OMG! My hamster is eating it's own poop?
Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsDon'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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Hamster Hideout - Frequently Asked QuestionsYes. Hamsters have a different digestive system than humans. Hamsters produce two types of excrement - one that's partially digested containing lots of nutrients, and one that's just garbage. Hamsters practice coprophagy, eating the nutrient-filled excrement to get the nutrients from it and digest it fully.
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THE SCOOP ON POOPYes, you can definitely get sick from eating poop, even in minute quantities! Although urine emerges sterile from the body (unless the person has an infection), poop emerges loaded with bacteria and sometimes other life forms. Many diseases, including food poisoning, cholera and typhus, are spread by fecal contamination. Many parasites, such as the notorious tapeworm, can be spread through deliberate or accidental ingestion of poop.
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Hamster Secrets RevealedI can understand how distressed people can get when they see that their mother hamster has eaten one or more of her babies and it can be difficult to understand. Have a read of the info on the link below as it should help you... You should not breed hamsters without a lot of knowledge on how it all works. I would advise that you do a lot of research and consider very carefully before doing so. There are many book that can help you learn what you need to know and also many websites.
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Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsReally, 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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Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsNo 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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Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsThere 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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Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsIn 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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Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsThey 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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IONX ? Cell Lyte FORMULAI'm sorry to hear about your dog's bad habit and I think you do have some options. Here are a few to consider: Ask your veterinarian for a product that you can mix with your cat's food to impart a very foul and bitter taste to your cat's feces that may deter your dog from "snacking." Feeding this product to your cat for three to four days in a row may help break your dog's bad habit, and it is safe for your cat to eat. Put the litter box in a room that is only accessible to your cat.
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The Raven's Aviary - Close Encounters of the Corvid KindA lot! The little ones I've seen or heard of have done nothing but eat, poop, and sleep for the first few weeks. Get used to changing that nest towel regularly.
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Why does my dog keep eating the cat???s poop out of the litter box?
Consumer Guide to LASIK Eye Surgery - Natural health - Etc.....While this particular dog behavior seems to be among the most bizarre, there really is a simple explanation for it. Your cat???s diet consists mostly of protein, so his stool has a high protein content as well. Many dogs simply crave the protein located there. Try using a litter box with a cover or one that automatically scoops litter after each use.
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Why does my hamster sleep most of the day?
Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsHamsters are nocturnal meaning that they like to sleep during the day and wake up in the evening or night.
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Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsThere 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.
Related QuestionsDo I need to clean my hamster?
Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsHamsters 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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Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsHamsters 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.
Related QuestionsHow often can I give my hamster fruits and veggies?
Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsFruits and Vegetables can be feed once or twice a week in small quantities. Too much can lead to diarrhea or wet tail in Syrians.
Related QuestionsMy hamster has wet tail, what do I do?
Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsYou 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.
Related QuestionsCan my Black Bear Hamster and Teddy Bear Hamster live together?
Hamster Heaven .::. FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsNo, 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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