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Why is cleaning stressful?

Why is cleaning stressful?

And how can we make it less stressful? Imagine...Imagine you’re walking on a trail and leave a bunch of breadcrumbs...

The direction that ethical enclosures are going and here's why

The direction that ethical enclosures are going and here's why

Has your hamster ever escaped from their enclosure? If yes, it’s possible that it’s because they chewed through their enclosure...

Myth Busted: Color linked to temperament

Myth Busted: Color linked to temperament

The color of your Winter White is NOT linked to their temperament; all colors are equally as likely to be...

The importance of ventilation in an enclosure

The importance of ventilation in an enclosure

Imagine being.... in a car with no A/C in a windowless room in a sauna or other places with no ventilation where...

Did you know about... Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Did you know about... Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Seasonal Affective Disorder : A type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, most commonly starting in the late fall or winter and going away in...

September Verse of the Month

September Verse of the Month

"A gentle answer deflects anger,  but harse words make tempers flare" Proverbs 15:1 Let's dive into this verse of the...

September Tip of the Month: Unbroken Floorspace

September Tip of the Month: Unbroken Floorspace

If you've never heard of this term before, allow me to be the first to introduce it to you. "Unbroken...

The Lab Block Debate

The Lab Block Debate

Are lab blocks good for hamsters? If yes... what are they?! Hamsters are notorious for picking out their favorite foods! When fed...

Did you know... Winter White Hamsters are native to Siberia

Did you know... Winter White Hamsters are native to Siberia

Siberia is a massive, sparsely populated region in Northern Asia that makes up about 77% of Russia's total territory. In...

What is your pet suppose to eat?

What is your pet suppose to eat?

Hamsters: omnivores- eats both plants and meat seeds broccoli pumpkin seeds eggs chicken tofu mealworms cucumber nuts Parrots: most are...

What happens when you put a wheel in the wild?

What happens when you put a wheel in the wild?

A study by the Royal Society in 2014 aimed to answer the question of whether or not hamsters, mice, and...

"Does my hamster have an eye protrusion?"

"Does my hamster have an eye protrusion?"

What is an eye protrusion?An eye protrusion is a health condition in which a hamster’s eyes will look like it’s...

World Coconut Day

World Coconut Day

Benefits of raw coconut for hamsters Coconut is one of the most versatile fruits! Healthy fats: Provide concentrated energy, but...

Lets talk about (your hamster's) poop

Lets talk about (your hamster's) poop

Did you know...? Your hamster has two different kinds of poops (on purpose)? Both of these are healthy poops... do...

How much room does your hamster really want?

How much room does your hamster really want?

Do you know what the current recommendation is? In the wild, hamsters dig burrows with separate chambers for food storage,...

Dwarves: What sprays are the best for them!?

Dwarves: What sprays are the best for them!?

It's different for different species!   Let's talk...  Fats Hamsters need healthy fats to help provide beneficial fats and energy...

Is your hamster Left or Right pawed?

Is your hamster Left or Right pawed?

Left or Right..? Hamsters, like humans, can be “right-pawed” or “left-pawed”! Some hamsters strongly favor one paw when eating or...

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Poplar vs Aspen Bedding

Which bedding is better? Aspen X Corse, rougher texture Darker in color, harder to spot pee Dense & less fluffy,...

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August Tip of the Month

The Importance of Routines Routines are an integral part of your hamster care, at all stages of your hamster's life!...

August Verse of the Month

August Verse of the Month

For those of you who read our verse of the month each month, you know we dive into the real...

Did you know... Hamsters can't vomit

Did you know... Hamsters can't vomit

Common mistake! People often think that they’re seeing their hamster throw up, but it’s really them “spitting” all of the...

Let's talk: Pet safe glue

Let's talk: Pet safe glue

YES! Mod Podge water-based non-toxic   NO! Gorilla Wood Glue literally says keep away from animals   YES! Elmer's School Glue water-based...

Popular flowers that are NOT hamster safe

Popular flowers that are NOT hamster safe

Did you know that some flowers can be toxic for your hamster? Feeding your hamster something toxic can cause reactions such...

Follow up to National Eye Health Month - Red Fatty Eye - courtesy of Hamsters of Sweden

Follow up to National Eye Health Month - Red Fatty Eye - courtesy of Hamsters of Sweden

What is it? A painful eye condition seen primarily in dwarf hamsters where red tissue becomes visible near the eye....

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