Hamsters

Mouth

As already described, the hamster’s mouth has large

cheek pouches used for carrying food and bedding

material back to its burrow.

Teeth

Hamsters have 16 teeth that grow all the time and

need to be worn down if it is not to suffer from painful

dental conditions. They need to be given the right food

and appropriate things to gnaw, like untreated fruit

tree wood.

Eyes

Hamsters have

panoramic

vision,

seeing behind them, to the sides

and above their head, but not

right in front of the nose. Their

eyes are adapted for seeing at

twilight and night when light

levels are low. Bright light,

such as sunshine and electric

lights, are painful to hamsters.

Hamsters