Andy Lu

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...

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 ...

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 ingr...

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 th...

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 ...

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 b...

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...

The picky eater of hamsters can lead to waste of rat food and poor health for hamsters. When hamsters are found to be picky eaters, we must ensure the health of the hamsters, gradually correct the bad habit of hamsters and improve daily prevention.  Give Hamsters an Adaptation Period When Changing Food It is very common to  change the food for your beloved rat .  For example, the original rat food cannot be bought, or a better rat food is found. The reasons can be thousands of kinds, but we must pay attention to any changes. There is a transition period for hamsters, sometimes the transition period is very short and people can't perceive it, and sometimes the transition period is very long and even the hamster can't switch preferences. Therefore, when we consider changing the food for the hamster, we should not replace it all at one time. We can consider replacing the old and new food in proportion to take care of the hamster's food preference transition. If most of ...

Some hamster owners may wonder how tall a hamster cage they need to buy. But in fact, it's the size they need to consider. How Big is the Hamster Cage to Buy?   There are many types of hamster cages on the market, large and small, luxurious and simple, so how big is the best hamster cage to buy?   Generally, when buying a hamster cage, the size of the hamster cage mainly depends on the size of the hamster. If you have a big hamster or a lot of hamsters, you should buy a larger one.  You can buy a normal wooden hamster cage for a normal size, usually about 35 cm in length. A hamster cage with a width of 25cm and a height of 30cm is ideal.  On the basis of meeting the needs of the hamster's activity space, various equipment can be placed to facilitate the life of the hamster.  If possible, the bigger the hamster cage, the better, preferably a double layer, because hamsters prefer a large space.  What will Happen If the Hamster Cage is Too Small?...

Rats often visit veterinary clinics for respiratory problems, and these problems usually develop quickly. It is important for pet owners to know the causes, prevention, and treatment of respiratory problems in rats. What causes respiratory problems in rats? There are several factors that can cause respiratory problems in pets. The type and condition of bedding, the cleanliness  of the living environment, and various diseases and infections can cause respiratory problems in pets. Bacterial infections - Mycoplasma is a bacterium carried by most pet rats. Streptococcus, Bordetella (the same bacterium that causes kennel cough), and Pasteurella can also cause respiratory problems but are not as serious as mycoplasmosis. Human infection with the Seoul virus can be asymptomatic or severe and require hospitalization. Bedding problems - if the cause is in the floor of the pet rat cage , dusty, dirty bedding and cedar chips are the main causes of respiratory illness. Do not use cedar chips a...

  First of all, the hamster itself does not carry any germs that can cause much damage to humans. However, it can be said that hamsters do carry germs, but they do not pose any threat to humans. Hamster diseases are usually: diarrhea, wet tail, prolapse, tumors, etc. Generally, this condition is not caused by viruses but by poor feeding. If you have a cleanliness problem, you don't have to worry too much, just go wash your hands with soap. The hamster itself is a clean animal, and different from the mouse. Children are fond of small animals, everyday families will keep small parrots, turtles, rabbits, hamsters ...... and  other small animals , today to share with you whether hamsters can be kept by babies. Is the Bacteria Harmful To Humans? Hamsters have bacteria in their bodies, but they are less harmful to humans. When raising a hamster, you must clean it regularly and disinfect it regularly to avoid bacterial growth. However, unlike rats, it does not have the plague....

  Which Cage is Good for Hamsters? 1. Hamsters Need Large Space Wild hamsters live in the wild and have a very large space to move around. Although the hamster has been domesticated and become a human pet and no longer lives in the wild, the hamster's love of sports habits has not changed. If the cage space is very small, the hamster will feel depressed, and can not "exercise", and over time, this will affect the hamster's health. Therefore, hamsters should  choose a larger cage. 2. Sturdy Material The material should be strong, good permeability. Hamsters will sometimes bite the cage because of teeth grinding, hunger, boredom, and other reasons, so it is best to equip the hamster with a strong, bite-resistant iron cage. 3. Complete Living Supplies To be equipped with a variety of living supplies and toys in the cage. Living supplies are food bowls, water bottles, huts, matting materials, teething stones, etc. Toys are running wheels, slides, clim...