Posts Tagged ‘hamster’
Can Birds Live In Harmony With Other Pets?
by Anna P. May 17th, 2011 | Birds, Cats, Dogs
It's pretty obvious that cats and birds don't get along. And it's nothing like the playful banter and games you see with Tweety and Sylvester on television. In real life, most cats see birds as prey and they're apt to strike anytime they see a bird. And sometimes on occasion, a bird will strike and seriously injure a cat when it feels that it needs to protect itself. All of this may leave you asking: is it possible to have a cat and a bird in the same household? And what about birds and dogs? Or birds and small
Should My Hamster Have Annual Check-ups with My Vet?
by Amber Andersen DVM January 18th, 2011 | Ask the Vet
Ideally, all species (including humans!) should have an annual physical exam. Hamsters are prone to teeth conditions, cheek pouch infections, nutritional deficiencies and skin conditions. A preventative exam can catch things early before they become problematic.
How To Care For A Hamster-Part 2
by Anna P. May 13th, 2010 | Various Pets
This is part two and the conclusion of How To Care For A Hamster.
In the previous post of How To Care For A Hamster, I discussed whether or not a hamster is the right pet for you and how to set up an ideal environment for your hamster. You also learned what to feed them and the basic steps of bonding with a hamster. If you’re seriously considering a hamster as a pet, make sure you do some good research ahead of time. It also would be a smart idea to buy a book on hamster care 101.
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In the previous post of How To Care For A Hamster, I discussed whether or not a hamster is the right pet for you and how to set up an ideal environment for your hamster. You also learned what to feed them and the basic steps of bonding with a hamster. If you’re seriously considering a hamster as a pet, make sure you do some good research ahead of time. It also would be a smart idea to buy a book on hamster care 101.
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How To Care For A Hamster-Part 1
by Anna P. April 22nd, 2010 | Various PetsHamsters are the most common pet rodents aside from rabbits. Kids love them and they’re rather easy to care for. There are over 20 sub-species of the hamster, but the Syrian and dwarf hamsters are two of the most common types kept as pets. The Syrian hamster usually grows up to 6 inches in size, while the dwarf hamsters only grow up to half the size. Compared to cats and dogs, hamsters have relatively short life spans from 2 to 3 years. While hamsters make excellent pets for some, they are obviously not for everyone, so you’ll need to
