How to bathe a hamster

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bathe a hamster

Do I need to bathe my hamster, If so how?

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

this is the bath house

You should never have to bathe a hamster, except for emergencies only. For example one of my hamsters excaped and got stuck to a sticky trap for vermin and had to be washed then partly shaved. The only hamsters that might enjoy a 'bath' is the Syrian Long-haired Hamster, a.k.a. Teddy Bear Hamster, but it is not a bath as you're use to. It's a dust bath to help with dematting their fur and it's available at any pet store.
Step 2

If your hamster does need a bath for some reason, such as the got sticky, use a soft bristle toothbrush and warm water and gently scrub them in the area that needs it only.
Step 3

Never give your hamster a full bath because, compared to their body size they do not dry fast enough and will most likely get pneumonia.