Healthcare

If you get your hamster(s) a good home and you feed it good food and if you look after it properly your hamster(s) should stay healthy. If your hamster is not well you should take it to the vets straight away but here`s a list of 4 common illness and how to find out if your hamsters got it.

1. Diarrhoea can be caused by wrong food for your hamster or unclean bedding. If your hamster(s) poo is smeary its properly best to leave green food out of its diet.

2. Bites small bites on your hamster you need not to worry as they will heal up by them selves as for big bites I would take your hamster to the vet.

3. Teeth Problems in your hamster might be because lack of knawing or a deformation in the jaw. But unfortunaty this can`t be cured. Your hamster on the other hand could get its teeth cut regulary by the vet or it could be put down.

4. Mites can be spotted if there are bold patches on your hamsters fur or your hamster(s) consternly itching. If you take it to the vets they will give you a cure.

5. If you don't clean your cage and food out regularly your hamster may develop wet tail which is a fatel diesese. If a hamster has wet tail its tail and fur around it will be wet.
If you suspect your hamster has wet tail contact a vet immediatly.

A Note About Fleas
Hamsters Usually get fleas off other animals such as cats and dogs. So if a pet has fleas in your house keep them away from your hamster.
(Note Submitted By William Mondesi)