Hamster Coat Colours
Any breed of small animal kept in captivity will, over time, develop variations in color. In the wild, individual animals born with a different color…
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Euthanasia Issues for Hamster Owners
Most hamsters die in their sleep. Usually this occurs due to old age or because of an underlying, undiagnosed condition. However, some hamsters grow older…
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…
Sexing Your Hamster
Sexing your hamster is only necessary if you are breeding your hamsters or you have more than one hamster and you wish to prevent breeding. …
Hamsters and Other Pets
Hamsters need to have special considerations when brought into a home that has existing pets or when new pets are brought into a hamster’s home. …
Hamster Health Risks for Children
Young children are often more at risk for disease. This is not only due to a weaker immune system, but it is also because of…