Posts Tagged ‘Hamster’

The Proper Steps to Bathing a Hamster

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February 11th, 2010 >> info

Bathe your hamster is something that should be considered only in extraordinary situations. A fur hamster contains oils that are vital to regulate their body temperature. Therefore, it can actually be dangerous for the oil to wash with soap and water. A bad smell is no good reason to bathe your hamster, because it is, whether caused by disease or soiled bedding. If this is dirty laundry is excluded as the cause of the smell, it’s time for your hamster to the vet for a check-up.

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Black Bear Hamster Housing

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January 29th, 2010 >> info

A hamster Black Bear feels most comfortable in a cage or terrarium. The great advantage of obtaining a cage instead of a terrarium is that it is more portable and has a front opening for easy access. You can also provide a cage with you when you travel for a longer period. On the other hand, a glass box like a terrarium to limit the bad habits of your hamster and keep throwing objects from his environment. A terrarium provides shelter more pleasant for your pet, because they are not derived from human activity in the housing.

Depending on the size of your hamster black bear, make sure your pet is precious enough space to run around and dig. A reasonable size would be at least 16 inches by 24 inches and 24 inches tall. Remember that although you are strongly encouraged to your hamster cage to take to work and play with it, your pet should not be left out of its habitat for housing too long because you might lose them (the Small creatures can be very fast!).

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All About the Chinese Dwarf Hamster

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November 28th, 2009 >> Pet

The Chinese hamster is a rare species. This breed is the breed of hamster is the easiest to care. They are not very social hamsters. But if some of them at the same time, they live well.

The only thing that hamsters need food, water and chew toys. They do not mind being alone (without human contact) for a few days or weeks, making it the ideal pet as you travel a lot for business or leisure. If there is a companion is certainly a good idea.

Like all animals get along better with a hamster a hamster of the same race. They are not necessarily territorial animals, but put 2 females together is more appropriate than 2 males. You should always have the same pairs of hamsters. They tend to want to take a hamster when one other odd numbers in a cage. Also, you must get your hamster at the same time they are very young. In this way, they will grow together and have little or no animosity between hamsters.

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How to Easily Catch an Escaped Hamster

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November 21st, 2009 >> info

Hamsters are notoriously adventurous creatures, and love to go almost anywhere and everywhere. This is usually very nice, especially if you have children, because they love pets active.

However, like any hamster owner will tell you these cute animals are used to find holes and corners to hide in, and sometimes very stubborn and will not come again! If this happens, you’ll be glad to know that something very simple, you can use to find your pet. The trick is to set up a “trap” for your hamster and trap him. Although this may sound dangerous, I can assure you it is completely safe.

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Care For a Dwarf Hamster and What to Know Before You Buy It

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September 4th, 2009 >> Pet

All types of dwarf hamsters a pet friendly, and despite the fact that they are much smaller than their Syrian parents, they have the same amount of quality of care. Care for dwarf hamsters seem tedious, but all your problems will be offset by the joy you have with these wonderful animals.

Typically, the hamster are vulnerable, playful and quick escape. Because of their size they can easily fit through small holes and openings where do you pick them in a sealed enclosure. In their origins, hamsters live in tunnels that they dig in the sand and dirt, but in a family environment, they can live in the plastic tube that can be bought in pet stores for supplies. In their choice of habitat, you need the size and number of hamsters against considering the size of the enclosure. Naturally the common habitats for hamsters are too big for them, so they find it hard to climb and move will have.

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