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hamsters
Care Checklist
Hamsters are wonderful pets. They are fun to watch, easy to care for and become very attached to their owners with
some love and attention.
Hamsters are also very popular pets. The most popular is called the golden, also known as syrian hamsters. Hamsters that have been frequently held at a very young age are usually
very friendly, docile creatures. They can easily be held using two hands, preferably close to the body.
Following are some accessories you can provide for you new little pet that will make his/her life a happier and healthier one. Ask your sales person for the brands that
best fit the needs of your hamster.
_____ Food
Specially formulated foods are available for the optimal
nutrition of your hamster.

_____ Treats
Special treats for the culinary enjoyment of your pet are
available in a variety of flavors.
_____ Salt Block
Salt is an essential mineral for your hamster.
_____ Vitamin Supplements
Liquid vitamin supplements help assure that all of the hamster's nutritional requirements are
fulfilled.
_____ Skin/Coat Conditioner
Food supplements containing linoleic acid, aid in eliminating excessive scratching, dry skin,
hair breakage (unseasonal shedding), while supplying essential fatty acids often missing in seed or chow
diets.
_____ Wood Blocks/Sticks

Wood blocks or sticks aid in the satisfaction of your hamster's chewing
instinct.
_____ Litter
There is a wide variety of litters that are available for your small animal's cleanliness and comfort.
Ask your sales person for the type and size that best suits
your pet's needs.
_____ Water Bottle
Ball tips on water bottles help prevent leakage, which can soak the bedding. Wet bedding is a
health hazard to small animals.
_____ Heavy Duty Bowl
This type of bowl for food eliminates excessive spillage.
_____ Books
There are many books available that will give you information on the
behavior, and care of your new small animal.
_____ Exercise Ball/Wheel
An exercise ball will provide entertainment for you and your pet. More importantly,
it aids in preventing obesity, which is a common health hazard for these pets.



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