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Winter White Dwarf Hamster
The Winter White Dwarf Hamster (Phodopus sungorus), also called the Djungarian hamster or Russian dwarf, is the easiest and tamest of the small hamsters and turns white in winter. A solitary species, it needs a safe cage, a wheel, and a careful diet free of onion, chocolate, and apple seeds. Lifespan 2–3 years.
Two swollen red lumps on its rear
In a male hamster, two swollen red lumps at the rear are simply the mature, heat-period testicles with increased blood flow. They scent-mark to attract females.
I took it out of the cage in the afternoon and it seemed in good spirits
White sticky discharge around a hamster's bottom may be fecal residue or dirt, and in females it can be normal estrus fluid. A high-fiber diet or a dirty cage can contribute.
Benefits of Keeping a Gerbil
Gerbils differ from hamsters and offer real upsides — low odor, social bonding, and helpful fathers. This guide covers their traits and what their care needs.
Cricetulus Barabensis
The striped hamster (Cricetulus Barabensis), also called the ground hamster, is a typical mammal. It is the dominant rodent species in several provinces north of the Yellow River in China. In agriculture it is a harmful animal that spreads disease.
Not sure if it is pregnant.
Pregnant hamsters show these traits: nesting, fighting, hoarding food, drinking more, a pear-shaped body and a 'double-button' belly. Details: first, a female kept with a male may suddenly attack the male, suggesting pregnancy.
Guinea Pig
The Guinea Pig (Cavia porcellus), also called the cavy, is a gentle South American rodent kept worldwide as a pet. It needs a roomy cage, a bottle, and — unlike many rodents — a diet with added vitamin C: grass hay, guinea-pig pellets, and fresh vegetables. Its teeth grow for life, so fibrous food is essential.
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