Hamster Care Guides
Essential information for providing the best care for your hamster
Daily Care Routine
Morning Care
- Check water bottle
- Provide fresh food
- Quick health check
- Clean soiled areas
Evening Care
- Interaction time
- Exercise supervision
- Treat time
- Environment check
Weekly Care
- Deep cage cleaning
- Bedding replacement
- Toy rotation
- Weight monitoring
Cage Setup and Maintenance
Essential Components
- Spacious cage (minimum 450 sq inches)
- Deep bedding layer (6+ inches)
- Exercise wheel (appropriate size)
- Multiple hideouts
- Food and water stations
Maintenance Schedule
- Daily spot cleaning
- Weekly bedding change
- Monthly deep clean
- Regular equipment check
Exercise and Enrichment
Exercise Equipment
- Appropriate wheel size
- Exercise balls (supervised use)
- Climbing toys
- Tunnels and tubes
Play Activities
- Foraging games
- Maze exploration
- Supervised free roam
- Natural enrichment
Seasonal Care Tips
Summer Care
- Temperature monitoring
- Cooling techniques
- Hydration focus
- Activity adjustment
Winter Care
- Warm environment
- Extra bedding
- Diet adjustments
- Humidity control
Regular Health Check Guide
Daily Checks
- Activity level
- Eating and drinking
- Droppings appearance
- General behavior
Weekly Checks
- Weight monitoring
- Teeth condition
- Fur quality
- Nail length