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Which hamster cage is best? Hamsters are commonly kept as pets because they are gentle, low maintenance and don’t take up a lot of space. However, their small size does not mean that they don’t ...

Keeping your pet hamster in their cage can be a challenge. They seem to have a magical way of escaping, no matter how secure you think their enclosure is. And then ensues the heart stopping moments ...

Oh, hamsters. These little pets are as cute as they are fluffy, but they also have very specific needs when it comes to their ...

Has your hamster been biting theor cage? While you may think this is a normal behavior due to all the chewing these tiny fur balls love doing, you need to think again. While yes, the constant gnawing ...

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An animal rescue campaigner has raised the alarm over fears that pets may be trapped in cages "too small" without proper rules in place. Emma, a devoted hamster rescuer, is worried that without clear ...

Hamsters seem to have a more optimistic outlook when they have access to creature comforts. Photo: Steimer, C./Corbis Hamsters have feelings, too. Just as people are inclined to interpret the world ...

Small pets--like hamsters, guinea pigs, and mice--are popular pet species whose welfare is often overlooked. They can't express discomfort in the same way that a cat or dog can, yet their small sizes ...