When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/kanzilyou If you want to help your stressed hamster, it’s important to get ...

There are two main species of hamsters kept as pets: Syrian (Golden) hamsters and Siberian (Dwarf) hamsters. Syrian hamsters are solitary by nature. You shouldn’t put them together after they reach 10 ...

Hamsters are sometimes seen as beginner pets – a tiny gift to young kids to teach responsibility and test out if they’re ready for a larger dog or cat. However, this mindset can be harmful if hamsters ...

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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 ...

Any old pet name won’t do—you definitely need one of those adorable hamster names for your sweet, little fluffball Dogs and cats may get all the attention, but hamsters pack a whole lot of personality ...

With their round cheeks, probing little paws, and fuzzy bodies that fit perfectly in your palm, domesticated hamsters are popular pets. But lesser known are the 26 species of wild hamster that scamper ...