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Behaviors Hamsters Dislike
Hamsters are timid and easily stressed, so certain owner behaviors seriously annoy them: suddenly grabbing them up, teasing them when hungry, touching them with strong-smelling hands, and handling a newly homed hamster in an unfamiliar cage. Respect these boundaries or your hamster will grow wary and even bite.
Do You Know Your Hamster’s Likes and Dislikes?
To get along with a hamster, learn its likes — eating, self-grooming (the 'spit bath'), and sleeping 14+ hours by day — and its dislikes: being woken to play, and being over-handled or pinned. Respect these and it will bond with you; a thick enough bed lets it burrow and stay warm.
Symptoms and Differences of Common Hamster Illnesses
Hamster colds, respiratory infections, and allergies look alike. Colds bring sneezing, red nose, lethargy; respiratory infection adds audible breathing but may not sap energy; allergies follow new bedding or scented products with sudden sneezing and skin rash. Keep the cage clean and see a vet if dull.
Symptoms of Heart Disease in Dogs
Coughing, low stamina, a swollen belly, restlessness, and fast sleeping breaths can all signal heart trouble. Learn the key symptoms — and how to use sleeping respiratory rate (over 30/min) as an early warning sign.
Is It Normal for a Neutered Male Cat to Sleep a Lot?
After neutering, hormone changes can make a cat sleepy, tame, and inactive. Sleepiness right after surgery is usually the anesthetic wearing off, up to 24 hours, and needs no worry; longer lethargy from hormones means controlling diet to two-thirds of pre-op portions and adding play. Watch the wound, diet, rest, and avoid baths for two weeks.
Is a Cat’s Purring and Leg-Kicking a Sign of Illness?
A cat's purring and sleepy leg-kicks look cute, but are they ever a red flag? Usually they are normal — yet both can signal a problem. Learn how to tell harmless behavior from a respiratory issue or seizure.
Is a Cat’s Intermittent Cough a Sign of Illness?
Most cats rarely cough, so a coughing cat is usually worth a closer look — though it is not always a serious illness. Learn the common causes of intermittent coughing in cats and when to see the vet.
Why Does a Cat Cough Right After Waking Up?
Some cats cough the moment they wake up, then seem fine. Because coughing can be an early sign of many illnesses, it should not be ignored. Learn why cats cough after waking and how to care for them.
Precautions After Cat Spay/Neuter Surgery
We often see ads claiming neutering is risk-free, but any surgery has risks. There are many things to note during cat neutering. Today we explain them.
A Hamster’s Everyday Little Moods
Non-owners may find hamsters hard to read, unlike cats and dogs — but learning their moods enables real communication. Here are a hamster's everyday moods.