How to walk your hamster

Hamsters are easy to take care of and make for great beginning pets, but they do need exercise. It is very important that a pet hamster receives daily exercise. The exercise wheel that is included in most hamster care kits is adequate for a hamster's exercise needs. Occasionally, though, walking a hamster can be done.

Things You'll Need

  • Hamster collar
  • <br>Hamster leash
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Instructions

    • 1

      Be sure there are no avenues of escape if you are going to walk a hamster. Trying to find and then catch a hamster is an bad situation.

    • 2

      Purchase a hamster collar and a hamster leash. Both of these supplies can be found at the larger pet stores that carry lots of pet supplies for all different types of animals. There are also small animal harnesses. Take care to use these on hamsters that are quite tame. Some hamsters may try to bite you if you place this type of bind on them.

    • 3

      Set out on your walk. Be sure not to overtax a hamster. Short walks are best. Also be very careful not to pull or push the hamster with the leash. This could hurt this small animal that is not used to such an exercise. Small injuries in this situation have been known to happen.

Tips & Warnings

  • Be careful not to step on the hamster while walking.

  • Never walk a hamster too far. The short legs make for short walks.

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