What Are the Taboos of Keeping a Syrian Hamster?
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What are the taboos of keeping a Syrian hamster? Though easier than many small pets, there is much to avoid. Owners should learn and avoid these taboos. Our team summarizes them.
1 What Are the Taboos of Keeping a Syrian Hamster?
Taboos in Keeping Syrian Hamsters
1. Housing
Syrian hamsters are solitary; never house two in one cage, or they will fight, compete for food and territory, even causing death. Even a mother must be separated from pups after weaning.
2. Diet
Do not feed human food—too salty and seasoned. A good diet: hamster kibble + hay + fruits and vegetables, but not too much at once, or the hamster gets obese.
3. Space
The cage should be large enough for a water bottle, wheel, and bedding; too small causes stress and stunts growth.
4. Bathing
Use hamster-specific bath sand in a container; let the hamster roll in it. Never use water—hamsters fear water, cannot swim, and may drown. Bath sand also disinfects.
5. Teeth Grinding
Do not use chopsticks, popsicle sticks, or the cage bars for gnawing—swallowing them can choke the throat or esophagus. Use pet-specific chew sticks or dental treats. If teeth overgrow and affect eating, have a vet or pet store trim them.
The above covers the taboos of keeping Syrian hamsters. We hope owners avoid and watch for these during care.
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