Explore balanced diets and tasty treats for your rodent pet Reviewed by Natasha Diehl The ideal diet for a hamster includes a balance of pelleted food, seed mixes, fresh fruits and vegetables, grains, ...

Did you know, there are a number of surprising things hamsters can eat? It’s no secret that pocket pals, like hamsters, love to hoard food. From seeds stuffed in their cheek pouches to grains stored ...

Hamsters are fun little pocket pets that are as inquisitive as they are cute. While you may be tempted to feed them every food in which they seem interested, there are some foods you should never feed ...

Hamsters may be tiny, but they're hugely popular pets. These little rodents can make ideal companions for people with small spaces and families with children, but caring for them isn't always ...

Hamsters are sometimes seen as beginner pets – a tiny gift to young kids to teach responsibility and test out if they’re ready for a larger dog or cat. However, this mindset can be harmful if hamsters ...

If you have young children, chances are you get weekly, if not daily, requests for a pet. While a family cat or dog is a right of passage for many, it can be a lot of responsibility for children who ...

Hamsters will eat their own babies if frightened. They can fit almost a quarter of their body size in their cheeks. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Hamsters may be tiny, but they're hugely ...