How to Make Your Hamster Happy

Have you just bought a hamster, and don't know how to look after it properly? Well let me tell you a little on how to care for your new pet!

When you are at the pet shop choosing a hamster, the best one to choose is one which has bright eyes, not a runny nose, and clean, healthy looking fur. Check for any bumps. If you hamster you want has bumps on its belly or sides, this may mean that it has tumors.

While your at the pet shop make sure you buy these things: Woodshavings, soft bedding, quite a big cage but not too big! [a recommended size of 360 square inches of floor space.], a water bottle, an exercise wheel, hamster food [preferably Hazel Hamster or Carefresh Complete], and maybe some hamster treats and toys.

When you arrive at home you have to put the cage in a quiet room. Pour the woodshavings at the bottom of the cage and then place all the other objects in as well. You can finally let the hamster into the cage.

Let the hamster explore for a while to let it get to know were it lives.

The next day put your hand in the cage so the hamster can get your scent.

The third and fourth day start holding it. To hold it put both hands in a cup shape and let the hamster sit in it.

Start to hold your hamster everyday.

Make sure that the hamster has lots of exercise on it's wheel in his or her cage. In addition you may want to buy your hamster a exercise ball.

Make sure that your hamster is safe by checking everyday if he or her is alright. Check for bumps, bright eyes, and a runny nose. Check for cuts or bruising or anything out of the ordinary.

Good luck with your new pet!