When setting up a home for your pet hamster, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is selecting the right hamster bedding. Bedding isn’t just the material your hamster sleeps on – it’s an ...

There are two main species of hamsters kept as pets: Syrian (Golden) hamsters and Siberian (Dwarf) hamsters. Syrian hamsters are solitary by nature. You shouldn’t put them together after they reach 10 ...

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, ...

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Hamsters are common family pets. They’re distant cousins of mice and rats. Their small size and cleanliness make them easy to care for. Hamsters are good pets for children or first-time pet owners.