{"id":3460,"date":"2022-03-06T19:24:07","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T00:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/?p=3460"},"modified":"2024-03-11T10:36:30","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T15:36:30","slug":"should-you-adopt-a-hamster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/should-you-adopt-a-hamster\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Adopt a Hamster?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Those button eyes and sweet faces make hamsters adorable pets, and their small size makes them suitable for small spaces. But there is a lot to learn<\/a> about hamster behavior and care before deciding to bring this exotic pet into your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Makes a Hamster a Good Pet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hamster care is relatively easy. Hamsters need adequate space, clean bedding and cages, special foods, plenty of chew toys, and some handling at least once a day. Because they are active at night (nocturnal), they make great pet companions for night owls!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Hamsters Good Pets for Kids?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hamsters are easily startled and can bite when disturbed or handled improperly. Because they\u2019re nocturnal, they play and make noise at night while your children are sleeping. Older kids, eight years and up, who have learned how to care for a small mammal like a hamster, might enjoy having this curious rodent for a pet. The vets at Dupont Veterinary Clinic<\/a> encourage you to supervise children when handling exotic pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hamsters Are Hoarders, Loners, and Other Hamster Lifestyle Facts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hamsters are fascinating creatures with unique and unexpected lifestyle features. They are curious and highly active and prefer the single life. Some lifestyle characteristics of hamsters include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n