Andy Lu

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 the new

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?   When buying a hamster cage, you

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 as be

  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.  It is advi

  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, climbing ropes, etc. Wher

How to Raise Newborn Hamster Pups  Do not touch the pups with your hands after touching them with your hands will leave a scent on the pups, the mother rat is not familiar with this scent and will have child-eating behavior.  Separate the mother from the pups. The pups need to be separated from the mother when they reach adulthood, otherwise, the pups will mate with the mother and keep breeding. Preparing a single small animal cage for each of them is essential. Place the hamster mother and pups in a hidden place preferably in a clear collation box with a few layers of wood chips and then wrap them in something.  Give the mother hamster increased nutrition during nursing to increase nutrition, feed more breadworm, in addition, is to feed clean plain water. Pet rodent has no virus. How to Do When Bitten by a Pet Hamster? No wound if the hamster just gnawing, and did not really bite through the skin, then there is no need to have any treatment. Bleeding If the bite bleeds, first squeeze

Myth: Hamsters are very cruel and aggressive creatures. Truth: Hamsters are just like any other animal, they just react accordingly to the environment they are in. What is People's Impression on Hamsters? Some people may have nightmare childhood memories of hamsters: not only do they often bite people, but they also kill each other and their cage mates, and even mother hamsters eat their babies.  Some people who do not know think that hamsters are "cruel and evil" creatures, and even use this as a reason to abuse hamsters, which makes people feel very sad.  But humans should actually reflect on the fact that this is probably because we do not let hamsters get the care they deserve. We can just blame them in a noble way, but simply to point out a basic fact: any animal will react accordingly to the environment it is in. Let's take one phenomenon at a time. Why Do Hamsters Bite People? Hamsters bite people, probably because of the poor living conditions of hamsters. Ima