How to Care for Hamsters

Hamsters make great first pets, especially for kids, because they're cute and small and relatively easy to care for. Learn how to be a responsible hamster owner with our tips and advice.
The Best Names for Hamsters
100 Creative and Fun Hamster Names to Delight Every Pet Owner
white and tan hamster eating a cranberry
Can Hamsters Eat Fruit? A Complete Guide
two pet hamsters sit by each other on hamster wheel
Discover the Best Types of Hamsters for Your Next Furry Friend
Hamster being fed an apple slice by hand
The Ultimate Guide to Hamster Food: What to Feed Your Pet
Dwarf Hamster
Comprehensive Guide: Caring for Your Pet Dwarf Hamster
Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) in pot with a plant
Essential Guide to Caring for Your Pet Syrian Hamster
Tan and white hamster held in owner's hands closeup
How to Train Your Hamster to Be Tame
Light brown and white hamster sitting on wooden surface closeup
Essential Guide to Hamsters as Pets
Brown and white hamster on a white background.
Abscesses in Hamsters
Robo (Roborovski) hamster
Comprehensive Guide to Caring for a Robo (Roborovski) Hamster
Essential hamster supplies
How to Care for Your Pet Hamster
winter white dwarf hamster in grass
How to Care for a Pet Winter White Dwarf Hamster
Chinese hamster in hands
How to Care for a Pet Chinese Hamster
Campbells Dwarf Hamster running in bogie wheel
How to Care for a Pet Campbell's Dwarf Hamster
Syrian hamster in commercial cage
How to Choose the Best Cage for Your Syrian Hamster
Pet hamster
5 Most Popular Pet Hamsters
Hamster with wheel
How to Stop Hamster Bites: A Guide to Prevent Fear-Based Nipping
hamster in nesting material
Why Do Hamsters Eat Their Babies? Understanding Shocking Behavior
Hamster chewing on metal cage bar.
How to Stop Your Hamster from Biting Its Cage: Tips and Solutions
Hamster mother with babies
What Should You Do If Your Hamster Has Babies?
Hamster in hands
Choosing a Dwarf Hamster Cage
Pet hamster in cage
The First 30 Days With Your Pet Hamster
Sexing Hamsters - Diagram - Female or Male Hamster
How to Sex a Hamster: Identify Gender Differences
Baby hamster
Determine Whether or Not a Hamster Is the Right Pet For You
Hamster curled into a ball on a white background
Hamster Health and Diseases
Dwarf Hamster
Understanding Wet Tail in Hamsters: Symptoms, Causes, and Care
White and brown hamster eating cheese and looking at the camera
How to Find a Lost Hamster in Your Home
Close-Up Of A Hamster Eating Groundnut
Hamster Cheek Pouches
can hamsters eat cheese
Can Hamsters Eat Cheese?
Hamster portrait
7 Reasons Why Hamsters Make Great Pets
Syrian hamster sleeping in a clay pot.
How Long Do Hamsters Sleep?
Golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) playing with ball, side view
Pet Hamster Toys: Exercise and Entertainment for Your Furry Friend
Hamster eye close-up.
Hamster Eye Infections and Problems: Causes and Treatments
Chinese hamster in hands
Circling in Hamsters
hamster sitting on a cloth nibbling food
Problems With Hamsters' Teeth
Hamster in wheel
The Different Types of Hamster Wheels
Syrian Hamster with babies
Why Syrian Hamsters Live Together in Pet Stores but Not at Your Home