It's can be devastating when a loved Hamster passes. However, it's important to know that he/she has gone to a better place; Rainbow bridge. Rainbow bridge is much like haven but, for Animals. Hamsters can pass from old age, sickness, or fatal injury. You and your Hamster both miss each other very much. It's important to remember your Hamster's life in a positive way and cherish the memories you've had.
The anatomy of a hamster and each body part has specific purpose that helps it perform its day-to-day functions. Understanding and observing these features should help you provide better care for your little pets. The cheeks are one of the most unique parts of hamster anatomy. Most members of the hamster family have expandable cheek pouches that extend from the jaw to shoulders. These expandable pouches allow them to forage for an extended period of time and bring a surplus of food back to their burrows without making multiple trips Hamsters use their teeth to chew seeds and other hard foods, shred materials to make sleeping nest and they use them to gnaw on pretty much anything in their living space. Foods that are hard can be a benefit since they help wear down the teeth. Seed mixes and commercial pellets are good options. At birth, a hamster’s eyes are closed shut and don’t open up until approximately 11-14 days.They see in black and white and shades of gray. They have a third eyelid called a nictitating membrane The eyes are situated on the top of the head so it can see predators above. There are many types of breeds to choose from and each breed comes in even more colors and fur textures. Satin: Short, shiny and smooth. Short Haired: Original hamster coat. Rex Shot Haired: Curly tufts, velvet like. Rex Long Haired: Wavy and scruffy looking. Long Haired Males: Long and stringy skirt. Long Haired Females: Medium tufts (teddy bear). - See more at: http://www.caringpets.org/how-to-take-care-of-a-hamster/anatomy/#sthash.6hkQ9SJ5.dpuf Once you've figured out what to feed your Hamster, now you must figure out how to feed your Hamster. The two most sensible methods are bowl feeding and scatter feeding. Bowl feeding has its pro's and its cons: Pro- It's a sanitary and neater method Con- In the wild, Hamsters don't eat out of a man-made, plastic dish. Scatter feeding has its pros and cons too: Pro- Encourages natural food foraging Con- Messy and not as neat as bowl feeding. WikiHow says "Pick the right feeding bowl for your hamster. Make sure you pick out a larger bowl in case your hamster might like to sit in it. Always remember that Hamsters can't over est so 2 tablespoons of food might take them two days ...." However, the Hummane Society says "Some owners prefer to forego a food bowl in favor of scattering food in the cage. However, this approach can create messy bedding and make it more difficult to monitor your hamster's food intake." It's best to try out both methods and see which method works best for you and your Hamster. The scatter feeding worked best for me. Hello. Welcome to the HappyHamster blog! Who doesn't love Hamsters? Those Hamster owners out there, this is the spot for you! Here we give all the latest and greatest info on Hamster anatomy, care, and cuteness. So enjoy and don't forget to check us out on YouTube @ FourHoppingHearts |
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