A beginner’s guide to hamster care, from setting up a safe cage and healthy diet to handling, toys, and veterinary care for ...

Syrian hamsters are the most popular pet hamster. Different dwarf breeds and long-haired breeds of hamsters are common, too. Some types of hamsters may be more suitable to your family than others.

Before you get a hamster, there are some things you should know and steps you can take to prepare for your new pet.

PETA said: "Syrian hamsters can bond with a human guardian but should not live with another hamster, as they are territorial. "Dwarf hamsters can live with a companion if introduced at a young ...

Chinese hamsters, dwarf hamsters, winter white hamsters, Roborovski hamsters, and Cambell's dwarf hamsters are all species that can safely be kept together.

“A dwarf hamster,” says filmmaker Jeff Mizushima, “is probably the cutest animal on earth. When you see one, all you want to do is hold it.” True that! The tiny creatures – small enough ...