Dwarf Hamsters

Dwarf hamsters are much smaller than traditional-sized hamsters. Additionally, they are much more social. If you want to ensure that your hamster lives to a ripe old age and is as happy as possible, you need to be very aware of how you take care of this sweet pet. If you take the following advice, you can be sure that your hamster will be around for quite some time and will be happy too.

Make sure that you have your dwarf hamster in a cage that is big enough for him or her to run around in. You will need to change the bedding at least once a week by removing wet spots and adding replacement bedding. Use pine or softwoods for the hamster’s bedding. Cedar could really give your pet some respiratory issues. About once a month you should also clean the actual cage with mild detergent. Allow the detergent to dry before placing the hamster back in the cage.

Keep the hamster’s diet fairly consistent: seeds and nuts are great for the dwarf hamster’s teeth and the occasional carrot or celery stick is good too. If you do give the hamster some vegetables, do not leave it in the cage. You do not want it to spoil. A dwarf hamster’s digestive system is sensitive, and spoiled food could really harm him or her. You should change the hamster’s water and food at every single day.

Dwarf hamsters are quite small, and thus, they are very sensitive to heat and cold. Make sure the hamster is in a space that ranges from 60 to 80 degrees. Any hotter or colder could really harm your animal.

Since dwarf hamsters are incredibly social, you should try to play with the hamster at least once a day by letting him or her out of the cage and handling the animal. This keeps the hamster both happy and tame.

If you take the time to care for your hamster, he or she will be incredibly healthy and happy. After all, the key to any animal’s health is to give them their basic needs. The above tips are sure to improve your hamster’s quality of life and make them that much happier to be in your care.