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Which hamster cage is best? Hamsters are commonly kept as pets because they are gentle, low maintenance and don’t take up a lot of space. However, their small size does not mean that they don’t ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Learning how to set up a hamster cage is one of the first steps to being a ...

Keeping your pet hamster in their cage can be a challenge. They seem to have a magical way of escaping, no matter how secure you think their enclosure is. And then ensues the heart stopping moments ...

Creating a suitable habitat for hamsters can be done with minimal effort—if you know what to focus on. PETBOOK highlights the seven most common mistakes in setting up a hamster cage and explains how ...

If you have young children, chances are you get weekly, if not daily, requests for a pet. While a family cat or dog is a right of passage for many, it can be a lot of responsibility for children who ...

Hamsters seem to have a more optimistic outlook when they have access to creature comforts. Photo: Steimer, C./Corbis Hamsters have feelings, too. Just as people are inclined to interpret the world ...

The first pet I remember from my childhood was a little white hamster I named Hammy Baby. He had the requisite wheel, toys, bedding, etc., recommended by the pet store to keep him happy, but his goal ...

A pet hamster was apparently paralysed for three days after he swallowed a magnet and got stuck on his metal cage. The animal’s owner had sought help after he became unresponsive, according to Twitter ...