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Be warned, overgrown teeth can lead to serious and
even fatal problems for hamsters. The chance of
your pet developing teeth problems is much less if it
is fed correctly and has lots of suitable toys.
Nails
In the wild a hamster keeps its nails in trim by run-
ning and digging. A pet hamster’s nails may grow too
long, which will make moving very uncomfortable as
the nails can curve over and dig into the bottom of
the feet.
Providing your hamster with a digging pit will help
keep his nails in good condition and give him a lot of
fun. If your hamster’s nails are overgrown then they
will need to be trimmed. It is advised that you have
them trimmed by the vet or an experienced hamster
keeper who has done the task before.
Bumble foot
This is an extremely painful condition and is charac-
terised by the feet being swollen and blistered, which
can turn into open pressure sores. The infection can
spread to the bones of the feet and if you see such
signs on the feet of your hamster then you must take
him to the vet as soon as you can.
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