Hamster Guru Blog
All you need to know about hamster cycles, pregnancy and birth
As a family with two girls, the thought of adding a hormonal hamster into the family was a step too far for my husband. Therefore, we decided to get Oscar, our lovely laid-back boy. But do female hamsters experience the same monthly cycles as humans and other mammals and how easy is it for hamsters
How to look after a sick hamster
It’s in our nature to nurture, and when our pets become poorly it can be a worrying time. This is something we, unfortunately, experienced first-hand recently, when our own hamster Oscar became incredibly ill very quickly. As hamsters are so small, they are not only more susceptible to becoming sick but less resilient at fighting
A hamster’s tail – why do they have one and what is it used for?
When we think of rodents, we immediately imagine rats and mice scurrying around, their long scaly tails following them in their wake. Hamsters, however, are also part of the rodent family, but their tails tend to be short, soft and stubby. Most animals rely on their long tails for balance, but a hamster’s tail is
Travelling with your hamster – tips and travel cage guide
There may be times when you have to take your hamster out of the house on short trips and need something to carry them in. And whilst we don’t recommend taking your furry friend on long vacations, a travel cage is the perfect accessory for when you need to visit the vet, are moving to
Why do hamsters lose their hair?
Hamsters are cute and fluffy with super soft fur. Therefore, when they start to lose their hair or develop bald patches all over their bodies, it is often a warning sign that something is wrong. You may be wondering why hamsters lose their hair? There are a number of factors that affect the amount of
Why do hamsters try to escape?
Recently a friend purchased a hamster for her children, only for it to escape a few days later. And although this story has a happy ending as the cheeky little chap was found safe and sound, it made me wonder, just what drives a hamster to want to leave the safety of its cage? Is
Do hamsters have good eyesight?
Upon placing Oscar’s food within his cage, I have noticed that it often takes him a while to locate his bowl. I watch as his whiskers flicker and his little nose twitches, compensating for what his eyes are unable to see. Hamsters have very poor eyesight, so rely on their other senses in order to
Differences between male and female Syrian hamsters
When we collected our hamster from the pet store, we did not request a particular gender. This is because we naturally assumed (that bar the physical differences), all Syrian hamsters were the same. But is this a fair assumption? Although a large portion of a hamster’s personality is based on their breed and individual character,
How to tell the sex of a hamster?
Many moons ago, when I was a child myself, we bought a couple of rabbits from a breeder who assured us we were taking home two males. Low and behold a few months later upon opening their hutch, we found a litter of bunnies. For this reason, it is really important to figure out the
