Keeping hamsters as pets requires attention to the following points:
First of all, the breeding environment is the key to the healthy life of hamsters. The suitable temperature for hamsters to survive is between 20-28 degrees Celsius, and the temperature difference should not exceed 10 degrees. Avoid places with direct sunlight or direct wind and keep it ventilated. The cage should be placed in a place free from radiation and noise. In summer, pay attention to avoiding the temperature difference of air conditioners. In winter, pay attention to keeping warm. You can use cardboard boxes or wooden boxes, but pay attention to ventilation.
Secondly, basic supplies include cages, bedding, water dispensers, food, etc. For hamster cages, choose spacious, ventilated, and dry cages. In summer, you can use ventilated wire cages, and in winter, use all-rubber cages. For bedding, you can choose sawdust, paper cotton, etc., and replace it regularly to keep it clean. The water dispenser should provide clean drinking water and avoid using tap water.
Then, diet management is also very important. The staple food for hamsters should be special hamster feed to ensure a balanced diet. You can appropriately add some vegetables and fruits as supplementary food, but be careful to avoid feeding foods that are toxic to hamsters such as onions, garlic, chocolate, etc.
In addition, daily care includes regularly cleaning the cage to maintain environmental hygiene. Clean the cage at least once a week and replace bedding and food residues. Hamsters do not need to take baths frequently. You can use special bathing sand.
Finally, in terms of health management, closely observe the behavior and status of hamsters and deal with abnormalities in time. Regularly take hamsters to the veterinarian for health checkups to ensure their physical health. Provide appropriate medical care to ensure that hamsters can receive timely treatment when they are sick or injured.