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What Snacks Can Hamsters Eat?

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Do you think that feeding rat food all day is a bit unfair to hamsters? Although it is not recommended to feed hamsters indiscriminately, we can still occasionally feed them some snacks that are harmless to hamsters. Of course, it must be cleared before feeding, which foods can be fed as hamster snacks. You Can't Feed Your Hamster with Snacks too Frequently Apples can be eaten as a snack, but remember to remove the core, and it is best not to take the pulp near the core. Apple's core contains a lot of potassium, and excessive intake can lead to tachycardia, severe shock, and death.  Bananas prevent the bananas from being hidden in the cheek pouches causing spoilage and inflammation. To prevent this problem, choose dried bananas for pets. Non-fried dried bananas are also a good snack for hamsters. Cranberries/blueberries/strawberries, etc. can provide fresh products directly, but about 1/4 to half of the strawberries at a time is almost the same. The water content is not much, a

Four Worst Pets to Keep as Pets

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Primates: Carrying Diseases Primates such as monkeys and chimpanzees may seem like cool and fun pets, but there are several reasons why they are not a good idea to keep pets. First, primates can harbor many life-threatening parasites and viruses, including Ebola virus, rabies, salmonella, and monkeypox. In addition, primates are highly intelligent creatures that grow stronger and larger as they mature. They become difficult to care for and manage, and they become incredibly strong. Primates have been known to attack without reason and without warning, wreaking havoc. Primate attacks are extremely dangerous and can result in death. In most countries, it is already illegal to keep primates as pets. However, they are still kept as pets in many places. Keeping them as pets requires great care, effort, and love. Even if you do the right thing, you run the risk of being attacked by disease or becoming infected. Rodents: Different to Train Pocket pets such as rats, chinchillas, hamsters, and

Nutritional food of Small Pets are Prefered

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Owners of small pets look for high-quality ingredients and nutrients when shopping for their furry friends’ food. Pet owners not only prepare  wooden hamster cages for their small animals  but also choose healthy food for them.   Pet Owners are Looking for Healthy Food Although their bodies may be small, they have great nutritional needs. Many pets need vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients like guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, rats, and hamsters. Now, pet owners are looking for healthy food and treats. According to the manufacturers, retailers can capitalize on pet owners' love for their little friends and increase sales in this area by focusing on the latest trends. There are two trends in small animal nutrition. First, parents of small pets are looking for  new nutritious treats that can promote healthy behavior and bonding with their pets. Small pet owners are trying to find more healthy food, such as food with more natural ingredients and no artificial preservatives. In additi

How to Make a Hamster Cage by Yourself?

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Materials  You Need To Prepare Before Starting To Make a Cage 1. Storage Box Choose a storage box with an appropriate size, according to what types of hamster you keep. You can read this blog to choose how big a cage you need. 2. Glue Gun It is used to melt glue and cut the opening of the box. I think it is very useful! 3. Barbed Wire Choose wire that can hang a running wheel and a water bottle, and it's sturdy. 4. Iron Wire Because there is a wire mesh on one side, so use wire to fix both ends of the same side. 5. Screw It is used to fix the barbed wire, which looks more beautiful than the barbed wire. 6. Iron Pliers Used to cut barbed wire.   Hamster Supplies Prepare the following supplies first when deciding to make a hamster habitat. Running wheels, water bottles, food bowls, shelters, bath sand, bathtubs, sawdust, molars, rat food, snacks... Go to the supermarket to buy a storage box. The size is up to personal preference, but the depth of the box should be as large as possibl

Where to put a Hamster Cage?

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How to place the hamster cage so that the smell does not stink? Which is in line with the habits of hamsters. Hamsters are nocturnal animals and are sensitive to the temperature and light of the living environment. Therefore, the placement of hamster cages at home needs particular attention. You cannot place them randomly. Generally, hamster cage placement should pay attention to the following points. How to Place a Hamster Cage? Hamsters like to live in dark caves when they are in the wild. After being raised as pets, they still like to live in dark corners. Therefore, it is best to place the hamster hutch in a dark place. Do not let it be exposed to direct sunlight, let alone be exposed to the sun. 2. Although hamsters like dark places, they do not like humidity, so it is best not to place the cage directly on the ground. The hamster can be placed in a place with a certain height, preferably 0.5-1 meters above the ground, which is not only easy to observe the life of the hamster but

Can Hamsters Share a Cage?

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There are thousands of pets, some people love dogs, others like cats. People like all kinds of cute and small pets, and over the years more and more people choose to keep hamsters. Some hamster owners are not satisfied with just one hamster and they begin to keep two or three hamsters. Although it is fun, it also brings us a problem: Can hamsters be raised in one cage? Will they fight when they are put together? The answer is no. A few days ago, a friend came to ask me: "after raising hamsters it's a really confusing place, hamsters really can not be raised in groups?"  The friend who happened to have two hamsters was having a sad face, and I think other pet lovers will also encounter this problem.   Are Hamsters Really Suitable for Group Living? In the process of raising pets, there are some pet lovers who are afraid that their pets will be lonely. Thus, they will then find a partner for the pet, this is not a big problem for dogs and cats, and other animals. But actuall

Which Cage is Best for Hamsters?

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Acrylic Cage The acrylic cage is relatively transparent, you can observe every move of the hamster, and its appearance is very high, and it is not as thorough as the basic cage. However, its air permeability is relatively poor, so it is necessary to protect the hamster from heatstroke when using this cage. Tube Cage This is the combination of the basic cage and the acrylic cage, which can not only observe the hamster well but also satisfy the hamster's habit of drilling holes. It is more suitable for hamsters to use. How Big Should a Hamster Cage Be? Small hamsters do not need to buy a large cage, as long as they keep warm and have a hidden space to rest. However, when the hamster grows to a certain size, it is necessary to consider replacing the larger and more complicated hamster cage . The hamster cage needs to accommodate hamster supplies such as running wheels, drinking fountains, food bowls, small sleeping rooms, and more. Space for hamster activities, such as a cage is almos