Chinese hamsters are small rodents that belong to the Cricetinae family. They were originally from Mongolia and China, but are now common pets in homes all over the world. Many people say they are rat-like despite being hamsters due to their thin, long bodies, sharp teeth, and long tails. They can be tough to have as a pet because they can suffer from many health issues and … [Read more...]

Nocturnal creatures and quite small - even by hamster standards - winter white hamsters are part of the Phodopu genus of the Cricetinae family. They are one of the smallest type of hamster and they are easily identified by their unusual markings. Their mellow temperaments and petite size have made them very popular pets; however, they are susceptible to many medical conditions. … [Read more...]

The Roborovski hamster is the tiniest hamster in the entire hamster family, with an adult length of roughly 2 inches (5 cm). Their small size makes them agile, and they are one of the few types of hamsters that can share a cage with another companion without getting into any fights. This breed was first found in the late 19th century in parts of northern China and Mongolia. … [Read more...]

Naturally, hamsters are omnivores, eating plant material and insects in the wild. However, in captivity, hamsters eat whatever is fed to them. Thus, a negligent or inexperienced owner may accidentally overfeed their pet because they are not carefully monitoring how much food they are providing to the small hamster. To properly handle a fat hamster, the owner will have to … [Read more...]

Hamsters are small, easy to take care of, and adorable little creatures. However, they do get bored sometimes, and will need some toys to keep them preoccupied and happy like any other pet. Fortunately, hamster toys are inexpensive and you can even easily make some yourself. The best hamster toys are just a concoction of items one can find lying around the house. To be … [Read more...]