Buying Dwarf Hamsters - Where to get them and what to look out for
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Buying Dwarf Hamsters
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1. Where to get your dwarf hamsters
2. What to look for when choosing a dwarf hamster
Dwarf Hamsters are Social Creatures
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They will get lonely on their own
and their health could suffer as a result
Shelters
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Give a little dwarfie a second chance
But you don’t know his history and he may be more challenging to care for
Not recommended for novice owners
Pet Stores
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Animals often mass bred at commercial hamster mills
Not all pet stores assess the health and temperament of all hamsters for sale
Hamsters may not have been handled much, if at all, by pet store staff
Breeders
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Search online or in your local newspaper classifieds
Best option if you are a first-time hamster parent
Breeders
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Breeders are knowledgeable and can help you find the best hamster for you and your family
You’ll know hamster’s exact age and lineage
Hamsters are at least 5 weeks of age
Males and females in separate cages
Cage is clean and not overcrowded
Hamsters have access to food and water
Droppings in cage are firm and not runny
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All hamsters are lively when awake
No hamsters show symptoms of illness:
Sneezing
Excessive scratching
Dirty coat
Lethargy
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What to Look For
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Next, ask to hold the hamster and go through the following
list:
The body is firm and neither fat nor skinny
No signs of bites, injury or swelling
Coat is clean with no matting or bald patches
No wetness or soiling around the bottom
Eyes are bright and not runny, sticky or cloudy
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Ears show no signs of flakiness or scabs
Nose shows no signs of discharge
Hamster is alert and inquisitive when awake
Teeth are not overly long or broken
Hamster shows no signs of pain, aggression or difficulty breathing
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If you would like to read more on buying dwarf hamsters or on dwarf hamsters in general:
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