Wash your hamster s cage at least once a week. Remove the hamster and dip the cage in water that has a few drops of household disinfectant added to it. Remove any uneaten fruits and vegetables after a few days. Fresh foods that turn moldy can make your hamster sick. Don t bathe your hamster.
Hamsters clean themselves.
If you think your hamster smells bad, the odor is probably coming from dirty bedding. Clean the hamster cage more often. Always be careful when handling hamsters. Although normally they bite only when they are frightened, they do have very sharp front teeth. Take your hamster with you or find someone to take care of him if you are going on vacation for more than three days.