Hamsters

By Janet Ford

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Most kids have a small animal pet such as a hamster or a gerbil at one time or another. With that always seems to come that day when they tell you that their pet has escaped. Here's a great homemade live trap that anyone can make, even the child ... more »

How to Get to Know a Hamster Better

By eHow Pets Editor

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Having a pet hamster can be a great experience. Getting to know your hamster can benefit both you and your pet because you will be able to care for it more completely. Follow these tips in order to get to know your hamster better... more »

How to Hold a Hamster

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Hamsters are fragile, quick, and have sharp teeth, so picking them up and holding them should be done with care. There are several ways you can pick up and hold a hamster. Read on to learn how... more »

How to Recognize When a Hamster Is Pregnant

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Hamsters are rapid breeders, with gestation times averaging just a little over a month. By observing the behavior and appearance of a female hamster, you will be able to recognize when she is pregnant and help her prepare for the babies... more »

How to Catch an Escaped Guinea Pig

By NewOrleansGirl

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Your furry friend is no longer in his safe little home. You miss him and you're worried about him. Catching an escaped critter (Guinea pig, mouse, hamster, iguana, etc) isn't as difficult as it may seem... more »

How to Choose a Cage for a Hamster

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Choosing the right hamster cage can be a daunting task. Pet stores offer a variety of selections that vary by style, upkeep, ventilation and size. If you feel like you've been running in circles to find the right cage for your hamster, read on ... more »

How to Clean a Hamster Cage

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Hamsters make great pets for children and adults. Cleaning your hamster's cage is essential to raising a healthy critter, and it isn't as complicated as you think. Just follow these few simple steps... more »

How to Make Homemade Hamster Treats

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Hamsters have special dietary requirements and food made specifically for hamsters is commercially available. Commercial hamster food is usually high in protein but it may have all of the amino acids than a hamster needs for protein synthesis. ... more »

How to name your hamster

By xhamstersx

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Choosing a perfect name for your pet hamster is quite hard, this is how to choose a name that will suit your hamster... more »

How to Pick a Healthy Hamster

By eHow Pets Editor

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Hamsters are adorable pets loved by children and adults. They are relatively easy to care for. To fully enjoy your hamster, it is important to pick a healthy one. Here are some tips to pick a healthy hamster... more »

How to Care for a Hamster

By eHow Pets Editor

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Hamsters are perfect first pets for youngsters; they are lovable, small, and best of all, they are easy and inexpensive to keep. With proper attention and care, hamsters can live up to five years... more »

How to Choose a Hamster Cage

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There are 3 basic kinds of hamster cages available at most pet stores: the wire cage with a plastic base, the plastic cage equipped with fun tunnels and chambers, and the aquarium or tank. These cages all offer some advantages and disadvantages. ... more »

How to Clean A Hamster's Cage

By ElysianLife1983

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Hamsters make excellent pets as long as their owners give them love and are responsible. Maintaining her cage is not as difficult, just follow these simple steps... more »

How to Feed a Hamster

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Hamsters eat seeds, grains, vegetables, fruits and insects in the wild. These nocturnal animals live up to three years. Feed the hamster a good diet to maintain health and good appearance. Keeping toys and a running wheel in the cage help reduce ... more »

How to Introduce Hamsters to Each Other

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It is possible to keep two hamsters in one cage, though hamsters will often fight. Watch your hamsters carefully in the beginning to make sure they get along... more »

How to Keep a Pet Hamster

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Hamsters are fuzzy, soft and cuddly. Most children love them and parents are likely to give in to their request as a pet because it looks comparatively easy to care for. Here are some ways to help you keep a pet hamster... more »

How to Play With a Hamster

By mtntrekker

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Even though hamsters are known to be nocturnal pets that seem to always be asleep, pet owners do have opportunities to play with their small pet... more »

How to Train a Hamster

By eHow Pets Editor

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Your hamster will be a much more enjoyable pet if you train her. Handling her for several minutes, just two times a day, will help make your hamster cuddly and smart... more »

How to Accessorize a Hamster's Cage

By eHow Pets Editor

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A hamster is a great pet for children and adults alike. There are many products on the market to help make accessorizing a hamster's cage a fun, though possibly expensive, way to care for your hamster... more »

How to Choose a Hamster

By eHow Pets Editor

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So you have decided to take the step of getting a furry little critter. The next step is to choose the type that will suit your lifestyle. There are long hair and short hair varieties and some people buy pairs instead of a single hamster. ... more »

How to Have Fun With a Pet Rat

By Ryn Gargulinski

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Rats are intelligent, loving and just plain cool. We’re not talking the kind who lurk in the gutter, but the domesticated ones sold at pet stores, usually for snake food. You’ll reap many rewards if you keep a pet rat. They are nicer than ... more »

How to Make a Hamster Bed

By eHow Pets Editor

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Hamsters like a nice, quiet area of their cage to use as a bed. They also enjoy making their own bed. As a hamster owner, it is your job to put the supplies that your hamster needs into his cage so he can make his bed... more »

How to Play With a Hamster

By eHow Pets Editor

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Playing with a hamster can be one of the most enjoyable aspects of owning one. Regularly play with your pet hamster so that you can bond with it and give it the love, attention, exercise and stimulation that it needs to remain happy and healthy... more »

How to Potty Train a Hamster

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If you have doubts about potty training a hamster, don't worry. With a few simple steps and some persistence, you can train a hamster to go in a litter box. Hamsters do not like dirty bedding, and they have a natural instinct to relieve ... more »

How to Bathe a Hamster

By blueclover

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Sometimes a hamster becomes as stinky as their cage, but there is a way to solve that problem, here’s how... more »

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