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• You need to give your hamster the right food to
stay fit and healthy.
• Long haired hamsters will need grooming every
day.
• You will need to clean out your hamster’s home
regularly.
• You need to provide a cage that is large enough
for them to exercise properly. Hamsters are very
energetic and must have appropriate things to do
to keep them occupied.
• Syrian hamsters are most active at night, and find
bright lights and noise distressing.
• You will need to make arrangements for someone
to look after your hamster if you go away on
vacation.
• You will need to check over your hamster every
week to make sure it is healthy.
• You will need to commit to looking after your
hamster throughout its life, which may be 2 years.
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