
| Fighting | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: Recently we bought a robo hamster, and then got her a friend. At first they hated each other. Then ... A: Yes they could play fight. Dwarf hamsters may squeak when they play fighting for dominance, or if ... | |
| my hamster is poorly | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: my syrian hamster is almost 2 yrs ols, earlier i noticed she had a slight limp but it wasnt ... A: Did your hamster fall? If the hamster has a fractured bone the hamster will drag the affected leg ... | |
| syrian hamster ill? | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I have had my syrian hamster for two weeks now. He's really nervous and won't let me anywhere near ... A: No, you should not be worried, your hamster is still very afraid of you and shy that is why he does ... | |
| hamsters wonting a mate | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: my hamster is starting to bite evrything including me his he in heat? does he need a mate? A: Most hamsters bite when they need attention - usually they bite cage bars and bit our arms (if they ... | |
| My hamster | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I have just recently got a short-haired female hamster I named Haley. She was only born sometime in ... A: Yes the red wheel and the tubes and other levels could be the cause.. maybe she wet an area of the ... | |
| Missing Hair at Tip of Tail | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: My little guy seems to have some hair missing from the tip of his tail. I am very worried about ... A: If you see him scratching then it could be mites or in extreme cases mange. Loss of fur could be ... | |
| Hamster-broken leg-antiflamatories | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a hamster with a broken leg. What kind of antiflamatories are available (tylenol, ibuproben)? ... A: Thank you for your question. If the hamster has a fractured bone the hamster will drag the affected ... | |
| What hamster should I get? | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I want a dwarf hamster, but im not sure what species of dwarf is best. I like winter white dwarf ... A: Dwarf hamsters (of the same type and gender) prefer to live in groups of at least 2. You can choose ... | |
| My hamster | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I have just recently got a short-haired female hamster I named Haley. She was only born sometime in ... A: Thanks for the compliments of Hamster-club. The jumping is very normal since your hamster is still ... | |
| Hamster Illness: Could It Be The Mites? | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I have had my male dwarf hamster for about 5 1/2 months. All has been very good with us, until about ... A: When a hamster is irriated (from probably mites or an allergy) yes he could bite... The most common ... | |
| russain hamster | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: they seemed to settle in very well they were happy and played with all there toys. i always put ... A: Then yours could be a campbell hamster. Campbell's Dwarf Hamsters have a dorsal stripe, unless they ... | |
| russain hamster | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: they seemed to settle in very well they were happy and played with all there toys. i always put ... A: Yes dwarf hamsters (of the same type) can live together if they are brought together) - but not all ... | |
| hamstterr | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: i just have 2 more questions. how many times a day should i put the oil on? and how do u think he ... A: You should only put the oil when you see blood coming out of it or if you see the hamster always ... | |
| Dwarf hamster hurt | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: while i was separating my hamster because they were fighting i noticed that one hamster had a wound ... A: If it is a cut then you can use tea tree cream.. If you keep more than 1 hamster, in the same cage, ... | |
| Seriously hurt hamster? | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: a piece of tubing fell on my hamster about 50 minutes ago. it didn't fall from too high, and i ... A: If the tube is not too heavy then probably she is only in shock. Most hamster recover very easily ... | |
| Hamster with bowel blockage? | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: We have a hamster that is about 2 1/2 years old. She has been loved and cared for very well. About ... A: Two drops of either liquid paraffin or lactulose can be given 4 times daily. Mild cases can be ... | |
| please help! one hamster dead another may be dying | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: We have had 2 Chinese hamsters for about 4 weeks and they are brothers they would sleep together and ... A: Chinese hamsters are solitary hamster which means that they fight if housed together.. so the ... | |
| hamster with eye problems | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I recently adopted a Russian hamster who is about 4 months old. When I bought him his eye was ... A: The reason for a hamster having sticky eyes is that the hamster might have conjunctivitis. ... | |
| My Hamster Had 14 Babys and only got 2 left | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: My syrian hamster had 14 baby on monday 5th everybody was looking at it so i knew so was going to ... A: The problem here is not the mother hamster but the stress that the people are causing her. The 2 ... | |
| hamsterr (HELP!) | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: and my dad said it mite be a tumor but im not sure and it looks like he was picking at it or trying ... A: Probably he is just sleeping - if he lost blood he would be very tired.. if the lump burst and he ... | |
| Hamster | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: Just this past week I noticed that my hamster has this like ball of fat. I looks like loose skin ... A: If it's fat then it could be obesity or else a tumour under the skin but the tumour would feel hard ... | |
| Itchy Hammy | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: Our dwarf hamster is nine months old.In recent weeks she has been scratching excessively.I thought ... A: I can recommend Johnsons anti-mites spray for hamsters. At a pet store you may find more available. ... | |
| my hamster projest | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: my question is im trying to do a science project for sckool and i want to use my two hamsters but i ... A: Most hamsters take tap water normally if it is clean and there are no impurities. Obviously bottled ... | |
| Robo dwarfs | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: Umm, what does it look like when they mate? I need to know so i can keep my sis's male hampster ... A: The male will go behind the female hamster when he mates her. See pic the 3rd one from the back ... | |
| Bloated hamster | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: My son has a panda bear hamster that has a very bloated stomack. Her symptoms point to wet tail ... A: I really hope that it is not a rectal prolapse since you mentioned that you saw something red ... | |
| hamsterr (HELP!) | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: and my dad said it mite be a tumor but im not sure and it looks like he was picking at it or trying ... A: It will not give pain to the hamster.. the oil just helps it heal and the hamster will not lick it ... | |
| hampster | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: We have had our hamster for about 2 years from a very young age.We live in a reasonably cold house ... A: They can hibernate for a long time since the body goes in a sort of 'trance'. You will need to get ... | |
| hamsterr (HELP!) | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: and my dad said it mite be a tumor but im not sure and it looks like he was picking at it or trying ... A: At 2 years of age it is very normal for a hamster to develop a tumour. A tumour would look like ... | |
| Ill hamster? | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a young Syrian hamster. I've kept him in the same kind of bedding, used the same cleaning ... A: It could be mites or else maybe you gave him a different treat lately? Or else the scab could be ... | |
| Sudden death of dwarf hamster | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: One of the two dwarf hamsters I bought has just passed on yesterday. He was barely 2 months old. I ... A: Hi, yes a fall could have caused the death but obviously we are not certain about it... Probably ... | |
| my hamster has cancer | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: i have a female hamster she is 8months old and she has cancer on her right back leg and i have no ... A: You can keep her calm by givin her treats :) you did very well in removing the wheel. ... | |
| new owner of dwarf hamster babies | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I put the male in another cage while the mother did her job. I did not want them mating again so ... A: I had the same 'problem' once, but I kept the male on his own and the female babies with the mother. ... | |
| Hamster and fish food | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a male syrian hamster, I gave him a small pinch of goldfish flake food, he seemed like he ... A: I would not suggest in doing it again... hamsters like to eat almost everything :) but it would ... | |
| My hamster ill ?? | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: Her sides have become really big asif her lungs have increased dramatically or something but that ... A: I must say that 3 years is a very old age so all the changes that you might see in the hamster's ... | |
| hamster | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: Our five month old hamster has sores on the outside corners of his mouth. He is kept in a glass ... A: It could be an allergic reaction to something. The cause of the skin reaction could be from the ... | |
| hamsters | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: my hamster doesnt like going init s tubemaze and i cant see why she doesnt like it?its clean and ... A: Not all hamsters like tube mazes.. it all depends on the hamster's character :) Try putting a treat ... | |
| new owner of dwarf hamster babies | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I put the male in another cage while the mother did her job. I did not want them mating again so ... A: No you cannot put the pups with the father.. since the pups would be very afraid of him. You can ... | |
| hamster food | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: Aside from his daily rations of hamster pellets, I've been giving my teddie hamster bits of chicken, ... A: Chicken as a treat once is a while is good. The others some say that are good while others no but I ... | |
| Inflamed right leg of teddie hamster | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: Before i wrote this, I took my brother's teddie hamster to the vet...well, I was hoping that one was ... A: If the hamster fell it could be a broken leg but only a good rodent vet can confirm you this.. a ... | |
| Teething | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: My Honey bear hamster is a few months old. I know to help them maintain healthy teeth they need chew ... A: Yes it's true, not all hamsters like to chew wooden blocks and sticks. Try dog biscuits... most ... | |
| Hamster cage | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: as a late Christmas gift i decided to build my sister an extension for her hamster cage, I've met ... A: Yes, some hamsters get poisoned from glue : ( I would not suggest in adding extensions to your ... | |
| Re: Tumor in Hamster | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I am just following up on my hamster's tumor. I had mention that he had a dark reddish tumor. We ... A: The if the tumour is on the right testicle you will not have to worry since it cannot be a rectal ... | |
| hamster illness | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: What would cause a hamster to breathe hard? She sleeps most of the day but will get up if your hand ... A: It could be an allergic reaction or cold. If it's a cold: Palatable foods (soft food) are good ... | |
| Fighting hamsters | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I've had two robos for quite a while. Probably a few months or more. I had one for about two weeks ... A: Some hamsters respond very bad after you separate and introduce them again. Robo hamsters usually ... | |
| Fighting hamsters | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I've had two robos for quite a while. Probably a few months or more. I had one for about two weeks ... A: Robo hamsters sometimes may play fight so make sure that there is no blood and that no hamster gets ... | |
| hamster | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: my hamster has a yellowish lump on his vien poking out of is neck it feels like a scab but what is ... A: A picture would definately help me diagnose it more in detail but if it's a scab or a cut then : ... | |
| Re: Tumor in Hamster | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I am just following up on my hamster's tumor. I had mention that he had a dark reddish tumor. We ... A: Is the tumour on the testicle or on the opening where the hamster pees? It looks like it's on the ... | |
| hamster has black spots? | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I was just handling my male hamster, and I noticed he has two black spots on his skin, slightly ... A: It is normal. That is the scent glands and not all hamsters show them but all of them have them. ... | |
| sexing | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: how do i tell the sex of baby hamsters? A: The easiest way to tell if your hamster is a male or female is to look at the distance between the ... | |
| Hamster possible Illness? | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about my dwarf hamster. I got 2 Campell's dwarves in the summer (2008). Since ... A: It could be diabetes since of the symptons is a bald stomach. Hamster diabetes is commonly found in ... | |
| Fur biting | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: My hamster keeps biting his fur off. She is not eating very good either. Could this be from a ... A: When a hamster bites his fur or scratches it could be mites or a skin reaction. Skin mites can be ... | |
| Mate | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could answer my question on hamster mating.Okay so,I have a robo dwarf ... A: I disagree with regards to mating different kinds of hamsters :/ Most pet owners say that it's ok ... | |
| what iz it? | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: my previous hamster was orange-ish on his back, had a white stripe also on his back, and white on ... A: How long was your hamster? This page might help you more with regards to distinguishing the breed. ... | |
| injured hind leg | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: My hamster injured her hind leg/thigh in early December I immediately took my hamster to the ... A: Does your vet specialise on rodents? If yes then I would continue with his suggestions.. but if your ... | |
| red bugs on hamster | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: i have a dwarf hamster, and it has little tiny red/black bugs all over him.i sat there and tried to ... A: I must say that probably the red bugs are coming or from the cage or food... check the food, where ... | |
| Hamster with Tumor | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: We have a male hamster about 20 month old. We notice that he had a lump and took him to a vet who ... A: A tumour is very similar to an abscess but a tumour tends to look 'harder'. Maybe the photos of ... | |
| teddy bear hamster | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: i have a 2 month old male hamster, i adopted him from wee are 1 wk ago. he sleeps all day (normal) ... A: At first hamster might sleep more than usual due to the unusual environment. Also what temperature ... | |
| My hamster's eye! | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I just got my hamster 5 days ago. He is about 8 weeks old. Today i noticed he won't open his right ... A: At first a hamster might have stuck eyes since the hamster is still very afraid of us and sleeps ... | |
| Strange behavior. | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I have had my hamsters just over a week, now. For most of last week they followed a pattern - sleep ... A: No, your hamsters are quite normal and behaving normally too. Robos hamsters are quite shy and the ... | |
| tears | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: what happens when hamsters fight is it becuase there harmons or what P.S MY HAMSTERS DIED TODAY A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamsters died. Hamsters fight since they are solitary animals which ... | |
| hamsters ad gerbils | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I realize the majority of the gerbils experts are on vacation. I am just hoping you might have some ... A: You can only house gerbils together which means hamsters in one cage and gerbils in another cage. ... | |
| hamster | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: A month or two ago I got 2 female panda hamsters. One was pregnant. The babies did not survive. ... A: At first hamsters may smell bad especially when they are afraid they pee from the fright.... and it ... | |
| Chinease hamster - odd behaviour | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 chinease hamsters - both male and they are just over 1 year old. Both of them are very tame ... A: Head tilting does not always take place. In your case it seems that the hamster enters in a sort of ... | |
| Chinease hamster - odd behaviour | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 chinease hamsters - both male and they are just over 1 year old. Both of them are very tame ... A: Your hamster might have had a stroke. Strokes often happen during the night so the first sign is ... | |
| syrian hamster. | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a syrian hamster called 'Arnold'. I opened his cage tonight and i noticed to dark marks on ... A: I think that those are the scent glands. Hamsters have a scent gland which is in the middle of ... | |
| Hamsters. | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: every day I have to clean my hamsters eyes because they are matted shut. it's very hard because he ... A: The reason for a hamster having sticky eyes is that the hamster might have conjunctivitis. ... | |
| fighting | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: .i have just brought 2 male russian dwarf hamsters about 3hours ago..but chucarka has started ... A: If you bought them together and one of them is being the boss be very careful... keep an eye on ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I bought a Roborovski hamster a few days ago and I have a few questions... 1) Should they have any ... A: 1. Yes, you should fill in the bowl and refill it when it gets empty. 2. It does not hurt when a ... | |
| Picking out a hamster for a child | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I am getting my daughter a hamster and it is our first. She is 7 and I was wondering which breed of ... A: The best choice for a 1st timer and for a child is a Syrian hamster / teddy bear hamster. ... | |
| dwarf hamster | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I have two questions, but I will get to them later. I had a hamster named Jake that died a few days ... A: A male dwarf hamster may live up to 1 year if housed alone or more if housed with another dwarf ... | |
| Mites | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I think my Hammy has mites now. Saw little Black things on her last night. How would she have got ... A: No it cannot be spread to humans, clean the cage, replace the bedding to paper based one and use an ... | |
| hamster's dry skin | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I have an older hamster who has lost most of his hair. His skin is really dry and I was wondering ... A: Some hamsters can get it as their immune systems get weaker. Large variations in temperature can get ... | |
| Heating | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a Black Bear she is about 1-1/2 years old. She just recently had a bald spot under her chin. ... A: Hamsters are most comfortable at temperatures between 65 ° F / 18° C and 80°F / 26°C. So if your ... | |
| Fur loss | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a Black Bear she is about 1-1/2 years old. She just recently had a bald spot under her chin. ... A: Yes it is normal for her age to lose some fur. When the hamster begins to reach one year old, he ... | |
| Hamster scratching | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I just recieved a hamster as a gift from some neighbors. She is about 1 year old. I have noticed ... A: What type of hamster is it? Please check out http://www.hamster-club.com/varieties.asp to know what ... | |
| Hamster tumor | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: My hamster (Male, Syrian, a bit over a year old) developed a tumor about the size of his ear, it is ... A: If the vet confirmed that it was a tumour then it could be the tumour underneath the skin which was ... | |
| Hamster tumor | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: My hamster (Male, Syrian, a bit over a year old) developed a tumor about the size of his ear, it is ... A: The risk of sugery is 80% since he is over than 1 year old...) as the hamster is older the higher is ... | |
| Free hamster around the house | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I'm very scared! cause my hamster escaped while I was tripping.. I left it in my house with my ... A: 1. A hamster will survive without food but will need water - so an estimate is 1 week.. but he will ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a tan dwarf hamster with red eyes that keeps running in circles like it is having a fit for ... A: Your hamster might have a stroke. When a hamster has a stroke, there would be some head tilt and ... | |
| how to look after a russian hamster | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: i have a Russian hamster what are the best ways to feed and look after a Russian hamster A: Regarding feeding: You may buy your hamster food from a pet shop which sells pressed pellets. ... | |
| A large lump | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is just over two years old and has developed a large lump just above her left leg. She ... A: All the symptons you mentioned are all due to old age, it's very normal for a 2 year old hamster to ... | |
| my hammie | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: because he dosn't sleep during the day he sleeps during the night, and is wide awake during the day. ... A: You are very fortunate that your hamster does that :) It can be due to the daytime light - probably ... | |
| hamster | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: Is there a reason why my female hamster has a skunky smell to her? A: More regualar cleaning of the cage would help reduce the skunky smell. Do not bath your hamster ... | |
| Hamsters living together | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: My son has an hampster he bought a couple of weeks ago it is male. He now wants to buy another male ... A: Only dwarf hamsters live together.. the other hamsters live alone ie one per cage. Please check out ... | |
| vaction hammy | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm taking a vacation for a week and I'm leaving my hamster with someone else, since I havent left ... A: The hamster will surely fell the 'change of ownership' during your vacation but since you will be on ... | |
| sexing my roborovski hamsters | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: i have uploaded a picture of my roborovski hamsters. I know pet shops can get these wrong sometimes ... A: Only female hamsters have nipples and due to the roborovski small size sometimes these cannot all be ... | |
| i bred a syrian hamster with a gerbil. | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: the babies are 3 weeksold now, and their bodies look like hamsters but they have tails like hamstes. ... A: It's not healthy to breed differnt kinds of breeds for the babies. Can you send me a photo? When ... | |
| hamster eye poblem | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: any ideas on what it could be? thanks A: One of the illnesses hamsters may have is glaucoma. Glaucoma affects the eyes of the hamster and its ... | |
| my hamster is sick | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: My hamster has been sick for quite a few months. He was a healthy fat thing with gleaming fur. Now, ... A: Unfortunately if the hamster is older than 1 year it is very normal that a hamster loses weight, ... | |
| Hamster question | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is nibbling/licking his paws constantly. He has lost weight and is walking funny. His ... A: What type of hamster do you have? Unfortunately at 2 years of age it is very normal that a hamster ... | |
| my syrian hamster | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I've had my hamster for a long time now (about 1yr. and 4 months) and she has been making a lot of ... A: If you give him some lukewarm milk with water during the 3 days, after that he should feel better ... | |
| Hiding Hamster... | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I've had my Hamster for about a month now, and everything has been going really well. He would run ... A: Your hamster's behavior is very normal...usually it takes months until the hamster chooses the same ... | |
| my syrian hamster | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I've had my hamster for a long time now (about 1yr. and 4 months) and she has been making a lot of ... A: Your hamster might have a bit of a cold. Hamster colds can be a cause of draughts so a correct ... | |
| new Dwarf hamsters | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I just got two new Dwarf (robo) hamsters four days ago. I've never had one before so I am not sure ... A: In my opinion it is very normal, most robo hamsters do that. Also robo hamsters are more agile and ... | |
| Taming | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: Could you give me some tips on taming hamsters (I know the basics of getting them into your hand ... A: If the hamster already comes on your hands then it is a very good sign of trust :) Basically the ... | |
| Dwarf hamsters | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: OK, my dwarf hamster has a reddish puffy closed eye. This is only one eye. He started doing this in ... A: The reason for a hamster having sticky eyes is that the hamster might have conjunctivitis. ... | |
| sexing my roborovski hamsters | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: i have uploaded a picture of my roborovski hamsters. I know pet shops can get these wrong sometimes ... A: To me teh 3 pictures look all female hamsters..since they all have nipples. Only female hamsters ... | |
| Nedd help | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: Do hamsters have fleas ANSWER: Hi Juan, Thank you for your question. No, hamsters do not have ... A: Probably they came from the nest if you use wood shavings or most probably from the food.. check out ... | |
| Hamster | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: Do hamsters have fleas A: No, hamsters do not have fleas.. sometimes they could have mites.. but these cannot be seen and only ... | |
| food | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: what is the difference between gerbil food and hamster food can a gerbil eat hamster food A: Gerbil food is very similar to hamster food but it will have different pellets in it, some ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: she's been sleeping straight and she hasn't eaten since Saturday morning ... I've tried wiping her ... A: You did well in wiping her eyes with a warm cloth. At 23 months a dwarf hamster is very old so it is ... | |
| hamster bite | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I have had my black bear hamster for one day and it has bit me twice. i have washed my hands, and ... A: Hamsters bite when they are startled and since he still does not know you he bites... you should ... | |
| Hamster skin. | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I have 4 roborovski hamsters, 2 of which have given birth. The first litter is very healthy and the ... A: Hamsters should be separated from the mum at 4 weeks of age. With regards to the hamster which was ... | |
| my hamster is sick | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is sick and is eating only spinach when we can get him to he is getting very skinny. He ... A: Unfortunately probably your hamster is dying of old age and it's normal... infact 2 years is a very ... | |
| baby hampster | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I bought a hampster the other day and i believe it is a dwarf hamster. it is no bigger then the ... A: A dwarf hamster would look like this: http://www.hamster-club.com/article.asp?ID=30 If he is not ... | |
| Oldie Hamster? | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I own an almost one year female syrian hamster. She's lately been running less on her wheel at this ... A: Your hamster's beahvior is very normal, at 1 year of age a hamster will be less active. Time ... | |
| Hamster is bloated. | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I have noticed in the past two weeks that our hamster has doubled in size but only in the back. I ... A: If your hamster has blockage the hamster would be in pain and you won't find the same amount of ... | |
| Hamsters eating live fish | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: Can hamsers eat live fish. Like the gold fish at the pet store. Take them home, nurture them back to ... A: Hamsters cannot eat live fish, it's not healthy. Hamster Approved Foods: Alfalfa Apple (No ... | |
| Possibly sick hamster | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is a little over two years old, so I realize the problems he is having now may just be ... A: Yes it is very, very normal and all those symptons are of old age. Your pet might also have lack of ... | |
| chinese dwarf hamsters | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: my daughters hamster has a really large bum which is getting bigger is this right its meant to be a ... A: It is very normal, male chinese hamsters have large testicles that are very visable, so don't worry, ... | |
| dwarf hamsters | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a pair of dwarf hamsters. Recently they had a litter of babies born 10/1/08.I discovered them ... A: Yes that is why the female hamster got pregnant again due to the male hamster, since on the same day ... | |
| Roborovski Hamster Seems Unwell | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I bought 2 female Roborovski hamsters just a week ago, from a large pet store. They are quite young ... A: Hi Hailey, They yellow mess your hamster made is pee since hamsters pee when they are frightened. ... | |
| Black Dot | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a question about my hamster. He is almost a year old since I got him and he hasn't had ... A: It seems like old age and your hamster is acting very normally if he is almost a year. Old hamsters ... | |
| father and son | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: Please read on and bear with me, this is actually a behaviour type question. I was just wondering, I ... A: What type of hamsters were they? If they were Syrian hamster then that is why he killed his father. ... | |
| hamsters | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: i just bought a male hamster but just noticed that well where the tail is there is a lummp about the ... A: Your hamster is a male and the lump you saw are his testicles. All the pictures shown in this ... | |
| Is my hamster ill? | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: My hamsters wee is like a light browny watery color and sometimes has a little bit of white stuff ... A: Yes it is normal, what diet does he have? Is he male? If yes then it is very normal... If you ... | |
| scared | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: i am scared of picking up my Russian dwarf Campbell hamster because one of them has a rash or ... A: The cause of the skin reaction could be from the bedding or from a change in the food and / or ... | |
| Hello my hamster.... | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: My Hamster Scrabble is acting strange.Usually at night time she is up and about but last night she ... A: How old is your hamster? When hamsters start getting old (from 1 year onwards) they will wake up in ... | |
| sick hamster | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: she is really weak and slow and isn't drinking much. she is really dehydrated.her tail and bottom ... A: If her bottom is wet and dirty then it could be wet tail or diarrhea. HAMSTER WET TAIL. Isotonic ... | |
| Hamster with big lump between hind legs | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: Yesterday morning I noticed a huge lump between my dwarf hamster's hind legs. She's shaking ... A: A hamster lump would look like this: http://www.hamster-club.com/health.asp see tumour section. Is ... | |
| Hamster cyst? | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is just one year old. She has had some bloody vaginal discharge for a couple days and ... A: It could be an internal infection or bladder stones. Offering dandelion leaves may encourage ... | |
| Baby hampsters | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I got 5 hamsters from my mom we have had them about 2 weeks one of them just had babies. We have ... A: I would suggest in putting the baby back - in a soft tissue and with some of the old bedding so that ... | |
| my hamster is biteing me how can i make her stop | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: my hamster bites i have had her for about 2 weeks i talk to her and try to play with her a lot but ... A: When bringing a new hamster home, do not expect that it will come into your hands immediately as the ... | |
| hamster | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: months old. Yesterday he was mated for the first time to a Silver Grey and today I noticed blood ... A: Hi, Blood in the urine can be bladder stones. I suggest in taking your hammy to a good rodent vet, ... | |
| hamster tumour | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: how do i treat a hamster tumour? A: Hamster cancers and tumours are often treatable. Sometimes when hamster tumours are removed, these ... | |
| rotastak cage | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: what is a rotastak cage? A: Rotastak is a type of housing for hamsters, although it can easily be adapted for other small ... | |
| Chinese Dwarf Hamsters | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: My 7 year old is wanting a hamster and I was told that the Chinese dwarf hamsters do not bite and ... A: Chinese hamsters are solitary hamsters so if you want a chinese hamster you should only buy one. ... | |
| hamsters | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I was thinking of getting a hamster but i was wondering if a kid like me(who has done a lot of ... A: I just wrote a hamster article about rotastak cages. http://hamster-club.com/article.asp?ID=89 also ... | |
| Syrian Hamster. | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: months old. Yesterday he was mated for the first time to a Silver Grey and today I noticed blood ... A: Blood in the urine can be bladder stones. I suggest in taking your hammy to a good rodent vet, but ... | |
| bathing a hamster | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering, I have two hamsters and I bath them whenever they smell ( mabye once a month). I ... A: No hamsters are not the same as gerbils. A hamster should never be washed, since hamsters keep ... | |
| hamsters living with other hamsters | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: Can a teddybear hamster live with a robo hamster if they are from different places? A: Definately not, A teddy bear hamster should always be housed alone - 1 per cage while robo hamsters ... | |
| Hamsters eating hamsters | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 hamsters. One of them got a lump on his back. I kept a close watch on him, but he just kept ... A: The hamster with the 'exploded' lump should be kept in a stress free environment, hopefully he will ... | |
| Im very conserned!!! | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is having a problem with one of her eyes. It looks white and cloudy while her other eye ... A: Your hamster might have cataracts. How old is your hamster? Usually cataracts takes place when the ... | |
| Is my hamster sick? | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: Me and my younger sister both bought hamsters a couple moths ago. Mines a teddy and I think hers is ... A: Tell you friend to do this for her hamster: Since her hamster has diarrhea - remove any moist food ... | |
| worried about my boy! | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: i have a 2mth old syrian boy. recently he has been peeing in his wheel. so i took it out. in the ... A: Your hamster was only startled. Give him some time until he will get back to normal....it is very ... | |
| dwarf hamster baby is very sick? | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: Baby dwarf hamster (perhaps 3 weeks?) is lethargic and massively swollen cheeks/neck (or over-packed ... A: Your hamster might have an impaction of the cheek puches or eversion of the cheek pouches. Below ... | |
| About hamster types | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I recently responded to an ad in the paper for 2 free male hamsters. The owner had them in the same ... A: Yes they are Syrian hamsters - long haired syrian hamsters. This pages show you the varieties ... | |
| male winter white hamster | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: My hamster has a crusty scent gland it doenst seem to be causing him any problems although he does ... A: It's normal for a hamster to have a crusty scent gland. The winter white have it on the stomach ... | |
| hey nadia | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: hey nadia i dont know if you remember me my male hamster had a lump and it went but sadly it come ... A: I'm sorry to hear that :( I sent you an email in fact with regards to the photos that you sent me. ... | |
| Hamster cage | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: What should I put in my hamster's cage? A: You should put Hamster Nesting Material, Hamster Food Bowl, Hamster Drinking Bottle, Hamster Wheel, ... | |
| Swollen Stomach | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: Just today i have noticed that there is swelling either side of his stomach. Both of his eyes get ... A: Unfortunately some hamsters may show signs of old age and if your hamster is a few years old then he ... | |
| ? | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: why does my hamster pee in his food? A: Most hamsters do that especially when they hoard food in one area - which is usually the potty area ... | |
| Am I cursed? | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: For about a year I have been taking in hamsters from the SPCA. I have been having a spurt of bad ... A: I'm sure that you are doing your best in taking care of these lovely creatures (hamsters). May I ... | |
| blood on the rear | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: My hamster mated 8 days ago and she seems like she's pregnant.She's been hoarding lots of food and ... A: Was this the first time that she mated? If yes, then it is very normal, during her first intercouse ... | |
| hamster | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a year-and-a-half old hamster. He receives varied food and has enough space, but he has not ... A: Your hamster might have a small tumour. A picture would definately help me more but a 1.5 yr old ... | |
| hamster with pink inner ears | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I had already talk with an expert and she told me that my hamster might have cataracts, and gave me ... A: I would suggest in trying to find another animal pharmacy which can supply 6c or 6x silica. In that ... | |
| Hamster with pink inner ears | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: my hamster has white dots in his eyes. and he is sniffing while in his ball. is my baby going blind? ... A: Usually these are bought from a herbologist. Schuessler Cell Salts have 12 main purposes as well as ... | |
| my hamster | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I am pretty positive that my hamster, Louise, is dehydrated and I am asking you if it is a good ... A: If your hamster has diarrhea, remove any moist food out of the cage and feed your hamster only dry ... | |
| Hamster with pink inner ears | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: my hamster has white dots in his eyes. and he is sniffing while in his ball. is my baby going blind? ... A: There is nothing you can do to prevent it. The lens withing the eye beomes cloudy and white. It ... | |
| I think my Syrian is ill? | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a hamster about 2 days ago from a well known pet store. My hamster is eating well, ... A: Hamster colds can be a cause of draughts so a correct place for the cage is very important. Cold ... | |
| Possibly Sick Hamster? | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: We got a syrian hamster about a month and a half ago. He got out and was lost in the house for 2 ... A: Yes, it is very normal for him to be agitated after 2 days roaming around without food and water and ... | |
| My hamster | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: and i was just wondering why my hamster is acting really werid. I think it's pregnant because he ... A: When the female hamster is pregnant, she will start to build a nest and during the last two days, ... | |
| Sick Hamster?? | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I gave her the over the counter Dry Tail med because I wasn't sure what would make her bottom wet ... A: You did very well in adopting unwanted hamsters. It makes us and them feel better :) The female ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamster With Huge Lump On Belly. | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: This is urgent! My teddy bear hamster is about a year old and he/she (never found out)has a large ... A: Your hamster might have a tumour. The hamster develops a lump which gets bigger by time and early ... | |
| Cleaning A Hamster | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I have three questions for you, well, my hamster is a female Black Bear Hamster and she is SUPER ... A: How old is your hamster? I would suggest in cleaning regulary her bedding. What bedding do you use? ... | |
| how long are teddy bear hamsters pregnant | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: i am wanting to breed them but don`t know when to seperate the male from the female and how much the ... A: s/he should breed his/her hamster. One can opt for adopting a hamster, which is much better as there ... | |
| how long are teddy bear hamsters pregnant | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: i just got these 2 teddy bear hamsters. 1 male 1 female. I am wanting to breed them. But i don`t ... A: s/he should breed his/her hamster. One can opt for adopting a hamster, which is much better as there ... | |
| Dwarf hamsters fight | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I had two dwarf hamsters that are almost a year old. They are brothers, so I kept them in the same ... A: Yes it could have been a fight even though dwarf hamsters love to live in harmony, but there are ... | |
| HAMSTERS HAIR LOSS | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: MY SCHOOL HAMSTER IS LOSING FUR AROUND HIS HEAD.THE PRINCIPAL PUT OIL ON THE WHEEL TO STOP ... A: Then the problem could be from the oil -he could be allergic to it. what oil was it? Olive oil? I ... | |
| Hamster eye related | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is about a 2 1/2 year old dwarf hamster. For about a week, he's had sticky eye. I've read ... A: It is very normal for a 2 1/2 yr old hamster to have sticky eye/s, unfortuanately at that age the ... | |
| Hamster better in 2? | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I just got my Black Bear Hamster yesterday. I was wondering if Hamsters are happier with 2 in a cage ... A: No, Black bear hamsters love to live alone. It's in their natural behavior to live alone. Only ... | |
| How to tell if my hamster is pregnant | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a female teddy bear hamster about 1 and a half weeks ago. She is gaining weight ... A: Yes she could be pregnant. When the female hamster is pregnant, she will start to build a nest and ... | |
| hamsters | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: ive tried to mate my two hamsters and recently the girl has become bigger but ie seen no sighns of ... A: Before breeding hamsters, one should consider why s/he should breed his/her hamster. One can opt for ... | |
| yellow hamster? | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: We are sorry, but Lorelei wasn't able to answer yourI have two Winter White Dwarf hamsters who are ... A: Usually dwarf hamsters have a scent gland on their stomach which sometimes becomes 'wet' due to them ... | |
| wat type of hamster should i breed | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: i was breeding hamsters a few years ago and now i'm thinking about breeding again and i wanted to ... A: Before breeding hamsters, one should consider why s/he should breed his/her hamster. One can opt for ... | |
| Sick hamster? | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a 9 month old black teddy bear hamster and lately she has been sleeping more than usual. She ... A: It's very normal since at 9 months of age the hamster starts getting older and the activity would be ... | |
| HAMSTER LIKES TO CHEW ON ME | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: Nadia, I about a week ago purchased a golden Syrian hamster for my two little boys. we have all fell ... A: Probably he nibbles you after you touch food, so after touching the food and aftering giving him the ... | |
| hamster who drinks a lot! | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: We recently got a dwarf hamster for our daughters after our other hamster passed away...and I can't ... A: No, it's not possible, I'm sure that the water bottle is leaking.... and when you find the bedding ... | |
| Hamster cage smell | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I just bought two male hamsters on Sunday...each has its own cage. One of them poops a LOT but ... A: Veg and fruits should be given less often so that your hamster does not poop alot. Like once a week ... | |
| Swollen Back Foot | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has two robo dwarf hamsters and one of them has a very swollen and red back foot in the ... A: If the bedding is the cause of the hamster’s skin reaction, change the hamster’s bedding to tissue / ... | |
| Hamsters | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has 8 baby hamsters they are 4weeks old,and have developed black toes and some tips of ... A: Some hamsters may have black paws and tails, it is nothing to worry about, it's all natural, yes you ... | |
| Hamster with right eye closed | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: our two year old black bear hamster's right eye is closed. It appears to be stuck closed. His left ... A: The reason for s hamster having sticky eyes is that the hamster might have conjunctivitis. ... | |
| female and male | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: hey! My male and female dwarf hamster had babes, so i serperated them. now the babies are gone. I ... A: The female attacked the male since she was not on heat. A female hamster is 'on heat' which means ... | |
| is this ok? | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: is it ok to pick up a hamster by the scruff of its neck, if not why what will this cause? A: At first yes, but try to avoid picking it from the neck since there is a sickness called 'glaucoma' ... | |
| my hamster | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1 year old dwarf hamster and i notice a yellowish pimple-like thing growing near his butt.i ... A: Yes if it's a good rodent vet then you should bring your hamster at the rodent vet. The most common ... | |
| Hamster balding | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a hamster that is about a year and half old and he has started to loose all of his hair, ... A: Yes it is due to old age. The blackish spots on his skin are very normal, every syrian hamster has ... | |
| My Hamster has bald patches under its arms ! :( | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me with a problem, my hamster has got some bald patches on its ... A: The most common signs of hamster's fur problems are: loss of fur, sores, dry, itchy skin, reddened ... | |
| hamster bumps | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I bought my male dungarian hamster last year and he was about 7 monhs old. I recently noticed that ... A: Your hamster could have a tumour. The hamster develops a lump which gets bigger by time and early ... | |
| dwarf hamster | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: its kim again with some follow up questions. for our male hamster(shorty)you said for his diarrhea ... A: Yes normal bread or toast is better. Any type of bread. Rice should be boiled rice and then left to ... | |
| Hamster breeding | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a question about breeding,but first,a story. Once opon a time,I read something about a ... A: A female Syrian Hamster can breed from as young as 21 days, but it is best to breed for the first ... | |
| My Hamster gave birth | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering what is the wait period where it is ok to pick up my hamster and hold her like i did ... A: You can hold the mother after 1 week and can hold the babies after 3 weeks of age. When the female ... | |
| dwarf hamsters | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: we have a male campbell about 10 months. hes has had soft to watery poop for about 3 weeks.hes been ... A: By ham food do you mean hamster's food ie: the pelleted food? The male hamsters must have a bit of ... | |
| dwarf hamsters | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: is it possible to breed dwarf hamsters from a different litter? i bought a pair from the same litter ... A: Before breeding hamsters, one should consider why s/he should breed his/her hamster. One can opt for ... | |
| Syrian hamster | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: ok thanks for your answer but can I mix that lukewarm milk with water and honey all together and ... A: If the hamster has a fractured bone the hamster will drag the affected leg and find it difficult to ... | |
| My hamsters eye | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: My hamsters eye has recently grown very large. The thing is that she was fine the day before. Now ... A: One of the illnesses hamsters may have is glaucoma. Glaucoma affects the eyes of the hamster and its ... | |
| is she pregnant? | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: i got two dwarf hamsters(Russian Campbell) several weeks ago. I had been told they were both girls ... A: Sometimes hamsters may fight and sometimes it could be because the female could be pregnant. When ... | |
| I'm not sure but i think my hamster is going blind or has some sort of disease? | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: Well at the start his eye got really swollen and i was worried =/ but after a few days it eventually ... A: Your hamster has cataracts. The lens withing the eye beomes cloudy and white. It may be just a ... | |
| Few Hamster Questions | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I plan on getting a hamster in the near future and I just have a few quesions on them. 1. Do they ... A: 1. Only the Dwarf Campbell Russian Hamsters and Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamsters and the ... | |
| hamster itch | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: my russian dwarf hamster has been scratching herself excessively in her stomach and her left paw. im ... A: The most common signs of hamster's fur problems are: loss of fur, sores, dry, itchy skin, reddened ... | |
| bald patch on cheek | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: my hamster has a bald patch on her cheek. she has had it for about 5 days now im really worried what ... A: The most common signs of hamster's fur problems are: loss of fur, sores, dry, itchy skin, reddened ... | |
| hamster wound | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I dont know how it got their but i added antibiotics as soon as i found out. He keeps scratching it ... A: There are some times when a hamster cuts itself from an accident and inorder for the cut the heal ... | |
| new born hamster | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 female hamster in a cage we didn't know that one of them was pregnant until she gave birth. ... A: Are you sure that both hamsters are female? It could be the there are male and female? check out ... | |
| i think my hamster is sick | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: i left for college two weeks ago and left my hamster in my mothers care... but the past few days my ... A: Yes it is possible. A hamster even though it's small size sometimes it will bechave like a 'dog' - ... | |
| sick teddy bear hamster...plz help | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: okay so my friends teddy bear hamster (long haired) has a scab on his chin stomach and arm.his eye ... A: It sounds like old age. At 3 years old it is very normal to have all those symptons and there is ... | |
| HELP | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: Are YOU MENT 2 KEEP THE MALE IN WITH THE FEMALE WEN SHE IS PREGNANT???????? PLZ ANSWER AS SOON AS ... A: It is best to separate them since the male will mate her again and its not healthy for the female. ... | |
| coloring | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: We have a female hamster, about 9 months old. She is black and white, I'm not sure what type of ... A: ) I appreciate it a lot :) Pic was added on http://www.hamster-club.com on slideshow 1 the 1st pic ... | |
| coloring | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: We have a female hamster, about 9 months old. She is black and white, I'm not sure what type of ... A: Oh look at her! She is adorable!! She is a Syrian hamster and somtimes yes, colour changes may take ... | |
| fur loss | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: my hamster elvis seems to be going slightly bald on the top of his head and near his hind legs also ... A: Probably your hamster is approx 2 years old since you got him when he was not a baby and since it ... | |
| dwarf hamster | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: My daughter's dwarf hamster seems to have developed a problem with a wet bottom. She is still ... A: The hamster has a bit of diarrhea. Probably due to the change of location (yes hamsters get ... | |
| Hamster Illness | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: My 2 year old hamster has recently has been limping around his cage, dragging his legs and has a ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. It sounds like rectal prolapse. A photo would make me confirm ... | |
| Lonley :( | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: . i put her into the cage and started to get bigger and she had babies .. i have left the 5 babies ... A: Since they are syrian hamsters you should remove the babies at 4 weeks of age. Syrian hamsters ... | |
| Could our Hampster have worms? | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: my 8yr old son changed his hamster's cage today and we found little (they were very very small) ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your son's hamster. It has intestinal parasites. Symtons may include ... | |
| Hampster | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a three year old hampster that has a lump on its back which is brown in colour, he is still ... A: No you should not be worried since you are very fortunate in having a hamster of 3 years old. Lumps ... | |
| Syrian Hampster | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a male hamster, about 1 year old, he is lethargic and snively, snuffling a lot and his eyes ... A: Does your hamster sneeze? Since you mentioned that he is lethargic and snively. It could be a bit ... | |
| about my hamster | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: how do i furnish my hamster cage to make it look fun and not boring ANSWER: Hi Gia, Thank you for ... A: Well, I cannot tell you exactly whether she is pregnant or not since I did not see her but hoarding ... | |
| about my hamster | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: how do i furnish my hamster cage to make it look fun and not boring ANSWER: Hi Gia, Thank you for ... A: If they are dwarf hamsters they would look like this: ... | |
| about my hamster | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: how do i furnish my hamster cage to make it look fun and not boring ANSWER: Hi Gia, Thank you for ... A: You are always welcome :) Well if you saw her mating and now you are noticing that she is making a ... | |
| Losing fur | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is losing a patch of fur on his right hip and leg and I can start to see his skin.What is ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. The most common signs of hamster's fur problems are: loss of ... | |
| about my hamster | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: how do i furnish my hamster cage to make it look fun and not boring ANSWER: Hi Gia, Thank you for ... A: much appreciated :) regarding the hamstger pregnancy question. When the female hamster is pregnant, ... | |
| Teddy Bear- Sick | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I am in a dorm and have a teddy bear hamster that was born here. He didn't come from a store. I have ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster being sick. Hamsters with sticky eyes is very common on old ... | |
| Syrian hamster | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I know that I asked you before about the sneezing problem and I know I should give my hamster milk ... A: You are always welcome to ask me as many questions as you like... :) I usually put another ... | |
| biting | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: My dwarf hamster is about 6 months old, and had never bitten me at all. then one day i took him out ... A: Yes, when hamsters start growing up sometimes they start biting especially when they are startled or ... | |
| biting | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: My dwar fhamster is about 6 months old, as had never bitten my al all. then one day i took him out ... A: Yes, when hamsters start growing up sometimes they start biting especially when they are startled or ... | |
| about my hamster | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: how do i furnish my hamster cage to make it look fun and not boring A: You must first furnish your hamster's cage with the basic thing which are : Nesting materia, food ... | |
| (Syrian) hamster diet | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: If my hamster has a cold what type of diet should he have? I have allready given him some lucke warm ... A: Yes you are doing very well if you already gave him lukewarm milk and honey mixed with water. Yes ... | |
| hamster illness | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a Syrian hamster and he's about 6 months old. For a few months now hes been having these ... A: Yes it could be an allergy or a bit of a cold. Hamster colds can be a cause of draughts so a ... | |
| hamster hair loss | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: My hamster Sandy has been losing hair.... ever since I first got her for my birthday shes been ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster has fur loss. The most common signs of hamster's fur problems ... | |
| hamster | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: hey I have just adopted a dwarf hamster how do i get him to get used to me? x Karen x A: In order to have your hamster to trust you, you should occasionally give him treats and avoid ... | |
| Hamster living | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is weeing and pooing in its bed. Past hamsters have not done this and was wondering if ... A: Most hamsters at first do that and they will need time until they will adjust to the new surrounding ... | |
| hamster | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: my hamster has a soft brown lump on its back and i am worring a bit what is it ? A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. It could be a tumour. Tumours can be below the skin (like in ... | |
| hamster | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: well i got my new hamster recently and he seems to be making a sort of wheezing sound when he cries ... A: I sent you an email too :) Does he whine while asleep? If yes then he could be dreaming. If he ... | |
| Hamsters | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I need to know if a hamster can live nicley in a ten gallon tank with wheel and screen top. Also How ... A: Yes but these these tend to be more expensive as an investment and they do tend to be heavier so you ... | |
| Hamster Balding | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: Hey, I'm really concerned about my hamster because he is balding at the bottom of his chin and neck. ... A: The most common signs of hamster's fur problems are: loss of fur, sores, dry, itchy skin, reddened ... | |
| my hamster | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: my hamster (golden) will be 2 in november,for the past couple of weeks when he is pooing he starts ... A: Yes it sounds like constipation especially if he pooped less than usual. Two drops of either liquid ... | |
| Nervous me right now... | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I walked into the room to check on my hamster and I saw that her water bottle was empty. I didn't ... A: You should not be worry if you refilled her water bottle again. Probably she will drink during the ... | |
| relaxed hamster | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I'm searching for some behavioral explanation... as you know hamsters are always active while ... A: Female hamsters become on heat every 4 days, and sometimes when you stroke the hamster's back and ... | |
| help me | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: my mamma teddie bear hamster got out of her hamsterball and has left her 2 week old babbies alone ... A: Did the mother hamster get back to the nest or she escaped? IF YOUR HAMSTER ESCAPES Close all the ... | |
| ideas on homing | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: is it ok to use a glass cage for my syrian hamster will he like it? its more spacious and i can put ... A: ) Glass cages these tend to be more expensive as an investment and they do tend to be heavier so ... | |
| stres | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: We just purchased a female syrian hamster. She is about 5 to 6 weeks and we have had her one week. ... A: Yes it is a stress issue, try not to disturb her that much for the 1st few days until the hamster ... | |
| hamster mother | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: i have a female hamster and she is making nest and storing food and is much larger than her sisters ... A: Yes 2 symptons of pregnancy are storing food and being more aggressive. When the female hamster is ... | |
| Young female | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: We just purchased a female syrian hamster. She is about 5 to 6 weeks and we have had her one week. ... A: Yes it is a stress issue, try not to disturb her that much for the 1st few days until the hamster ... | |
| Hamster - Missing Fur/Funny Smell | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: my hamster recently developed missing hair patches and a funny smell (like burnt hair). We've ... A: The most common signs of hamster's fur problems are: loss of fur, sores, dry, itchy skin, reddened ... | |
| hamster | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: Well I have two questions. My first question is that my little sister has a hamster and she put ... A: Yes, hamsters should never be bathed or wet. Hopefully your hamster will be ok but avoid putting ... | |
| Dwarf's in cages | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: My brothers and I are interested in getting hamsters. We have never had one before, but have done a ... A: Dwarfs are friendly yes. You can keep more than 1 together in the same cage if they are of the same ... | |
| female hamster | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: i have a female hamster and she is making nest and storing food and is much larger than her sisters ... A: Yes 2 symptons of pregnancy are storing food and being more aggressive. When the female hamster is ... | |
| Male Siberian, eyes closed and decreased activity | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I just bought 3 male dwarf siberian hamsters on monday. One of them was really active during the ... A: The reason for s hamster having sticky eyes is that the hamster might have conjunctivitis. ... | |
| hamster babies | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a dwarf hamster who has four 3-week old babies and I read that you should separate them from ... A: You are welcome :) It is very tricky to determine the sex of a hamster. In Syrian Hamsters, it is ... | |
| Mange | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: my hamster is being treated for mange. will his skin and hair heal? A: Yes it will come back to normal, but it would take some months. If you have any more questions, you ... | |
| tumor or ?? | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought two dwarf hamsters and one I fell in love with (Pumpkin) because it was so calm ... A: A tumour would look like this http://www.hamster-club.com/health.asp see tumour section and also see ... | |
| Please help me with my dwarf | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I don't know if you've answered this question before, I've been looking through and can't find it if ... A: Does your hamster's eye look like this? http://www.hamster-club.com/health.asp see glaucoma section ... | |
| Is my hamster blind in her left eye? | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: My hamster has a gray spot in her left eye that loooks sort of weird. Im wondering is there any ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. Probably she has cataracts. Usually the sympton of cataracts ... | |
| My Dwarf Hamster Maybe Pregant | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I Think My Dwarf Hamster Is Pregnant But I Dont No If She Is Or Not. She Keeps Hiding Under The ... A: For how long have you had this hamster? If it's still a new hamster then she could just be still ... | |
| hamster cage | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: can u tell me witch is better to use for bedding woodshavings or normal bedding? A: Normal bedding is the best - paper best is the best. Wood shavings are not ideal as bedding for ... | |
| my hamster! | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: my hamster just had babies and i need help! What should I do? Help!!!!!!! A: When the female hamster gives birth, it is very important not to touch the nest or babies and avoid ... | |
| introducing hamsters | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I got a new hamster the other day, to go with my old one. The old one (spence) is 2 yrs old and the ... A: What type of hamsters are they? If they are syrian then there is no way that the method is gonna ... | |
| Sore eye | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: My hamster has a sore,red swollen eye.The fur around his eye is wet and when he wakes up it's stuck ... A: Your hamster might have a conjunctivity... but it is very common on old hamsters. A conjunctivity ... | |
| Not acting normal | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: i have a syrian hamster about a year old, when i took him out of his cage in the evening for a run ... A: Yes it is very normal, when hamsters start getting old (from the age of 1 year onwards) their ... | |
| hamster babies | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a dwarf hamster who has four 3-week old babies and I read that you should separate them from ... A: The best time to separate them is at 4 weeks of age since at 4 weeks of age they become sexually ... | |
| Hi | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm not sure what I should do because I got a four level cage. Is that good enough? and also I was ... A: yes a 4 level cage is good, the larget the cage the better for the hamster since hamsters get bored ... | |
| Sick Panda Bear Hamster | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is very sick. I first noticed crusting around his ears, and then it spread to his eyes ... A: Yes it sounds like mange. Hamsters can catch mites and these should be treated by an anti-mite ... | |
| help pleasee | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: i put olive oil on my hamster to help with mites, because i heard this in various places, but now i ... A: Yes but it is more likely used for skin mange and not mites. For hamster mange, diluted oils can ... | |
| hamsters | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: my hamster died a year ago and i want to get another one. i want a hamster that lives more then 2 ... A: No, roborovski hamsters only grow up to 4-5 cm..... the largest ones are called Syrian hamsters ... | |
| hamster health | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: My hamster has been with me for around 6 mos. and I've been feeding him boiled rice, vegetables, ... A: I think that it is diarrhea. Hamster diarrhea is a result of incorrect feeding and sometimes in ... | |
| mite | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: hey!! I am Catrina. I am 15 years old. recently i noticed some thinning in my hamsters hair and ... A: I'm sorry to hear that that method did not work :/ Hamsters can catch mites and these should be ... | |
| my hamster regading his teeth | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: my hamster got his two bottom teeth stuck on the cage and we had to cut the cage and now booth of ... A: It is important to remove any sugary or sticky items from the hamster's diet. If the whole tooth ... | |
| Hamster swollen eye | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: We have a Syrian gold (I think) hamster. We have had it for almost 3 years. First, how long do ... A: Yes it is very normal since your hamster is 3 years old. Usually they live 2 years or less so you ... | |
| Orphaned hamsters | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a litter of 4 orphaned hamsters to hand raise as of this morning. I've raised healthy ... A: Despite a lot of work to try and keep the babies fed and warm, some losses may occour. The babies ... | |
| gerbil | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: My daughter grabbed her gerbil by the tail and it came off now the bone is exposed what do we do ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your gerbil lost its tail. Gerbil's tails are very fragile, so they ... | |
| going round in circles! | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: My hamster kept on going round in circles for a while but he stopped quite a while ago! he wasn't ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster is going round in circles. This is due to a stroke. When a ... | |
| injured hamster | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: i thought the hamster cage was on the table properly but during a storm the vibrations knocked the ... A: If the hamster has a fractured bone the hamster will drag the affected leg and find it difficult to ... | |
| Hamster sleeps more than usual and doesn't eat | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I got a teddy bear hamster few months ago, and she was very alert and active. However, after I ... A: A normal hamster would sleep all day and will not drink so much so I must say that it is quite ... | |
| itching and pooping | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: yes the subject is quite funny but those are the two questions i have. 1) my new teddy bear hamster ... A: Yes it is very very normal. Hamsters love keeping themselves clean and so will clean themselves on ... | |
| Hamster Sore paw | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I have two hamsters who have developed a sore which looks like a red scab about 1/4 " in diameter on ... A: The cause of the skin reaction could be from the bedding or from a change in the food and / or ... | |
| What is wrong with my hamster? | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a Fancy Dwarf Hamster, I've had her for a year. Three weeks ago, one of her eyes popped out ... A: Your hamster had glaucoma on one of its eyes. One of the illnesses hamsters may have is glaucoma. ... | |
| hamster | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: hi i have a male hamster and when he pees i noticed that it is white? do U know what maybe causing ... A: That is quite normal. All male hamster sometime pee white. This happens due to their hormones and ... | |
| I dont know what my hamster is!!!! | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: I dont know what my hamster type is and i need help!! She has black eyes and her coat has several ... A: It could be a campbell hamster since you mentioned that it is small. These pages shows you further ... | |
| Strange behavior prior to death | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: I've tried to research hamster behaviour but as of yet have not found anything to answer the ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster died, but she died of old age since 21 monhts is an old age for ... | |
| I think my hamster is Pregnant | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: im lindsay. Kay so i have this supposedly Male Chinese Dwarf. But in his back..underneath his ... A: A male hamster will have testicles and by time these will become more noticeable especially on ... | |
| type of my hamsters | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I have two hamsters. They are both black and white. The people in the pet store called them panda ... A: Thyank you for your question. Panda hamsters are also called teddy bear or syrian hamsters. these ... | |
| hamster is very sick | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: my hamster is very sick, today i foun him, by the way he is a long hair. i found him very sick 2day, ... A: Avoid giving your hamster a bath, this does not help him at all even though he has diarrhea. ... | |
| mom fighting with babies | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: My Hamster had babies 3 1/2 weeks ago. They had been doing really well and starting to progress ... A: What kind of hamsters are they? Syrian? Ideally the temperature should be between 65 ° F / 18° C ... | |
| Hamster bottom | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a one year old Syrian (i think!) hamster named Rafiki. He has a extremely huge protruding ... A: Yes they might be his testicles since on syrian hamsters these are very well shown like in this ... | |
| Roborovski fur loss | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I have had my roborovski russian dwarf for just under 2 years. She has lost her fur around her hip ... A: The most common signs of hamster's fur problems are: loss of fur, sores, dry, itchy skin, reddened ... | |
| HELP! Bulging hamster eye! | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I am SO devastated right now. I left home to work a late shift.. and I checked on my hamster before ... A: One of the illnesses hamsters may have is Glaucoma. Glaucoma affects the eyes of the hamster and its ... | |
| hamster growth worries? | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a Siberian dwarf hamster with a strange growth on his nose.It is brownish black.It started ... A: Usually a tumour does not fall off, so I would say that it might be some sort of infection. It ... | |
| My hamster was bit by my cat | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: My friend wanted to play with my hamster, I was kind of busy, so I let him. He put her in my run ... A: I would suggest in using tea tree cream. It can be bought from the pet shop in a potency specially ... | |
| hamstedwarf | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I'm so sorry to bother you again with another question, but my haster is scratching, bitting, ... A: You can buy an anti mite spray for hamsters from a pet store or from the internet....with regards to ... | |
| Concerned | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I bought my hamster in November so I figure it is about 9-10 months old. He is still as active as ... A: Your hamster could have skin mites if he is inching. Disinfect the whole cage and apply some ... | |
| sick hamster | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: My daughter's hamster is a solid white short haired hamster. (sorry! That's the only breed info. I ... A: Does it look like this? : http://hamster-club.com/health.asp see glaucoma section? If yes then ... | |
| cancer | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: Are cancer treatable? A: Hamster cancers and tumours are often treatable. Sometimes when hamster tumours are removed, these ... | |
| My hamster has a cold | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: What shoul I do? A: A hamster with a cold should be kept in a draught free and warm room. Palatable foods (soft food) ... | |
| hamster | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: i have two hamsters and the mothe hamster had six babies yesterday. i also heard that if i leave the ... A: In the case of dwarf hamsters this can be done, but would also result in breeding again so removing ... | |
| Whats wrong with my Bubby? | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is acting weird i got her yesterday. I've had 3 hamsters before. and she is the strangest ... A: Your hamster is neither sick not pregnant... her behaviour is very normal. Usually most syrian ... | |
| old age | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: my hamster as had her eyes closed for the last few days her head is on one side she keeps falling ... A: Unfortuantely it could be a stroke and / or brain tumour (waltzing). Sometimes hamsters may develop ... | |
| hamster illness? | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: My daughters hamster has not been pooping much or peeing normally and has a very swollen belly. He ... A: Yes, olive oil helps constipation. Two drops of either liquid paraffin or lactulose can be given 4 ... | |
| Hamsters | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I am considering getting a hamster and have been reading up about them. I already have a cat and ... A: Hamster mites are different from cat mites so no, they should not be able to infest your cat. You ... | |
| My hamster has swollen toes that looks like a butt. A.S.A.P | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: all of his nails are there. he has a plastic cage so i dont really think that it coulld be the cage. ... A: Can you send me a picture? It could be a skin reaction. Hamster's feet can become swollen if you ... | |
| My hamster just died :( | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: Last night, I went to let my hamster out of his cage so he can roll around in his little ball and he ... A: I know how it feels, it feels really sad in losing such a loving pet even though hamsters are so ... | |
| will my hamster get sick from bedding | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: hi my hamster is a panda and i was wondering if it would get sick if its laying in wet beddin A: Yes it would get sick, it can get a cold. Replace the bedding as soon as possible. You can use ... | |
| hamster food | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: We have only had a hamster for a few months and we are going to be out of town for about 6 days and ... A: I would not suggest in leaving a hamster on it's own for 1 week. If you are going to be out for ... | |
| robo hamster | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: .. I just recently got a robo hamster and It doesnt seem to be to social with people (everytime I ... A: Your hamster is still very afraid. In order to have your hamster to trust you, you should ... | |
| My hamsters | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: it looks like two red bubbles thats about to pop. i am really worried about it. is it a desease or ... A: Does it look like this pic? http://hamster-club.com/health.asp in the skin problems section. The ... | |
| Swollen cheek pouch | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: My daugher has a hamster that has developed a swollen cheek pouch on the left side. At first we ... A: Well it could be many reasons but a picture would definately help me more in telling you what it ... | |
| Dwarf Russian hamster fur loss | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I have two Russian Dwarf Hamsters and one of them is losing some of her fur right under her mouth. ... A: The most common signs of hamster's fur problems are: loss of fur, sores, dry, itchy skin, reddened ... | |
| teddy bear hamster babies | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: How often do teddy bear hamster mothers get pregnant? A: If she is housed with a male then there is a chance every 4 days! Syrian hamsters get very ... | |
| Hurt Robo Hamster | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I got two male robo hamsters from the same litter about a week and a half ago. They started fighting ... A: Avoid touching the wound with soap since soap is not good. Only water with a bit of salt should be ... | |
| Swollen cheek pouch | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: My daugher has a hamster that has developed a swollen cheek pouch on the left side. At first we ... A: Your hamster has a tumour under the skin. The hamster develops a lump which gets bigger by time and ... | |
| Hamsters sneeze | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: My hamsters sneezed quite often. What can i do before take them to a vet? Thank for your answer ... A: A hamster with a cold should be kept in a draught free and warm room. Palatable foods (soft food) ... | |
| My hampster keeps sneezing | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: We ercently bought a hampster, he is appox 8 weeks old, This past week I noticed he was making a ... A: Your hamster has a bit of a cold. A hamster with a cold should be kept in a draught free and warm ... | |
| hamster | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if there was an odor neutralizer I could use on some pine bedding? Or if it would ... A: Wood shavings are not ideal as bedding for hamsters as hamsters may suffer from the wood shavings ... | |
| syrian and dwarf hamstrs | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: Im about to get a hamster on the 23 (wednsday) and i want a playfull hamster but one that also ... A: Well, both syrian and dwarf hamsters are cute :) Syrian hamsters should be housed alone ie one per ... | |
| Syrian Hamter | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: and within the last week I noticed he had a lump on his, what semmes like, inbetween his testicles. ... A: Young male hamsters have 2 testicles that can be present within the abdomen or in the srotum below ... | |
| bleeding in the eyes | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: my hamster appears to be bleeding around the eyes when i was outside.what could be the matter? A: Bleeding eyes are very common in most rodents. Hamsters have special glands behind their eyeballs ... | |
| travel | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: can i travel with my teddy ham. its only 4 hours what should i do if i can to prepare nylorac A: On a trip, your hamster will need roam room. So forget the small travel carrier and use one of his ... | |
| Hamster Help Fast | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: my Chinese dwarf hamster Sweet Pea has been acting funny for about five days now. She does not want ... A: Your hamster could have a cold. A hamster with a cold should be kept in a draught free and warm ... | |
| how to treat hamster mites | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I think my hamster might have mites I need some spray but can my hamster give the mites to my other ... A: Usually hamster mites are different from dog and cat mites. So I would say no, the mites would be ... | |
| Car Travel | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I was just wonder if it is okay to have a Teddy Bear Hamster riding in the car for 2 1/2 days of and ... A: On a long trip, your hamster will need roam room. So forget the small travel carrier and use one of ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a dwarf hamster who as about 1 and a half years old. Lately she has been sleeping outside of ... A: It could be heat. Hamsters are most comfortable at temperatures between 65 ° F / 18° C and 80°F / ... | |
| is he sick or just hurt | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: we got our son hamster out of the cage and it had look like he had poked his eye out his eye was ... A: Your hamster has a prolapse of the eyeball. This means that the eyeball comes out of its socket. ... | |
| Hamster has a skin problem... or something | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a Teddy Bear hamster, and I have recently discovered two bald purple-ish spots on him. One on ... A: Those are scent glands and they are more visable on teddy bear hamsters. Scent glads are used to ... | |
| My Dwarf hamster | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I have had a hamster for about 2 years and a few days ago his skin started to peel. Is this a sign ... A: Hamster skin problems is more found on old hamsters so I would say that it is a sign of old age. ... | |
| handling my hamster | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a black and white male syrian hamster and he is now 11 weeks old, he is called Rocco. I ... A: Your hamster is still very young and he is shy too. You should try handling him every time gently ... | |
| No pups eaten | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: Hey Nadia, This morning, my brother went to check on my mother hamster and took out one of the 2-day ... A: Well, no it's not normal but mother hamster react very different from each other. You were very ... | |
| Hamster illnesses | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: My Russian dwarf hamster has been acting strange recently. She's about 10 months old, and lives with ... A: Your hamster has a bit of a cold. A little added honey with water may encourage the hamster to ... | |
| Hamster CAGES, CAGES CAGES!!! | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: How do I put this? Okay, I've got it... TOO MANY CAGES!! There are too many styles, too many ... A: The bigger cage is the best for your teddy bear hamster to avoid any boredom. a wire cage with ... | |
| Hamster Picks,,, | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: How are you? I would like to know which type of hamster would be best for me, a beginner. I would ... A: I would suggest a syrian / teddy bear hamster. They live alone so you can purchase only 1 per cage ... | |
| Snacks to give | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: My mother hamster gave birth to 6 babies today.I was wondering,Can I feed the mother hamster boiled ... A: Yes you can. You can also provide additional bread soaked in milk in a small food bowl for the ... | |
| Hamster tumor/cyst? | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I picked up my dwarf hamster today and just noticed a very large tumor or cyst in front of her back ... A: Does it look like this? http://hamster-club.com/health.asp See cyst section bottom page. A cyst ... | |
| Hamster with cancer? | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: Good day Nadia, Hopefully you can give me advice. My hamster (its a teddy bear) will be two years ... A: A hamster with cancer would have a red / pinkish lump. Hamster cancers and tumours are often ... | |
| To breed or not to breed | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: So sorry if I'm bothering you too much!!-_- I have a friend who has two hamsters,one male and one ... A: I wouldn't recommend mating since hamsters usually have a lot of babies. Nevertheless, if your ... | |
| my hamster can not move his back legs | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: my hamster is not moving his back legs and drags his back, what is wrong with her A: It cold be fractured bones. Suspected fractures are an emergency and veterinary treatment should be ... | |
| Hamster question | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: Today my hamster passed away. as sad as it is, I have taken great comfort knowing that she for the ... A: I must say that your hamster died of old age. At 2.5 years it is a very old age for a hamster and ... | |
| sorry to bother you but to add something to my question... | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: sorry, but i forgot to mention in my previous question, that my hamster and constantly been ... A: Yes, if the hamster is scratching itself then it could be skin mites. A skin mite is a small ... | |
| is my dwarf winter white russian hamster sick? | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I live in China and my friends gave me 2 Winter White Russian hamsters in March. I separated them ... A: Probably it's because of the hot weather. Hamsters behave differently due to hot weather...soem ... | |
| types of hammies | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: personally which kind of hamster is the best for a first timer: teddy bear, long hair,short ... A: Both short and long haired teddy bear hamsters have the same temperament :) Sometimes they are also ... | |
| Fat or pregnant? | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: It's me again! I have a really bizzare question(well to me at least). I have a female hamster named ... A: ) When the female hamster is pregnant, she will start to build a nest and during the last two days, ... | |
| Bad Eyes. | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I have had my Syrian hamster for almost 2 years.(on September 22)and about 3 months ago he went ... A: Hamsters have a very poor eye sight. They rely on the smell and hearing senses so the blindness ... | |
| Eye closed - roborovski hamster | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: However recently one of the hamsters has a closed left eye. She can open it and there doesn't seem ... A: Some hamsters have this problem of having 'sticky eyes'. This is often because they may have ... | |
| blood on the bedding | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I think my hamster is very ill, I just purchased her on Saturday and she was fine all weekend. This ... A: It looks like its a prolpsed rectum. The straining of the rectum can cause the intestine to come ... | |
| wet tail.....i think | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: His "bottom" looks like someone dipped him in water. He has been sleeping a bit more. could it ... A: I must say that it sounds more like diarrhea, since wet tail is far more fatal and he would be more ... | |
| dwarf hamster losing fur? | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a dwarf hamster and she's a little more than 1 year old. All of the fur on her underbelly is ... A: I never used this recipie you gave me... better if you use a new cod liver oil since it will do not ... | |
| dwarf hamster losing fur? | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a dwarf hamster and she's a little more than 1 year old. All of the fur on her underbelly is ... A: I must say that your hamster has several hair loss on his body. The most common signs of hamster's ... | |
| Sneezing Hamster | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I currently have a 3 month campbell dwarf hamster who is constantly sneezing so I was wondering if ... A: Send me an email on nadia@hamster-club.com and I will send you exactly an example of how you stick ... | |
| Hamster Food | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: What kind of food can I give my Hamster, that I could find in my kitchen?? Like I sometimes give my ... A: In captivity, hamsters should be fed a good diet with lots of varieties like seeds, grains, fruits ... | |
| Hamster illness? | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a one-year-old teddy bear hamster. Lately, I noticed she's been having these really sudden ... A: Your hamster probably has a cold. A hamster with a cold should be kept in a draught free and warm ... | |
| Hamster-sick? | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is 1 year old and is a female. usually she's pretty ok doing her own thing, but for the ... A: Your hamster probably has a cold. A hamster with a cold should be kept in a draught free and warm ... | |
| tissue, no tissue | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering, when baby hamsters are 18 days old can you hold them without a tissue or do you ... A: The best time to hold hamster babies is at 3 weeks of age, you can use a tissue but at that time ... | |
| hamster death-starvation? | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me. When I was ten (I'm twelve now)I had a Syrian hamster, named Shadow. I ... A: I am sorry to let you know that it could have been starvation. Hamsters love eating and food bowls ... | |
| hamster allergies | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: I just got a big boy syrian hamster. and he like coughs or sneezes then he jumps, is that allgeries ... A: It could be a cold or else an allergy but I don't think that it's from the cats but from the bedding ... | |
| hey nadia | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: hey, dont know if you remember me i had the male hamster with the large lump, just letting you know ... A: Yes I remember you. How are you? : ) So the internal lump vanished? It could be a good sign. A ... | |
| lump on my hamster | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: My hamster has this lump on his throat area and it's red at the bottom. I just noticed it while he ... A: It could be a tumour or cyst. This page might help you - since it shows some hamsters with a tumour ... | |
| is my roborovski pregnant?? | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: ive got two roborovski's. i thought they were both males and now one is gettin fatter and is really ... A: Roborovski Hamsters usually do not breed until they are eight months of age. To know the gender of ... | |
| my dwarf hamster sick? | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: Im not sure what's up with my hamster. He is a male blueberry dwarf hamster. he hisses when you try ... A: Yes, sometimes when hamsters are sick they tend to hiss since they are afraid, especially when you ... | |
| My Robo Hamster (Melody) | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I just got my hamster a week ago when I found this website. I really don't know much about ... A: Robo hamsters drink less water than any other hamster due to their size. They are smaller in size ... | |
| Hamster appears bloated, lethargic | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: My daughter's hamster (Licorice) has recently gotten very lethargic. She won't go up her tunnel in ... A: How old is your hamster? If it is older than 1 year and a half then they are all signs of old age. ... | |
| Hamster depression? | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: My hamster zoe is a little over two years old, i don't know what kind she is since we adopted her ... A: There could be 2 reasons for the swelling. 1. your hamster is getting old and so she will be more ... | |
| Dwarf Hampster | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: My dwarf hamster seems to be peeing ALOT. I've had him for about 4-5 months and he was a baby when I ... A: With regards to Kaytee Healthy Bits you can give him one every other day as you are doing. Cheerios ... | |
| Dwarf Hampster | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: My dwarf hamster seems to be peeing ALOT. I've had him for about 4-5 months and he was a baby when I ... A: In fact due to the specific information you gave me, I can tell you exactly from what so much pee is ... | |
| He sleeps in a puffball! | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: My dwarf hamster sleeps in a puffball. My other hamster did that once but as far as I know, only ... A: All hamsters have their own character, some have different tastes and ways of life than other ... | |
| hamster killed 2 others | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: we just had a tornado a few days ago and now one of my hamsters seems to have killed 2 others. the ... A: What type of hamsters were they? If they were, Syrians hamsters or teddy bear hamsters or chinese ... | |
| my hamster is nibbling | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: sorry to bother but my hammy is a dwarf hamster and wont stop nibbling it doesnt hurt that much he ... A: To avoid any bites from your hamster, make sure that you wash your hands well after handling any ... | |
| Is it wet tail or not? | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: I have two four month old dwarfs. a white one whose name's Peter and a Campbell whose name's Leo. I ... A: 1. A winter white is white without any stripes. 2. It depends on what type of medicine it is. ... | |
| My hamster is scratching herself, causing herself to bleed! | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is a Chinese dwarf hamster about 1 year old. since we have had her we occasionally find ... A: Your hamster scratching could be from these 2 options : 1. Hamsters can catch mites and these ... | |
| Is it wet tail or not? | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I have two four month old dwarfs. a white one whose name's Peter and a Campbell whose name's Leo. I ... A: Usually russian and campbell hamsters should not be housed alone, but since they are similar to each ... | |
| Infection . . . idk PLEASE RESPOND BACK ASAP | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: my hamster is about five months over two years, a couple of days ago i noticed he wasn't sleeping ... A: If your hamster is 2 years and 5 months old then you are very fortunate in having a hamster that ... | |
| My Hamsters rashes? | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: I just noticed this afternoon that my hamster has 2 weird rashes on his back. One is right below ... A: Cedar Shavings can cause allergic reactions. Pine shavings are preferable to Cedar but paper based ... | |
| Hurt Hamster | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I just found my robo dwarf hamster hanging between her wheel and the cage by her foot. I got her ... A: If you want you can bring her to a good rodent vet to make your mind at ease. I had a similar ... | |
| Just got a Hamster | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I just got a fancy bear hamster and its a female and I just had some questions, for instance can ... A: No, Teddy bear hamsters should be housed alone, one per cage. You can only take a hamster outside ... | |
| greasy hamster | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: im a little confused about my hamster.. she is a russian dwalf hamster and for the last week her fur ... A: A hamster with greasy fur, could be a sign that the hamster's bedding is not being changed ... | |
| Hamster illness | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a dwarf hamster who appears ill. Her fur looks wet but feels dry, she also has diarrhea. Do ... A: If your hamster has diarrhea, remove any moist food out of the cage and feed your hamster only dry ... | |
| Syrian Hamster losing fur. | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a male syrian long-haired hamster, I'm not entirely sure of his exact age, but he is ... A: Yes age related sytmptons include thinning of hair loss and if he is acting normal i wouldn't worry ... | |
| HELP | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: My hamster seems lifeless, although he is breathing and his heart is beating. He cant walk and wont ... A: It could be from these causes: 1. hibernation. Was there any change in temperature? If yes then ... | |
| hamster | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: we bought a hamster three days ago at petsmart, it has been doing fine but all of a sudden he acts ... A: Yes it is quite normal that at first they do that especially syrian hamsters! This page will show ... | |
| old hamster | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: Our male Syrian hamster is almost 2 years old. He is fit, healthy, eating well, and enjoying his ... A: Thinning of the fur and dark areas are very common on old hamsters. At 2 years of age, the hamster ... | |
| where to get my hamster from | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I have been wanting a hamster for a long time. and my mom has finally gave in. but we are going on a ... A: You may buy hamsters from a pet shop, a breeder, or a rescue centre. Ideally you should buy / adopt ... | |
| robo dwarf hamsters | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I want a robo Dwarf hamster for my birthday and my mom says I cant get a robo Dwarf hamster because ... A: Is this the first time you want a hamster or did you ever had another hamster before? If this is ... | |
| my hamster sam | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is 6 months old one of his eyes is shut I took it to the vet and they gave me this cream ... A: If the vet is a good rodent vet and the cream is helping your hamster, then yes, your hamster is ... | |
| Hamster | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: he is eating sleeping, drinking and running around will he be alright? Or should I take him to the ... A: What do you mean by saying that he lost his eye? Did his eye pop out or did he hurt it? If the eye ... | |
| Can 2 hamsters live together? | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a hamster name Cinnamon and she is a Cinnamon hamster to, and I was thinking of getting ... A: Only dwarf hamsters can live together ie: Dwarf Campbell Russian Hamsters, Dwarf Winter White ... | |
| how to get rid of hampster hair loss | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: how do you get rid of hampster hair loss?????????/ please help A: How old is your hamster and is he itching itself? If he is itching itself then it could be mites. ... | |
| lump on hamsters chin | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: I just noticed it tonight while I was bathing him. Its the size of a pea and its under his chin off ... A: Did you find any blood / and or pieces of internal meat (looks like pink meat...) (which a tumour ... | |
| Hamster is sneezing and bald spot | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: Why is my hamster constently sneezing? and also he has a bald spot right above his butt area why is ... A: Sneezing is one of the symptons of a cold. Hamster colds can be a cause of draughts so a correct ... | |
| how can I make Her stop? | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: Hey! I recently got a new hamster (toffee) and she keeps chewing on the bars of her cage and I'm ... A: That is very normal for a hamster especially syrian hamsters do that all night long! Yes, it's good ... | |
| lump on hamsters chin | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I just noticed it tonight while I was bathing him. Its the size of a pea and its under his chin off ... A: No it's not true that all hamsters die from a tumour! Also it's very unusual that it will live for ... | |
| lump on hamsters chin | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I just noticed it tonight while I was bathing him. Its the size of a pea and its under his chin off ... A: Your hamster might have a tumour. Don't worry and don't alarm yourself. A hamster with a tumour ... | |
| what's wrong? | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I have 4 hamsters. Three are boys and the 1 is a female. The adult male has mated with the adult ... A: If she was all cold and started to smell then she was dead. When hamsters die they will smell and ... | |
| what's wrong? | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I have 4 hamsters. Three are boys and the 1 is a female. The adult male has mated with the adult ... A: If she was all cold and started to smell then she was dead. When hamsters die they will smell and ... | |
| hamster eye infection | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: 6 month old hamster developed a serious eye infection with a gash over his head. I believe this is ... A: Yes it could be some allergic reaction, and if you said that there was someone else with a similar ... | |
| Hamster spraying | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a female hamster, and i think she is spraying. I put a card board box behind the cage and I ... A: By the word spraying what do you mean exactly? Do you mean that she is on heat or that she pees? ... | |
| what's wrong? | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: I have 4 hamsters. Three are boys and the 1 is a female. The adult male has mated with the adult ... A: What kind of hamsters are they? Check out http://hamster-club.com/varieties.asp to know what type ... | |
| Russian Cambell Hamsters! | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: My question is are Russian Camballs more snappy hamsters than syrians? And do Russian Cambells like ... A: Campbell hamsters love living in groups :) they also love being handled and are very tame (obviously ... | |
| hamster eye infection | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: 6 month old hamster developed a serious eye infection with a gash over his head. I believe this is ... A: I'm sorry to hear that our hamster died. I know that it could be very hard when losing a loving ... | |
| Still Wondering | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: Hey Nadia! I'm still sick and it has been over three days, will my hamster not remember my scent and ... A: If your hamsters gets a cold, it should be kept in a draught free and warm room. Palatable foods ... | |
| About my Russian hamster | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: i have got a Russian girl hamster and shes about 10 months old, I've noticed that she is going bald ... A: A hamster breathing heavily, could be a sign of a cold. A hamster with a cold should be kept in a ... | |
| which breed? | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: My friend,Celine,has been wanting to own a hamster of her own.She's only 9 and wants to own a ... A: I would suggest a Syrian hamster. check out this page http://www.hamster-club.com/varieties.asp to ... | |
| Separate? | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: I have two different types of dwarf hamsters in the same cage. They are getting along really well, ... A: Yes, that's the problem that if they breed there can be some deformalities for the baby hamsters ... | |
| Still Wondering | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: Hey Nadia! I'm still sick and it has been over three days, will my hamster not remember my scent ... A: Hope you will get better soon :) As I said, you can still clean his cage but make sure you wash ... | |
| injured robo dwarf hamster | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: we have 2 male robo's and they fought and the smaller of the two was bitten pretty badly. he also is ... A: Yes you can take him to a good rodent vet and separate them immdiately. They cannot live together ... | |
| hamster | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: i have a roughly 2 and half yr old hamster she keeps making weird noises, shaking and breathing ... A: You are very lucky in having a hamster of 2 and a half years. Shaking and breathing heavily can be ... | |
| Scabby Growth | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: We're looking after my cousin's hamster whilst he is on holiday and we haven't been told of any ... A: To know what kind of hamster your cousin has check out this page: ... | |
| help!!! .... hamsters tooth .... blood ... | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: my hammies tooth came outt ...broke ,,, ... a lot of blood came out at first ..., and it stopped now ... A: the tooth will grow back slowily. In the meantime, our hamster will be quite happy eating mush. You ... | |
| Bedding/cage lining | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm wondering if we could use the paper that has been put through our shredder as lining in the ... A: It's better if you use soft tissue paper or toilet paper since the other paper can cut the hamster. ... | |
| About my Russian hamster | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: i have got a Russian girl hamster and shes about 10 months old, I've noticed that she is going bald ... A: I know what your hamster has and most of russian dwarf hamsters has this type of illness, when they ... | |
| About my Russian hamster | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: i have got a Russian girl hamster and shes about 10 months old, I've noticed that she is going bald ... A: I know what your hamster has and most of russian dwarf hamsters has this type of illness, when they ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamster with a rash | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: We have a teddy bear hamster and the other day I noticed her one leg is a little swollen and has a ... A: Yes it can live for more than 2 years but in very rare cases. Also dwarf hamsters (check out ... | |
| red sore on lip | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: Ive had my syrian hamster for about half a year now. As hamsters do, she reguarly gnaws on the cage ... A: Yes, I think that you are right, I think that it is the bars that are doing her lips with red sores. ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamster with a rash | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: We have a teddy bear hamster and the other day I noticed her one leg is a little swollen and has a ... A: You are welcome. If the scab is healing on its own then it is a very good sign :) You can leave it ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamster with a rash | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: We have a teddy bear hamster and the other day I noticed her one leg is a little swollen and has a ... A: Probably it is the pine and cedar bedding that is doing the rash. Shredded paper is good for them ... | |
| my hamster | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: i have a black bear hamster. i have had her for about a year, and my cousin had her for a year as ... A: Where is your hamster housed? in a dark room or in a room that in the morning there is daylight and ... | |
| sickness prob. | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: Hey Nadia! I have a sore throat, and the sniffies. Should I go near my hammie? I'm suppose to ... A: ) If you have a sore throat and sniffies try avoid touching the hamster since he would get a cold ... | |
| Hamster Falls over | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a male hammy that i got from a family member almost two years ago and when i got it i noticed ... A: If I understood your question well your hamster is 2 years old? At 2 years of age you are very ... | |
| my hamster | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: i have a black bear hamster. i have had her for about a year, and my cousin had her for a year as ... A: The only thing you can do is to leave her in a quiet place so that the hamster will not get ... | |
| my hamster | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: i have a black bear hamster. i have had her for about a year, and my cousin had her for a year as ... A: Yes I think that it's wet tail since one of the symptons of wet tail is having the eyes shut with ... | |
| Just some hamster questions | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: Me and my hamster are getting along great, in fact today, I was able to lift it. But I do have some ... A: How are you? Hope you are fine :) Hamsters will eat Cheerios but it's not healty since it's not ... | |
| my male hamster again | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: i just dont want him to be suffering he doesnt seem to be in pain, he doesnt want to be held though ... A: It's purplish in colour because of the lump. Usually lumps are purple / red. So it's quite normal ... | |
| male syrian hamster with large lump | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: i have a male Syrian hamster he is about 2 an a half years old he is usually really skinny ( i think ... A: Your female hamster probably died of old age. At 2 years 3 months a hamster is very old :) I'm ... | |
| male syrian hamster with large lump | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: i have a male Syrian hamster he is about 2 an a half years old he is usually really skinny ( i think ... A: At 2 years and a half the hamster can develop a lump since it is very old. You are very lucky in ... | |
| bloody butt | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a Dalmation Hamster and blood is coming out of his butt.He just over a case of wet tail so ... A: Your hamster could have an internal infection or a rectal prolapse. The straining of the rectum can ... | |
| Hamster tumor? | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I currently own a black bear hamster named Dixie. She is about 1 year old. Recently I have noticed ... A: Does your hamster have a lump? Usually when a hamser has a tumour it would have a lump like this: ... | |
| Pus from eyes? | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I was recently employed at a pet store for about two weeks and happened to notice something odd ... A: Rectum prolapse would have affected her genital area and not eyes, but probably it could be one of ... | |
| Sick Hamster | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I have two hamsters that I have had for a couple of years. One of them is lethargic and moves ... A: If your hamsters are older than 20 months then these all all signs of old age. The bleeding from ... | |
| Separate? | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I have two different types of dwarf hamsters in the same cage. They are getting along really well, ... A: You mean they are campbelle and russian or roborovski? Well, yes you should separate them if they ... | |
| Squeaky Boot Sound | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: I'm a little worried about my syrian female hamster, got her 6 months ago and I believe she's like 8 ... A: I think your hamster has a cold. The symptoms of hamster colds are: hamster sneezing, hamster with ... | |
| hamster bite | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: i tried everything but my hamster keeps biting me should i take it back to the store and trade it ... A: When bringing a new hamster home, do not expect that it will come into your hands immediately as the ... | |
| illness | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: My syrian is about 12 months old. This last week I have noticed how quiet she has been (no wheel ... A: Blood can be a sign or internal infectin or bladder stones. Addition of a little fruit juice to ... | |
| - | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: My hamster had just given birth, but after a few hours later, I found her dead. The room was really ... A: I'm so sorry to hear that :/ Probably it was pregnancy toxaemia. The mother hamster was not ... | |
| Hamster not opening eye | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: We recently got 2 male Teddy bear hamsters and they seemed to be doing fine until 1 went into a ... A: The problem is surely because the male hamsters faught. You should separate them, since teddy bear ... | |
| one eye closed | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: when i checked my hamster the right eye was open,but when i looked at the left it was shut.Still u ... A: You can grab a piece of soft tissue with warm water and wet a bit her closed eye. This should help ... | |
| Sudden Death | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: I had a teddy bear hamster that was about 1.5 years old and just yesterday during its sleep it died. ... A: Probably it died of old age. At 1.5 years hamsters are old. If the lump was still intact ie: was ... | |
| red bump | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: My dwarf hamster is about a year old and she has a rather large big bump on her backleft leg thet ... A: I never heard about putting hydrogen proxide : / I would not suggest that. If you want you can ... | |
| red bump | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: My dwarf hamster is about a year old and she has a rather large big bump on her backleft leg thet ... A: I think that it is a tumour. I have a hamster with a tumour and also had another one that lived a ... | |
| Ill/dying Hamster | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: We have had our hamster for about 20 months. Yesterday she was full of energy and my daughter played ... A: Probably it is due to her old age. At 20 years some hamsters begin to die. If you prefer to take ... | |
| Hamster lost | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: In my classroom over night the substitute teacher accidently left the hamster cage door open. One of ... A: If the hamster escapes, close all the windows and doors and put some hamster food and some ... | |
| - | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: Is it okay for my hamster to be swingin' on his bars, he always falls off, but gets back on straight ... A: Most of the hamster do that. They do that for attention. You can give him a treat once in a while ... | |
| - | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is always board, can you give some ideas on how to lighten up his cage? Thank you. A: You can lighten up his cage with a hamster wheel and tubes :) or you can make some home made toys ... | |
| Diarrhea | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: My hamster has got just a bit diarrhea, I know it's not wet tail, but I need to know weather I can ... A: If your hamster has diarrhea avoid giving him fruit. Remove any moist food out of the cage and feed ... | |
| blood in nest? | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: Two weeks ago I adopted a hamster from a rescue center. It's a little girl which I named Smidgeon. ... A: One of they symtons of bladder stones is drops of blood. But if she is acting normally then it is ... | |
| Is my hamster dying? | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3-4 yr old hamster named Speedy. He has not been going on his wheel lately. This afternoon ... A: Unfortunately your hamster is dying. You were very lucky in having him for 3-4 years since 3-4 ... | |
| My hamster might be dying. | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: Hey Nadia. Im not quite sure if my teddybear hamster is dying or not. I've had him for almost 3 ... A: Unfortunately your hamster is dying / died. You were very lucky in having him for 3 years since 3 ... | |
| "snoring" hamster | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: My hamster "snores" when hes sleeping its like a crying sound sort of and he breaths REALLY loudly ... A: At 2 and a half years, your hamster is very old. That is why the snoring. Another reason could be ... | |
| Is Hammy on her last legs? | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: Our son is 12 and has a syrian of approx. 2yrs 8 months. The last few days she has suddenly become ... A: From what you mentioned, it seems that the symtpons you mentioned are all of old age. Your son is ... | |
| Oh peanuts! | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: ....... I bet I'm such a bother for asking you a lot of questions, sorry. But, I want to know ... A: ) You are always welcome to ask me as many questions as you like :) I would avoid giving him ... | |
| Taming | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: This week, I let my hamster get used to my hand. I saw on this youtube video next you have to make ... A: Taming is a very slow process that needs dedication and patience :) In order to have your hamster ... | |
| hamster illness | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: my hamster has white liquid coming from eyes and its right side doesn't seem to work just collapse ... A: One of the illnesses hamsters may have is Glaucoma. Glaucoma affects the eyes of the hamster and its ... | |
| is my hamster dying? | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: to Nadia, i have recently noticed my hamster has stopped coming out at night. and that it ... A: When hamsters are on heat they don't have blood. Your hamster might have a prolapsed rectum from ... | |
| is Jake ill? | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is ~9 months old and has always looked healthy. Over the past week I have noticed his fur ... A: You can take him to a vet if you want but probably it is the mouldy food and the fact that it has ... | |
| Fur Loss. | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is losing hair on his head near his eyes, but it gets worse every day. He eats ok. He ... A: What kind of hamster is it? Is it a dwarf hamster? Did you change his diet lately? If you want ... | |
| Black Bear Hamster has a lump on stomach.. | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: . he seems to be breathing a little heavier lately but he's still eating and drinking.. is there ... A: A hamster with a tumour may live a normal and happy life but try to avoid any sharp objects as these ... | |
| my hamster | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1 year old dwarf hamster and i notice a yellowish pimple-like thing growing near his butt.i ... A: The ringworm cannot be seen. actually its not a worm or anything but an infection. As I told you ... | |
| my hamster | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1 year old dwarf hamster and i notice a yellowish pimple-like thing growing near his butt.i ... A: It could be just a small infection or hamster ringworm.. but I'm not sure. Hamster Ringworm is a ... | |
| Uh-oh, S.O.S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: Umm, Nadia, I fed my hamster almonds, but I didn't know they were raw! I'm sooooo worried. Do ... A: If your hamster is still alive you don't have to worry. If he is acting normally you don't have to ... | |
| my hamster | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: My hamster has spot near his leg that has no fur and he has a red dot on his paw. What is wrong with ... A: Can you send me a picture of it so that I can tell you exactly what it is? My email is ... | |
| Fur Loss. | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is losing hair on his head near his eyes, but it gets worse every day. He eats ok. He ... A: The most common signs of hamster's skin / fur problems are: loss of fur, sores, dry, itchy skin, ... | |
| squalking | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: right a few things i recently bough a new hamster... think shes about 8 weeks old and when we ... A: Your hamster is still very afraid of you... that is why the squalking and chattering of the teeth :) ... | |
| Teady Bear Hamster | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: How can you tell your hamster is dieing because his one eye is big and dry and wont close and his ... A: It could be any eye infection or else glaucoma. See this page it shows a picture of hamster ... | |
| Quick Q's | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I had my hamster, Caramel, for 3 weeks, and I have some questions, if you don't mind. My hamster is ... A: Yes I agree with you, probably the wood shavings are causing him to sneeze. An alternative to ... | |
| unusual sleeping | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: My Syrian hamster has had to endure a lot this last week. He had quite a severe abscess on him back ... A: Oh poor little hammy.. he is very afraid!! Imagine how much shocked he was being handled ... | |
| my hamster pancakes | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: so i have had my hamster for about a week now and she has eaten out of my hand and she crawls ... A: How cute! If she crawls over you it means that she is not afraid of you :) That is very lucky ... | |
| bedding | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: I generally use cedar chips for bedding. Can I use other types of wood (e.i. pine shavings) for ... A: Wood shavings are not ideal as bedding for hamsters as hamsters may suffer from the wood shavings ... | |
| skin on hamster- problem | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: My hamster looks like it has mold on it's skin. It is black. I am very worried.I tried bathing Ham ... A: It could be the newspaper ink that is doing this. Maybe if you start using shredded paper instead ... | |
| Teddy bear hamster bloated | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: My daughter's hamster is almost three years old and just yesterday, his abdomen and stomach became ... A: By the word bloated you mean 'constipation'? You are very lucky in having a hamster that is 3 years ... | |
| skin on hamster- problem | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: My hamster looks like it has mold on it's skin. It is black. I am very worried.I tried bathing Ham ... A: A hamster with moldy fur, could be a sign that the hamster's bedding is not being changed ... | |
| types of hamsters | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: WHat type of hamster do I have they are brown and gold all over with some white stripes. THANK YOU! A: How big is your hamster? The size of a Syrian Hamster is from 15-20cm while a dwarf hamster is ... | |
| Hamsters... | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: My hamster, Coco, is very young. I bought her from a local pet store about two weeks ago. I picked ... A: Hey! Congratulations!! :) It is very important not to touch the nest or babies and avoid cleaning ... | |
| tumor | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: if my hamster has a tumor is it my fault then is there a way to protect it? My parents won't pay the ... A: A hamster gets a tumour genetically ie: when he is born the tumour is in him so there is nothing ... | |
| Robo color question | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: The sales person told me it was a robo but he is black? i have never seen a black robo. Are there ... A: Till now no varients have occoured to Roborovski ie: Roborovski's coat is still golden brown in ... | |
| Hamster | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: my daughters hamster has a large red blister/tumor looking lump on his front paw. its as large as ... A: A hamster with a tumour can live a happy and normal life like other hamsters. The only exception is ... | |
| hamster's rapid breathing | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: I don't know if our hamster is a dwarf hamster or not, but he's brown and white.We noticed yesterday ... A: How big is your hamster? Syrian hamsters are 15-20cm long while dwarf hamsters are smaller. This ... | |
| Hamsters... | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: My hamster, Coco, is very young. I bought her from a local pet store about two weeks ago. I picked ... A: Is your hamster housed alone? If not then she just mated - the sign of blood shows her first mating ... | |
| Teddybear hamster | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: We just got a female teddy bear hamster 2 days ago & I think it has diarrhea can you please help me A: Hamster Diarrhea is a result of incorrect feeding and sometimes in combination with draughts or ... | |
| hamster growth | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: this might not be your area of expertice but i have a hamster and she is the most adorable thing ... A: Hamsters - especially Syrian will grow up to a maximum of 20cm. Not all hamsters like wheels, I had ... | |
| sick hamster | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: It appears the our normal expert is on vacation. We had a small litter of pups a month ago. ... A: The easiest way to tell if your hamster is a male or female is to look at the distance between the ... | |
| Which type??? | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: The other day I got two hamsters which were supposedly Robos. But I dont think they are the same ... A: I think that the one with the white eyebrows is a roborovski and the 2nd one a russian dwarf ... | |
| sick dwarf hamster | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I have had a dwarf hamster since october 2007. He was one of the smaller ones in his cage when I ... A: Extra vital is a good food mix. I use it, but this does not mean that it will save him.. Try to ... | |
| sick dwarf hamster | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I have had a dwarf hamster since october 2007. He was one of the smaller ones in his cage when I ... A: Most of dwarf hamsters suffer from diabetes. Diabetes is often herediatary. Symptons of a hamster ... | |
| Hamsters | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: I bought to female hamsters at a pet store about 3 weeks ago. The second day they would start ... A: The gestation period for Syrian Hamsters is 16 days. Dwarf Russian Hamsters, Campbell’s and Chinese ... | |
| my old hamster | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: my hamster is 2 years old and iv always treated her very well (fresh water,clean bedding ect ...)for ... A: No, there is nothing more you can do and I think that you did very well in placing her on a single ... | |
| Fighting between 2 Pearl White | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 Pearls and they were bred together since young(bought from a pet store). They didn't fight ... A: What type of hamsters are they? If Syrian then that is why they are fighting. Probably the female ... | |
| Teddybear hamster hair loss | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: I notice my Teddy bear hamster is shedding her fur from her leg. I have not seen her behave any ... A: Old hamsters have less fur due to a drop in certain hormone levels as the hamster gets older. How ... | |
| hamster | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: my hamster eats his poo is this ok? A: Almost all rodents eat their own dropping. This is quite normal as it provides the hamster the ... | |
| SIck hamster | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a male albino short haired hamster named Whitey. He appears to have a cold. He wont open his ... A: You did very well in what you mentioned. Palatable food means food that is soft. (like baby food ... | |
| SIck hamster | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a male albino short haired hamster named Whitey. He appears to have a cold. He wont open his ... A: Hamster Colds can be a cause of draughts so a correct place for the cage is very important. Cold ... | |
| My hamster has a lump on his chest | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: My hamster has a VERY large lump on his chest. It is right under his right paw. And I can feel it ... A: It's a tumour - The hamster develops a lump which gets bigger by time and early referral to a vet is ... | |
| Hamster sickness | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: My male teddy bear hamster just died yesterday. He was about 6 months old, always active, clean, ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster died. He could have died of a heart attack? These thing may ... | |
| hampster making coughing noise | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: my hamspter came into our home about 4 months ago. He's wonderful and loving. Today he started ... A: I think your hamster has a cold. Hamster Colds can be a cause of draughts so a correct place for the ... | |
| Missing hair | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: my 3months dwarf hamster has been missing two squares spots of hair, on each cheeks, and I can see ... A: It looks as if your dwarf hamster is allergic to something. Cedar Shavings can cause allergic ... | |
| MY HAMSTER:) | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: She is a female and is about or over 2 years old. We got her at petco. Over the last few weeks, she ... A: That is very normal being the fact that she is 2 years old. At 2 years old she is very very old and ... | |
| George my hamster! | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a hamster named George and I have a cat too but George likes the cat is this normal? A: Well, it's not that normal that a hamster likes a cat, but there are exceptions. Always be careful ... | |
| my friends hamster lost 1 tooth | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: I am babysitting my friends hamster and i have a friend over and she realized brownie lost a tooth. ... A: Yes it will grow but in the meantime make sure that the tooth on the bottom jaw doesn't overgrow... ... | |
| how to care for my hamster | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: A and it's very hot here will this be a problem for my hamster juju...also what food can i give my ... A: In captivity, hamsters should be fed a good diet with lots of varieties like seeds, grains, fruits ... | |
| hamster with overgrown teeth | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: My hampster,Blakbear, hasn't been eating very much, but I also have noticed that it looks like his ... A: If a hamster's teeth become overgrown, take the hamster to a vet and the vet may show you how to ... | |
| Hamster babies | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: My hamster had 8 babies , but we sold two of them with in the first 5 weeks so now we only have 6. ... A: Check out http://www.hamster-club.com/varieties.asp to make sure what type are they. Yes it makes a ... | |
| Syrian Hamsters | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I have had my hamster for 8 months. I was wondering what the hamster means when it softly bites your ... A: When he softly bites your fingers (usually this happens when he is handled) this means that he does ... | |
| Female Dwarf hamster is Bleeding | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old dwarf hamster named Zoey. About two weeks ago she started bleeding from where ... A: Is Zoey housed alone? There are various reasons for bleeding from th bowel area: Reason 1: if the ... | |
| dwarf hamsters | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: two weeks ago my hamster was pretty chubby and a bit heavier now shes really light and i could ... A: Dwarf hamsters suffer from diabtes and its is hereditary Ie: gained from when they are still small ... | |
| hamsters | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: My son just got a black bear hamster and my daughter got a panda hamster about a week ago. They ... A: Denfinately not :) those type of hamsters are solitary animals and if you introduce them there is a ... | |
| hamster | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: i just bought a hamster on saturday and the first two days he was active.now all he does is lay on ... A: Hamsters get stressed very easily. Stress can be caused from alot of noise, alot of handing ... | |
| My new hamster just lay some small hamster. | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: If i change the place for the female and babies would it feed its babies and how should i do? A: It's better to leave the cage where it is to avoid any stress for the mother hamster. When the ... | |
| Dwarf Hamsters | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: Ok... my friend gave me 3 dwarf hamsters for my birthday. They seem to be 2 males and a female ... A: Check out bottom pic of http://hamster-club.com/reproduction.asp Ps: a small hint is this: A male ... | |
| Sick hamster,,,? please HELP | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is sneezing and doesnt want for me to grab him. He has always been a little one that ... A: Your hamster could have a cold since sneezing is one of the symptons. Hamster Colds can be a cause ... | |
| babies keep dying:( | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: why are they dying? thanks jacquelyn. A: When the female hamster gives birth, it is very important not to touch the nest or babies and avoid ... | |
| Very sick Hamster | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a very sick hamster. Im not sure what has happened but, I found her just lying in her cage, ... A: I'm so sorry but at 3 years old the hamster is very very old and you are very fortunate in having a ... | |
| 2 yr old teddy bear hamster | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: I actually have 2 questions, if you'd be so kind: 1) Peaches does seem to be scratching more ... A: Hair loss is a sing of old age. In fact at 2 year the hamster is already very old. If she is ... | |
| my poor hamster! | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: Wht does my hamster keep on loosing fur around the area of her leg to her back, shes about 1 years ... A: Hair loss is a sing of old age. In fact at 1 year the hamster is already becoming old. If she is ... | |
| a unexpected surprise | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: my son recently purchased a "boy" drawf hamster from the pet store. He is lovable and seems healthy. ... A: I wouldn't suggest in handling the mum before 4 weeks. Yes you are doing the right thing. The ... | |
| my dwarf hamster has had babies | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: I brought two hamsters from the pet shop and I was told they were both girls. I have had them five ... A: Yes dwarf male hamsters help in bringing up the family but he will soon mate the female - and if you ... | |
| hamster loss a eye | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: please help if you can my son has several hamsters all live in separate cages our teddy bear hamster ... A: This could have been a cause of old age. It can live up to 1 year to 1 year 3 months (maximum) but ... | |
| My female/male hamster | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: p.s she/he bled for 1 day edzactly out of the s/he part i am very confused it may have been a lady ... A: Check out diagram at the bottom of this page http://www.hamster-club.com/reproduction.asp If she ... | |
| panda hamsters and food | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: i have proper food for my hamster i was just wondering if there are any fruits or veggies i can give ... A: Good vegetables for hamsters are: a small piece of chicory, endive, carrot, cauliflower, paprika, ... | |
| Wet tail | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: About two weeks I bought a Teddy bear hamster from the pet shop. About 8 days ago we discovered he ... A: To avoid wet tail make sure that your hamster does not get stressed. Hamsters get stressed quite ... | |
| hamster loss a eye | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: please help if you can my son has several hamsters all live in separate cages our teddy bear hamster ... A: Being 1 year old, yes your hamster is old and that is one of the major signs of old age. If the eye ... | |
| Possibly Sick Hamster | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased a hamster from a petstore less than a week ago. She's a long haired syrian and I ... A: A tumour would look like this http://www.hamster-club.com/health.asp (check out tumour section). I ... | |
| hamsters | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: if the female hamster has babies will the father eat them? A: What type are the hamsters? check out http://hamster-club.com/varieties.asp to know the kind you ... | |
| Don't know | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: Hey, my hamster Nelson is making really strange noises and he just turned 2 yesterday. He is ... A: That is due to his old age, now that he is getting old he will more sick than usual. Sneezing is a ... | |
| hamster | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: why does my hamster cages is smelly i cleaned it A: Usually you have to disinfect it once a week but I change my hamster's bedding daily. I use toilet ... | |
| hamsters | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: why do hamsters eat there young because there are to many of them or there is not enough of homes ... A: They do that usually because of us humans touching the mother / babies or the nest / or cleaning ... | |
| my hampster | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: i bought a black russian hampster i think is the name of him about 2 years ago. he is still alive ... A: Is he two years? Then it's very normal, all the above symptons are signs of old age. If you have ... | |
| Hamster Cold | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a very young dwarf hamster. My boyfriend noticed this morning and I noticed when I got home ... A: With regards to the expense it depends from the area you live and from the particular vet. Hamster ... | |
| my hamster | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: my hamster keeps biting and scratching and rolling really fast at the same sort of time she never ... A: Maybe your grand dad sees her scratching when you are there because at the other time of the day she ... | |
| RED BUTT BUMP HELP NOW URGENT!!!! | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: my hamster, cream has some sort of big red bump on her butt and she keeps itching alot!!! I ... A: Is your hamster a male or a female? If it's a male then it could be his 'testicles'. In a worst ... | |
| Chinese Hamsters - Ill? | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I have two Chinese Hamsters. Both are male and i have had them for roughly 6 months now. Both ... A: Usually Chinese hamsters are solitary animals (even though some say that then can live together ... | |
| Hamster illness question | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: We have a young female Syrian hamster, who for the past few days has been making noises, sounding ... A: Yes hamsters can get a cold from us humans! Hamster Colds can be a cause of draughts so a correct ... | |
| Query on opaque eye in Syrian Hamster | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I have an 18 month old male Syrian Hamster, he's a ruby eyed cinnamon banded but one of his eyes is ... A: Yes it seems as if it is diabetes, since your hamster is old (being 18 months old) he is old at 18 ... | |
| Not sure what to do with my hamster | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help me, I have a dwarf hamster who's a bit less than a year and 5 months old and she ... A: I really would not suggest in euthanising her. I really am against euthanasia as it's so unfair to ... | |
| Why is my female biting me and getting so upset?? | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I just got two dwarf hamsters and this is my first time having a hamster.My female hamster keeps ... A: If your female dwarf hamster is housed with the male then expect babies soon as sooner or later they ... | |
| help! | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: i got a hamster maybe about a month ago and i know it's a girl. just today i got home and realized ... A: No, your hamster is definately not pregnant because the gestation period for Syrian Hamsters is 16 ... | |
| Roborovsi hamster babies | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: Our hamsters had babies who are now about 7 weeks old. Mum is very tame and comes out of the cage ... A: I don't think a smaller cage would help. It actually depends on the individual character of the ... | |
| type of hamster | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: Which type of hamster is a good starting hamster. I would be taking care of it but I have two kids ... A: I would suggest a Syrian Hamster. Check it out at http://hamster-club.com/varieties.asp Also it's ... | |
| Aging Hamster | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: Sebastian is part Teddy Bear and part Black something or another hamster. He is over 2 years old. ... A: That's very normal and it seems that it's a sign of old age. (a Sign of old age also include hair ... | |
| I NEED HELP A.S.A.P.!!!!!!! | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: Okay, so I got my hamster, Spice, last Sunday and I know that she is pregnant and when I ask people ... A: Check out http://www.hamster-club.com/varieties.asp to know the type of hamster you have. Probably ... | |
| New Hamster Momma leaving her pups | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: My hamster just gave birth to a couple of pups. its about the third day and she wants out of her ... A: That's very normal, mother hamsters sometimes get out of the nest to take a break. Avoid taking her ... | |
| my hamster | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: My hamster has a lump on his chest and it is bid enough to cause him to not to be able to walk. When ... A: A hamster with a tumour may live a normal and happy life but try to avoid any sharp objects as these ... | |
| Hamster gaining weight | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible for a hamster to get pregnant on her own? My hamster is getting really fat and it ... A: No it's not possible, when did you buy her? The gestation period for Syrian Hamsters is 16 days. ... | |
| I think my hamster is dieing.... | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a teddy bear hamster single female. I brought her around xmas time. She has a small cage and ... A: Yes, hamsters suffer so much from stress and it is very important that it is housed in a quiet room ... | |
| My hamster looks ill | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: My teddy bear hamster is a year and a half old solitary female. I noticed she started breathing ... A: One of the symptons of cold is heavy breathing. Hamster Colds can be a cause of draughts so a ... | |
| HELP!!!! | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is pregnant and will not come out of her igloo. Is she in labor? A: It's very normal. The gestation period for Syrian Hamsters is 16 days. Dwarf Russian Hamsters, ... | |
| Hamster - Creamy white substance? | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: (: So my sister just got a hamster a couple of months ago, and something odd happened to him that I ... A: Your male hamster is quite normal in having that substance. All male hamsters have that substance ... | |
| sick hamster | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: my hamsters eyes are bleeding and there is pus coming out of them. Everytime she tries to walk she ... A: Your hamster could have a cold. Hamster Colds can be a cause of draughts so a correct place for the ... | |
| snow white hamster is lost for the 2nd time | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: i lost my hamster for the 2nd time. I am afriaid that my cat might of eaten him. If my cat didn't ... A: Place the cat in a container until you make the search for your hamster.... look everywhere inside ... | |
| bleeding hamster | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: Do female hamsters have periods? If they don't what might be the cause of it? A: If the female hamster is housed with a male hamster, then they bleed since they were breeding with ... | |
| bleeding hamster | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I wanted to ask if female hamsters bleed if they don't why do they bleed from under their tail? A: If the female hamster is housed with a male hamster, then they bleed since they were breeding with ... | |
| my hamster | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: my hamster keeps biting and scratching and rolling really fast at the same sort of time she never ... A: Mites should be treated by an anti-mite spray intended for hamsters. Disinfect the whole cage and ... | |
| My robo hamster babies | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: MY ROBO HAMSTER RECETNLY HAD BABIES 3/12/08 IT HAD 5 AND IT SAID AFTER 4-5 WEEKS TO SEPERATE MALE ... A: When the female hamster gives birth, it is very important not to touch the nest or babies and avoid ... | |
| New Hamster Parent Worries | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a female hamster, I belive she is a Syrian from pictures I've seen on the ... A: If she is scrathing itself constantly then it could be mites. Hamsters can catch mites and these ... | |
| hamsters defense | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: how do hamsters defend themselves? A: If a hamsters lies on its back, it means that the hamster is frightened. When defending themselves ... | |
| Hamster : Unknown Illness. | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a male Syrian hamster, he is about 1 year and 7 months old now. 1. He has a medium sized ... A: It could be due to his old age. A skin mite is a small spider-like creature that goes into the ... | |
| Sneezing | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: This past couple of days I've noticed my hamster has started sneezing. I'm not sure if that is what ... A: Hamster sneezing is a sign of a little cold... if your hamster is acting normally then it is not ... | |
| did i pick alright | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: Im almost 15 I've always loved animals I've had many many dogs and cats my cousin had hogs, and one ... A: You did right in choosing 2 campbell as campbells live in groups. only campbells, russian and ... | |
| i bought a girl hamster ... 5 days ago | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: i bought a girl hamster ... at petco about 5 days a go ... and i brought her home set her up me and ... A: If your hamster is pregnant, it will gain weight on her stomach. She will start hoarding to make a ... | |
| Black European Hamaster | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: We've had this female hamster a little over a month. I feed her and handle her every day. She is ... A: From what you mentioned above, it seems that your hamster is acting very normally. Probably she is ... | |
| Hamster eye care | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: My question is how do you clean a hamster's eyes if their eyes are stuck together? A: Grap a small piece of wool / or cotton and wet it with warm water and gently try to clena his eye. ... | |
| hamsters | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: how can i find out what my hamster is a boy or girl and what if buy the wrong thing A: The easiest way to tell if your hamster is a male or female is to look at the distance between the ... | |
| Month old | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: I'm getting a teddy bear hamster who is a month old. i had a older hamster he was about 4 years, so ... A: Hamsters should be fed a good diet with lots of varieties like seeds, grains, fruits and vegetables ... | |
| My hamster's dying. | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: My teddy bear hamster, Pippin, is over two years old now. It's really obvious that he's not going to ... A: All the above symptons are the symptons of old age. Being 2 years old your hamster reached its ... | |
| hamster eye | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I have an 15month old hamster name Ginger she is a teddy bear hamster and is really sweet and well ... A: I think it could be hamster glaucoma. Check it out at this page. http://hamster-club.com/health.asp ... | |
| Hamster-Stroke | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I have never took a picture of my hamster so I know thats not it. Do hamsters ever recover from a ... A: Many hamsters do recover well from strokes but it is essential in the early days following a stroke ... | |
| nursing mom hamster with 4 swollen legs | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: My mom hamster of 17 days has since last night all her legs are swollen and she can barley move 9 ... A: Provide a small bowl of bread soaked in milk (apart from the normal hamster food) and avoid touching ... | |
| Is Something Wrong With My Hamster? | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: Recently I Just Noticed My Teddy Hamster Has Been Moving A Little Slower Than Usual And Her Eyes ... A: Probably its shock / strokes. Hamsters with shock sometimes behave normally and then all of a ... | |
| hamters | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: do hamters get feas A: No hamsters don't get feas. They will only get feas if they are in a very bad and dirty room (which ... | |
| hamsters | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: how much do hamsters cost and where can you buy one. A: A hamster costa approximately £5 but it depends on the type and kind of breed and from where you buy ... | |
| feedin baby hamsters | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: what if you can't lower the water bottle but you have a water bowl A: You can leave the water bottle as it is as when the hamsters grow up (at 4 weeks they will surely ... | |
| Just getting old? | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: Having had a quick surf through the internet, i'm pretty sure my Hamster is just getting old, so ... A: You are 100% right about your hamster. All those symptons are because of his old age. It's very ... | |
| Is Something Wrong With My Hamster? | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: Recently I Just Noticed My Teddy Hamster Has Been Moving A Little Slower Than Usual And Her Eyes ... A: If your hamster is not balancing well then it could be stroke. Hamsters can suffer from strokes and ... | |
| What hamster is the best? | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I really want a hamster and I dont want to make the wrong choice, can you please tell me or give me ... A: With regards to in which petstores you can find them please let mw know where you live. Do you live ... | |
| hi | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: my hamster has got flaky skin and his fur is coming out and hes not drinking very well and not ... A: The above could be the cause of an age-related issue. Also, there are many hormones that affect ... | |
| Breeding winter whites | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: im trying to breed a 15-17 wk old female winter white with two 6-7 week old males, i introduced ... A: Before breeding hamsters, one should consider why s/he should breed his/her hamster. One can opt for ... | |
| Is Something Wrong With My Hamster? | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: Recently I Just Noticed My Teddy Hamster Has Been Moving A Little Slower Than Usual And Her Eyes ... A: probably its wet tail as one of the symptons are the eyes that look squinty. Hamster Wet tail is a ... | |
| female winter white suddenly aggressive to male? | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: ive been researching for a year and have a healthy female and male, we started introducing using all ... A: The reasons could be: 1. The female is not on heat or 2. The female is pregnant - if she showed ... | |
| what hamsters eat | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: i was wundering wht hamsters eat because i just got a new one A: In captivity, hamsters should be fed a good diet with lots of varieties like seeds, grains, fruits ... | |
| panda hammies | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: i have recently brought home a wonderful panda bear hamster and im not sure what i should do. can ... A: No, panda hamsters should be housed alone. Panda hamsters don't live in groups as they are ... | |
| hamster question | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I'm writing because we have seven hamsters and I noticed on one of them he had these black spots, ... A: That spot you are mentioning could be a "Hip Spot" or scent gland. All hamsters have them, and some ... | |
| Jumping | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a hamster that is a about 2 1/2 years old. For his house I have him in a ten gallon tank ... A: Being the fact that your hamster is 2 1/2 years old he won't get used that much easily for the ... | |
| Greasy fur? | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: Hopefully you can help me with a problem. My hamster is a male Syrian (he looks like a panda bear, ... A: Option 1 From the pictures I think that if the bedding is changed more frequently the hamster will ... | |
| Greasy fur? | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: Hopefully you can help me with a problem. My hamster is a male Syrian (he looks like a panda bear, ... A: No, your hamster has nothing wrong. Your hamster has that type of coat which is a greasy and ... | |
| breeding... | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: hope ur doing well :) ok so i really want to breed a pair of hamsters, i know how to and everything, ... A: My opinion is not to breed unless you are going to keep the hamsters for yourself....there are so ... | |
| Red Poop(or something) | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I just got my Hamster last week(I think it is Dwarf). Today when I came home from school,I picked up ... A: I think it's a sign of rectal prolapse. The straining of the rectum can cause the intestine to come ... | |
| Bumps on Feet | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I Have syrian hamsters and i noticed that they have bumps ont the bottoms of their feet. i am ... A: Yes those bumps are normal : ) they are there for the hamster to be able to grab correctly :) When ... | |
| Sexing my baby hamsters | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: My baby hamsters will be 1 month old next week. I need to sex them into boys or girls. I have looked ... A: This diagram (at the bottom of the page) could help you http://hamster-club.com/reproduction.asp ... | |
| Hamster Death | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a hamster from the petco store in my town. When i got him he seemed very ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. I'm sure you did nothing wrong from what you mentioned. ... | |
| syrian hamster.. ill? | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: its lethargic, n i think its got mites, it also wont eat but i have to hand feed him water. i found ... A: No, you should never bath a hamster or else it will get cold and die of pneumia. From the ... | |
| My Chinese dwarf hamster | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: I have had dwarf hamsters before and I have bred them and sold them to petshops. My question is I ... A: No you cannot breed her with other types of hamsters. Chinese dwarf hamsters should only be bred ... | |
| Hamster has a green stomic | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: He is 2 years old and he sis loosing his hair for about 5 mth now. He has a scab on his tummy and it ... A: The fur lost is due to the fact that your hamster is getting old - the scab you are mentioning ... | |
| Baby Food | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: My 5 hamster babies are 3 weeks old. They are chewing the sunflower seeds that i put in the food ... A: Hamster food mix consists of crushed oats, barley, rodent pellets, peanuts, sunflower seeds, maize, ... | |
| Baby Food | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: My 5 hamster babies are 3 weeks old. They are chewing the sunflower seeds that i put in the food ... A: You can feed them normal hamster food pellets - so you are doing well in giving him some sunflower ... | |
| bumps | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: My winter white hamster has a bump on the side of its face. It seems to not like it when i touch it. ... A: The bump could be a tumour. These are often treatable. The hamster develops a hard lump which may ... | |
| hamsters | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: one night,i was playing with my hamster and it was completly fine,and the morning it was ok,and than ... A: It could have been shock or else old age. Shock could have been because of other animals (in the ... | |
| dead maybe? | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: my female 1 and a half year old syrian hamster is under alot of shavings and i cant see her face and ... A: If she has been like that only for an hour I don't think that she is dead, probably she is under the ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamster | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: Nadia, I got a teddy bear hamster today. He seems to be doing great (very active, eating regularly), ... A: It's a very positive sign that your hamster is not drinking a lot.... hamsters don't drink a lot of ... | |
| Robo Hamster babies | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: Okay I have had a female and male Robo Hamster for about 3-4 months and they have been ... A: It's better not to clean the cage for now as the cage should only be cleaned before three weeks or ... | |
| Robos | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: i just wanted to ask, do you know of any ways i can treat the scab? A: Your're welcome. If it's not a serious scab then you can clean it with a piece of cloth with some ... | |
| MY hamster has a TUMOR ! | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: How much does it cost to get my Hammy to sleep ? I didn't want it to come to this, I am very ... A: It depends from where you live. Is your hamster in a lot of pain? As hamsters with a tumour may ... | |
| My Hamster | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is chewing the fur off the underside of his left arm. Why? He seems fine in every other ... A: Is your hamster a dwarf hamster? Some dwarf hamstesr do that as they would have diabetes. Diabetes ... | |
| My Hamsters Ear Was bleeding. | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: Yesterday I woke up and heard Huey our littlest hammy making this odd chirping sound and when I took ... A: Probably your hamster suffered a stroke and these most often occur overnight when the hamster is ... | |
| hamsters | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: have one teddy bear(girl) hamster and one fancy hamster(boy) they are supposed to have babys in ... A: The babies can be separated from the mother when they are 4 weeks old as they become sexully mature. ... | |
| hamster diet | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I just got my hamster's tooth trimmed because he lost one recently. I was just wondering if I should ... A: Yes at first I would suggest this but not all food, just a few of the food should be softened as ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster Cancer | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: this is more of a thanks than a question. You encouraged me to seek a vets advise on my hamster ... A: I'm very glad that your hamster is doing well and you did well in implementing the advice I gave you ... | |
| cpt jack | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: i have left a message before with a different guy and got some really good advice and i thought ... A: Teeth of rodents can occasionally fracture. This most commonly results from the animal chewing on or ... | |
| bald spot with purple dot | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: My new hamster (Christmas present) developed a bald spot above its nose. I did some research and ... A: The bluish purple dot could be an allergice reaction of your hamstser - probably to the bedding. ... | |
| Hamster Escape | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: my Teddy Bear Hampster escaped from his cage and i have been unable to find him. I have a very ... A: Close all the windows and doors and put some food. If the hamster is hungry surely it will come out ... | |
| he bit me | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: well i have had my hamster for about 11 maonth's know and he has never bit me before and I was ... A: Could it be maybe that you touched food just before you was going to pick your hamster? Probably ... | |
| hamster problems | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: My hamster seems to have a big lump or something under it's chest. It's not pregnant. She is very ... A: If he has a lump it could be cancer. Check out ... | |
| my hammy's belly is swollen. PLZ HELP ME!!! | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: i have a dwarf hamster abot a year ago she had 2 litters i seperated the male from her. Now her ... A: Her belly is red due to the fact that she had litters. That is pretty normal, some hair is lost ... | |
| Hamster has sudden swelling | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: My son has his first Hamster. She is a Syrian Short Hair. She is about 15 months old. About 2 ... A: Probably this is due to old age as at 15 months a hamster becomes old. Hamsters tend to have ... | |
| Nursing Hamster's nipple is swollen and red ... | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: my female hamster, angela has pups that are two weeks old. recently i noticed that one of her ... A: On 28 Feb you can clean the cage with a disinfectant, at that age the babies are old enough to leave ... | |
| Nursing Hamster's nipple is swollen and red ... | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: my female hamster, angela has pups that are two weeks old. recently i noticed that one of her ... A: That is pretty normal. Probably it is due to the fact that hamster babies take a lot of mother's ... | |
| my hamster | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: my hamster is 2 years old and has a bald spot with flaky white hairs. Underneath the spot is a chunk ... A: Your hamster could have mites. A skin mite is a harmful parasite. If a skin mite affects a hamster ... | |
| what do you feed your hamster? | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: I feed my hamster a seed mix but I also want to feed her fresh food. I'm not really sure what ... A: This article may help you. http://hamster-club.com/feeding.asp With regards to fresh food this ... | |
| hamster teeth | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a one year and three month old dwarf hamster. Lately, he has not been able to eat large ... A: If one tooth is missing than it's better to get him to a vet so that he can trim his other tooth. ... | |
| Hamster tumor | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a dwarf hamster that I think got a tumor sometime yesterday. Its the size of a grape and on ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster having a tumour. Check out article at ... | |
| teddy bear hamsters | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you can put 2 in one cage or will they eat each other???? Also my hamster squints ... A: No, 2 teddy bear hamsters cannot be kept together as they are solitary animals, so you have to put ... | |
| hamster tilts head | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: our precious black bear died this week and my daughter picked a precious 8 mos. old long hair ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. This condition of head tilt comes from hamsters who may be ... | |
| homemade toys | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: i just bought my hamster a giant 25 gallon tank and i was wondering if you had any homemade toys for ... A: Coconut home 1. Drain or suck the liquid out of the coconut by making 2 small holes in it with the ... | |
| tube | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: I saw this morning that our hamster's tube was stuffed with bedding and the left side of the cage ... A: Good afternoon Alyssa, Your hamster and her babies are living in the tube right now if I understood ... | |
| Gloria fell | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a small hamster. She sneaked out of her ball while running around. So I picked her up from ... A: Your hamster is fine. If she hurt itself it would show immediately. She urinated as she was ... | |
| hamster | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: he does have a funny smell as well like he is very old. and he does look very old. A: Check out this page http://www.hamster-club.com/health.asp The last section is about tumours / ... | |
| Dead Skin!! | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: My hamster has been scratching his back side lately (just above where his leg is) and I've been ... A: Your hamster could have skin mites. Read the following articles which is taken from my website. ... | |
| hamster pee in ball | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: i think my hamster is peeing in my hamster ball. i wash it all the time and a few minutes after i ... A: The reason for the hamster peeing in the hamster ball is that your hamster does not like the hamster ... | |
| Help! ASAP! | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: I've been asking this question a lot but I thought if I have 3 answers, that would be good. I'm not ... A: Wet Tail – It is a bacterial infection and can cause extreme diarrhea. Stress can be a major ... | |
| When would be a good time to get out my hamster and hold him in my hands? | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I have had my hamster for 11 days. He has bitten my dad twice, drew blood once. He hasn't bitten my ... A: When bringing a new hamster home, do not expect that it will come into your hands immediately as the ... | |
| Hamster bitting | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: We bought a hamster for our daughter, almost 2 weeks ago and we haven´t been able to hold him in our ... A: I bet it's a Syrian Hamster? Check out for picture of a syrian hamster: ... | |
| Illness | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I Have A Hamster ... She's Over a Year Old, And She is Losing All Of Her Hair ... I Really Tryed ... A: It's better to bring your hamstser to a vet if he is losing all his hair he may be allergice to his ... | |
| Hamster bitting | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: We bought a hamster for our daughter, almost 2 weeks ago and we haven´t been able to hold him in our ... A: It is very normal in the first few days. When bringing a new hamster home, do not expect that it ... | |
| Bleeding from the Mouth | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: For the past three days, I have noticed that my hamster has been bleeding a little from the corners ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster and am very sorry that yes some vets don't even know how to ... | |
| grey dwarf hampster sick.. | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: i have a grey dwarf hamster who is about a year old..she isnt opening her eyes as usual. and she has ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. It could be a sign of old age or else wet tail as one of the ... | |
| Blind dwarf hamster | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend recently bought a siberian dwarf hamster, and he thinks he may be blind because he runs ... A: I'm sorry about your hamster, yes this sometimes happens and to make sure that he lives a normal ... | |
| Syrian hamster bloody urine | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has a two year old Syrian hamster. Last week I noticed that her urine was bloody. She ... A: You may try from the vegetable shop - if you cannot find any you and try the other ideas I gave you ... | |
| Syrian hamster bloody urine | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has a two year old Syrian hamster. Last week I noticed that her urine was bloody. She ... A: I think it's bladder stones as they symptons are blood in the urine. the only treatment is surgical ... | |
| Sick Chinese Dwarf Hamster | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: My hamster has several symptoms similar to mange but the vet said she does not have mites. But gave ... A: you may try ivermectin which is usually adminisetered 3-5 times - but it's better if you consult ... | |
| Is my hamster ill? | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: Today I went o check on my hamster and she had a little blood in her eye. I know that the blood ... A: Hamsters have gland behind their eyeballs called Harderian Glands. These produce a reddish material ... | |
| cloudy eye | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: I have just noticed that the center of ONE of my hamster's eyes has gone cloudy. Shes over 2 years ... A: Probably it's because of old age. 2 years is a very old age for a hamster so this is a sign of old ... | |
| Baby Hamster Sleep | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: when me baby dwarf hamster (1 month old ) sleeps he dosnt look happy. he moves around a lot and ... A: Did you provide it with good bedding? Hamsters sleep more comfortable and happy when having good ... | |
| hamster breeding? | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering if its safe to breed two hamsters who gave the same dad but not the same mom? or is ... A: Yes it is still inbreeding which could lead to several illnesses or deformaties for the baby ... | |
| Biting baby panda | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help as I am at my wit's end. In October of 2006 I got my grandson a honey (orange ... A: 3 weeks is a reletavely little period for your hamster to trust you. Your hamster will need more ... | |
| Half closed eyes | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: I just recently bought 2 dwarf hamsters, except one of them seems to have a problem. It doesn't seem ... A: Do you see the dwarf hamster with his eyes half closed during the day or also during the night? ... | |
| Hibernation | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: my cousin has a hamster that seems to keep hibernating this year, it is a large hamster(sorry don't ... A: I think he is a Syrian. Check out http://www.hamster-club.com/varieties.asp for varieties. Yes ... | |
| I'm not sure what happened | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I've had a Syrian hamster for about two weeks. It was the first I'd had. I had to leave for two ... A: Check out http://www.hamster-club.com/ for basic information for hamster lovers. Well it is a bit ... | |
| fighting and humping | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: i have two hamsters Russian dwarf hamsters i don't know if they are boy or girl i know how to check ... A: If they are humping then they are male and female. Put one of them in a transparent bowl and check ... | |
| Please! Hamster has been sick for several days! | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: Your question was Hello, I just got my two robo dwarves 6 days ago and 4days ago I noticed the ... A: If she is scratching it could be mites. Aspen is not so good as bedding. We are hearing increased ... | |
| mites | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: How do I know if my hamster has mites ? , she is scratching alot , we changed her bedding to aspen ... A: Aspen is not always good for hamsters. Symptoms found in Syrians, Campbells, and Winter White ... | |
| Human Hand Dislike | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a Syrian Hamster and he is my first hamster. I got it a week ago. I can touch him and hold ... A: Yes most Syrian hamsters dislike human touch - but as you said it is only at you from 1 week ago so ... | |
| Please help me with my hamster | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: How do i get the hamster not to be afaid of me if i pick it up wrong to clean it's cage A: You should give your hamster treats so that he will gain your trust. For now avoid picking him up ... | |
| robo hamsters | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a robo hamster yesterday evening, and he was very active, but the next morning I ... A: If he is shaking he could have a cold. Colds can be a cause of draughts so a correct place for ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster Question - Help! | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a male dwarf hamster about 13 months in age. Today, we went to see him and his eye was ... A: As I mentioned these can be only be treated by antibiotics administered by a vet :( If you cannot ... | |
| about male and female hamters | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: this isn't anything about my hamster, I just can't find out what the names are for a male and a ... A: Well there is no scientific names for females and males but for varieties there are plenty. Let me ... | |
| Sick hamster? | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a hamster roughly 2 years old. Last night I noticed she was acting strange. She has troubles ... A: I'm sorry but probably it's because of old age. If she has wet tail the anus would look sticky. ... | |
| about male and female hamters | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: this isn't anything about my hamster, I just can't find out what the names are for a male and a ... A: Check out http://hamster-club.com/article.asp?ID=42 for nice names, from the sound of it you will ... | |
| i think my hamster has wet tail!!! | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: i know u once replied that i better take my hamster to the vet but my mum and sister doesn't beleive ... A: The area around the anus becomes sticky and wet-looking. Hamsters with wet tail will not eat.The ... | |
| Dwarf Campbell lump | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: ..I have a dwarf hamster named Beatrice who I got from the humane society (rescue)last summer. I'm ... A: No, my hammie was not uncomfortable at all... she lived such a long life for a hsmters (1year 9 ... | |
| Dwarf Campbell lump | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: ..I have a dwarf hamster named Beatrice who I got from the humane society (rescue)last summer. I'm ... A: From the description you gave me it appears to be a tumour / cancer. Early referral to a vet is ... | |
| hamster cage | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: my husband and i just bought a honey bear hamster for our 5 year old daughter. i know they're ... A: yes, teddy bear hamsters usually do that during most of the night. The only answer is to put the ... | |
| strange illness | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: my eight year old son went to his hamsters cage to clean her out and quickly ran to me to tell me ... A: I'm so sorry to hear that your son's hamster died. She could have died because of a prolaspe form ... | |
| hamster still | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: um hi i have a syrain hamster named sparky and can i make him stay still?like stay in my hand our on ... A: Your hamster will start doing that by time. How long have you had your hamster? I don't think it's ... | |
| robo hamsters | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I bought a robo hamster 3 days ago. How do i get him to stop bitting when i want to play with him? A: Roborovski Hamsters are very lively and you should give your hamsters time to get used to you. You ... | |
| Cabbage for hamsters? | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: I recently just bought a hamster from petco. I don't know what kind of hamster it is (the cage where ... A: check out http://www.hamster-club.com/varieties.asp for types of hamsters. No cabbage is not good ... | |
| Is my hamster pregnant? | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: I have two robo dwarf hamsters and they are boy and girl. I've had them for about 5 weeks if this ... A: If they are already starting mating expect babies soon. You will notice the mother gaining weight ... | |
| sleeping in the cold | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: i think my hamster sleeps all night because it is cold where she is and i ve tried moving her to ... A: Yes it could be because of the cold that your hamster is always sleeping. Always be careful that ... | |
| hamster tumour? | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: My hamster has suddenly developed a growth from his left ear. It's about the size of a pea, quite ... A: Hamsters may suffer from cancers and tumours but these are often treatable. The hamster develops a ... | |
| Hamster sick!!! | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: My teddy bear hamster is in trouble. When i checked on it after playing with it an hour or two ... A: It could be bladder stones - symptons constist of tiny drops of bloody urine which leak from your ... | |
| feeding | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: do u think thats a sign that shes preg? thx 4 helping me bye and if anybody wants 2 add me on msn ... A: Try to avoid potato salad (the one we eat) but give your hammy pressed hamster pellets. In the ... | |
| my poor hamster | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: im worried about my hamster im not sure how old he is as he is a rescue hamster, i do no he is older ... A: It could be glaucoma, the symptons consist: eye will look enlarged, hamster rubbing his eyes, and ... | |
| Furnishings | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: What do dwarf hamsters NEED to have in their cage? A: they will need nesting material, Food bowl,Drinking bottle, Hamster wheels,Hamster Balls, plastic ... | |
| Mixed Questions 2 | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: yeah me again, sorry to bother you and thanks for answering my past questions. 1. How many times in ... A: It's ok, you're always welcome :) 1. 2 times a week is sufficient. Yes you read well it's not ... | |
| teddy bear hamsters biting | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: hey. i just got three new hamsters for Christmas and they are all girls and all from the same ... A: They bite because it could be some of the below reasons: 1. you could have touched some food before ... | |
| New Hamster | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: Sorry for another question again! 1.I just got a new syrian hamster, three days ago. I normally ... A: Yes do as you said, he should eat his food from his nest. I said that it would get mouldy as ... | |
| breeding | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: How long is it until you can handle hamster babies after they have been born? A: You can handle the babies after 3 weeks of age. At 2 weeks of age they will start crawling around ... | |
| New Hamster | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: Sorry for another question again! 1.I just got a new syrian hamster, three days ago. I normally ... A: No problem, you are always welcome to ask hamster questions :) I'm always glad to try and help ... | |
| unexpected babies | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: Me and my boyfriend bought 6 dwarf winterwhites, all males, however they would not stop fighting and ... A: You can provide the mum with some bread soaked in milk for extra protein. But the bread soaked in ... | |
| new hamster seems very sleepy | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: We have had our hamster for just under a week. She was about 6 weeks old when we got her. Her ... A: Then if she is trembling it's better to take her to a vet to be on the safe side. Or else she might ... | |
| new hamster seems very sleepy | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: We have had our hamster for just under a week. She was about 6 weeks old when we got her. Her ... A: This behaviour could be a sign of change of weather example: heavy rain. Even though hamsters are ... | |
| Hamster Bites | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: My daughter recently got bit by her hamster. What can I do about it? She got bit on her finger. It ... A: Well usually there is nothing to worry about when you get bitten by your hamster. Usually this ... | |
| Moving 2 wk old hamsters | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: I have 5 two week old (tomorrow) hamsters. For the first 2 wks I did not touch them. The mother had ... A: Yes the mother panics very easily. Try to not change the bedding even though it is damp or else the ... | |
| New Hamster | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: Sorry if i have asked to many; 1. My Hamster moved it's nest upstairs into the the cage attic which ... A: 1. Yes if you want you can add more bedding and then the hamster will adjust it to its taste :) 2. ... | |
| Is my hamster ok? | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a male hamster, Lloyd, who I got in February of 2007. When I first purchased him, he loved ... A: Your hamster is just getting old - as you said you purchased him last Feb so it's 10 months from ... | |
| what should i do | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: um hi this is Ashley, and i just turned 14, which of course i got my hamster for my birthday, i ... A: Yes your uncle is right, first you have to leave the hamster in its surrounding during the first ... | |
| Mixed Questions | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: Well I just got my hamster, syrian about 6 weeks, because it is my first one I have several ... A: 1.Hamters usually sleep during the whole day - so it's a lot of hours! Then they will wake up ... | |
| My Hamm | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: I just got my hamster for Christmas.. I got it on Wednesday 26 that makes 3 days and he's like 6 ... A: It's quite normal. Your hamster is still very shy and afraid of humans. Yes you should wait more ... | |
| hamsters | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: I'm Miller i live in union city, TN i have 2 panda hamsters and they are living great too gather ... A: There were cases (but very mild cases) that they live together but most of Panda Hamsters will start ... | |
| hamsters | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: im getting a new pet hamster tomorrow and i just wudered what would be the best type its the second ... A: I would suggest a Syrian Hamster check out: http://hamster-club.com/varieties.asp for a picture of ... | |
| robo hamster training | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: i just got a robo dwarf hamster on christmas eve. i want to learn how to get it used to me and get ... A: Robo hamsters seem to be quite fussy sometimes and as other hamsters you have to give them time to ... | |
| Please Help my hamster | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: Please help.... my long haired hamster has just got diaria. i dont know what to do. her cage smells ... A: In this case it's better to bring him a a nearby vet if you don't want to lose him. Diarrhea ... | |
| dwarf 2 yr. old hamster ill? | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: After cleaning out cage, we noticed our hamster's eye completely shut. Will not open it at all. ... A: I'm sorry about your hamster. Could be a sign of old age. Do not touch his eye, and if you want ... | |
| My sick hamster | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: My hamster, Twix, is about 10 months old and kept in my room, which is the coldest room in the ... A: Do not touch the hamster when you have a cold or else wash you hands each time you handle him and ... | |
| Sick hamster. | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: I have this hamster for a week now and since a few days ago he's been having diarrea. I think he got ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster :( Diarrhea usually occours when the hammy is overfed with ... | |
| panda hamsters | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a panda hamster and my little brother fed him a soybean that had been soaked in water. Will ... A: If your hamster did not eat a lot of them then no hopefully it will not get sick, but avoid giving ... | |
| hamsters | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: can u tell me how long hamsters stay pregnant for A: The gestation period for Syrian Hamsters is 16 days. Dwarf Russian Hamsters, Campbell’s and Chinese ... | |
| Please Help my hamster | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: Please help.... my long haired hamster has just got diaria. i dont know what to do. her cage smells ... A: No vitamins are not so expensive. If in doubt you can give your hamster some fruit like a small ... | |
| Lump on hamster | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: I am the owner of 4 hamsters- 2 males and 2 females. There is a lump on both my male hamsters, just ... A: The lump you are talking about I think is their private parts Check out ... | |
| my hamster dexter | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: my hamster dexter has not beein himself for 2 days hes sleeping more than usual and hes very ... A: Did you make any changes to the location of the hamster's cage? It could be that you moved his cage ... | |
| My Hamster has a wierd smear! | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: my hamster has a weird smear on the write side of his face and he has had it for the past week. Its ... A: It could be ear mites which causes crusty lesions in hamsters' ears, and on the face. But I think ... | |
| Dwarf problems | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: My Dwarf hamster is not walking real well and is shaking. His eyes are either half way open or not ... A: How old is he? If he is more than 7 months old then yes it could be a sign of old age. Try giving ... | |
| Hamster tumor | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: I believe my hamster has hamster tumor, she has a huge masive bump right infront of her left leg. I ... A: Sorry to hear that your hamsters could have a tumour. Check out ... | |
| Before I buy a hamster... | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: Hey there, I am about to buy a hamster at a local pet store but I was wondering if I should take it ... A: No there is no need to take the hamster to a vet before bringing it home. You know if he has mites ... | |
| dryer fluff stuck in cheek pouches | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: I didn't know we shouldn't give our hamster dryer lint for bedding, and now I'm afraid she's got it ... A: Give your hamster some time maybe she is hoarding for the nest. If she won't get it out the ... | |
| Please Help my hamster | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: Please help.... my long haired hamster has just got diaria. i dont know what to do. her cage smells ... A: Please do take your hamster to a vet as it sound like wet tail which usually occours on Syrian ... | |
| possible wet tail? | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: Anyway about 2 weeks ago his fur was all wet and kinda matted down and tangled up. Well my mom did ... A: Wet Tail is a bacterial infection which is often confused with diarrhea. The hamster comes wet ... | |
| preganacey | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: i have two hamsters boy and girl when my hamsters mate will i see the females tummy get bigger in ... A: What type of hamsters are they? Are they dwarf hamsters? see varieities on ... | |
| My hammie isnt well | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: For a while now my hamster, Pip, who is 2 and a half has had quite swollen and crusted eyes, his ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster being sick. I don't think that it's the tumour because if he got ... | |
| which One? | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 kids 10 and 6 and they have been wanting a hamster. I've heard they bite and gerbils are ... A: Syrian hamsters are best for children and it's better to only bring one for now as a first timer. ... | |
| mites or more? | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: Sorry to bug you with a mouse question but the mouse-people are on vacation and my little mousie ... A: I'm so sorry that you rated me like that.. as you know I am no mouse expert and answered you all the ... | |
| My hamster - Mocha | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: I had two sister hamsters (Syrian), Mocha and Daisy, separated at birth, and then rejoined again ... A: It's mites I would say. Buy Johnsons anti-mite spray, and apply 2 puffs on a small brush (you can ... | |
| fighting siblings | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: i have three winter whites: a father plus two from the same litter who are about a month and a half ... A: You did well in separating them. To know the sex of your hamster see diagram at the bottom of this ... | |
| caring for baby hamsters. | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: My hamster give birth to 4 cute babies. Erm, how do you identify their gender? I am preparing myself ... A: The mother hamster will take care of the babies on her own.. - but just make sure that the mother ... | |
| My hamster - Mocha | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: I had two sister hamsters (Syrian), Mocha and Daisy, separated at birth, and then rejoined again ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. The dwarf hamster could be allergic to something - clean the cage ... | |
| Swollen Butt | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: My 2 year old Hamster has a very swollen dark red butt, and I'm not sure what is wrong with him. It ... A: If he is a male I think that those are the testicles as by time they get bigger, but if you are ... | |
| bringing home a new hamster | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: I have a Robo Dwarf Hamster and she has been at my house over night and i know holding her or making ... A: I would really suggest that you buy your hamster a wheel, they are really cheap and its vital that ... | |
| my dwarf hamster | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: i have quite a few question to ask.first,my dwarf hamster's wife and children died after two weeks ... A: I would suggest you bring your hamster as dwarf hamsters love company and would fall into depression ... | |
| bringing home a new hamster | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a Robo Dwarf Hamster and she has been at my house over night and i know holding her or making ... A: As it's a new hamster it's better to give your hamster some time for it to get used to its cage and ... | |
| please help | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: okay so. my hampster i had for for 3 years now shes a tan teddy bear hampster i love her more then ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. It seems wet tail.. Yes if you have another hamster do not leave ... | |
| Poorly hamster | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a syrian hamster who is 22 months old. He had a brain tumour or stoke about 4 months ago, I ... A: I'm so sorry to hear that your hamster passed away :( But your hamster lived a long life 22 months ... | |
| teddy bear hanster | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a teddy bear hamster that I noticed on his tail is two bumps, kinda like warts. What could ... A: A hamster with warts would start itching itself. If in doubt do consult your vet. If you consider ... | |
| NEED!!! | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: I never knew that I had boy and girl Roborovski hamsters together, I went in the room yesterday and ... A: Don't panic, first thing you should consider is whether you want further babies or not... If not do ... | |
| Noises | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: When i go to see my hamster, he always comes out of his bed, making a squeaking/screeching sound? Is ... A: Is your hamster alone in his cage? If not he could be advising his mate that you are coming..... ... | |
| Poorly hamster | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a syrian hamster who is 22 months old. He had a brain tumour or stoke about 4 months ago, I ... A: Sorry to hear that your hamster had a brain tumour. You did well to take him to a vet. The sticky ... | |
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Nadia Vella
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Expertise
I can answer several Hamster questions; types of hamsters and can also offer various homeopathic remedies to make a hamster feel better when it's sick. I've been having hamsters for various years and they are such a perfect pet for all those who love such creatures!! Check out The Best Hamster Club which is a fantastic hamster club for all hamster lovers! You can also directly join hamster club by going to GuineaPigsAndHamsters.com
I also wrote a hamster book which will help lots of hamster owners with all the hamster advice needed. Check out Hamster Club Guide Book - The Best Hamster Book. Price: only €4.99! This is the ultimate best hamster book for all hamster owners, since it provides lots of expert hamster advice. This hamster book will help you with most aspects of hamster housing, feeding a hamster, hamster behaviour, hamster reproduction, hamster health and hamster important tips! This hamster book is also full of beautiful coloured hamster photos. You may email me on nadia@hamster-club.com
Experience
Experience: Several years adopting hamsters, running a hamster club in Malta which may be found at this link: hamster-club.com
I offer different natural remedies to help hamsters feel better when they are sick. Email me for more information about hamster concerns on nadia@hamster-club.com
Organizations
Hamster Club Malta.
Publications
Hamster Club Guide Book : ISBN 978-99932-0-721-4 www.TheHamsterBook.com Price: only €4.99! and
various articles featured in local newspapers and magazines amongst which: 'The Sunday Times', 'Times of Malta; Junior News', 'The Malta Independent on Sunday', 'The Malta Independent; Crackers Magazine', 'The Malta Independent', 'Phase Magazine', 'Taghna t-Tfal Magazine', 'Vida Magazine', 'L-Orizzont' and 'Il-Mument'. More information may be found here.
Education/Credentials
Hamster Club Malta - several awards won for writing hamster articles.
Awards and Honors
Pet Shed Award, The Golden Award, Expert Author at Ezine Articles.
I also represented 'Hamster Club' on various programmes aired on local radios and TV stations.
Past/Present Clients
Lots of hamster owners.
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