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These pests can be passed on to your hamster from cats, dogs, rats, and mice. You should bring your hamster to the veterinarian to obtain flea powder to kill the parasites instead of buying off the shelf or using your other pet's flea powder, as some flea powder may contain harmful ingredients to your small pet. Change the bedding before each application so any eggs ready to hatch will be discarded. Be sure to eliminate fleas and lice from all other afflicted household pets.
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Initially you may need to use a hand-glove to pick up the hamster that bites (and is not completely tame). You should be careful not to stress or frighten him/her, as hamsters often start biting once they are under shock/stress or frightened. You will ... have to learn how to hold your pet hamster without making him/her feel uncomfortable in your hands.
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The subject of rabies inevitably comes up whenever an individual is bitten by a hamster and because hamster bites are so common. Hamsters are not natural hosts of this virus. Therefore, the only way that a hamster could become infected with the rabies virus is to become exposed to infected saliva from a natural host of the virus (skunk, fox, bat, etc.). This is highly unlikely, since hamsters are almost exclusively indoor pets.
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Dehydration often spells death for a hamster. This is such a common problem that many pet stores offer a two-week guarantee, replacing the animal if it should succumb to wet-tail. With your hamster in mind you should take the necessary steps to avoid your animal contracting the disea.
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Dwarf hamsters are the most common type of hamster that were adopted as pet. They are cute, easy to care and most importantly they are funny. Their act and behavior will surely make you smile or even laugh. They move fast and playing at most of their time. One of my dwarf hamster always run in a small circle at full speed for a minute and then stop for a while for a break lying on it's back with all legs up and then coutinue running like mad scattering away the beddings.
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The most common place to get a hamster is a pet store. Exotic breeds, breeding and show stock are available through breeders, but they may be hard to find. Check your local papers, pet magazines and the Internet if you are interested in a breeder.
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