Chubby Cheeks - Species Appropriate Hamster Care for Beginners

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Female Syrian hamsters tend to be more active than males. While Syrian hamsters are nocturnal, females are more apt to rouse themselves during the daytime than males. They are more high-strung than other hamster breeds. This hamster breed is known to nip when startled or frightened. Additionally, they are naturally very round hamsters, so it can be difficult to figure out if they are overweight just from looking at them. Campbell Dwarf Hamsters

Let’s be honest, a slightly chubby, little, furry hamster can be extremely cute. So what is the big deal if your hamster is a little bit overweight? The bigger your hamster’s cage or aquarium, the better. However, if you have limited space, you should try to get the biggest cage that your space allows. Your hamster will live its life in that cage so the more space it has, the better. Your hamster’s cage should have a minimum of two square feet. They are best housed alone. While this hamster is timid and docile around people, they can get more aggressive when around other Chinese hamsters. Specifically, this hamster lives in birch forests, desert steppes, scrublands, swampy grasslands, and Alpine meadows. Emily J. Bethell, Nicola F. Koyama, Happy Hamsters? Enrichment Induces Positive Judgement Bias for Mildly (But Not Truly) Ambiguous Cues to Reward and Punishment in Mesocricetus AuratusHowever, if you suspect that your hamster is overweight after weighing them, looking at the diet that you are feeding them, as well as the amount of exercise that your hamster gets on a daily basis, will help guide you and your veterinarian as to how to help your pet lose the necessary weight they need to be healthy and happy again. In addition to obvious visual weight gain, another sign that your hamster is obese could be lethargy and an uninterest in exercise. Bathtime is an important time for chubby hamsters, so make sure to bathe them regularly and add enough water to their casseroles so they are properly watered. The best way to do this is by using a modern showerhead that has a water temperature setting between lukewarm and cool (around 55 degrees Fahrenheit). Now you know about the five most popular hamster breeds. Can you can make your choice about which one is the best pet for your situation and family?

There are 19 officially recognized types of hamsters that are a part of 7 different genera. The first 5 hamsters listed are hamsters that are commonly kept as pets. The following 14 types of hamsters listed are mostly found in the wild and are almost never kept as pets. 1. Syrian Hamster Obesity in any animal can lead to more serious issues like diabetes or heart problems. However, before you reduce your hamster’s food, there are far better ways to keep your pet in top athletic form. Why Is My Hamster So Fat? The Gansu hamster is also a part of the family Cricetidae. It’s endemix to China, and is the only species in the genus Cansumys. 11. Greater Long-Tailed Hamster It is only if you look very closely that you will observe the more stout and compact configuration of the Winter White dwarf hamster. This is contrast to sleeker and mouse-like facial features of the Campbell’s dwarf hamster. However, if you don’t see this, don’t worry. Sometimes even professional breeders still get the two hamster breeds confused!Certainly, Syrian hamsters are a popular choice as companions. However, this doesn’t mean that this breed is automatically going to warm to human friends.

These tiny hamsters originally roamed throughout the deserts of central Asia, but they’ve become popular pets recently due to their fun temperament and tiny size. But, today’s captive-bred hamsters may display a surprising range of coloration due to the influence of breeders. One expert recommends involving children in the process of preparing the hamster’s habitat before he arrives. This is a good way of making sure everyone in the family knows how to be a responsible pet owner. Caring For Your HamsterA swollen belly in a hamster can be a sign of a few different health issues, and it’s important to seek veterinary care if you notice this symptom. Here are some possible explanations for a swollen belly in a hamster: There are a number of things that you can do as a pet parent at home to try and help your hamster lose weight. If you would like to have the healthiest hamster that you can, then yes, taking your hamster from overweight or obese, to a normal healthy weight, is what is going to be best for them. If you do wish to introduce your new hamster to the rest of your animal family then please ask us during the consultation how and when this should be done.