Pet hamsters may carry bacteria, but usually these bacteria won't cause harm to human bodies. As pets, hamsters will carry some common bacteria, such as Salmonella, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The existence of these bacteria is a normal phenomenon because any organism and human bodies have bacteria. The bacteria on hamsters are mainly related to their living environment, diet hygiene, their own immunity and the frequency of contact with external pathogens. If the environment where hamsters live is not clean, the food and water sources are dirty, or hamsters go out and contact other animals or dirty items, it may increase the risk of carrying bacteria.
To reduce the potential impact of the bacteria on hamsters on human bodies, the following measures can be taken:
Keep the environment clean: Clean the hamster cages regularly to ensure the hygiene of the living environment.
Pay attention to diet hygiene: Provide clean food and water sources and avoid hamsters eating dirty food.
Regular cleaning: Use bath sand to help reduce the presence of bacteria and prevent skin diseases.
Through these measures, the number of bacteria on hamsters can be effectively reduced, thus reducing the potential harm to human bodies.