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Do I need to clean my hamster?

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Hamsters don't need to be cleaned, they can clean themselves with their paws. You can help them though by providing a dish of chinchilla sand.
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When can you clean out the cage of a hamster litter?

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When you clean the cage, it might be a good idea to separate the mother from the babies for that short time. She may be happy to run in her ball, for example. Otherwise, she can become quite concerned with what is happening to her nest and babies and may run around frantically trying to fix the problem. long as the babies are about 2 weeks old, it is okay to touch them. You can pick them up by the scruff of their neck and carefully set them back down.
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What type of hamster should I get?

Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Really, this is up to you, depending on your experience. If you are a total beginner a Syrian is most certainly recommended. Syrians Hamsters are very hardy hamsters so they are more suitable for beginners and younger children. On the other hand, some dwarf hamsters are fast and hard to handle. Russian Campbell hamsters are sociable and it is recommended they live in a large cage with the same sex species in which to keep him or her happy.
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Can I bath my hamster?

Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
No a hamster should never be cleaned with water. Hamster are very fragile and can easily become ill. You can however give your hamster a dish of chinchilla sand in which they can roll around in and help clean their fur. Make sure it is sand and not dust, dust is too fine for a hamster. Firstly close all doors in your house then place a pile of food in each room and check regular to see if any has gone missing. If you notice any gone you'll know the hamster is in that room.
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How old is my hamster?

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There is no possible way to tell the age of a hamster. If your hamster is lively, his coat is very neat, he's not bald or anything he will be quite young. But remember, when buying your hamster/s ask how old they are, so you will always know.
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What do I feed my hamster?

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In your local pet shop, you should be able to buy a dry hamster mix, that will be a fine diet for your hamster as long as there isn't too many sunflower seeds in it. Too many sunflower seeds may cause your hamster to become overweight. A list of fruit and vegetables that can be eaten is listed here.
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How often should I handle my hamster?

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They should be handled at least daily, for at least 10 minutes. Especially dwarfs because if not handled regular they will become untame again.
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How much exercise does a hamster need?

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A hamster can run for a distance of several kilometres or more in a night. So that is a lot of exercise. It is best to find a large solid plastic exercise wheel. Hamsters love to come out of their cage and run around a room in the late evening or early morning. If the cage has an easy access side opening then you can leave it open on the floor. The hamster will learn to come out and run around and then climb back into the cage on his own whenever he needs a rest.
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How often do I need to clean/empty it?

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This varies from person to person and will depend largely on how heavy your flow is. You can wear the DivaCup for up to 12 hours. Most women only bleed between 2 to 4 ounces of menstrual flow per cycle. The DivaCup holds up to 1 oz of menstrual flow. On heavier days, you may need to empty it two to three times per day. On lighter days, you may only need to empty it once a day.
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How often do I need to clean my cat's teeth?

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Dental care for cats is very important. The teeth cleaning starts soon after the cat has the permanent teeth which is usually between five and six months of age. In most cases your cats will not allow you to brush their teeth daily. Our doctors recommend topical solutions and annual teeth cleaning. Please make sure to discuss the dental care when you bring your cat for annual check up. Here is more info feel free to read this brochure www.petdental.com , for chronic gengivitis www.cfainc.
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Do I need to clean where my dog sleeps?

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Yes! Thorough cleaning of your pet's area is an important step to cure and control mange mites, and probably the most effective step you can take. The area needs to be wiped down with a hospital grade disinfectant, launder anything that your pet sleeps or lays on with Borax and dry on the highest heat setting for at least 20-30 minutes, vacuum all other areas and then throw away the vacuum bag every time, or use our DE (Diatomeaceous Earth) on places you're not able to wash.
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Why do I need to clean my track?

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Your train picks up its power from the track through its wheels. If the track is dirty or covered with oxidation, rust, industrial pollution or other foreign substances, the wheels are unable to get a good electrical connection and your train will not run well.
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OMG! My hamster is eating it's own poop?

Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Don't worry that is perfectly normal. Hamsters don't always absorb all the nutrition in food they eat first time around so to get all the nutrition they need they will eat their own poop.
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Why does my hamster sleep most of the day?

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Hamsters are nocturnal meaning that they like to sleep during the day and wake up in the evening or night.
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What are the different types of hamster?

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There are 5 types that are kept as pets: Syrian, Campbell's, Winter White, Roborovski and Chinese. There are lots more but these types aren't kept as pets.
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Why does my hamster seem to sleep all the time?

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Hamsters are nocturnal, meaning they like to sleep during the day. Hamsters will sleep most of the day and will usually wake up for a couple of hours during the evening.
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How often can I give my hamster fruits and veggies?

Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Fruits and Vegetables can be feed once or twice a week in small quantities. Too much can lead to diarrhea or wet tail in Syrians.
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My hamster has wet tail, what do I do?

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You need to get your hamster to a vet asap. There they will prescribe a medicine that will cure the disease. Some pet stores will sell a product called Dri-tail, which they say will cure it but in actual fact it won't. This medicine isn't strong enough and will just cover the symptoms.
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Can my Black Bear Hamster and Teddy Bear Hamster live together?

Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
No, Black Bear's and Teddybear's are a nicknames pet stores sometimes give to Syrian Hamsters. Syrian hamster are solitary, meaning that they like to live alone and don't like the company of another hamster. Caging them together can lead to serious fighting or even death!
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Do I need to purchase the full edition to do a clean install ?

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No, you can do a clean install on the upgrade edition if you own the previous Windows Operating System (95 or 3.X), you will be asked to insert a number of your old disks or a CD for proof of purchase.
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How often do I need to clean my K&N air filter?

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If you have not experienced a decrease in mileage or engine performance, chances are your filter is fine and does not yet need cleaning. To be more specific, the filter does not require cleaning if you can still see the wire screen on the entire air filter regardless of how dirty it may appear. When the screen is no longer visible some place on the filter, it is time to clean it.
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Do I need to clean my apartment?

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Minimum health and safety standards are followed, however overall your apartment is your responsibility. Mops, brooms, and vacuum cleaners are available for resident check-out at each residence. We encourage students to clean their rooms on a regular basis.
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How do you clean and with what?How often?

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We scrub the exhibit islands with a veterinary disinfectant every day. We also vacuum the entire exhibit and scrub any areas where algae builds up.
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What should I do for my pregnant hamster or a hamster with pups?

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Leave her alone, provide her with more bedding and extra food. When she has pups, do not touch or disturb the pups for a couple of weeks. So avoid cage cleaning and do not vac around the cage. You do need to clean the toilet area of the cage and you can provide fresh bedding for the mother to exchange for old bedding. You might also want to remove the wheel to prevent the pups being injured if they are playing around the wheel when the mother runs on it.
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How often do I need to replace / clean my filter?

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This depends on what type of filter(s) you have, and the loading (loading refers to the amount of particles the filter has trapped). Essentially, you must replace the filter once it starts to reduce the air flow excessively. This can result in your furnace's heat exchanger over-heating, your safety limits getting damaged; it can even create a fire hazard1 It is also the leading cause of air conditioner services calls: a plugged filter can cause the evaporator coil to "freeze up".
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How much time do you need for setup and clean up?

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We often arrive 1.5-2 hours before the event and stay 1-2 hours after for clean up. It is up to your venue to dictate the hours the hall is available.
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Can I let my hamster swim?

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No matter what you have heard, water is dangerous to hamsters. Even if they do not drown trying to stay out of the water, chances are they will catch pneumonia.
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What should I do if I find bugs in the hamster food?

Hamster Hideout - Frequently Asked Questions
It is not safe to feed hamsters with food that contains bugs as these bugs are from an unknown origin. Since the food was most likely harvested from a farming environment, there is no way to tell if these bugs ingested pesticides or carry diseases/parasites. Do buy reliable brands of hamster mixes which come with an expiry date and are vacuum packed to ensure the freshness of the food.
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