Hamsters

Hamsters have quickly grown to be one of the most common "starter pets" that families get their children. When children ask for pets it seems like common replies are: dogs are too much work, fish aren't entertaining enough and cats will ruin all of the furniture. I know growing up, no one in my family had any pets other than one of my younger cousins. Her parents got her a … [Read more...] about Do Hamsters Make Noises? What do Hamster Squeals & Screams Mean?

Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, It can be pretty scary when you find your little one not moving, especially if it's a little one that is unable to tell you if they are feeling down or sick. Unfortunately, this seems to be fairly common for hamster owners, so why is that? Are they sleeping for a long time? Are they dead? Are they hibernating? Short Answer You might be … [Read more...] about Do Hamsters Hibernate? How do I help a Hibernating Hamster?

Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, I've been covering a bunch of foods Hamster can and can't have like carrots, bananas, and kale, but now it's time to figure out if they can eat strawberries. From the other posts, we already learned that some hamsters can have "human food" like fruits and vegetables while others have a harder time digesting the sugar that they contain. … [Read more...] about Can Hamsters Have Strawberries?

Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, Hamsters can be pretty picky creatures and you may already know that it is super important to make sure that they grind their teeth to make sure they don't grow too long. If your hamster isn't interested in any chew toys you may want to give them some human food to help make sure they are as healthy as they can be, which brings us to the … [Read more...] about Can Hamsters have Carrots?

Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, In the past, I've covered whether or not hamsters can eat bananas and I thought I'd get back to it, especially for our hamster followers who aren't sure about what they can feed their little ones. Today's question is: Can Hamsters Eat Kale? Short Answer Yes, some can, but in moderation. What breeds shouldn't eat Kale? Breeds that … [Read more...] about Can Hamsters Eat Kale?