Short-haired, long-haired and Dwarf hamsters are clean and captivating companion animals that are best kept individually. Hamsters are known as hoarders because they have cheek pouches that they use to store and move food from one place to another.
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Learn About Proper Hamster Care
PETCO is committed to responsible companion animal ownership. Select the right hamster supplies and hamster cages for proper hamster care.
Before you bring your hamster home be sure to have a cage and bedding. You may add more hamster supplies as you become familiar with the particular needs of your pet.
There is no lack of variety when it comes to your hamster's housing. You can build a veritable city for your hamster with different combinations of cages, tubes, tunnels, penthouse suites and a variety of other features, which are as much fun for you as they are for your hamster. On the other end of the scale, your hamster can easily live in a simple wire hamster cage.
Proper hamster care will help promote good mental and physical health. Consistent, moderate temperatures are best for hamsters. Keep them out of cold drafts and direct sunlight. Make sure you've battened down the hatches on their habitat, so your critter can't escape.
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