Buying Dwarf Hamsters - Where to get them and what to look out for

Published on Mar 14, 2015.

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Discover the six things to look for when buying a dwarf hamster to make sure you get a healthy one and learn how to keep your dwarfie happy and healthy throughout his long life.

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This particular presentation discusses buying dwarf hamsters.

You will learn:

- Where to get your dwarf hamsters: which option is best for you, a shelter, a pet store or a breeder?

And why is that option best for you?

- What to look out for when buying a dwarf hamster: a checklist of items to pay attention to, to make sure you get a dwarfie that is healthy and that will live a long, happy life together with you and your family

- How many dwarf hamsters to get: hint: get more than one! It might seem like more pets means more work, but that is not the case at all and I'll explain why

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1. 1. Buying Dwarf Hamsters  www.hamsteruniverse.com
2. 2. Buying Dwarf Hamsters  www.hamsteruniverse.com 1. Where to get your dwarf hamsters 2. What to look for when choosing a dwarf hamster
3. 3. Why is “Dwarf Hamsters” Plural?  www.hamsteruniverse.com
4. 4. You should strongly consider getting two or more Dwarf Hamsters  www.hamsteruniverse.com
5. 5. Dwarf Hamsters are Social Creatures  www.hamsteruniverse.com They will get lonely on their own  and their health could suffer as a result
6. 6. Where to Get Dwarf Hamsters?  www.hamsteruniverse.com  Shelter  Pet Store  Breeder
7. 7. Shelters  www.hamsteruniverse.com Give a little dwarfie a second chance  But you don’t know his history and he may be more challenging to care for  Not recommended for novice owners
8. 8. Pet Stores  www.hamsteruniverse.com  Animals often mass bred at commercial hamster mills  Not all pet stores assess the health and temperament of all hamsters for sale  Hamsters may not have been handled much, if at all, by pet store staff
9. 9. Breeders  www.hamsteruniverse.com  Search online or in your local newspaper classifieds  Best option if you are a first-time hamster parent
10. 10. Breeders  www.hamsteruniverse.com  Breeders are knowledgeable and can help you find the best hamster for you and your family  You’ll know hamster’s exact age and lineage
11. 11. What to Look For  www.hamsteruniverse.com First, check the cage and make sure that:
12. 12.  Hamsters are at least 5 weeks of age  Males and females in separate cages  Cage is clean and not overcrowded  Hamsters have access to food and water  Droppings in cage are firm and not runny  www.hamsteruniverse.com
13. 13.  All hamsters are lively when awake  No hamsters show symptoms of illness:  Sneezing  Excessive scratching  Dirty coat  Lethargy  www.hamsteruniverse.com
14. 14. What to Look For  www.hamsteruniverse.com Next, ask to hold the hamster and go through the following list:
15. 15.  The body is firm and neither fat nor skinny  No signs of bites, injury or swelling  Coat is clean with no matting or bald patches  No wetness or soiling around the bottom  Eyes are bright and not runny, sticky or cloudy  www.hamsteruniverse.com
16. 16.  Ears show no signs of flakiness or scabs  Nose shows no signs of discharge  Hamster is alert and inquisitive when awake  Teeth are not overly long or broken  Hamster shows no signs of pain, aggression or difficulty breathing  www.hamsteruniverse.com
17. 17. If you would like to read more on buying dwarf hamsters or on dwarf hamsters in general:  www.hamsteruniverse.com  www.hamsteruniverse.com Yes, this link is clickable!

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