Pet Forum / Mammals / Hamsters / December 2003

I'm not looking for a Vet here, just a little input from people experienced
with hamsters.  In the last two weeks my one year old female golden has put on
a lot of weight, or at least size. She has become, well, huge!  Almost to the
point that she looks like a small guinea pig.  ...

I have been wondering if anyone has lights for their hammies.  I have never
heard of this until my wife read it out of a book she browsed through while
at Petco a while back. Of course my guys are up all night in the dark and
sleep all day in the light although I do make sure it is ...

Could anyone tell me why my hamster has a bleeding nose?
I'm not using cedar or pine shavings.
Many thanks in advance.

My teddybear hamster started stuffing the tube of his critter cage with bedding.  By doing so he ends up in the petting area ( his favorite spot) but then he is unable to get down to his food and water.  Why does he do this? Any suggestions would be appreciated

How can i do this. i cant hold him still without him getting
really upset and squeaking. he wont let me hold him by the scruff
and i need to give him these eye drops for every day :(
how can i do it. please help. i cant bare watching him

My daugter's hamster appears unwell. When she checked him this morning
he was curled up and fairly moribund. We warmed him up in our hands
and he gradually came round and had a few fits.
He then started yawning/sneezing very regularly (noisy but no mucus).

I need info on hamsters' hearing for a project.
Help?

I am thrilled to bring my new hammy home. She is a long hair cream color
or palamino color. cute as a button!
heidi

I've been a member of this list previously and am considering getting
another hamster within the next month. I know there were some concerns
about Kaytee hamster food, and I was wondering what hamster food is
best. Also, I know Carefresh bedding was the bedding of choice when I

Maybe some of you will still remember my Zotteke, sister of Zoeteke
who passed away last winter. Zoeteke and Zotteke were female
winterwhites and born april 1st 2001. Zotteke was ill that winter too
but managed to survive. She was suffering since then from a food

Fluffernutter is longhair but his hair has always been a bit thin....I think he
is O-L-D!!! & The more I hold him the greasier his hair looks & the ickier it
is...Is there anyway I can help this??? I will love him even if he is icky
looking

I bought a new cage for my hamster "tookie". I got the critter trail for
it had better space. she does not seem to reconize the water bottle as a
water bottle soshe is not drinking. is there anyway to introduce her to
the water bottle and to teach her that is the place for water. I ...

I just wanted to wish everyone a happy holidays & May you all have a peaceful &
fun time!!!!!

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Hi there, I am new to this ng.  I live in Ontario and I breed Campbell
Dwarfs. I also rescue unwanted rodents - which usually end up being rats,
but I love them too -  anyway, I am interested in participating in
discussions, learning more, and maybe finding others who breed dwarfs ...

Hi, I've been reading some articles on the newsgroups which say it is
fine to give dog biscuits to dwarf (robo) hamsters, so, today I bought
some dog biscuits, a mixed bag of original, chicken and beef.
Listed on the ingredients are cereals,derivatives of vegetable origin,