Hamsters are the definition of happiness. A little ball of fur that’ll make you smile amidst all your worries. Being a parent to a hamster is just another kind of joy. But have you ever thought of what would bring joy to your pet as well? Yes, you must have. So, here are 4 tips that will help you to make sure that your hamster is happy, healthy, and in perfect shape.
Food
Usually, hamsters are fed vegetables, fruits, and herbs. It is a diet that is available at home. Your little ball of happiness also requires a little more than that. Make sure you include Timothy Hay from time to time. You can even include hamster pallets. You can weekly feed them on treats like nuts and boiled eggs. Make sure their water is placed in a clean water bottle with a metal spout.
Bedding
Make sure you have clean and healthy bedding for your pet. Usually, hamster bedding is made out of wood shavings, hay bedding, and paper bedding. Make sure whatever bedding you use; it should be clean and dry. Damp bedding might cause problems for your pet. Clean the bedding on regular basis. Remove feces daily.
Exercise
Hamsters like other pets need exercise. The most common way for them to exercise is the spinning wheel. Hamster balls are also a good option. If these are not enjoyed by your hamster, have horizontal bars in their cage. Hamsters love climbing. It also helps in keeping them fit.
Habitat
Originally, hamsters lived in dry, warm areas like plateau and deserts. They used to dig burrows in the ground and live before they were domesticated in the 1930s. Therefore, hamsters prefer dry areas. While keeping hamsters at home, make sure their cage has been placed in a dry, dimly lit, and quiet room. Their eyesight isn’t good. (They make up for it through their sense of smell) So, make sure if you’re leaving the cage open, there shouldn’t be anything that can hurt them.
Happiness
Make sure that your pet is happy. Hamsters love companionship. Handle them with love and care. Interact with them every day. Make them meet new hamsters so that they find friends. Make sure that you play with them. Even if you have two or three hamsters, don’t think that they’ll enjoy themselves. You need to become part of their life and increase their happiness.
So, these were some tips that you need to take care of while owning a hamster. They are happy furry balls and will keep you jolly as well.