Hamster Guru Blog
How Fast Can A Hamster Run?
So, if you have yourself a pet hamster and you have seen it running around its cage or in its wheel frantically, then it is pretty clear that hamsters can be speedy when they need to be. But, the question we are looking to answer here is: how fast can a hamster run? A hamster
Best Syrian Hamster Cage
Have you just bought a new hamster? Are you excited to welcome them to your home and get them settled in? It’s an exciting time for everyone! But what can be daunting is the cage. Have you bought a cage that’s too small? Are they too expensive or is the design not quite right for
Best Dwarf Hamster Cage
When it comes to buying a cage for your new dwarf hamster, you want it to be perfect right? They’re so tiny, fragile, and adorable, you want them to be comfy and feel looked after properly? Well, unfortunately, a lot of hamster cages for sale are designed for slightly bigger hamsters, such as the Syrian
How To Bathe A Hamster
Anyone who has ever owned a hamster will know that they give off a pungent natural odor. You will get used to this over time, but there are some steps that you can take to minimize their cage smell. When we talk about how to bathe a hamster this should not be confused with a
Can Hamsters Eat Papaya?
Papaya, also known as a paw-paw, is a tropical fruit native to North America. Papayas are sweet, juicy fruits with pink to orange colored flesh. But whilst we as humans like to eat them, it is safe to feed papaya to our hamsters? If you are thinking of feeding your hamster papaya then it is
How to dispose of a dead hamster
Unfortunately, the festive break bought us some heartache, as our beloved hamster Oscar passed away on Boxing Day. Having been out for the day, we returned to find him with his eyes shut and his body stiff. How do you dispose of a dead hamster? Hamsters are not immortal, and these cute pets only live
Can Hamsters Eat Broccoli?
Broccoli is a staple vegetable in our household and one we all enjoy chomping on. Steamed, boiled, roasted and even raw, this versatile veggie can be served up in a number of ways. But is broccoli something that we should be feeding to our hamster Oscar, and if so, how do we cook it and
Can hamsters be fat?
Lockdown weight has been a hot topic of conversation for 2020, because with a pandemic sweeping the nation and a less hectic schedule to keep up, a lot of us have been filling our free time (and faces) with food. But how do you know if your hamster has gained weight? With their adorable chubby
Can hamsters eat cheese?
There is no getting away from it – cheese has become synonymous with rodents. From animations showing sweet mice nibbling on chunks of cheese to metal traps luring rats to their fate using large blocks of bait – it seems this creamy snack is simply irresistible. But can hamsters eat cheese, and if so, should
