Feed your hamster a good quality diet. Some of the things hamsters enjoy are alfalfa cubes, seed bells and special blends of grains. Fresh vegetables and fruits are well liked, too. Hamsters have stretchy pouches in their cheeks that expand when they insert grains or other foods. A hamster with his face stuffed full of food is very cute.
Hamsters love to chew.
There are lots of chewy wooden items on the market made especially for hamsters. If you don't provide lots of safe things for your hamster to gnaw, he may decide to chew the furniture. Keep a supply of blocks and chew sticks on hand to satisfy the urge to chew. You will also help the hamster keep his sharp teeth in good shape. You should always handle your hamster gently, especially when brushing him.