Today I'm gonna give you my top 10 tips to keeping your hamster safe,happy and healthy
1.If you have other pets like a cat or dog keep them away from the hamster
2.when housing avoid direct sunlight and drafts
3.Clean the cage at least once a week give it a real good cleaning every 2 weeks
4.If your hamster has a runny nose,shaking,dull eyes,diarhhea,coughs or matted fur or any signs of illness take it to the vet immediatly
5.Hamster teeth never stop growing until your hamster passes away,give it a wood block to chew on that keeps it's teeth in tip top shape
6.Feed your hamster at least two times a day you can give it carrots,apple slices and bits of celery.
7.Hamsters are nocturnal this means they are most active at night,let your hamster sleep during the day don't be sad you can play with it after dinner
8.Change the water everyday and make sure to clean the nozzle of it frequently to avoid harmful bacteria
9.For exercise you can give it a hamster wheel or ball,if you don't have those you can use a large carboard box or tube.
10.Love,many pets were born to be loved and part of the family.Show it you love it by petting it and playing with it.
Well that's all it's time for bonus animal facts of the week!!
Hamsters are rodents belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae