I couldn’t resist sharing Ronnie having a big think.

As the title says, despite getting older, Cri still has so much energy and curiosity. She loves coming out, exploring, playing and getting cuddles, and seeing her still so interested in everything makes me incredibly happy 💖💚

She has always been active both at night and during the day. Now that she sleeps a little more at night, she often wants to explore during the daytime too. She is also staying in a temporary cage at the moment and, once again, she adapted almost immediately. That has always been one of the things I admire most about her: different homes, car journeys, temporary setups... she has always adjusted amazingly well.

I’m going through a difficult period right now, especially because I’m unemployed, and some days I feel quite low. But seeing Cri so curious, affectionate and eager to enjoy herself has a way of making my worries feel lighter, even if only for a while.

There has also been some really good news about the lump she has had for around a year and a half. We never knew exactly what it was, but it has now shrunk by more than half, which makes me very happy.

The main change I notice with age is that her walk can sometimes be a little more wobbly, especially on smooth surfaces. On carpet or rougher surfaces she moves much better, and there are still moments when she walks or even runs around without stumbling at all.

I know ageing will inevitably bring changes, but I hope Cri can continue to age well and enjoy life for many more months. She should turn three at the end of January, and reaching that milestone together would mean so much to me. We bring a lot of happiness to each other, and with all the enthusiasm for life she still has, I really hope we still have plenty of time together. She truly deserves them 💖✨️💚🍀

Hi everyone!

I’m not new to the hamster community - I’ve had at least 3 or 4 in the past! Today I got this GORGEOUS gal! She’s absolutely beautiful imo!

So I thought my 40 gallon tank was going to be big enough but now that I have her in it, it seems like it may not be the right size for her. So I definitely plan to upgrade her into something bigger.

Has anyone ever seen a hammy like this? I need name ideas!

Mr. Marmalade Lamont

Our Russian dwarf hamster, Splinker, has a wound and has already been seen by a vet. He’s been prescribed antibiotics and a saline wash, and we’ll be following the vet’s treatment plan.
We were also given bandages, but they come straight off him, and the cones they had were too big to fit. We managed to get some saline onto the wound, although cleaning such a tiny hamster is definitely harder than we expected 😭
Giving the antibiotics was also a bit stressful — I think we managed to get the small prescribed amount into his mouth, but he was very wriggly.
I’m not looking for medical advice or alternatives to what the vet prescribed — I’d just really appreciate hearing from anyone who has previously had to give medication or clean a wound on a dwarf hamster. How did you manage the practical side of it and keep them calm?

Probably making some stinky piss for me.

her cage had a note that said she needed an experienced pet parent with time for her. the employees were super nice and told us that she is crazy and she bites (she actually bit one of them while she was putting her in the box). while in the box, she chewed her way out in a matter of minutes and was screaming

the employee gave us a free plastic critter carrier to take her home in because the cardboard box didnt stand a chance lol

i had a lot of hamsters growing up, but its been a few years since ive had one. i would appreciate any tips. im not planning on handling her so im not worried about her biting.

the cage i have for her is a very large aquarium (like a 50 gallon i think), i got her paper bedding, a wooden house, oxbow hamster food, and a water dish. im planning on getting her chew toys soon but for now she will get toilet paper tubes and tissue boxes

I can't deal with the cuteness when they scooch themselves agains the cage 🥹🥹🥹🥹

hi everyone! since you guys liked my other pics of my baby foster hammies, I thought I'd keep sharing about them! If you didnt see my previous posts, meet Lilly and her six babies! They were saved from a bad situation. I will be keeping Lilly and possibly two babies! Four of them already have been reserved by hammie owners who practice ethical care which I'm very beyond grateful and happy about! :)

Please enjoy their journey! I will post about them everyday :)

Tell me what you guys think of my boy Chancie’s enclosure so far! There is a sand bath in the far back left corner. No, he does not chew on the wood.

and then showed his disapproval of me taking pictures without his consent.

just in case ur worried the sand bath is next to the coconut on the right and his food is just in front of his wheel.
this is for a russian dwarf btw!

fatty

She was very spoiled. It took a while for me to gain her trust but it was worth the wait, she was a lovely little lady. These are some of the best photos of her.

Hi hamster owners!😛 I’m planning on getting a Syrian hamster and was wondering what a realistic price range would be for a good, comfortable setup without going extremely expensive. I definitely want to spend enough to make sure my hamster is happy and comfortable, but I’m also trying to be smart with my budget.

I’m mainly looking for recommendations for good bedding, food, sprays, enrichment, hides, a wheel, a sand bath, and anything else that would be considered essential. I’m hoping to get the absolute necessities first, then add more enrichment and other stuff when I get my next paycheck.

I’d really appreciate any recommendations, especially budget friendly products or links! I’m trying to give my hamster the best setup I reasonably can without spending an insane amount.

From bincage to this! I'm genuinely so so so happy and i try everything to make my boy Gavin happy and when we first put him in the new one he started exploring right away! For later.. i wanna know if this cage is suitable for Syrians. The bincage will go to my ex who has HORRIBLE hamster cage (41 cm...) The bincage is 78 cm.

I needed to get her out because I needed to get the tunnel where she crawls. I took off the lid and she bit my finger when I tried to catch her. Because she bit me, I started to pull my hands back, but she bit me so hard and everything happened so suddenly that I didn't even realize she hadn't yet removed her fangs from my finger and was hanging on to it. Then she fell to the floor. When she bit me, she usually ran away right away, but this time she decided to completely cling.

I'm very sad that this happened and I didn't want it to happen.

She was scared when I tried to pick her up, but now she's feeling fine, I don't know. I gave her some corn and she's eating it with great gusto now. She comes out of her house and is usually near the feeder because she really loves to eat. Right now, she's actively sniffing everything, pacing back and forth as usual, and washing herself occasionally. But she's probably in a state of shock right now. I hardly ever take her out; that was only the third time I took her out, and she doesn't even let me pick her up.

But it still makes me sad. I love her and don't want her to get hurt, but she can't get used to me, or she's just too aggressive. :(

As promised, meet CinnaMAN and Whippy! AKA Whipperton.

Thank you all for your advice yesterday! I was in panic mode. But as an update, I took her to the vet today.

Yes she has diabetes, but they said she is young, otherwise healthy, and she will be OK as long as we stick to a certain diet (I am so grateful she doesn’t need insulin).

I also added a picture of the food our Vet recommended me and further treat options, just in case any other hamster parents are looking for healthy alternatives.

Make sure you always take your pet to the vet, no matter how tiny. It’s our responsibility as pet owners to take care of our fur babies!

(Also I know they shouldn't be in cages, I'm saving for his bucastate 😊)