Is Your Hamster Compulsive?
Compulsive Behaviour in Hamsters Indeed, this is possible. Every hamster loves to run – it’s part of their genetic make up. But some hamsters have…
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Hamster Dental Problems
Hamsters and their teeth Hamsters do not have dental issues very often, but if they do, they need the care of a veterinarian. Prevention is…
Wet Tail in Hamsters
Wet tail is a common disease in hamsters, especially Syrian hamsters and hamsters who are weaning (from 4 to 7 weeks old). It is a…
Hamsters and Salmonella
Salmonella Salmonella is a disease that can be serious and life-threatening for both hamsters and humans. Recent outbreaks of Salmonella have made headlines. In 2005,…
Hamster Mites
Hamsters are usually free of parasites, but occasionally they can be exposed to and become carriers of mites. Mites are tiny, black parasites that can…
Tyzzer’s Disease and Your Hamster
Tyzzer’s Disease is a disease that affects many strains of rodents, including hamsters. Most strains are unique to the species and are not transmitted from…