Articles for tag: Hamster Care, Hot Water Bottles, Water Bottles

Karla News

Complete Guide to Hamsters and Water Bottles

Hamsters instinctively know how to find water in their environment, so they adapt to the standard inverted water bottle feeder handily, usually. Inverted water bottles are easy to use if they’re properly filled and sealed; a simple lick of the bottle’s spout releases a drop of water onto the hamster’s tongue. Since water dishes can ...

Karla News

Does My Child’s Hamster Need a Bath?

You notice your child’s hamster is a little dirty. Should you give your child’s hamster a bath? Is it safe? Does the hamster really need a bath or is there something else you should do instead? As a pet grandparent to a few rescued hamsters, I would never recommend bathing a hamster in water for ...

Karla News

Helping Kids Care for Their First Hamster

“Aww, mommy, they’re so cute! Can I have one?” Hamsters may be small and cute. But they require more responsibility than one may think at first glance. Parents will need to help initially and possibly throughout the life of a pet to ensure proper care. My kids are experts at caring for hamsters and rescue ...

Karla News

How to Take Care of a Teddy Bear Hamster

Owning a pet takes a strong sense of responsibility, dedication, and a loving touch. I recently purchased a Teddy Bear Hamster for my 2 year old son. Of course, my son is too small for this type of responsibility so I take care of the hamster and he helps. There are numerous types of hamsters ...