Hamsters

Looking after your hamster means you need to keep its house clean and watch out for health problems. Cleaning out the cage might not be the most fun aspect of owning a hamster, but it is very rewarding when you watch your pet enjoy his freshly clean, comfortable surroundings and making his new bed. If the hamster is a pet for a child then remember you must ensure the animal is properly fed and the cage cleaned. It is important that an adult does the routine weekly health checks to ensure nothing is missed. H amsters are naturally extremely clean animals. They keep their home very tidy, remaking their bed every night by moving out any soiled bed- ding and they also check their food stores to remove any food that is decomposing. In addition, a hamster leaves scent around its home. This acts as a territory marker, defining its property and making it feel safe, as well as warning others that they are entering its home. These fastidious hamster habits mean that the cage only needs to be lightly cleaned on a weekly basis with a more thorough clean every month.

Hamsters

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