Buying Dwarf Hamsters - Where to get them and what to look out for

Buying Dwarf Hamsters

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Buying Dwarf Hamsters


1. Where to get your dwarf hamsters

2. What to look for when choosing a dwarf hamster

Why is “Dwarf Hamsters”

Plural?


You should strongly consider getting two or more Dwarf Hamsters


Dwarf Hamsters are Social Creatures


They will get lonely on their own

and their health could suffer as a result

Where to Get Dwarf Hamsters?


Shelter

Pet Store

Breeder

Shelters


Give a little dwarfie a second chance

But you don’t know his history and he may be more challenging to care for

Not recommended for novice owners

Pet Stores


Animals often mass bred at commercial hamster mills

Not all pet stores assess the health and temperament of all hamsters for sale

Hamsters may not have been handled much, if at all, by pet store staff

Breeders


Search online or in your local newspaper classifieds

Best option if you are a first-time hamster parent

Breeders


Breeders are knowledgeable and can help you find the best hamster for you and your family

You’ll know hamster’s exact age and lineage

What to Look For


First, check the cage and make sure that:

Hamsters are at least 5 weeks of age

Males and females in separate cages

Cage is clean and not overcrowded

Hamsters have access to food and water

Droppings in cage are firm and not runny


All hamsters are lively when awake

No hamsters show symptoms of illness:

Sneezing

Excessive scratching

Dirty coat

Lethargy


What to Look For


Next, ask to hold the hamster and go through the following

list:

The body is firm and neither fat nor skinny

No signs of bites, injury or swelling

Coat is clean with no matting or bald patches

No wetness or soiling around the bottom

Eyes are bright and not runny, sticky or cloudy


Ears show no signs of flakiness or scabs

Nose shows no signs of discharge

Hamster is alert and inquisitive when awake

Teeth are not overly long or broken

Hamster shows no signs of pain, aggression or difficulty breathing


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