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Last Answer : Female hamsters can usually be housed together. It would be best if they were littermates. If not, keep a close watch on how they behave together. Females often play-fight, but if it appears to be too rough, separate them quickly and house them apart.

Description : We recently got baby hamsters for our children. How long does it take until the hamsters are full grown? How much bigger will they get?

Last Answer : A hamster's skeletal size is reached by about 4 months. But they fill out and reach full size at about six to eight months. Adult hamsters are about 4 inches long when full grown.

Description : I have 2 hamsters. I've had them about 6 months and they seem to be doing well. Do they need healty vet checkups? Are there any shots that they should get?

Last Answer : No, hamsters do not have vaccinations and it's probably not necessary to take them to the vet. If they are eating well, eyes are clear, coat is normal and their behavior is normal, then your hamsters ... If aniything changes and you suspect they might be ill, then take them to the vet for a checkup.

Description : I have a hamster and I'm thinking about getting him a friend. I've heard that you need to introduce them to each other slowly. Buying a second cage is really expensive. Is there any other way to get them to accept each other without needing to shell out the money for a second cage?

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Description : My hamsters nails are getting a little too long yet not too long for discomfort, ive put a rock underneath his water bottle but it doesnt seem to be helping, before i resort to attempting to clip them has anyone got other suggestions as to how to manage the nails?

Last Answer : Try adding a rock with rough edges. Our home environments for hamsters don't help to keep their nails trimmed. You can glue sandpaper to a wheel or a towel roll to see if that helps. Just make sure ... don't attempt to cut them yourself. Have the vet do the trimming to avoid injury to the hamster.

Description : I'd like to feed my hamster fruits and vegetables. Are there any that are dangerous for them? What are the best ones?

Last Answer : Most fruits and veggies are good for hamsters. When feeding, remove pits and seeds. Dispose daily of any uneaten food in the cage. Foods that are dangerous for hamsters include raw kidney beans, ... veggies well before feeding them to your hamster. Go slowly, feed small pieces to avoid diarrhea.

Description : can you make a page about the chinese dwarf hamster. thank you very much.

Last Answer : Please check under the Rodents section and you'll find a page devoted to the Chinese Dwarf Hamster. Thank you for asking.

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Last Answer : In the wild, hamsters eat a variety of seeds, plants and insects. Pet hamsters depend on us to give them the nutrients that are necessary. Begin with a top quality commercial hamster mix. If ... feed your hamster chocolate, alcoholic beverages, avocado, sugary foods as these are toxic to your pet.

Description : I just brought home a Syrian hamster from the pet store. He came with a cage, but it seems a bit small to me. What size cage should he be in?

Last Answer : Syrian hamsters are active little creatures and need lots of space. Minimum recommended cage size is 30 cm. x16 x 16. Of course, larger is better. Be careful when housing 2 or more together. They are known to get into fights that can turn very nasty.

Description : My pet store has plastic and metal exercise wheels. Which one is the best for him?

Last Answer : Hamsters and similar little creatures are chewers and plastic doesn't stop them. Both types of wheels can pose problems. Their tiny feet can get caught and injured if the wheels have spokes. Plastic wheels ... well. Chances are you'll be hearing them play with the wheel at night when they are up.