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.

Possibly. This will depend on several factors. Please discuss your particular situation with your renal team. See similar questions...

There are those who swim from the resort to the island…but you need to be a VERY competent swimmer. Additionally, by swimming, you aren’t able to bring a bag/tote along for your necessities (tanning lotion, snacks, sunglasses, etc.). The island does NOT have a beach, and it is more for recreation and socializing. If you are going to COR, do NOT miss the opportunity to meet some of the wonderful, engaging folks on the island! COUPLES Swept Away—there is no nudity at CSA. See similar questions...

Of course! It's true that the pump is a fairly sensitive instrument and should be protected from being immersed in water. But there are several easy ways to handle the pump when bathing, showering, or swimming. Medtronic Diabetes makes several products that simplify this and other every day issues. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Yes! The most popular beach for swimming, snorkelling or just having fun is on Direction Island. You can visit the island via the Ferry on Saturday or take a day trip with one of the local tour operators. Whatever your choice, don't miss Direction Island. Also Prison Island is another popular area to swim as is many of the channels between the more remote islands. See similar questions...

All children enrolled in the Summer Fun Program swim on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons at the Mt. Lebanon Community Pool, weather permitting. Fees for swimming are an additional cost. See similar questions...

Yes to lagoon, No to swimming pool. Most people getting an average-sized tattoo will have no problem going in the lagoon. In fact, ancient Tahitians used to go into the lagoon immediately after receiving a tattoo in order to speed healing. I do however recommend you use a healing ointment such as tamanu oil, A&D or Biafine and rinse with fresh water after swimming. If you plan on getting a very large tattoo, I would advise staying out of the water 2-3 days. See similar questions...

On all trips, Coast Guard-approved life jackets are provided and must be worn. If you cannot swim or have limited swimming skills we recommend you participate in a Lower Green trip. See similar 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. See similar questions...

During the day, you could try looking behind and inside all the furniture, inside cupboards, and under freezers or cookers where the hamster may have decided to sleep for the day. Try not to leave doors open and let it into more rooms. Ask people to help so that watches can be kept in multiple rooms. The hamster will be easier to find at the time of day or night when he is normally active as you may spot him running around the rooms, or he may just run over your foot. See similar questions...

Hamsters do not like being wet and will try desperately to avoid water if, for instance, in a bath tub with a puddle of water. A hamster can survive being wet unless he is cold, then he may become ill with flu and possibly die. Finally, hamsters have their own natural oils to maintain the condition of their fur and will spend a long time grooming. So I would not recommend bathing as they will not enjoy it and it may make the fur look worse. See similar questions...

Although hamsters do hibernate off and on during the winter in the wild, they will not do this in captivity when kept in a warmer climate. See similar questions...

Hamsters are omnivores so they will eat both plants and meat. Different hamsters may like different things but in general, you can give a prepared hamster mix available at pet stores. These usually contain nuts, seeds and other plant materials. You can add fresh foods to the hamster mix, such as fresh fruits and vegetables. Do not give too much fruit or vegetables at one go or your hamster may have diarrhea. See similar questions...

Is Paul really dead? (Alternate: Did the Beatles have anything to do with the "Paul is dead" scheme?) See similar questions...