Subscribe Feed (RSS)Having a Teddy Bear Hamster can be a great first pet for a child. It is a great way to teach a child responsibility and how to treat an animal. Having the child clean the hamster cage and feed the teddy bear hamster are two quick examples of how you can teach responsibility. Hopefully, your child will enjoy doing this and take ownership of the hamster. Continued…
Teddy Bear Hamsters and Kids
November 15th, 2009 by FrankWaltersTeddy Bear Hamster Cages – Picking the Right One
October 10th, 2009 by HamsterHelperIf you spend much time walking around pet stores, you will likely notice that in some stores that have teddy bear hamsters in wire hamster cages and some stores that have pet hamsters in glass (aquarium-like) cages and even other stores or all stores also carry plastic teddy bear hamster cage options.
When picking which cage is best for your new teddy bear hamster, the two things I think about are what will make my new furry friend comfortable and what will make me comfortable so we can both live in harmony. Continued…
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Teddy Bear Hamster Facts
September 27th, 2009 by FrankWaltersThere are just five types of hamster that would be commonly kept as pets even though there are lots more types that live in the wild. There are several differences between the hamsters that would make them unique but there are also things that would apply to all, whatever the type.
The main similarity is their lifespan which is around one thousand days or, to put it another way – nearly three years. It is usual for the male to outlive the female. All types of hamster have scent glands, but the location of the glands will depend on the hamster type. Continued…
Teddy Bear Hamster Supplies
September 20th, 2009 by HamsterHelperNow that you have decided to get a teddy bear hamster there are some supplies that you will need before he comes home. So, you should make sure that before you buy, you know precisely what you are going to need for your new hamster.
If you have never owned a hamster before, it is a good idea to speak to someone who can tell you what you will need to buy before your new pet arrives. You can also get some great information online. Continued…
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Naming Your Teddy Bear Hamster
September 20th, 2009 by HamsterHelperAs we all know, once we have been named (by our parent/guardian(s)) and by no choice of our own, we are stuck with the name he/she/they provides us forever!
The same rule holds true for teddy bear hamsters.
Great thought should be put into deciding what to name your new pet hamster(s). After all, the name is a name that you have to refer to the little furry animal for the rest of his life so it works best when you love the name too! Continued…
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Homemade Teddy Bear Hamster Toys
September 15th, 2009 by FrankWaltersEvery teddy bear hamster or gerbil owner knows how they love to play and explore.
These days you can buy all sorts of toys at the pet store to keep your pet rodents amused and entertained. One of the most widely used toys for the rodents is the running wheel. This will give them as much exercise as they need. However, it is nice to provide them with other types of toys to stimulate them. There are hamster toys that will encourage your hamster to climb or dig. Continued…
Teddy Bear Hamster Toys
September 15th, 2009 by FrankWaltersEvery Teddy Bear Hamster needs some hamster toys to play with.
They can get bored if they are left with nothing to do. So, to keep your pet entertained as well as fit, you should get him something to play with.
The Teddy Bear Hamster needs some sort of toys that will encourage him to run, giving him the exercise that he needs. So a good hamster wheel or a hamster ball is a great addition to his home. Continued…
About The Teddy Bear Hamster
September 15th, 2009 by FrankWaltersThe Hamster is among the best loved family pets worldwide. Within the rodent family of pets, the hamster is definitely the most popular; mainly because of its clean nature and the cuteness factor. They are also very easy to look after and a hamsters upkeep doesn’t cost much either.
The Teddy Bear Hamster appeals to all ages from children to adults. They are especially good for children as they are easy to handle and will each your children about responsible pet ownership. On average the Teddy Bear Hamster will live for between one and three years. Their relatively short lifespan could also help teach children how to handle the loss of a pet. Continued…
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