Choosing a cage for your hamster is a decision that should not be taken lightly. This is going to be their home and where they will spend most of his time. They cannot choose for themselves, so make sure you choose wisely. Hamster cages should be safe, comfortable and kept clean. They should also be [...]

Hamsters are nearsighted and colour-blind rodents who have a heightened sense of smell and hearing ability; they are also a subfamily of twenty-five species. The Golden and Syrian hamster are the two commonly recognised household hamster pets and vary in their colouration. A favourite of many young children, they make the ideal first pet due [...]

Like most pets, hamsters thrive on activity. However, letting your pet have free roam of your house to do whatever he likes is perhaps not a great idea, for obvious reasons. So, what is the solution? Well, there are some great ways to furnish a hamster cage with everything they’ll need to a live an [...]

All hamsters share the same charming characteristics such as a love of activity and an inherent cuteness however, whilst there is some obvious common ground between different kinds of hamsters, there is one way in which they can differ considerably size! One of the smallest hamster breed is the Dwarf Russian Hamsters however, whilst it [...]

Stress related illnesses such as wet tail are just some of the issues that can arise if your don’t maintain a hamster cage to a good standard of cleanliness. Therefore, it is crucial both for your pet’s welfare and your own peace of mind that you instigate a thorough and frequent hamster cage cleaning regime. [...]

Hamsters can be great pets for people of all ages, but to look after them correctly it’s essential that the right hamster cages are chosen. So, here are a few pointers on how to find the right cage for you and your pet.     Choose hamster cages that are big enough. Hamsters may be small [...]

Hamsters can bring a huge amount of joy to their owners, but it’s equally as important to consider their own happiness as well. Keeping them entertained should be a top priority for all hamster owners, and luckily with so many hamster cage accessories these days that shouldn’t be too much of a problem. Hamster cages [...]

Like with all animals, hamsters need that extra stimulation during the day to prevent boredom and that extra bit of space for them to run around in. Just by adding a few little editions to hamster cages you are guaranteed a happier and healthier hamster. It’s easy to think that such a small creature doesn’t [...]

Children who want to own a pet are often happy to choose a hamster. However, it is worth mentioning at this stage that young children should be supervised when looking after a hamster to avoid unfortunate incidents. A hamster will usually settle very easily in a hamster cage. However, it is not just the hamster [...]

A hamster may be small but they have a big heart. They make fabulous pets for a young child who wants to learn how to take care of a pet. Hamsters and other small pets including the guinea pig love to be able to scuttle around their hamster cages keeping busy while playing with their [...]