Category: Pet Hamsters

Learn more about hamsters. how to care for them and what you’ll need to keep them happy and healthy.

  • Can Hamsters Eat Celery? (Good Snack?)

    Can Hamsters Eat Celery? (Good Snack?)

    Celery is known for being nutritious and healthy, and the good news is that hamsters can benefit from eating it just like people can. If you want to feed your little furry buddy celery, you’ll be providing it with a major vitamin boost, including vitamins A, B, C, E, and K! However, don’t go celery…

  • Can Hamsters Eat Popcorn? (Nutritionally Beneficial?)

    Can Hamsters Eat Popcorn? (Nutritionally Beneficial?)

    If it’s movie night and you’re indulging in your favorite snack, you might want to know if your hamster can join you, and the good news is, hamsters can eat popcorn! However, it must be plain, totally popped, with no added salt, sugar, or flavorings. If you give them plain popcorn, your hamster might actually…

  • Can Hamsters Eat Blueberries? ( Pros and Cons )

    Can Hamsters Eat Blueberries? ( Pros and Cons )

    Hamsters are major fruit enthusiasts, so it may not surprise you to learn that they both can and will happily eat blueberries. However, you should be careful not to feed your hamster too many blueberries; just one berry a couple of times a week is plenty! Like all things in life, even the good things…

  • Can Hamsters Eat Apples? ( Any risks to be aware of )

    Can Hamsters Eat Apples? ( Any risks to be aware of )

    If you’ve got a hamster or have ever looked after one, you’re probably already aware of how much they love fruit, but what about apples? Fortunately, apples are safe to feed to your hamster in small quantities, but you should always remove any pips first. Hamsters have evolved to be omnivorous, so they like both…

  • Can Hamsters Eat Grapes? ( Do they provide goodness? )

    Can Hamsters Eat Grapes? ( Do they provide goodness? )

    Hamsters are omnivores, meaning they eat both meat and plants. Grapes are a fruit that is high in sugar content, which may be harmful to your hamster. Feeding them too many grapes could lead to obesity or diabetes. If you want your hamster to stay healthy, make sure they only eat vegetables and fruits that…

  • Can Hamsters Eat Cheese? ( Benefits and Risks)

    Can Hamsters Eat Cheese? ( Benefits and Risks)

    We all know the stereotypical mouse-loves-cheese trope that populates the media, but what about hamsters? Are they equally keen. Can Hamsters Eat Cheese? The answer is that yes! Hamsters can eat (and love) cheese, but they should only be offered small quantities as a rare treat. You shouldn’t feed your hamster lots of cheese on…

  • Do hamsters play dead?

    Do hamsters play dead?

    Your pet hamster is a fluffy, golden furball of happy energy. He loves to play and he provides you with hours of delight as you watch him scurry around his house, run on his wheel, or crawl through his toys and tubes. It’s fun to watch him dig around in his cage, groom himself, and…

  • Why Do Hamsters Throw Their Poop?

    Why Do Hamsters Throw Their Poop?

    Hamsters will throw their own poop for several reasons, with poop throwing a common behavior for their species. Some of the most common reasons for a hamster to throw their poop around or outside of their cage is that they are attempting to mark their territory, clean their cage, have a lack of entertainment in…

  • Can Hamsters Sneeze? ( Why do they sneeze )

    Can Hamsters Sneeze? ( Why do they sneeze )

    Hamsters do sneeze and it’s actually something you should keep an eye on. It can be a sign that things are not well and your pet Hamster could have a cold. Sneezing and sniffling are typically signs of a respiratory condition like cold or flu. Hamsters, just like humans can suffer from colds and these…

  • Why is my Hamster Frantically Running?

    Why is my Hamster Frantically Running?

    Have you recently gotten a pet hamster and noticed that it keeps running in circles, often excessively? For new hamster owners, some activities of their pets can often worry them. If you have noticed your pet hammy being a little extra active and frantic in their running, don’t worry. This is often completely normal as…

  • Complete Guide To Hamster Cage Rage

    Complete Guide To Hamster Cage Rage

    Pet hamsters are so much fun! But what happens when these furry little friends start to display frenzied cage behaviors like biting and lunging?  Take a look at this complete guide to hamster cage rage so you can understand the causes and the best ways to avoid them. What is Cage Rage? Cage Rage or…

  • Is My Hamster Overweight?  ( Signs to look out for )

    Is My Hamster Overweight? ( Signs to look out for )

    It might be that your pet has really fluffy fur, but this has its limits. Another possibility is that your hamster may be getting fatter. So, is my hamster overweight? ( Should he go on a diet ) The best way to know for sure is to talk to a vet, but sometimes this is…