When buying any pets, make sure they are healthy. For hamsters, the eyes should be bright, the hair should be smooth, and there should be no skin problems or dander, smooth breathing, runny nose or asthma. In addition, it is best to choose a pet that is agile, responsive and well-proportioned.
When buying hamsters, you'd better choose a farm or a pet store, not a private one. Pet shops usually do physical examination and cleaning for pets to ensure their health. Private owners' pets may get sick or have bad habits, so they are not suitable as pets.
Step 2 choose the right variety
There are many kinds of hamsters, with different sizes, colors, temperament and maintenance requirements. For people who want to keep hamsters, they should first understand the differences between different breeds and choose the one that suits them.
For example, golden hamsters are large species that need bigger cages and feed, but they are often very docile. On the other hand, hamsters are more active and need more exercise space and toys.
3. Provide enough living space.
Hamsters need enough exercise space, especially in cages. The cage should be big enough for hamsters to chase games, crawl and dig. It is suggested to choose spacious hanging cages or at least two horizontal fixed floors to let them move at high places.
In addition to cages, hamsters need to be equipped with enough beverage bottles, food and mattresses. Mattresses should be able to absorb sewage and keep dry to keep hamsters comfortable and hygienic. Feed utensils should be easy to clean and maintain.
4, understand the maintenance requirements
Hamsters need to clean and change mattresses regularly to keep them healthy. Moreover, drinking water and food should be changed frequently to keep them fresh and prevent pollution. In addition, hamsters' teeth need to grow constantly, and wood or bones should be provided regularly to help hamsters grind their teeth.
Finally, hamsters should do enough exercise and socialize every day, which will help promote their physical and mental health. Hamsters, unlike humans, can't live alone and need more human attention and companionship.