Hamsters, the rodents belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae, have long been cherished as small pets suitable for children to keep. And although hamsters can eat a variety of things, some foods are far ...

Hamsters are omnivores, which means they can eat quite a range of foods. In the wild, they would eat a mix of plants and insects – and even our cute little domestic versions tend to enjoy a range of ...

If you’re new to the world of pocket pet parenthood, you might be questioning, ‘‘How long can a hamster go without food?’ We’d love to put them in the best hamster cage and spend all day with them, ...

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 ...

Explore balanced diets and tasty treats for your rodent pet Reviewed by Natasha Diehl The ideal diet for a hamster includes a balance of pelleted food, seed mixes, fresh fruits and vegetables, grains, ...

All hamsters have “cheek pouches” to store and carry food. Rickey stores food in his cheeks in the morning before he goes to sleep. To empty a pouch, Rickey uses his paws to push “up” from the outside ...

If you’re considering a small, furry companion, chances are you’ve thought about both hamsters and gerbils. At first glance, they may seem quite similar, but their personalities, care needs, and ...