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Hamsters heartbeat

Hamsters heartbeat

Did you know... That a hamsters heart can beat over 400 times a minute? I mean, our hearts might FEEL like...

Does my hamster need a dentist?

Does my hamster need a dentist?

Did you know that Winter White’s teeth are naturally orange?  Their teeth have a lot of iron in them which...

National Diabetes Week

National Diabetes Week

Warning Signs Excess water drinking Weight loss (or) gain Maple syrup smell Changes in behavior Testing for diabetesStep 1: Place your...

What to expect when you're bring home a new hamster

What to expect when you're bring home a new hamster

RememberThis transition for you, but for your hamster as well. Things to keep in mind: This is your hamster's first...

Ears can rotate like satellite dishes

Ears can rotate like satellite dishes

Did you know that hamster’s ears can rotate like mini satellite dishes? This is so they can hear sounds in...

Cheek Pouches

Cheek Pouches

Hamster cheek pouches have few lymph nodes, so infections spread differently. Their unique structure makes them valuable for studying tumors,...

Wild vs. domesticated Is there a difference?

Wild vs. domesticated Is there a difference?

Yes!We'll start with the obvious In the wild, hamsters build their own burrows Domesticated and wild hamsters have different personalities...

Why hamster balls are bad and what to do instead

Why hamster balls are bad and what to do instead

Why they're badHamster balls risk falls, inability to control speed, collisions, and poor ventilation. Hamsters rely on smell to navigate, but in...

How to give your hamster a bath

How to give your hamster a bath

Hamsters don't take traditional "baths"I don't just mean that they don' bathe in a tub, they don't bathe with water...

Why no hamsters in... Hawaii?

Why no hamsters in... Hawaii?

Some hamsters...thrive in similar climates to Hawaii despite not being native to Hawaii.And if you know anything about hamsters, they breed FAST....

How far do hamster run...over their entire life?

How far do hamster run...over their entire life?

Hamsters...Run an average of 3-6 miles every night...Very active hamsters will run 8-9 miles every night. Which means...Assuming a hamster lives...

MythBurrowers: Debunking common hamster myths!

MythBurrowers: Debunking common hamster myths!

#1 "Hamsters are social, they should live in pairs" Hamsters do not need a companion. And some hamsters do not...

What kind of music does your hamster listen to?

What kind of music does your hamster listen to?

In the spirit of New Years, did you know that background music can help keep your hamster calm during fireworks?!...

"Is my hide too heavy?"

"Is my hide too heavy?"

"How do I know if I need a platform for my hide or not?"Good question! Read more to find out!...

Bugs commonly found in sprays

Bugs commonly found in sprays

Because sprays are a natural product, sometimes, pests will be attracted to sprays, this is normal!        ...

Almonds, Can your hamster eat them?

Almonds, Can your hamster eat them?

Yes... well, no?Did you know that there are two different almonds?One is safe for hamsters and the other is NOT!!...

May 2026 Verse of the Month

May 2026 Verse of the Month

"For I am about to do something new. See? I have already begun! Do you not see it?" Wowzer, this...

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May 2026 Hamster Tip of the Month

  What impact can YOU have on the betterment of small pet care? I was having a conversation with someone...

Why freeze sprays? (and other natural items)

Why freeze sprays? (and other natural items)

It is common practice to freeze sprays for 24-72 hours but a lot of people don't know why. What freezing...

All About: Wet Tail

All About: Wet Tail

-What is it?-How do you treat it? FirstLets make something clear...Dwarf hamsters do not get wet tail but they can suffer...

Different Ways to Feed

Different Ways to Feed

Scatter FeedingWhat is it: Sprinkling food across the enclosure and lightly into bedding.This is the type of feeding that we...

Myth or fact: Hamsters have saliva glads

Myth or fact: Hamsters have saliva glads

Hint: its NOT what you think... Recently...We made a post that suggested that when hamsters are too hot, they might drool!...

Can hamsters really not live in pairs?

Can hamsters really not live in pairs?

NO. Hamsters are solitary species. Things that could happen if hamsters are housed together: Fighting Stress Resource guarding Sleep disruption...

Popular does not equal SAFE

Popular does not equal SAFE

Even in the midst of an ethical care revolution, many popular name small animal brands still popularize unsafe items that...

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