Since the discovery of Syrian hamsters back in the mid-19th century, many people have been fascinated by these furry little creatures. From being exclusively bred as lab rats, to becoming one…

Before they became one of the most beloved household pets, hamsters were actually wild creatures that burrowed underground to hoard food and hide from predators; far from just being the…

The Muroidea is a superfamily of rodents that includes both gerbils and hamsters along with other relatives like mice, voles, and rats. There are at least 1,750 different species classified as muroids under…

Biting in dwarf hamsters is not usually a sign of aggression but an indication of fear. Because of unfamiliarity, these little pets bite people that they still don’t trust. Hamsters are…

It is always a must to have a hamster wheel whenever you get a pet hamster. This is advocated by veterinarians, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to…

Based on a statistical report on pet hamster population in 2012, there were 877 hamsters in about 1,000 households in the US. This was almost a 6% increase from the 2007 report.It…

Hamsters are small members of the Rodentia order that make for great pets, especially for people with allergies that can’t own a cat or dog. Being small and easy to take care…