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Wet tail: Is a hamster ailment, the exact nature is not fully understood. Old and young are susceptible to it. They become emaciated and weak, and the area around the anus becomes wet and discolored as if the hamster were suffering from diarrhea. Its cause is not known, but the current assumption is that it [...]
Hamster wounds and bowel problems
If your hamster is caged by himself, there will rarely be any cuts, wounds or bites to worry about. Hamsters in community cages do fight, sometimes to the death, and that is why keeping them together, even by sexes, after they have matured is not recommended. As to wounds, there is no need to be [...]
Posted in Hamster illness | No Comments »Hamster Teeth Care
The hamster’s teeth are his greatest weakness. They break off, acquire cavities, and are subject to decay. However, hamsters do have one advantage over us poor humans, their teeth keep growing. That is why it is wise to keep a branch or hardwood like oak or walnut in their cage to keep the teeth worn [...]
Posted in Hamster Care | No Comments »Hamster Colds
The hamster’s cold symptoms are much like yours; runny nose, sniffles and a general “under the weather” behavior. When he ignores you when you call him for meals it is a good sign that something is wrong. Make sure that his cage is a warm, dry place, and cover it with newspapers or fabric to [...]
Posted in Hamster illness | No Comments »Keeping Hamster Healthy
A clean dry cage is essential to you hamster’s health. He does not like dampness; he will suffer from it. A hamster kept in a small dry cage that is changed often will remain in better condition that one kept in a large cage in which moisture, especially urine, is allowed to accumulate.
Do not put [...]
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