Saturday, May 9, 2009

Is it natural for gerbils to jump really, really, high?

because my gerbils somehow think that they can jump high (and they can) and push the top of thier cage off is that natural?
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Yes it is natural. Guinea pigs,hamsters,gerbils,rats,etc... are really high jumpers. its natural and if they can push the top the cage off, i would lock it up secure at night so he doesn't get out.
If they can do it, then it's natural, lol...
I had a pair of gerbils that would jump out of their cage all the time. It got to where I just opened the lid on their 10-gallon tank and let them come out on their own. None of my other gerbils have ever had any interest in jumping. But they're all individuals.
I think i probably is... if its not it probably should know better
yes my gerbil jumped right out of his little cage when i was cleaning the big one
yes, they are related to the black rat, a super efficient jump, in other words... get a realy deep cage, or one with a sophisticated lock

Is it just me or do most pet male rats like to create nests?


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No, it's not just you...I didn't know you like to build nests, LOL!
Not all rats build nests, but both male and female rats can get enthusiastically into this business, females more so. Of course, females get into a fever pitch with nest building at birthing time.
When males build nests they seem to be very creative in their work. I had one boy who would take so much nesting material into his hut, work so hard building his nest, and then found he accidently blocked the door to his hut so now he couldn't get out. What a knob, LOL! He had to partially destroy his nest to find the exit.
We had a male rat on one of the forums who constantly built nests so big that it should have been recorded in the Guiness Book of World Records.
Nest building behavior:
http://www.ratbehavior.org/norway_rat_et...
spazrats
"my life has gone to the rats"
wild male rats make nests, so i suppose it would be instinctual for pet rats, also.
Nests just ain't for babies, they for snuggly sleeping! :) Male rats like to get comfy too.
Yeah my little guy has a nest just not in the traditional way :) He makes Man Nests...lol
My rat creat nexts all the time it is his instincts. they are nocturnal and don't like to be exposed during the day

Is it illegal to keep a pet gerbil in California?

Is it? Or to even own one?
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GOOD GOD!!!
it is NOT illegal to buy, own or sell gerbils in California. i have seen many gerbils on my ventures to pet smart to get my rats their food and treats.
San Jose-Downtown
607 Coleman Ave
San Jose CA, 95110
this is the one that i go to all the time, and i will promise you that there are a ton of gerbils at the store right now!!
To be in posession, yes.
umm i didn't think they were well hamster are the second best alternative they are cute adn fuzzy i like them better than gerbils
Ownership and purchase of gerbils is illegal in California.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/gerbil...
Ask your mom she had you.
no it's not.
"It is illegal to purchase, import or keep a gerbil as a pet in the U.S. State of California". But if you can get one, I don't think the police will search your house with no hint of anything looking for gerbils.
i wouldnt think so, cause gerbils are domestic pets and they would not be illegal to keep a domestic pet. they are just like hamters. if you really want to know, ask a petstore helper.
Mongolian gerbil (or clawed jird)
Duprasi (or fat-tailed gerbil)
These are the types of gerbils illegal to own in California, according to the website listed below.

Is it illegal to feed a python a guinea pig? I thought they should be fed mice or gerbils.?


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I don't think it's illegal, but a guinea pig could potentially hurt your snake. A lot of pet stores won't sell live rodents to you if you tell them they are going to be snake food. Snakes will eat anything they can get there mouths around.
no dont do that
aww dont kill a guinea pigg
DO NOT FEED A PYTHON A GERBIL ITS MICE NOT A GERBIL!!!!!!!!...
yessssssssssssssssssssss
dont feed him an inoccent little guinea piggy! i mean i still feed bad for those mice but i would never give it a guinea pig.
yes it is illegal! it should be illegal to feed any poor and inoccent animal to a STUPID snake!!! but if you want to be a HORRIBLE MEAN PERSON then go ahead. and live the guilt every waking moment of your LIFE!
Of Course Its illegal Haven't You Ever Heard Of Food Mice i Mean Come on Go to The Pet Store and ask them For Food Mice They Are Usally A Dollar Or So
No it's not illegal. The size of the snake usually determines what you feed it. Usually you start out with mice, then rats and finally rabbits. I've even known of a person who fed his python ducks. You can feed them Guinea pigs if you want but they're cheaper rodents to be had.
guinea pigs are a bit big for an average snake. u dont want bits of guinea pig lying around. and guinea pigs r also quite expensive if u buy them from a pet store, AUS$25

Is it hard to take care of a guinea pig?


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They are not too hard care for as long as you have the time %26 money to take care of them properly.
I have had guinea pigs before, I loved them but they need a lot of attention %26 can be hard to care for. One Piggy that i got from a pet store died a month later. The other which my Mom gave me lived about 6 months. I had a very nice caged for my piggy with a little house inside the cage for her to hide in. I followed the care guide word for word! I didn't use cedar bedding, I gave my piggy vitamin C drops, gave her timothy hay, and I petted her every day (which by the way they really need attention)
My second piggy died from depression when my Dad was in the hospital for a week (I didn't give piggy any loving for a week all she got was just food,water, her vitamins %26 timothy hay.) I just can't stand to see a pet die when I did all I could to care for it.
Thats when I decided that guinea pigs are not for me.
(Note: I was 20 when I had my guinea pig problems)
Here are some sites I found for you to look over, I hope these site will help to answer your questions.
Care guide
http://www.aracnet.com/~seagull/guineas/...
Your new Cavy (guinea Pig) care guide
http://www.cavymadness.com/carenewcavy.p...
Here is a list is questions %26 answers about Guinea Pigs
http://www.cavymadness.com/faq.html...
Hope this helps
not really... but do not, do not i repeat do not give the little guy a bath in HOT water. my sister had a guinea when we were younger and she gave that pig a bath in hot water. sorry to say she had a clean little dude, but a dead one as well!!
It is not hard to care for guinea pigs. Just make sure they have enough room as well as proper food and plenty of water.
They also need toys to chew to keep their teeth at a manageable length.
Guinea pigs can "scream" and they do it for various reasons. If you have close neighbors, you might want to warn them!
Be sure to use pine shavings - not red cedar. The red cedar is toxic to them!
If you have small children, make sure you keep a very close eye on them around the guinea pigs - they bite HARD.
No, if you know what you're supposed to do. For food, I just get a bowl, and fill it up. Guinea pigs don't eat all of their food at once. For the water, you need a special water bottle that you attach from the outside, or that is attached on top, so that they can easily drink. Make sure that the cage is a very hard plastic, so that they don't gnaw a whole, and get out. And make sure that the cage doesn't have a metal bottom that has wholes in it, for the droppings to fall. Their feet could get caught in the wholes, and damaged. Clean the cage out once a week, and make sure they get plenty of attention. Guinea pig's claws continually grow, so you'll have to cut them occasionally. Make sure that they can gnaw on some wooden tows to keep their teeth from over growing. Also, with my guinea pig, I to let it out in an enclosed pen/fence, so it could run around, once a day for 15-20 minutes. Good Luck.
This is "hard" only if for you this is a chore.
My guinea pig is dead yesterday and I can tell you, I took care of him as much as I could and loved him sincrely this little chubby cutie...
A guinea pig is a very friendly pet, able to recognize you and appreciate hugs etc...
Every week:
* change the cage
* check his teeth
* check if he or she is not allergic to food etc
Every day
* give fresh food, hay and guinea pig menu
* hugs, talk to him/her, take him/her in your arms, watch tv with him/her ;-)
Every two days
* change the water
* remove dirty hay and replace by clean hay
I hope this helps.
I would not say its "hard" to take care of a guinea pig as long as you know what you're doing %26 have done your research on what it means to PROPERLY care for one. I would be more apt to call it "time consuming" %26 a little on the expensive side. They*do* require a certain degree of care and maturity on the part of the caretaker.
I have previously given you two links to read in another post. These two links will give you all the information you need to know about caring for guinea pigs.
Space, time, money for food and vet bills all need to be thought about before getting a guinea pig.
Pet store cages are wayy to small for any guinea pig. A C%26C cage is easy to make, cheaper, and much bigger and better gor your pig. www.guineapigcages.com has instructions on making your own or ordering a premade one. DO NOT use cedar chips for bedding like someone previously suggested. They are very harmful to your gp. GuineaLynx has bedding ideas.
Diet is very important: Quality pellets (no extra colorful bit or seeds) are essential. Oxbow is a good brand pellet. At least a cup of fresh veggies every day. Unlimited timothy hay 24/7. Vitmain c supplements. http://www.guinealynx.info/diet.html.... has more diet details.
* Vitman C should not be put in the water. It weakens in water and you can't measure how much the guinea pig gets a day. Use vit.C drops or chewable tablets.
Guinea pigs need daily floor/exercise time in a safe place. At least an hour a day is best. Since GP are social animals, it's best to have 2 so that they will have company all the time. Be sure they are the same sex though. Pregnancies are very dangerous for piggies.
Also, please consider adopting your pig instead of buying one. There are sooooo many great, healthy guinea pigs that need homes in shelters and rescues all over the country. Pets stores usually sell unhealthy pigs that have been poorly taken care of. Petfinder.com will help you find a pig in your area.

Is it hard for hamsters to give birth like it is for guinea pigs?

Today I'm buying 2 hamsters (boy %26 a girl) and I want to breed them after I get them (Not right away but, about a month or two). I wanted to do this with guinea pigs but, I read it is extremely hard for them to give birth. I wanted to know if it is the same way with hamsters?
I've had a hamster of mine have 9 babies but, I didn't even know she was pregnant (I had just bought her 7 days before she had her babies) and she lived %26 was fine. But, I didn't know if she just got lucky.
But, is it hard for hamsters to give birth liek guinea pigs?
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I don't think it is hard. We got a hamster from the pet store that was said to have been left at the back entrance. We brought it home and the next day there were babies in the cage. We didn't even know that it was pregnant. Be warned though that mother hamsters are very likely to eat their first litter. Also,if you make any contact with the babies she may reject them since they will have human scent after being handled by humans

Is it good to put a normal size hamster in a aquarium? How big should it be?


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Depends on what a "normal size" hampster is. I had two dwarf hampsters, then a litter of 5 and the mother, minus the father in a 10 gallon tank. If it's a little bit bigger hampster like a teddy bear, black bear, or golden you'd prolly want at least a 20 gallon, long not tall. Also make sure you have a wheel and/or a ball so they get plenty of exercise. Putting a hampster in an aquarium is perfectly safe, just make sure that you clean them out at least once a week so it don't get too smelly.
By the way, to the people that comment about water in the tank- you are retarted.
Depends if theres water in it :P
well i put mine in a 30-40 gallon tank
you need at least a 30 gallon tank
No! They can't swim - try a terrarium. :) You want enough room for the hampster to run - don't use the sizes at the pet store to guide you - they cramp them so tight that many die before anyone can buy them. A 20 gallon size should be good - go with the long versions - not tall.
i had 2 hamsters in like a 30-40 gallon tank before.
it is good to put it in an aquarium because then they cant chew there way out of the cage. the tank should be atleast 10 to 20 gallons to give it lots of room to play.
dont put them in water they will die!
Please do not home a hamster in an aquarium, it breaks my heart. Its so restricting for them, and can get really hot and smelly for them. Wired cages are more popular, because hamsters can climb and get a good circulation of air.
15 gallons would be GREAT
aquariums can work, but arnt a very good choice. They are very hard to clean, get smelly faster, and can cause respatory problems for the hamster since there isnt good air ventilation
It would be much safer, look better, and easier to clean if you just use a simple wire cage. Not one of those crazy tube town, full of mazes and bright colors, just a simple floor, and wire wall cages, thats what i use with my 4 hasmters and they are much better than when i used to use tanks.
NO. Think of the air circulation an aquarium. Your hamster willl not be able to breathe properly. The smell of the cage will be horrible and your hamster will be breathing that in times 100. It can cause respiratory problems.

Is it good to leave my guinea pig free to run around my flat when im at home?

i spend alot of time in my flat and im wondering if its good to leave my guinea pig out and with a free run, my flat is second floor and perfectly safe so thats not the issue,i was just wondering if they like to spend the day in their cage or ouside till bedtime or a bit of both? or does it all depend on the individual pig? cheers.
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Yay JC! Piggers are amazing!
Please go to www.guineapigcages.com and www.guinealynx.com - read and learn my friend, it will transform your little furry lives!
I have 2 piggy sows living in one of the c%26c cages detailed on these websites. I got them in feb, but have only just made my groundfloor flat pig-proof. it's so easy to with a little research and your imagination. I love watching my girls duing floor time; they can run SO fast! Seriously, it's mad. It'so hilarious watching them galloping around, I love the way their little ears flap like crazy.
You'll learn all the do's and don't on floor time, or 'free ranging' so I won't duplicate it all here. I'll just say though, forst 5 times I let my girls out they just sat there glues to the spot staring at me. Now they love it. They are so happy, and I can feel their strong little muscles when i pick them up from the exercise.
To answer the other part of your question - I would take direction from your piggies. I don't have a ramp yet, so they can't go in and out of their cage at will, but they seem to get tired and want to curl up after about 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
Reading other responses, I'm just going to add that guinea pig harnesses are dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. I thought it was a good idea before I got mine but thankfully people on YA put me straight.
Course it is. Would you like to be caged 24/7, no, I thought not
wont it chew your wiring i had a rabbit that did
Depends more on you then the Guinea Pig. It's you who has to find the droppings.
its fine they like the exercise, the only problem is they crap everywhere and thats the only problem
It'll poop everywhere, and chew your stuff up. If you don't mind it doing that then I guess it wouldn't matter.
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Your guinea pig will love to run around. But keep in mind that he'll probably leave little presents for you everywhere. You will also want to make sure to watch him so he doesn't chew on your wiring or anything else that could be harmful. If you have any other pets, like a cat or dog, put them in another room while you let your little piggie out.
You could also put a little harness on him and take him outside for a walk too. They sell guinea pig harnesses at pet stores. He'll enjoy the fresh air and you'll enjoy watching him play. :)
Have fun!
Let it out of its cage a little, it would probably love to run around. Just make sure your watching it so it doesn't chew on all of your stuff or anything. It'll also probably go potty everywhere and you'll have to clean it up. But other then that its really fun watching them go everywhere and explore everything.
No - We used to let our guineas have the run of the front room (supervised) and they do like to chew electric flex and other stuff. Destructive little beggers if you allow them to be. Mind you they are charming, Making clucking sounds as they explore.
I think its nice for them to get out of the cage on grass or somewhere if you have a run for them, but not around the flat.
One New years eve my friend arrived at mine after being out and she'd had a house fire due to the guinea pig chewing through the electrical wires in her living room causing a fire.
It took months for the house to be done up again and it really was an awful mess.Its not natural for them to be stuck indoors,now the weather is warmer it would be nice to get out and get some fresh air.
if i was your guinea pig i would wont to be out of my cage so let him out till bed time just make sure that you clean up his droppings lol and that he has water and food at all times
yes, you must leave your guinea pig running free 15 minutes a day at least because he has to warm his legs up.
as long as he don't have the squits then i don't see why not!...awww it will love it!
I would suggest getting a litter tray and persuading it to use that, and always know where the guinea pig is so you don't stand on it! And give it the opportunity of returning to it's hutch/cage when it wants to so it feels secure.
Sounds like your guinea pig is onto a winner with you.
The piggy will be delighted; it's just the thought of piddled on carpets and chewed electric cables that stops me doing the same.
Make sure there is no cords or anything harmful (mouse traps around. Also be sure there is no way he could fall off anything like stairs. I would leave a little box or pile of hay out. If he would be out a long time, he needs his water bottle available. They need some free range time daily. Even the biggest cage doesn't provide enough room for them to run around.
Yes! The more floor time the better! Look at this link: http://www.guineapigcages.com/floortime. . You can leave him out as long as you'd like as long as he has access to water, pellets, hay, and constantly. Veggies should be provided throughout the day. An hour minimum is the standard for daily floortime. But shhh! Don't tell my pigs that yours is allowed out ALL DAY! By the way, make sure that you conceal all wires and things he could chew on. Block off any small corners or things he should not go under.
Oh, and addressing a few messages above me, Guinea pigs do not ever belong on leashes or rolling balls. They will cause permanent damage to their spine. Floor time is a genuine way to provide exercise and fun for your guiena pig.
And congratulations on the new addition, i've really enjoyed all of your guinea pig questions. Let us know if you need anything else!
g-pigs can get bored in their cage. taking them out encourages them to excercise, and while doing that they get used to you, get used to their surroundings, and it can even help to house train them (if you start and continue to put them back into their cage as soon as they look like they might relieve themselves). i find that my piggies get used to me if i spend a lot of time with them. if i were you, i would take your piggy out about once a day for like a half-hour. play with him too! (lay on your stomach when you play with him because it makes you seem more his size; therefore, he's not as afraid of you). i would watch him though. guinea pigs can get into mischief. have fun!
Make sure there are no wires it can chew on, no places for it to crawl under and get stuck, and that ur watching it. You should get a run or a playpen so it will be easier to watch them. Also make sure no animals that want to kill guinea pigs or injure them are in the room
No harnesses!
Best way to make your pig happy is to get him a buddy.
It's not safe- they can chew wiring, carpet, wall moldings- many things that could be toxic or poisonous to them- please only let you pig out when you can supervise. They also can squeeze through VERY small holes, and if you're not careful, your pig could get lost in the walls!
Well it should be ok, but when your not there keep her in the crate. Some may be more explorive then others, make sure it's guinea pig safe (no wires out, anything they can chew that is hazerdous, can't fall down the stairs). You may want to potty train her though lol.
Yah you've more or less gotten the gist - yes let him out, but be careful! Wires, spaces behind/under furniture and fridges, paint chips, remote control buttons, flip flops...these are all places guinea pigs will gravitate to. More tips:
1 - Buy a set of those storage grids from a home decor store like the ones people use to make C%26C style cages. Use twist ties or cable ties and make little "fences" around areas your pig's not allowed...for example, I just have a 5-square fence going across our "TV corner" so he can't get behind the TV or in amongst the wires of our entertainment systems. Also I have a small fence blocking the hallway that leads to the back rooms so I only have to keep track of the piggies in one room, and it's easy for humans to just step over. Likewise, when Christmas time comes I just erect a circular "fence" around the tree area so the piggies can't get into the presents or pine needles!
2 - You can usually anticipate places your piggie will pick as "poop spots". It'll usually be in a secluded corner or under a table or desk. The MORE secluded and "safe" it is the more likely they will use it, so before letting him out, pull chairs out from under tables and clear some things out so there aren't any real "hiding places."
3 - Leave it up to the piggie whether he's in the cage or out - put the cage on the floor if it's not already while he's out and leave the door open so he can climb in or out at will. If you have a C%26C style cage just take down a square grid and cut and fold an area on the coroplast side so it can be folded down for him to step over.
4 - Always be conscious of comings %26 goings of people in your flat - if your piggie is going to be out in the area with the door, make sure he's well out of the way if someone comes in so you don't have a loose pig in your building!
When given the choice, my piggies spend most of the day out of their cage, returning to eat every now and then, but by nighttime and even often during the day they'll return to the cage for a nap or rest. When they're first let out every day, though, they eagerly run out, usually first stop to peek into the kitchen and see if I'm preparing any veggies for them. Below is the website of the "C%26C" cages I'm talking about, if that was unfamiliar to you, and also a link to my piggie's site which I think has some pictures of my miniature fences and such. Good luck!
http://www.guineapigcages.com/
http://www.secondstarillustrations.com/t...
i don't think so bcause it can get stuck or killed somewhere
leaving them run around.. they can poop and pee everywhere. they will chew and eat things.wires. shoes... i let my guinea pig run free once.. and he chew and ate some part of my shoe and chew on wires.. which really scared me.they could get shock .. if you don't want to keep them in the cage all day... set a area with a play pan... they can run free.. that's what i do now.
yes of course its a good idea , if i were you though i would keep him/her to one room as they poop alot !!
as long as he/she can get to the food and water no problem.
make sure he/she has no access to wires or anything you love that he will chew as they will chew it believe me.
What a lovely pet owner you are, good luck ;)
There have been some great answers, it's true that the more floor time you can give your guinea pig the better, as long as there are no dangerous wires it can chew. Also make sure it has somewhere safe to hide, or arrrange it so they can get in and out of the cage by themselves if that's possible. Litter trays are also a good idea, put hay on them to encourage the guinea pig to use it. Also make sure the guinea pig has access to food, hay and water while it is out if it is going to be out for such an extended period of time.
I keep my guinea pigs inside the flat all the time, keeping guinea pigs inside decreases the risk of infection, illness and parasites from other animals, predators, extremes of temperature, and not getting enough attention. They get floor time to run about in the kitchen, as the lino is easily cleaned.
One thing I would say is that you should really consider getting another guinea pig to be a friend for yours, many shelters and rescues will help you set this up. They are social animals and will be very unhappy on their own.
Well, it would love to be out of its cage. It will need to go to the bathroom a lot though. It may not feel entirely comfortable at first but let it get used to the concept of being out of its cage. It does depend on the pig. Our first pig was very adventurous while our current one can be shy about runnin around. I do think the pig would like to be put back in its cage for part of the day.Sometimes, they might want to rest under theiir hayhut or box. Guinea pigs love to be under those so you may want to take 1 hour or so intervals of time and give her a 15 minute break in her cage every hour. Or you could bring her house in the flat! But bring her in for the night to sleep. And keep an eye so you don't step on it. Also, make sure that she has food and water assessible at all times.
i have a guinea pig called harry iv had him for over two years now, guinea pigs love to have a run around the front room or hall way but you need to keep a close eye on them as they love to nibble electric cables as iv found out the hard way by having to replace a few plugs or lamps how my harry has not electrocuted him self yet i don't know. i live in a flat and dont have a garden for him to run in but he doesn't seem to mind running around the front room, i do wish i could potty train him tho. if guinea pigs don't get some exercise they can get very depressed. they are quite soft animals that needs lot of cuddles and attention. hope i may of been some help to you, give your Guinea pigs a stroke from me

Is it fine if i place a guinea pig and a gerbil on the same cage?

the cage has lots of free space
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No. For the saftey of both animals do not put them together, they have different dietary requirements, housing requirements and general care requirements and then there is the size difference!! Guinea pigs should only be housed with guinea pigs and vice verca. Guinea pigs are social animals by nature, please consider getting a same sex cage mate (guinea pig, not any other animal) for your guinea pig.
I don't know that I would do that, no matter how gentle your guinea pig may be when his area is invaded by another animal he could get mean and he will fight the gerbil possibly kill it.
No, most rodent species are natural enemies. Not to mention they have very different requirements for bedding and feeding.
I personaly would not put them in the same cage..Have tried once myself, it di not turn out well.
no but alright to have the 2 cages together
No, for all the reasons listed above.
I don;t think that;s such a great idea; as even hamsters fight so in=imagine a great big guinea and a little bitty hamster; if they did fight; which they wood your guinea pigs dinner would be little hamster,Get another cage; just to have a piece of mind..I;m an animal love and so are you so if hr did get killed or maimed; your probably wouldn;t forgive your self..lots of luck with your friends; the furry ones of course,
No, it's not. Guinea Pigs really like living by themselves or with another guinea pig or two. Gerbils hop and can easily scare a guinea pig, which can lead death to the gerbil. Please, do not make a mistake. Use two different cages. Plus, the guinea pig could get sick from eating gerbil food, or vise versa.
I hope that this answers your question. Thanks, and good luck!
only if you want a dead gerbil
no, they have different bedding and feeding requirements.
not to mention they may fight.
No, this is a bad idea. It doesn't matter how much space the cage has, they should NOT be housed together.
Guinea pigs should only be housed with other guinea pigs.
NO!! Don't try it you weirdy!
Despite what people think and the fact that a guinea pig is bigger - the gerbil would kill the guinea pig. Guinea pigs are very nervous by nature and would rarely attack another animal (they rarely bite humans either!). But gerbils are very fast and nippy.
A gerbil would severly injure a guinea pig, or kill it.

Is it easy to get hasmters to breed?

I think the litle babys would be cute,
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Yes, the babies are definitely cute!
However, it is not responsible to breed your pets while cats, dogs, ferrets, hamsters, gerbils, rats %26 guinea pigs die in shelters every day because no one wants them. Please don't breed.
Yes it probibly would be easy, But the male might kill hte female and the male will eat the babyes.
yes it is extremely easy to get them to breed just make sure you have homes lined up before hand and take the male out after they breed before the babies are born he can breed the female the day after she has babies and you can quickly become overrun with babies plus make sure when the babies are 6 weeks old to separate the males from the females as they may be able to breed at this age
yes but make sure you seperate the males from females to stop the hord of babies
yeah it is. but if that's the reason you want to breed them. DON'T! Having babies is a responsibility, and shouldn't be taken on lightly. What would you do with all the babies? Do you realize that hamsters can have up to 26 babies at a time? It's a lot to take on, and there's enough unwanted animals in the world.
YES!! ITS too easythey will ahv babies a lot and each litter will suusally ahve 6 babies in it and if want to make babies dont clean teh cage and dont touch them or their parents or else tehyy get eaten by their parents or die
of course you just need to get one cage and a boy hampster and a girl hampster (preferably same kind of hampster)
Baby hamsters are indeed cute, but there are many homeless hamsters already, and breeding to have "cute babies" is not a good reason to breed them or any animal.
Breeding animals, including hamsters, requires a lot of responsibility, money and research, and must not be taken lightly. Please do not breed pet store or shelter hamsters as you will not know their genetic background. The only hamsters that should be be bred are those from reputable breeders who have given you the OK to breed (and they can be your best breeding mentor).

Is it easier to tame a female hamster or a male?

Or are they about the same?
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I really think it doesn't matter! If you are getting a hamster i would go to the petsore and pick 1 of each gender that you like and reallllly want and try holding or maybe just petting the hamster and see which one doesn't bite as much or is just much more calmer! Good luck!
A male usually. Female's tend to be grouchy alot. But I had a female hamster, who was very friendly, so it really depends how you care for the hamster.
Pretty much the same becasue males can be aggresive over their territory and females can be aggresive over their offspring.
It doesn't make a difference. It depends on the hamsters personality.
Definitely males. Girls can be just as loving eventually, but from about 6-8 weeks of age they go on heat every 4 days which makes them a little tetchy. So the males tend to be more trusting
in general female hamsters are a little more highly strung than the males. Males are more relaxed and calmer. So the males are much easier to tame. I have had my male syrian 15 months and he has never bitten. But remember, the more a hamster is handled, regardless of the sex, it will become very tame and sociable.
Its usually easier to tame a male hamster because in general they are a lot more friendly! Female tend to be a bit moody when they are in heat %26 they sometimes bite more than males! It really depends on the hamster but in general males are easier to tame. Hope this helps x x x x x x x

Is it easier to take care of a bunny or hamster will they bite for no reason??


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Rabbits are much bigger so you have to clean a bigger cage, while hamsters cages a pretty small. Also you have to take your bunny out more to play because, unlike hamsters they don't have wheels and tubes connected to their cages. My rabbit has never biten me, but one of my hamster have once.
Some, not all, rabbitts are biters. My kids never were bitten by their hamster.
We have hamster and they are pretty low maintenance. At first the hamster bit, but hasn't lately. They need to get used to their environment for several days. before you handle them. Hope that helps.
hamsters are a lot easier to care for. rabbits require lots of work. most animals will be scared when brought home so give them a day or so to relax and they shouldnt really bite. if they are biters, every time they bite tap them on the nose, and say NO! and they learn quickly! good luck
As far as messes and such it is easier to take care of a hamster. Although hamsters are more prone to biting for no reason. Well, there is a reason, they are so small that is their only defense. What you have to watch for with a rabbit is scratching when they get scared or just want to play. But in either case you can lessen the chances of getting bitten or scratched by working with them. Handle them alot and play, you might have to take a few bites from your hamster first but if you play with it alot that should subside.
Hamsters will bite if they are scared but they are sooooooooo sweet~!!
a hamster, they are small and they dont bite
Have you considered a rat? They aren't thought of to be biters, they're very social and love to hang out with people. They are easy to care for, as easy as a hamster, and much more intelligent than a hamster.

Is it cruel to bathe my hamster?

Well I think my hamster smells REALLY bad, I was thinking I could bathe it but is that cruel? Any answer is great!
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It's not just cruel it could kill him. DON'T even think about it. Are you sure you're keeping his cage clean. Hamsters don't smell bad. Clean out his cage at least once a week and throw away stale food - that could be the cause of the smell.
YES! THAT IS CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT! WHAT KIND OF CRAZY PERSON WOULD BATHE A HAMSTER?!?!?!
maybe
yes it is cruel to small mammals like that, guinea pigs, and rats can come down with pneumonia. The wet fur can shock them.
Well i never had a hamster. can u help me with my Question?, i never had a hamster be for and i was wondering if u can tell me all about them! b cuz i would like to get one!
In water yes, but for my hamsters in use chinchilla powder bath.
well... hamsters r supposed to smell REALLY bad... sorry if i didn't help, i am NOT trying go be mean but maybe u could go to the pet store and see what they think. OH! my friend has chinchillas and she gets this sand stuff and gets a special ball to put them in and puts the sand stuff in and lets them roll around in it! it uses NO water.... just "sand stuff". go to the pet store and see what they think! good luck!
bathed with a wet towel
Maybe not cruel, but certainly a difficult task no matter how you look at it. They are small animals and it's possible that by giving him a bath he could get sick and die, I know someone that happened to.
Maybe a little but they usually bathe them self
Hey now! At least you're honest and your hamster should
really respect you for that!
Smelling bad isn't a crime !!
All mammals build up smells due to being warm blooded, and having hair. The bacteria which spend their lives living on us mammals' warmer areas cause this odor.
Just start cleaning, but do it in a smart way.
Bathing wouldn't be too smart a decision.
It's not cruel, but could be risky to the hamster. They don't do very well should they catch a cold. So wet fur should try to be avoided as much as possible.
Check out Super Pet Critter Shampoos and Sprays.
One type is available in a no-rinse formula,
and another is for bad smells. They are specially designed for pets. They even have a cage deodorizer.
Good Luck!
It's not cruel in anyway! I've been giving a bath to hamsters and guinea pigs all my life, you just have to be really careful not to expose them to low temperature and remember to keep them wrapped in a towel until they are absolutely dry.
I really do think it's a necessity to bath your pet when they come straight from the pet shop, as the places where many animals are gathered together is a nest full of bacteria and parasites. You have to use special shampoo (a bio - absolutely natural) or a green olive soap. The olive soap is better in my opinion because if it's a shampoo then it will wash away all the natural oil from their skin.
Normally hamsters don't smell bad and they don't get dirty easily because they take care of themselves. They only get dirty because their cage is dirty and if it is then you should clean it more often. But it might be so that they want to mate and leave their scent. If this is the case, then please DON'T wash it!
i wouldnt say its cruel, but you shouldnt do it. hamsters naturaly clean themselves and bathing them can wash away all the natural oils in their fur and skin. if you wash them you have to know how to do it right, my advice is not to do it and maybe clean its cage and it might start to smell better.
Your hamster could have medical problems like urinary infections or diabetic reactions. Then there can be a simpler reason try better bedding or change its cage more often.Try Soft-sorbent by Kaytee , I don't recommend bathing her because their bodys arnt made to stand water better yet bath in it. If it gets worse check the problem with your vet. Heres some sites to check out.
you could bathe a hamster but you really shouldn't. If you have more questions about hamsters go to the website below...
I was always told to never bathe your hamster because they bathe themselves. Maybe it is that his cage is making him smell. If after you clean his cage he still tends to smell he might be sick

Is it cool just to have one guinea pig?

i am at a limited budget and i think it would be fine if i just got one guinea pig and gave it plenty of attention to make up for not having a second. if all goes well and i become less broke i will get a second maybe.
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No it wouldn't be cool.
Guinea pigs still need a companion who THEY can communicate with. I have had guinea pigs live alone before (boars used for breeding) and they didn't become friendly towards me because they were unhappy about living alone. They make better pets, honestly.
People think that having a second guinea pigs mean twice the hard work and twice the money but it won't be. A single guinea pig, living on its own will probably eat more because they don't have anything to do, no other pig to play with.
I have 11, believe me, we aren't rich!! But we are coping.
Its cool just to have one, better in 2, but I only have 1 and hes getting along fine for 4 years now :)
Hope you have fun with your furry new friend!
One guinea pig is fine. We've had one for 3 years. She's adorable and loves the attention we give her. We also have 2 dogs who keep a close watch on her. She likes to follow them around the house when we let her out of her cage.
By the way, with experiences some of our friends have had with adding a new guinea pig to one that's been the only one for a long time, I've seen a negative affect on that scenario. This has happened with friends bringing in another from the same sex. One friend brought a male to the female. We all know what happened there.
Good luck with your new cavy. They're great.
I have always had one and never had a problem.we also have 8 other animals around, so she is very well socialized by all.lol
no you should have another so they can mate
Not cool. No matter how much attention you give it you do not talk guinea pig and you cannot be there 24/7. What will your piggy do for the 22 hours a day you're not there with it? Sit there all alone with nothing to do and no-one to talk to.
Better to spend some time putting some money away so you have a back up fund and then get two piggies when you can afford it, rather than get one now and have it be sad and lonely.
You really need 2 guinea pigs as they are really social animals. Without a companion guinea pigs have been known to be not as active and happy.
You can not be there all of the time so you should have 2. I was in a similar position. I had 1 guinea pig and was at home alot but just couldn't offer the same sort of companionship that another guinea pig could so in the end i got another one, (I have only had 1 guinea pig by itself for 2 weeks).
Before investing in anything have a look around:
Go to garage sales and get second hand hutches (the quokka is a good newspaper for this). If need be you can always fix them up.
Buy your food, hay, bedding, food bowls and water bottles from cavy shows (I have monthly cavy shows near where I live and the food, hay, bedding and any other accessories are really cheap).
Get guinea pigs from rescues or breeders they are alot cheaper than your average pet shop.
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If you really don't have enough money then you may have to wait a while until you do because there is no point going and getting a guinea pig and it dieing of malnutrition. You might as well wait and get 2 guinea pigs and they die of old age...
This is just my point and my opinion, if you think that you can do it then go ahead.
Good Luck:)
Yea its fine to have 1 but the best toy for a guinea pig is another!
By nature, guinea pigs are herd animals - they tend to do better in numbers. Speaking from experience, I have four unrelated male guinea pigs of varying ages and they all get along fine. However, I've also seen guinea pigs that prefer to be by themselves. It really can depend on the individual pig's temperament. Two of my boys are very dominant and have no qualms about pushing the others around, but they're not like that all the time - just when they're wound up.
My advice would be this - call up your local shelter to see if they have any guinea pigs. I know that one of the shelters by me sells surrendered guinea pigs for $5 each...check Petfinder, too. Pet store guinea pigs are commonly ill with parasites like mites, lice, etc. and upper respiratory infections. While the initial investment might be more for two guinea pigs (i.e. a bigger cage), it really doesn't cost that much more to feed and sustain them than it would for just one. I'd also recommend checking out Guinea Pig Cages.com for ideas on cages (pet store cages are too small...you can build your own for 1/2 the price and twice the size). I'd also recommend checking out Guinea Lynx.com for great info on general care, etc.
Good luck!
I think that if your budget is that limited, you should wait until you are in a better financial position before getting any piggies.
Have you thought about vet expenses? What if your pig gets sick? How will you pay the vet? The cost of a second pig could be no more than $30 tops. If you are worried about spending an extra $30, I am concerned about your ability to pay a $45 exam bill, plus any diagnostic procedures or medications.
You may want to reconsider and wait. Realize that by choosing to become a pet owner, you are responsible for providing it with proper care, which includes vet care.
Justified read my mind! Guinea pigs are not animals to get on a limited budget! There are many things that you are going to need that you have to buy, not to mention vet bills. I suggest waiting and save up some money for expenses and then adopt 2 pigs.
Two guinea pigs do not cost much more than 1, maybe 5% of your normal costs, but that's it. They need to be kept in pairs, it's what is natural for them. You can't be there 24/7.
always better to get to you cant be with the guinea pig 24/7. even though lots of people have one they are happier in a pair
i was wondering the same thing but if i do get one i would give it ALOT of attention!! mainlt because my mom wont let me get 2:(
it's not bad either...if you're spending about 2 hours with it every day it' ll be just fine.if not you should get another one as guinea pigs are social animals and need company. if you cant spend time with it and cant buy 2 of them then buy another pet
No it is NOT COOL to have just one guinea pig. In your circumstances its not cool to have ANY guinea pigs. if your on a budget your not gonna be able to pay for all the exspenses a guinea pig requires. A cage,water,pellets,hay, hiding house and vet bills. I think you should save up at least 500$ until you get a guinea pig!
if you get one play with it some time in will
get depress.if you get two it will be fine to
play with it some times .but if you get two
get two girls .because two boys will fight.
boy and girl don't get you will have to
put then in put them it not the same cage
she will have alot of babbies.i have 12
guinea pigs.

Is it common for rats to..??

Is it common for rats to eat another rat? Maybe the rat was already dead when they ate it, I'm not sure. But I have 4 rats who apparently ate part of the other one who may have already been dead. They are all females if that matters!
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Rats are OMNIVORES but they will NOT eat another healthy rat, no matter how hungry or crowded they are -- with one exception (I'll go into that in a minute).
They will, however, eat a DEAD rat -- for a very logical reason. In the wild, if a rat dies in the nest, the rotting body will smell and attract predators. So the surviving rats 'clean' the nest the only way they know how -- they eat the corpse. As horrific and distressing as this is to us, it's totally natural to them.
The only other time a rat will eat a rat is when a mother eats her newborn babies. She will do this for several reasons. She might be very young and this is her first litter -- she doesn't feel capable of raising them. She might be under extreme stress -- in an over crowded cage, for example. Or, she might know that something is wrong with the baby.
Again, this is NATURAL. Please don't judge them -- rats and other animals do not live by Human standards.
Also, rats need TWO cubic feet of space per rat. They need BIG cages!
I'm sorry your girl died.
They will eat just about anything including each other, yes.
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Rats will commonly eat other rats. Generally though, you're right. The one eaten is usually dead or wounded badly first due to a fight. They DO kill and eat mice, so as a rule...if you have rats around your house, you do not have mice. If you have mice...you do not have rats.
No taboos in ratland. Like us, they're omnivores, and cannibalism is just part of the survival game.
ew gross .. Did it die and you forgot to take it out? Or maybe they killed it and ate it because they hated it.. Humm
Sure they are taking care of their own. It might sound disgusting but they were doing what they thought was right. Guess they were making sure that it was indeed dead. More than likely it was dead or nearly.
Yes, i think that is uncommon. Do your rats have enough space to roam around in? They should have one square foot of tank space each. If they don't have enough space, well, lets just say you won't have very happy rats!
Actually yes, it's pretty common...they can do it for many reasons...
...if the dont have enough space...
...not enough food...
...and exspecially if one dies, they will eat it to keep it from rotting and making them sick...
Rats are omnivores...they eat seeds, fruits, veggies, and meat.
Don't be alarmed, if the cage is big enough for them and they always have fresh food, then she more than likely died and then they ate her...
It wont change thier temperment towards you or the other living rats in the cage...
BTW: a square foot is 12 inches long by 12 inches wide by 12 inches tall.or 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm
Hope this helps...GOOD LUCK!
yes they will i have had it happen too so i know how gross it is..
they will cannibalize each other if they do not have enough room. to give you an idea of how much room they need. a twenty gallon aquarium is considered acceptable but on the small side for two rats.
the person towards the end answered this best. Yes they will only eat them if they are already dead to prevent predators coming or if a baby is born and it is sick or the mother is too stressed.
You can find out if your cage is big enough by multiplying the width times height times depth and dividing that number by 3456. The resulting number tells you how many rats your cage should hold.

Is it common for chinchillas to lose whiskers?

ive had my chinchilla. elmo for 3 years now and every once in a while she will lose a whisker. i know that chinchillas lose hair is they are threatened or scared, but whiskers?
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Whiskers grow and fall out like any other hair. Dogs and cats will shed them, too. It's nothing to worry about, it's common and not a serious risk to your pet :)

Is it better to have one guinea pig, or two?

i have a guinea pig that has lived by himself for about a year. from the pet store, he was to live in a school (had attention of kids all day), i took care of him for the summer (all day attention) then i ended up keeping him because i love him too much to ever give him back. i am now starting school and will be in many after school things. should i buy him another male? (the male would be about a year younger than him)? opinions please =)
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Defiantley 2. Guinea pigs are herd animals by nature thus why they should be housed in pairs, therefore I agree, a cage mate is a fantastic idea. It does not matter that you will have 2 males, if you introduce them properly then everything should be fine. Especially considering there is an age gap - this means the hierarchy will be worked out quicker, most likely with the younger one submitting to your older one. It does not matter that the 2 males would not have grown up with each other, as long as you introduce them properly everything will be fine, trust me. Do not get a female, they will breed which will add to this already over populated world.
Firstly you will need to quarintine your new guinea pig for about 3 weeks. This prevents any infections, parasites etc getting to your other guinea pig. Here is the instructions, you have to scroll past the nueter article:
http://www.cavyspirit.com/sociallife.htm...
Then you need to introduce the two to each other. The best place to do this is the couch (although any other nuetral place will work). Have 1 person hold 1 pigger, the other person holding the other pigger. Let both guinea pigs go, let them find each other in their own time. The first 15 minutes everything will be quite calm, the next 15-30 minutes will be full of butt sniffing, teeth chattering etc. Do not seperate them unless blood is drawn:
http://www.cavyspirit.com/sociallife.htm...
Good Luck!
yes . all animals like the company of there own kind
get 2!! they'll keep each other occupied when you are in school!
good luck!
do you have any names yet?
YES! Definitely buy another male! Guinea pigs are herd animals, so they need a friend! Good luck with your new piggy, and here is a great site for introducing guinea pigs:
http://www.cavyspirit.com/sociallife.htm...
Hope this helps!
Good luck!
no no no no not another male!
males fight with each other!
i had 2 guinea pigs but they were both females
I have 3, and I love it. I wouldn't reccommend getting another right now. If you have had it alone, it's FINE! They like being alone if they are used to it. Only keep guinea pigs together if they have been together their whole lives. Meaning, living in the same cage at the pet store together. That's what I've always been told. Hope I could help!
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two. as long it's not a boy and a girl
sure why not two is always better then one
Being that they didn't "grow up" together, I am not sure that this is a good idea. I understand the "more is merrier" idea but for that to work with animals, I think it is best if they are brought into your home around the same time and come up together. Especially being that they're males. If they were females, I'd say give it try. But with males, there may be much violence. You don't want to see any tragedy when you come home from school. I'd advise you to talk to a vet or someone at a good "down home" pet store (not one of those cookie cutter chains like Pet Smart, they just hire folks from McDonalds lol).
I don't want your little buddy to be lonely but I don't want any drama either. Perhaps he could travel with you sometimes in a travel cage. Be sure to give him his playtime either in the mornings before you leave or when you come back home. Do you have another relative who is home more who can interact with him?
Don`t buy a nother male for 1 reason. If they did not grow up together than they will (90% chance) possibly fight.
No you should get a female. males will fight each other and you certainly don't want your pigs injured. they will keep each other company and play with each other so they won't be bored. Theyll be happy while you do after school things
two!! They are herd animals!

Is it better to have a girl hamster or a boy hamster?

the hamster is going to be a white winter russian hamster
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it doesn't really matter. What i would do is go to the petsore and pick out 1 of each gender and hold or pet that hamster and see which one is more calm with you or which one doesn't bite you as much!
Most often stores only sell males, so that there are no "accidents". Personally, even if I had the choice, I would choose males, because they do not go into heat, and they are more layed back.
Females, on the other hand, tend to be a bit more territorial (believe it or not. I guess it's that motherly instinct) and so they're more tempermental.
In all, it's not the gender of the hamster that makes the difference, but more the breed. Russians are pretty easy going, along with teddy bears and dwarfs.
GIRL! actually, it doesnt matter, which ever one u see that u like best, stand near the cages, and let them choose you, if they dont leave from ur direction, they want u to buy them! thats what happened between me and my hamster scooter (male)
it's better to have a girl(female) hamster as males are a tee bit more aggressive. both are good though.
Males are more calm, while females are more energetic--depending on what you want to deal with every day. And of course, males have their junk that gets in the way. Both have pros and cons. Good luck.
quite frankly, it really doesnt matter what the sex is, but it does matter how they have been raised. my friend and i have been breeders for about two years now, and we have discovered that males and females are just as nice, both sexes, when they are hand raised and tamed from the time they are born. of course, not everyone gets their animal from a small hobbyist breeder like us, but they buy them from the pet store. now, at the pet store, there are some things you should consider.
1, none of them are tamed
2, females can be moody when in heat or having hormones
3, males cannot controle their testosterone
when the animals are not raised closely with people, they dont know what to do when their hormones and testosterone are out of balance, because they are moody and on top of that, they are experiencing something new (people). getting an animal that is not tamed is difficult, and for heavens sake if it is pregnant and untamed it is worse. however, the males can be testosterone charged alot too, so it really doesnt matter. females will have their moody times and males will have their moody times. and they are both untamed, so good luck trying if you get it from a pet store. if you choose to get one from a private breeder, like myself, it also doesnt matter, but they learn to handle their hormones, testosterone, and mood swings better around people because they are familiar already with us.
Hope this helps.
a female because a male really likes to bite. but if you would like babies i would consider getting both
I always found that our males were calmer and nicer. Our girls were the shy ones
Male hamsters have horrible-smelling urine!
My female hamster didn't smell even when she had her period- lol
She ( Cinnamon Puff) also Never bit me like my male (Hammy Davis Jr.) did!
Girl I had a girl hamster
Girls dont poop much XD
I personally prefer male hamsters because they are more friendly %26 when you buy them from the pet shop it is impossible for them to be pregnant which is a major bonus because quite a few female hamsters sold turn out to be pregnant!

Is it better to get a male or a female guinea pig?

Im leaning tword a female because i read that males can get impaction and an over active grease gland. Also there is a breeder neer me and i want a baby really bad but i also want to adopt from the shelter. the shelter has only 1 and 2 yr old guinea pigs. are they still young?
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A one year old pig is still young. The average liefspan is 5-8. If you can adopt, please do. Those pigs NEED you!
I've heard that males have more personality than females. I don't know personally. I have 2 males and they are full of personality.
Impaction is an issue that may arise in males as they get older. But that's just something you may have to deal with. Females may have their problems too. Things like ovarian cysts and other reproductive issues are female specific things. Each sex has their own health issues that may arise. I wouldn't base your choice on that.
Addition: In response to the answer below... A BABY guinea pig is under 7 weeks. One year is the very beginning of adulthood in pigs (where you change their pellets to timothy based rather than alfalfa based, and begin to watch calcium intake). So a 1 year old guinea pig is young. The AVERAGE life span is 5-7 years. So a 1 year old guinea pig has only lived 1/5th of their life. So that's like saying a 15-20 year old human is old.
The only smell that males have that female won't is when and IF the mark their territory. It does happen, usually after cage cleaning. It goes away and pig generally stop doing it as they grow older.
Guinea pigs in shelters are usually healthy. They don't adopt out unhealthy animals.

2nd Addition: Neutering will run you in the $60- $90 range., from what I have heard. Neither of my boys are neutered. You'll have to find a cavy savvy vet. One that has done the operation on guinea pigs before. Not just any vet will do. It's a risky operation. However, it's more risky for a female to get spayed so the male should be the one to get neutered.
yes they are young they live for about 5years
get a female and you dont have to worry about seeing balls or a penis
ive had a male and he was a darling!loved him but didnt really fancy other males i prefer females
To be honest, the male guinea pigs that I had growing up and my daughter had were nicer in temperment than the females. I never had health problems with them either.
Guinea pigs only live for a few years, so 1 yr old is still fairly young, 2 yrs old I'd have second thoughts about.
Really depends on their personality. Also, when you do consider adding another make sure it is not the opposite sex...do not trust anyone but the vet...as all too many times I have seen oops litters.
My current male guinea pig is 6 years old.. in the wild guinea pigs can live up to 10 yrs, but the average pet is usually 5-8 yrs.
I would recommend getting a female, because, yes, males do have some more odor then females do. I have a male guinea pig (ToTo), and he stinks up the room a lot (that his cage is in!). Getting a female guinea pig (not that much odor!), will show your parents that a guinea pig was a good choice! But, if you get a male guinea pig, they might have second thoughts on it!
I would recommend adopting from a shelter. Although they might not be well takin' care of, you know that you are saving a life. But, if you do adopt from a breeder, you know that you are taking home a healthy guinea pig. It really is up to you!
No. Young guinea pigs would be 7 weeks old or younger. Guiena pigs can seperated from their mothers at age 8-10 weeks old. 1 and 2 are not young at all! In fact, some guinea pigs can live to only 3. But, some have lived for 5-7 years.
I hope that this answers your questions! Thanks, and good luck! If you have any questions, you can email me at: pethelper4@yahoo.com! Thanks, good luck!
Myguineapig ToTo, I wish you'd come over to Guinealynx or Guineapigcages and do some more research before giving out some of the answers that you do. I can tell you love your guinea, but some of the stuff you type is just wrong!
Guinea pig babies can be weaned before '8-10 weeks'. In fact, if there are boy babies, you WANT to remove them at 3 weeks or risk them getting mom and sisters pregnant. 3 years is not old for a guinea pig, either. When giving out advice, you want to say the correct average lifespan (5-7 years) so people will know how long a commitment they might have to make.
Also, you do not 'adopt' from a breeder, and a reputable shelter or rescue will not adopt out an ill animal.
I would get a female because it wouldn't cost as much to get her fixed.
Both so you can breed them but if you can't get 2 get 1 female.
Males are less frisky while they can be territorial. Females can be very mean and will bite at first. but i think females are better.
don't go on the sex of them! go on the personality. just remember that it is easy for girls to get cancer but boys fight. yes 1year and 2years is still young it will just take a bit longer for them to get to know you.
If you are only allowed one, please do not get a Guinea pig - they are herd animals and need company of other piggies. Get a hamster to start with as this sounds as though this is your first pet - they need smaller cages and can live alone (some hammies have to be on their own!) One guinea pig will pine for company and this can lead them to die earlier than expected. Get 2 of the same sex - doesn't matter which, I have read every book I can get my hands on and each has a different opinion. My two are girls and I don't know how they compare to boys but are just darling. Rescue is better but pet shop is also ok - small independant though, not national if you can help it. To me, a hammie sounds a better idea for now, but that's just my opinion
Get a male one. I have a male guinea pig named cooper. He is very sweet. But girls just aren't right. Girl guinea pigs bite and it hurts. So get the guy.!!...!! your welcome!
female

Is it bad when my hamster chews on the cage?

could the hamster eat the panit?
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they all do this, give em empty toilet paper rolls to chew on mine love it, also an exercise ball for outside the cage fun, and yes you may have to tape it shut when in use, they bump into things and the lid pops off. also they sell things at petsmart your hammie can chew on, in the hammie treats section.
It's not bad when he chews on the cage. It's actually a good thing because hamster's teeth are constantly growing so they need some way to gnaw them down. You could try putting in chew sticks in there (pieces of wood you buy from the pet store) but my hamster doesn't chew on them, just the bars.
no, it's not bad. it's okay because the hamster needs to shorten their teeth so they chew on the cage. if they dont, and the teeth grow too long, they cant eat and then they will die. if you dont want the hamster to chew on the cage to shorten his teeth, you could buy him dog biscuits and let him chew on that.
it is not bad. i have a rabbit and he chews on all of his cages and toys. It is annoying at nite when i get in bed he is chewing on his waterbottle and he never stops!
no, its perfectly fine
]they're supposed to do that. it means that its teeeth are growing, and it wants to "file" them
but if it bothers you, maybe stick a toilet paper center, or like a cardboard thing in the cage so it can chew on that.
or stop at the pet store to but little wooden bloks for it
my hamster's cage is filled with little things for her to chew on XD
hope u find luck, pixie!
It is ok. They put non-toxic paint on the bars and they need to chew or their teeth will get to big and well... it's ok
No it is not bad. It means his teeth are growing. You should give it toilet paper rolls with no toilet paper on it and give it to your hamster to chew on and you can give them chew sticks for other stuff he can chew on. He might not chew them and will still chew the cage but at least you gave him more stuff to chew!!!
It is perfectly normal for hamsters, or any rodent for that matter, to chew on their cage, food dishesl, etc. That is their instinct to wear down their teeth. However it could be from boredom, which isn't good. Both of these problems could be solved with one easy step: Put some chew blocks or sticks and other amusing things for hamsters. Make sure they are for your specific animal, because puting any block of wood from a hardware store in the cage could really hurt the animal. Most chew toys from pet shops are coated with something so it won't splinter off and expose sharp shards of wood that can puncture externally or internally. Well it looks like I am rambling again, hope this helped~
There is evidence that this can cause brain damage in hamsters, and i dont encourage my hamster to do it.
regardless of how many people telling you they do it to grind their teeth down, its false. their everyday diet of nuts, seeds, and dried cereal will do this for them.
They chew the bars of the cage through boredom. Make sure you have fruit flavoured wood, and cereal chew bars in the cage. All pet stores sell these. And take your hamster out of the cage for exercise if he does do this.
Put some lemon juice on the bars so that it tastes sour :-)
Normal mine do it all the time! however it normally means they want attention or out of the cage!
you should buy a ball and put your hamster in it...but put tape on the lip part because many hamsters get out and go missing because those ball's lids aren't very good.
Have the wooden nibbles things, shes bored, no toys, lonely, need something to chew on i read on net personal experience ma hammy done it
try a wooden dowel
heya i have 2 dwarf hamsters and they climb on top of the cage so they are up side down and chew the cage.
it is fine for them to do it.
they do this because there teeth are like guinea pigs and they grow and grow. so they chew the cage to file them down.
you dont need to worry and if you get bad comment then dont listen to them. x
Nahh...not at all my mouse did that to its cage just because it like the taste or somthing like that so that is what i think.
No. Hamsters need to chew something to keep their teeth from becoming overgrown. You could get your hamster some wood chewsticks or treat sticks(these are flavored and consist of various seeds, sometimes with a wood chewstick core) from a pet store or supermarket. Hope this helped!
Rodents gnaw on things naturally in order to keep their teeth short.
You can buy mineral salt wheels and lickstones which are specifically designed for small animal to gnaw on. You can also get wooden shapes for them to gnaw on too, which stops them potentially hurting themselves on their cages.
no, its not bad if the hamster chews on its cage, it just means he/she is unhappy, and usually its because they dont have anything else ta chew on, so if you dont already, u should get a chewing block for him/her.

Is it bad to use a leash on a guinea pig?

i was woundering if its bad to use a harnes and leash like the one below on a guinea pig just to carry it outside. they onece its in a play pen thing i would take it off. i would only use it not to loose the guinea pig.
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Wow, most of the answers above are bad. Leashes are just as bad for guinea pigs as the big exercise balls. When the guinea pig runs aways (and it always does), the leash will jerk your pig back, jerking the spine in way that it is not intended to bend. It can snap your pigs spine.
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No you will be just fine using a leash and harness. Just make sure he doesnt get out from it.
Leashes are cool and if you live in the country watch out for hawks... sad but true
no, not at all, my cousin used to do it ALL THE TIME! best of luck!
no. i use a leash on my rabbits. it is perfectly fine.
i usually saddle mine and ride it, he seems to do ok until he is spooked by those pesky toads, then its off to the races so you better hold tight!
It prolly won't hurt to use a restraint to keep from losing it but I don't believe a guinea pig can be leash trained like a dog.
Don't totally rely on the leash, g.p.s will quicky chew through it if left unattended.
a stroler for a pet! thats not right!! thats mean thats like puting a bird on a no flight zone!!
A lead for a guinea pig is fine - I used to put buckle harness leads on mine, and they were always fine.
no! they usually like getting some fresh air!
The harness is fine, it should fit the guinea pig snug but not tight. Some guinea pigs do not like being on harnesses and therefore run a bit crazy, if you then pull on the lead to stop the little piggy you may hurt him, because remember their spine and limbs are very easily broken.
So you can use them but be careful and wary about the dangers that come with using them.
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this is better!there spines can break easy

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Its ok to use it outside. Just hold on a bit tight because sometimes they want to explore and may run off

Is it Bad to Keep Hamsters in an Air-Conditoned room?

and a heated room in the winter?
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Not at all. Well, it depends on the temperature. Anything under 70 degrees, is too cold for the hamsters. But, you can tear up tissues and leave it for the hamsters to use for warmth. I also would use old clothing, such as socks, to let them crawl in to stay warm.
It's better to have it cold than warm. When it's too warm, some hamsters can lose their fur. It also makes them uncomfortable and less active.
Hope this advice helps!
no just always give them enough bedding because they cuddle in their bedding if they are cold.
If they are in one of those plastic habitrail cage things, no- unless it's like 50 degrees.
If hamster is in an aquarium type set-up it's okay, too.
A cage with wire bars though be careful not to set in drafts or where the a/c hits the cage.
I'd say 70 degrees is best for a hamster. Anything lower I'd watch for sneezing or wet-tail.
Heated room should be okay- again, 70 degrees is about right for a hamster.
I don't think so. It is burning hot (I mean way too hot: over 100 degrees during the day) around here and our whole entire house is air-conditioned. They have done fine over the summer. Since it is not winter yet and I don't remember from last winter, I don't know about a heated room.
no way
don't let the room get too cold or too hot so it won't smuther from the heat or freeze to death from the cold...
yes it can get stonded or die
dont put it too cold in summer and dont keep it hot it can over heats
no just keep them out of direct airflow

Is it bad to hold your hamster belly up when you think shes pregnant?

i always take my hamster out of the cage and she turns herself belly up will this hurt her baby's if she is pregnant?
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If she lies on her back, then it's not going to be hurting her.
Other than that, don't try and turn her over too much, hamsters don't like that often.
no i don't think so. i think there like humans you can feel for them wiggling

-from a friend ^^
i dont think so. but i cant say im not a vet.
Why should it be, even pregnant hamster can sleep on their back.

Is it bad to hold hamsters a lot?


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If you hold them properly, aren't rough with them, and don't wake them up from a sound sleep, holding hamsters is a good thing. They get more familiar with you and will respond more to you as you spend more time with them.
I don't think so... but both of the hamsters I had as a child died too soon, so who knows.
No, it is not. If you hold them properly, they will enjoy it. I know mine does. He begs to be taken out of his cage every night. Your hamster will love being with you!
I've had 14 hamsters and holding a hamster isn't bad but if they have pinkies(baby hamsters) than don't touch them of the mom will eat it and do not allow father around babies until fur and eyes have fully developed.
no. u can hold hamsters as much as you want but just be sure you have clean hands b/c you dont want to spread germs to them.
nope if they enjoy the human contact some do:)
Like every pet, it loves attention. It also loves to be held. It's just that they have super fragile bones so you got to pick them up careful or else it might think your hurting it and bite.(unlikely) If you don't grab it well at many tries, then it will try to run away from you when you try to pick it up. My hammies love to be picked up and brushed.
no but they are nocturnal so you'd have to stay awake awhile in the evening.
i don't think so b/c they need to become familar with you (the owner) so it's not a bad thing!
No they can actually learn to love being held as long as you hold them gently. Also I would do so at night once they get up b/c they are nocturnal and sleep during the day. Wait about 10 minutes after they get up then you can handle them.
no ,

Is it bad to bathe guinea pigs?

I just bathed my guinea pig and my sister told me that it could get wet tail. HELP!
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Everyone says yes BUT I give mine baths all the time. In fact she got one today :) She's albino and has long hair and she constantly has yellow pees stains. (I don't know any other animal that would just sit in their own pee like she does!) They are super sensitive and I know my mom gets on me for doing this b/c she gave her pig a bath when she was little and it died. But they didn't have regular blow dryers in the 50's either! I ALWAYS blow dry her on a low setting when I'm done w/her bath and she's fine. If it was bad for them then why do they make shampoo for rodents?
The biggest concern w/giving a pig a bath isn't wet tail but pneumonia and as long as you blow dry her on a low setting (remember the sensitive skin) she'll be fine. DO NOT let her run around wet esp. in the winter. I swear mine's happy after a bath b/c she wheeks! She's pretty quite in the water and usually lets out a few little screams but she seems to LOVE the blow dryer!
It really depends on how you bathed the piggie. We need more info. ...However, guinea pigs don't get wet tail. That's hamsters. =)
NO! they can be bathe just don't bathe them to much!
its ok just make sure hes well dried off. I used to help my neighbor bathe her guinea pigs nd they never had a problem
It's fine, but not necasary. If you do bath them, be very considerate with their skin.
Don't worry!
Ours get baths all the time.
They have to get baths some time...!
She/He'll be just fine,but make sure that they are ALL the way dry and you clean the cage before you put it back
As long as you are careful about it...no it's not bad...
Fill up the tub or sink with 2 or 3 inches of water...
Put the guinea in it...make sure the water is turned off when you put them in it...
Scoop water over the guinea's whole body untill all of the fur is wet...try to stay away from the face...
Use an animal safe shampoo...you can find small animal specific shampoo at many pet stores...
Rub the shampoo throughout the fur...
Scoop more water over them to rinse the shampoo out...
Just make sure all of the shampoo gets rinsed out...
Then dry them completely before you put them back into the cage...
As long as they are totally dry when you put them back into the cage they will be fine...
Hope this helps...GOOD LUCK!!
ya that cant happen to pigs
yeah.
just hold them as they dry so they dont get cold. =]
Bathing a guinea pig is fine as long as you use shampoo that is appropriate for them. Also make sure that you keep the piggy warm afterwards.
NO. Unless you show them, the only breed that you dont wash is Texel. And you prolly dont show, so its no problem. Go ahead and wash it. Even tho cavies dont need to be washed their whole lives unless they are really really dirty.
You don't need to give your cavies baths daily or even weekly baths, but it can be beneficial to give them an occasional one. Red more about this here: http://www.guineapigsclub.com/gp_site/gr...

Is it bad that my hamster looks like a gorrilla?


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Holy Son of a Monkey..
only if he's slinging shi* at you and swinging from the wheel.
Say what?
probably not, but if their really hairy you might want to give them trims. but if their happy that's all that matters!
how does your hamster look like a gorrilla?
pics would be nice
Lol,no.Some of my hamsters look like gorrillas!Little nibbler swings from the cage top like hes a monkey!He looks soooo cute!
Heck no. That's awesome.
i think it may need surgery

Is it bad if my guinea pig is wearing a thong and doing the disco?


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yes
That isn't so out of the ordinary. I wouldn't worry
call Hollywood, he could make u millions
Not at all.
i see this happen so often, i thought they were created for that...
weren't they ?
maybe for you, i wouldn't do drugs.
no actually, mine does it quite frequently.
take a video.
Youtube might even sponsor you.
yes.. lay off the drugs a while
Has ur guinea pig been drinking? If not, I'd look at it as, just kinda strange! ZETA
Well, if the thong fits...wear it. Sounds like it would make one goofy picture...LOL
I think you should open a guinea pig strip club =) Your guinea pig being the lead star, of course.
that's perfectly normal...
That is cool but I would say that Vanessa is famous already why make it a big deal?
Vannessa Hudgens has Black hair not brown and get off the drugs
sweetie, lay off the drugs and maybe he will appear normal
yah probably
i think u my bff is sick
let me come over
dang girl

Is it always a struggle taming a new Hamster?

Yesterday I got a new Syrian Hamster, She's nice but I want to tame her so she can come out of her cage and sit onto my hand.The only problem is how do I tame her!?,the previous Hamster that I had I tamed by taking her out and walking her on my hand,but I'm afraid if I do that with this one,she'll jump and run away.
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Okay here are some general guidelines. PATIENCE is the key.
1. For the first three days, leave your hamster alone and let it get used to its surroundings. It's going to be afraid and timid, and with you reaching in to touch her it's going to make it even worse for her. Let her go for a couple of days to get comfortable. Furthermore, if you stress your syrian out in the first few days by trying to handle her, she can develope wet tail.
2. For the 4th and 5th day, give your hamster a scented cloth that smells like you. Carry the cloth in your clothing for an hour or so and then put it in the cage so that she can get used to your scent and know that you don't mean harm. During this time, you can also start feeding her treats- HEALTHY treats. Veggies are good. Don't give too many fruits, as this can be harmful.
3. To get her used to you, do not try to grab her. Let her come to you. Place your hand in the cage and let her sniff you, and eventually she should climb into your hand and you can hold her. DON'T BE AFRAID. If you're scared, she'll be scared. Be confident in her.
4. Just be patient. She's getting used to you and needs time to adjust.
Good luck!
sorry to tell you, you cant tame a hamster. the hamster if probably nervous being in a new location.
Why do you think that? If ur really nervous, try taking her out of the cage and straight into a clear plastic box. Then let her run on and off your hand for a while. When you feel comfortable, try lifting her up. You could also relax by putting her into a running ball. It means you would have to lift her from the cage to the ball. REMEMBER: even if you dont want to lift her out, she needs to come out of the cage often, so if worst comes to worst atleast let her run in the ball. Also, do you live alone? If not you could get help from friends to tame them, but this might scare the hamster. Put treats on ur hand and allow the hamster to sit on your hand and take the treat off you. Do a little training often. Always be gentle with her, and be patient
i just got a syrian hamster too, and taming is pretty easy. when you're first handling it, you should wear gloves so she doesn't bite. ski gloves are good. take or buy some hamster treats (I recommend Yogies! or Yogurt chips). put the treat on your hand and let your hamster sniff around. see if your hamster will eat the treat from your hand. And when you try to touch her, make sure it sees your hand and knows it's there. oh, and when your taming your hamster, do it in a playpen or a box or something. that way, it won't run away. good luck!
yup. hamsters aren't that smart.
my suggestion,...get a dog!
-Pitbull Feaver, Catch It!
no it not really hard tamin them
When i1st got my Syrian Hamster she wouldn't even let anyone touch her without a bite of our fingers.We left her for 1 day to settle in then I got a toothbrush and gently stroke her to get her used to being touch,i did this for a few days then give her a nut and while her teeth were busy i stoke her her with a finger and after a bit of time pick her her give her a nut. and now she comes to the cage to let us know she wants to be out
just be patient and take her out in a place where she cant escape like in your bathroom
Yes, it is always trouble, unless you've bought a hamster that's already been "chummed". Chummed is a zoological term that means: becoming friendly like you would when you get to know a new friend. You have to get used to each other first, non-aggressively, so you know what you can trust each other with. What I do is go into a small room and sit on the floor. I have the door closed so my hammie can't escape. You really should wear tough gloves, like good gardening gloves. Anyway, approach the cage calmly. It helps to talk to your hammie so it'll get used to your inflections. Call it by name. Then, when your hammie seems as unafraid as it's going to get, open the cage door and see if your hammie presents itself at the doorway. If it doesn't, let it get used to the door being open and see if it wants to come out. It it does, pick it up by encircling its middle with one hand and placing your other hand under its feet. Hammies like to have something beneath their feet. It makes them feel safe - like we do, ourselves when we have something under our feet. Then gently hold your hammie. Sometimes I use the bathroom. I can close the door and take my hammie out in the bathtub. Hammie can't escape and can't fall. I put a toy in there and lean over the tub to play with my hammie. If your hammie feels safe with you, you'll have a real nice relationship with it.
If your hammie is afraid to come out of the cage, you may have to pick it up, anyway - and you might not be treated very well. Hamster bites are painful. Their teeth are made for gnawing. Look at them. You'll se that the lowers are curved inward and the uppers are for gripping. They grip and gnaw. They can bite you to the bone and won't let go and believe me when I say it hurts. That's why the good gloves.
Buy your hammie one of those balls - a Syrian will need the medium-sized ball. I always buy clear so I can look into the ball and see if my hammie is happy, hurt, has pooped a bit and needs to be cleaned or what. If you're going to use the ball for their recreation, never 1) forget they are in their ball (set a timer if you have to), 2) let them roll around a 2nd floor where there are stairs they can fall down, and 3) let them roll around the whole house. Lots of hamsters get killed in those balls when they are not attended. Not at all funny. I usually block off a section of my apartment where they can roll around without getting stuck, forgotten or hurt. They have a good time for 20 minutes, then I take them out, put them home and disinfect their ball.
Anyway, once your hammie trusts you, you'll have a real cute friend.

Is it alright to use cotton balls as like something soft to lay on in my hamsters cage??


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Im not sure what everyone's talking about with the lost limbs and stuff, but I owned and bred hamsters for 7 years and they were never hurt at all by a cottonball... I gave them newspaper, which some of them enjoy tearing up but others didn't care for, paper towel or toilet paper, which most of them loved, and cotton balls or cotton pads, which they also fluff up around their nest. Not even thier babies got "caught" in the cotton ball fluff, so I'm not sure how that would happen... I think if you check them/hold them frequently you'll be fine. (Sometimes mother hamsters go a little crazy or if they feel unsafe they nibble on thier baby's limbs... maybe that's what caused the missing foot?) All I can speak from is my personal experience, which has been that cotton balls are fine (Hamsters do need something for thier bed besides the wood shavings on the bottom of the cage) but maybe you would feel better if you used cloth strips or newspaper or something less argumentative.
You could try because they like that kinda stuff but I would look out and keep an eye on it because just recently, my chinchilla died possibly from choking on something since she was so young and also because she chewed on the big wood shavings in the cage.
No, definetly not. Hamsters can get their little feet caught, resulting in a broken or even lost limb. They can also get it wrapped around their neck, suffocating them.
I also don't recommend "fluffy" bedding, use CareFresh instead, it is quite soft and very absorbant. My hamsters love it.
No, especially with your robo. The stringy fibers in cotton balls can get tangled around the hammy's feet, and can actually cause digestive tract problems if ingested. The cotton is not digestible for hamsters, and since it is not water soluble, can actually get caught up in their throat. The same goes for that cottony nesting material that is sold in pet stores. There's a picture of a hammy getting comfy in the cloudy, cottony softness of the deadly stuff.
The best soft things to give your hammy is shredded paper towels. Don't use toilet paper, either; alot of them have aloe for softness or are very dusty. I used to give my hammys Scott paper towels, plain white with no print, and shred it into one inch thick by three inches long pieces. They would shred it even more and make nests out of it.
Soft Aspen shavings should be fine, or if you prefer CareFresh paper-type bedding, which I do not recommend, that is soft enough for hamsters.
As long as they are natural cotton (as opposed to the synthetic material) you should be okay...
No they will chew on them and get t caught in they're throat and choke, not a good idea
I definetly agree with Katzbark07....try ripping up regular pieces of paper instead. Your hamster will also have fun chewing it up to little bits!=)
Once I used cotton balls and I didn't keep good watch on the baby hamsters...until I noticed that one hamster was missing a foot. It got tangled up in the cotton ball and was there I assume days...till the foot died off...All I suggest is...If you use cotton balls to check your hamster daily for these things...
nope it can hurt your furry friend..try ripping up an old t-shirt into strips or you can get an old tube sock (clean of course) and ball in up for them.
No, it is very unsafe. As stated in other's posts, little feet can get tangled and lose circulation resulting in a lost limb. Also, it is important to remember that you should not put anything in the cage that could get stuck in the pouch of your pet. I have heard that the cotton gets suck in their pouches and also, if they swallow it, it does not get broken down in their little bodies and will most often be fatal. The same goes for the store bought kind. It is known to be very unsafe. I have two hammys and I give them torn up toilet paper and they both love it. Good luck with your little guy : )
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO IT WILL HURT YOUR HAMMY

Is it alright if I let my dwarf hamsters swim around in the bathtub?

I have two dwarf hamsters and I give them baths ocaisionally is it going to hurt them??
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Yes its going to kill them, Hamsters should NOT be put into water under any circum stance, theres stuff u can buy to spray on a paper towel and wipe off. Putting them in the tub will give them phenmonia and kill them
i have dwarf hamsters to! i dont give them baths! idk though! tell me if you find out!
as long s its nowhere near their head
nope
No, they may be too tiny or not strong enough to swim. I'm not a hampster expert, but the best way to find out would be go to a pet store or vet and ask their opinion on it.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!.. you go to www.hamsterific.com you can read info on this. HAMSTERS CANNOT GET WET!!...THEY CAN GET A DISEASE CAL LED WET TAIL.AND THEY WILL DIE...
I did the same thing to my hamster and she lived to be three... it doesn't harm them and it keeps them smelling good. Plus it's adorable to watch them swim.
It IS perfectly safe for your hamster to take a swim...
As long as you make sure the shampoo you use is safe for them(a tiny amount of tear free baby shampoo or small animal specific shampoo from the petstore) and as long as they are perfectly dry befor you put them back in the cage then they will be fine!!
Sometimes, small animals need baths, they can get pretty dirty...and face it...any animals tounge is nor a very effective deoderizing tool...
Just be careful and dry them off completely and they will be fine...
BTW: wet tail is a sickness...like bad diareah...it's not from a hamster getting wet...
Hope this helps...GOOD LUCK!
You shouldn't put them in your bathtub...It is proven that hamster don't like water, except for drinking !
They don't need to be cleaned either, because they clean themselves like a cat ! So no need to put them in your bathtub !
It can potentially drown them- it is NOT A GOOD IDEA
hamsters are originally desert animals, and they are not suposed to be in water
Never ever give a dwarf hamster, Syrian hamster, mice, or gerbils a bath. All these animals can become sick with a respiratory infection and can die from it within 24-48 hours if severe enough. The dwarf hamster is a desert animal and not a water animal. They take sand baths instead. Just as a chinchilla takes a sand bath and use the same sand as they use.
Oh and just because they haven't become sick yet where you notice it, doesn't mean they're not affected by the baths/swim. I got up about a week ago to a very sick rat with an ear infection. She is not kept near any source of drafts nor has ever had a bath (they can be bathed) so I have no idea how she got sick. I had to inject her meds for 3 days to get her well. My vet taught me how to give injections so my bill was cheaper.
nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn... it will drown
aaaaaaaa!! no!! dont!!!never!stop!!!
whatever you hear from hamster, dont let them get wet.even it look like they are not hurt!
there is a tendency that your hamster will get drown get a disease called wet tail!
Everything that I have read on about baths is don't do it. Hamsters have certain oils on their skin and giving them a bath will effect those oils and can harm the hamster. You can give it a sand bath by putting sand in the cage and the hamsters love to roll around in it which will clean them. No water tho!
Wht would you want to bathe your dwarf hamster they are not toys and need to be taken care of the right way. Small animals are VERY sensitive to temperature change and if you are not careful he or she can get sick and die, small animals rarely recover form a cold...so please do not do this! a concerned parent...
no, but if i were u i wouldn't do that it can get them VERY sick and may kill them! you don't want that
No! Do not put the hamsters in water! It will eventually die from a disease called wet tail.