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5 Things you should avoid when having a hamster Part 2

7/10/2015

1.Wet Tail Drops, Wet tail drops do not heal your hamster it only hides the symptoms.
2.Dyed Treats, Dyed treats or food may color your hamster's pee.
3.Loud noises such as.
Vaccums.
Carpet Cleaner Machines etc.
4.A bunch Hamsters together, if one hamster is sick then all the hamsters will get sick.
5. Holes in walls. if you are playing with your hamster on the floor and close by is a hole in a cabinet or wall your hamster will go in the hole and explore. so be careful i know from experience and always keep an eye and stay close to your hamster when playing with it.

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R.I.P Rose

4/18/2015

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Rose died The 13th of April. Rose was a Roboroski Hamster
Her favorite food was Sunflower seeds
She loved her dad Jack
She was a very sweet hamster
She Hated her mom
She never bit only nibbled
Rest in peace Rose

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5 Things you should Avoid when having a Hamster and why

2/28/2015

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1.Feeding your Hamster iceberg lettuce,Its okay for them they just shouldn't have it a lot or a lot of it because it can cause diarrhea and problems but so can all fruits and vegetables if they're over fed on them.
2.Having children under 6 hold a Hamster,Children under 6 or 7 depending on how careful they are should not hold a Hamster because they might drop He/Her
                                                             3.Bigger animal play contact,Hamsters should not be around bigger animals such as Cats,Bunnys,and Dogs because they can hurt or play hard with your hamster.
                                                            4.Talking really loud or making really loud noises,Such as Vacuming,Carpet Cleaning,or Yelling could scare your Hamster and they will try to hide,also your Hamster could lose hearing.
                                                            5.Playing with your Hamster while doing homework,Hamsters LOVE chewing on paper so be careful when you play with your hamster while doing homework cause you might need to tell your teacher your hamster ate your homework.

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How to clean your Hamsters cage

2/27/2015

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Here's 6 easy steps to clean your Hamster's cage!

1. Take your Hamster and Hamster stuff out of the cage.
2.Dump Dirty bedding out of cage into trash.
3.Wipe the cage or wash with hose
4.Dry cage
5.Put bedding (if its a baby put paper shreds) 6.Put back in the Hamster stuff and give your Hamster fresh food and water and of course you can put your Hamster back!

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Ten Fun facts about Hamsters

12/6/2014

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1. Hamsters LOVE exercise so give them plenty of room to run around
2.The word “hamster” comes from the German word hamstern, meaning “to hoard.”
3.he cheek pouches are a hamster’s favourite hoarding spot. It’s not usually for a hamster to stuff his bedding and food in his mouth and move them to another part of his cage. Mama hamsters have even been know to hide a baby (called a “pup”) in her pouch if she suspects danger.
4.Hamsters have four front toes and five rear toes.
5.The average life span for a hamster is 18 to 24 months, although don’t be surprised if your little guy lives to age 3.
6.Hamsters are short sighted and colour blind.
7.Grooming himself, yawning or stretching are sure signs that your hamster is feeling content and secure.
8.Be prepared for nightly sounds of digging, scratching and squeaking (wheels) – hamsters are nocturnal creatures.
9.They are good role models for kids. They will happily eat any veggies – spinach, carrots and cauliflower are favourites – you put in front of them. (Note: Because of their tendency to bite, hamsters are usually recommended for kids six and older.)
10. Hamsters are nocturnal because in the desert predators were looking for food in the day and at night hamsters could find a different habitat or look for food and water.

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Picking out a Hamster

11/11/2014

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When your at the pet store picking out a hamster first you need to know some things. If the hamster looks ratty that's not a good sign that is one of the signs the hamster is sick.next Look at your hamster's underbelly if it looks like the fur was scratched off that also means the hamster is sick. Also another reason the hamster is sick if it's ears look like they were like bit or if it's ears look wet. So be Careful when picking out a hamster and look for these signs if the hamster has none of these signs your hamster is ''Just right!'' that's how i picked out Charli.

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How to make a Hamster Cage

10/17/2014

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What you will need: A medium sized clear container,And a Hand Drill.
Step 1. Take your container and drill a pattern of your choice (but try to make alot of holes so your hamster can breathe) lid and all 4 sides

Step 2. Put either bedding or wood shreds inside of your cage. Step 3.Inside of your cage you can put whatever you want (as long as its for hamsters).

I put a Green hamster wheel,A purple igloo, and a cute little sand bath for Charli.

To make a Sand-bath you will need: A Plastic or Glass bowl that your hamster can fit in,And some sand. Instructions: Pour 3/4 to 1 cup of dust into your pet's dry bath And then Remove after approximately 15 minutes to prevent your pet from soiling the bath Allow your pet to bathe daily, Change the dust every 1-2 weeks or when it becomes soiled.Wash your Hands after handling your pet or cleaning its Habitat.

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Check your Hamster's Behavior

9/15/2014

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Squealing is usually a bad sign. It could be your hamster is angry, annoyed, scared or in pain. Check for illness or other possible causes. Gnawing constantly on the cage means that your hamster needs something to chew on, it is bored or stressed. If your hamster runs a lot stops , looks around frantically, ferociously grooms itself and keeps doing it, your hamster may be bored, stressed, wanting to exercise, anxious or flustered. Give him/her something to do and make sure there isn't anything stressing him or her out! Yawning and stretching is good. It means they are content or just had a very good sleep. Also you should always check on your hamster to make sure he/she is okay. Also, if your hamster starts showing any type of irregular behavior (coughing, sneezing, wheezing, walks hunched up, etc.), it could be sick. Make sure that if your hamster squeaks it means it is scared or wants to be alone.

Sources from http://www.wikihow.com/

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How to Tame your Syrian hamster

9/15/2014

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2.Place a treat in your hand. Be cautious, though, for the hamster may nibble or even bite your finger to make you drop the food. Keep doing this until your hamster comes up and accepts it. When they accept it several times they will eventually climb on to eat it. Slowly and while they are completely focused on the food, lift them in to the air and lay them on your lap with a good hold still on them and stroke their fur. Then place them gently in the cage. This creates a trust bond.
4.Use body language as an indicator of your hamster's state of health and happiness. Body language will tell you a lot about your hamster and what he or she is thinking. The following steps will help you to find out what you're trying to know.
5.Check the eyes and ears; if they are alert or looking around, your hamster has just seen or heard something of interest. If they are laid back and half closed, your hamster is tired and you should let it sleep.

1. Allow your hamster to sit in its cage for a few hours when you first bring it home. Then, put your hand in the cage. The hamster may sniff your hand. That is good. The hamster is not likely to bite you so don't worry. If the hamster sniffs your hands then runs away, that is normal. Just continue to let it sniff you a lot. Let it know that you won't hurt it. Continue this for two or three days.
3.Place a treat over their head and make them come and get it. Every time say "stand" and eventually your hamster will stand when you say stand and there is no treat, remember to give them a reward afterwards. You can do this with other tricks like "paw" only putting the treat in front of them so that they have to reach out and get it. You can do it with "come" or "stay" and basically any trick. This teaches them about you and you about them also creating a stronger trust between you as well as learning some new tricks.
6.Check its body. If it is standing on two legs, motionless it hears and sees something and is standing to get a better look! If it is curled up in a ball your hamster is tired... again!

Sources from http://www.wikihow.com/

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Hamsters Can NOT eat.......

9/8/2014

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Almonds — contain cyanide, which can kill hamsters in enough quantity
Celery, whole stalks — stringy texture could choke a hamster
Chocolate (particularly dark chocolate) — contains theobromine, which causes circulatory problems for hamsters
Fruits, unwashed — poses danger to your hamster from pesticides
Garlic — may cause indigestion
Kidney beans, uncooked —toxic to hamsters
Lettuce, iceberg — can cause liver problems in hamsters if eaten in excess (more than a few small pieces every three days)
Onion — N-propyldisulfide causes damage to the hamster’s red blood cells
Peanuts — contain aflatoxin, which is toxic to hamsters in too large a quantity
Potato, Potato tops — toxic to hamsters
Rhubarb, Rhubarb leaves —toxic to hamsters
Spicy or seasoned products — may cause indigestion in hamsters
Sugary products — bad for hamsters’ teeth and are fattening
Tomato leaves — toxic to hamsters
Vegetables, unwashed — poses danger to your hamster from pesticides

Sources from http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/hamsters/hamster-diet/what-hamsters-should-not-eat.aspx

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R.I.P Rose

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Here's 6 easy steps to clean your Hamster's cage!

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Picking out a Hamster

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