How To Take Care Of A Hamster

Your hamster cage is probably one of the most important key in keeping your pet healthy. This is because it is just like human, hamsters need to have a good house to stay and live.

You need to get a hamster cage before you get yourself a hamster. You cannot take care of a hamster without a cage.

It is either you buy one, or you make one by yourself. However, I strongly recommend that you buy one. This is because hamster cages are not as expensive as they can be and if you provide proper care, the cage will be in good condition even after a long time.

Wire Cages

This is fine for your hamster, however, you have to understand that because the cage is made of wire, your hamster's food, droppings and bedding can fall through the wire bars. Beside this, your hamster will gnaw on the wire bars when it is hungry or feel like it.

If you are using a wire cage, it is better for you to find a way to take care of your hamsters food and their droppings.

Aquarium

• Make sure the hamster cage that you are going to get is big enough for your hamster. Ask the store keeper if it is suitable for your hamster. This is especially true if you are going to keep a lot of hamsters in one cage.

• You don't need a multi-storey cage. Just a nice and simple one will do. Your hamster is not a good climber. If you have a lot of storeys in the cage, it might causes your hamster to fall.

• Remember to clean the cage at least once a week. You don't have to get everything out and wash it with soap and anti-bacteria, you just need to make sure it is clean and your hamster can live healthily.

• However, you need to clean it thoroughly once a month. This is to prevent bacterial from spreading and it will makes your hamsters sick.

• Avoid placing your hamster cage under direct sunlight or near to any heat source such as the kitchen stove.

• Always make sure your hamster cage is dry and in clean condition. You do not want to have a leak water bottle inside your hamster cage. It will wet the bedding and make a mess.

• You can place a piece of old newspaper under the cage and put in some wood chips on top of it. You can always replace it by taking the whole sheet of newspaper.