Dwarf hamsters do not
make a suitable pet for children
under school age.

Chinese & Russian Hamsters
are sociable animals and like
to live in small colonies if alone
they need plenty of
human attention.

Dwarf hamsters are
nocturnal, sleeping in the day
and playing in the
evening & night.

A good ventilated glass
or plastic aquarium with a
well fitted lid are most suitable
due to their small size.

Wire cages should have bars
no more than 8 to 10 mm apart.

Chinese & Russian Hamsters
are hardy and do not require
extra heating provided they are
supplied with plenty of bedding
and are in a draught-free
position out of direct sunlight.

To develop your hamsters
confidence & create a
bond with him you must handle
your hamster regularly.

Play balls are a good form
of exercise but they must
be supervised at all times
when not in their cage.

Avoid sudden changes in
diet & temperature .

Bedding should always be
kept clean & dry with the
cage being disinfected weekly.

Dwarf hamsters teeth
continue to grow throughout
their lives so require
mineral stones, hamster treats
and chew toys always
to be available.

Signs of illness in a hamster are
lose of appetite, listless,
coughing runny eyes, sneezing
or diarrhoea.

A hamster mixture of bran,
crushed oats and Soya
with small dog biscuits
can be supplemented with
fresh greens and soft fruit.

Fresh food should be given in
very small quantities.

Always handle your hamster
gently but firmly as with
all animals a nervous handler
will communicate this to
the hamster.

Introduce your hand
to the cage, your
hamster’s curiosity will
quickly get the better of
him and he will soon be climbing
onto your hand.

Alternatively you can
pick your hamster up with
cupped hands.

A basic mixture of seeds,
peanuts, sunflower seeds
can be supplemented with
fresh greens and soft fruit.

Fresh food should be given
in very small quantities.

Dwarf hamsters live
11/2 - 2 years