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Best ways to keep your hamster warm We all like to wrap up warm when the cold weather arrives, and your hamster is no exception. Best ways to keep your hamster warm in winter include moving the...

Pink eye in hamsters Last week we were abruptly awoken from slumber by a cry from our eldest daughter that poor Oscar couldn’t open his left eye. As dramatic as she made it sound, conjunctivitis...

Like any animal, hamsters can be unpredictable and should always be handled with care. Even the tamest hamster could be provoked into biting if they become scared, stressed or are struggling whilst...

Taming your hamster Hamsters may not always enjoy the company of their own kind but believe it or not they are actually very social animals who enjoy spending time away from their cage and being...

Hamsters are considered to be the pet of choice for those with small children as they are easy to look after and less of a commitment than larger animals such as cats and dogs. But when is the right...

If you are set on getting a hamster but your parents still need convincing that it is the right pet for you, then take a look at my handy hints for persuasion. As a parent myself, these tops tips...