Can Hamsters be left alone for a weekend?
So, is it possible to leave a hamster alone for a weekend? Hamsters store their food, so you can leave them unattended for a very short period of time, like a weekend. Provide the adequate amount of water and you can leave a hamster alone for a weekend.
When do you know if your hamster has a disease?
If your hamster is sick, ill or has a disease and you don’t know what it is, the directory of hamster diseases covers many health problems that affect them. Skip to content
Is the cage too small for a Syrian hamster?
In general, many cages marketed for hamsters are too small for Syrian hamsters. Note that the tubes, compartments, and built-in wheels of plastic modular cages are too small for many Syrian hamsters.
What should I do if my hamster is sick?
If your hamster is sick or injuries and you don’t know what it is, this directory of diseases and illnesses covers many of the common health problems that can affect them. Each entry contains the signs and symptoms of the particular hamster health issue, its cause for it and how to treat a sick hamster affected by it.
What should I look for in a hamster cage?
Also, when choosing a plastic cage, make sure there are no exposed edges or ridges of plastic where a hamster can start chewing the cage, or your hamster is likely to escape at some point. Aquariums are generally chew-proof (but make sure the cover is secure).
When was the last time we bought a hamster?
We come home from work or wake up in the morning and the hamster has passed, no signs of any illness at all. The last one we bought was a panda bear Syrian, on the day she was 6 weeks old and weaned. We returned home from work and found her barely breathing, was unable to move, and defecating (not diarrhea) and urinating all over herself.
When did the last panda bear hamster die?
We have had four of them since February of this year that have died within a month of bringing them home. We come home from work or wake up in the morning and the hamster has passed, no signs of any illness at all. The last one we bought was a panda bear Syrian, on the day she was 6 weeks old and weaned.
Why did my hamster die in my house?
I am very sorry for the loss of your hamsters. When hamsters die that quickly, without any signs of disease, they have either come into your home very sick or have been exposed to a very severe toxin in your home. Your care sounds very good and toxin exposure sounds non-existent.
How do you take care of a hamster?
The hamsters have each been in their own new, ventilated hamster cage that is cleaned weekly. We use a cellulose-based bedding (not wood bedding), their water bottles are cleaned weekly, and fresh water and hamster food are provided daily, as well as interaction with them on a daily basis.
