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How can I make my hamster gain weight?
Simple: provide quality hamster food rich in protein and fat. Give high-calorie snacks (sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnut bits, flaxseed). Feed on schedule to avoid energy loss from hunger. Increase portions per weight goal but not too much at once (digestive issues). Note: too fat risks heart disease, diabetes—moderate.
Reading Hamster Emotions
Hamsters show emotion through body language: grooming to restore their own scent after handling, rolling onto the back when terrified, curling into a ball when cold or uneasy, ears down when alert or frightened, and standing to listen. Reading these cues helps owners meet needs and build trust.
Why Do Hamsters Fight Their Cagemates?
Hamsters are solitary by nature and rarely live peacefully with others; fights break out during a buck's constant heat, after a doe becomes pregnant, between same-sex pairs over territory, when food runs short, or when a sick or disabled hamster is picked on. The safest fix is one hamster per cage.
Hamster Breeding Guide (Part 2): Pregnancy and Lactation
After a successful mating, the doe shows nesting and food-hoarding behavior, visible weight gain by day 10, and a 15–22 day gestation. During lactation, leave mother and pups undisturbed with ample food and water; wean and separate pups to avoid fighting and inbreeding.
Seasonal Care Tips for Hamsters
Season changes bring large temperature swings that can make hamsters sick. Adjust bedding gradually rather than removing all warmth at once, watch for colds during big day-night temperature differences, and switch to summer supplies only from late April.
What Happens When a Hamster Is Frightened?
Hamsters are extremely timid and a severe fright can be fatal, as the shock can rupture their tiny heart. Milder scares cause cheek-pouch emptying or incontinence; calm the pet in a dark, quiet spot and avoid sudden approaches, loud noise, and bright light, especially during breeding or lactation.
How to Stop a Hamster from Chewing the Cage
Hamsters chew cages mainly to wear down teeth or burn off excess energy, but it can cause nasal sores and dental misalignment. Give them out-of-cage play time, chew toys, harder foods, and company; some simply want to escape, so check the cage is secure.
How to Care for a Hamster
Small and lively hamsters are gradually gaining people's favor, and many people are eager to raise hamsters. Today we tell you how to raise hamsters.
Should You Trim a Hamster’s Teeth?
Unchecked, a hamster's teeth keep growing and can hinder eating, sometimes needing a trim — but trimming carries risks. Here is whether and how to do it.
Why Is a Hamster’s Eyeball Protruding?
A protruding hamster eye is fairly common — it may be infection or injury, and without prompt care can lead to blindness. Here is what causes it and what to do.