Differences between male and female Syrian hamsters: When we collected our hamster from the pet store, we did not request a particular gender. This is...

A hamster’s tail – why do they have one and what is it used for? When we think of rodents, we immediately imagine rats and mice scurrying around, their long...

Travelling With Your Hamster – Tips And Travel Cage Guide: There may be times when you have to take your hamster out of the house on short trips and need...

Why do hamsters lose their hair? Hamsters are cute and fluffy with super soft fur. Therefore, when they start to lose their hair or develop bald patches all...

Why do hamsters hibernate? As the mercury level dips on the thermometer and your heating roars into action inside, it is tempting to take a duvet day (or two!).

Why do hamsters try to escape? Recently a friend purchased a hamster for her children, only for it to escape a few days later. And although this story has a...

Why does your hamster smell? - For something so small and sweet, hamsters can let off quite a stink. Scent glands look different between sexes and vary among...

Wild hamsters: Where do hamsters come from? - The truth is that hamsters originated in the wild, long before they were domesticated and became the fun little...

Why do hamsters chew bars? - Most hamster owners will recognise the sound of a hamster chewing on the bars of their cage. But why do hamsters chew bars?

Why do hamsters bite? - Hamsters most often bite if they feel threatened; they are naturally prey animals and they need a means of protecting themselves.

Is a hamster a rodent? - A lot of hamster owners wonder whether their pets are rodents. They often ask the question “is a hamster a rodent?” with some...

Hamsters Fighting: Why do hamsters fight? - You will usually be able to tell if your hamsters are actually fighting by taking note of the way they interact...