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Hamsters enjoy tunneling & Burrowing, it's in their nature, so to recreate the natural habitat for them and keep your pet hamster happy at the same time, make these conditions for them. The first thing you will need to do is fill the bottom of the cage with about three inches of hay or torn paper, this will give them loads of room to move around in. You could also create an atmosphere where your hamster can play out side the cage by stuffing a big waste bin with paper shavings. If you do make a burrowing area like this, out side the cage, just be certain there is no way your hamster can escape. If you're concerned about mess, another alternative is purchasing a plastic hamster cage with an inbuilt tunnel, for your hamster to play in. Beyond filling the cage with wood shavings for the hamster to dig in, you should also provide your hamster with some nesting material. This is essential so the hamster can build his sleeping quarters. A nest will also provide a place for the hamster to hide they are highly-strung animals so having a place for them to retreat to, if they become frightened, will make your hamster a lot more comfortable and a lot less vulnerable to stress-related medical conditions. A nesting box filled with nesting material is an ideal solution as it also provides privacy. Beware of using nesting materials with small fibres, i.e. cotton. These can cause digestive problems if your hamster ingests them. One of the best choices for nesting material is toilet paper, slightly shredded. When replacing the nest during your weekly cage clean, make sure you leave some of the nesting material behind, so your hamster doesn't become stressed by the change in its immediate environment. Potty training your hamster is much simpler than you believe, it's really quite a painless thing to achieve. The first thing to do is after a few weeks from first getting your hamster, take note of where your hamster is leaving a majority of the litter. Once you've worked out where in the cage all of the waste is going, you can either add more filling there or, you can get yourself a dish big enough to deal with the section and pack the dish with pellet cat litter. Don't use kitty litter that goes all clammy, get the pellet style kitty litter so that your hamster does not swallow the droppings & make him self ill. Before too long your hamster will be using the litter tray and your days of changing a messy cage with be gone. One more thing to consider is your hamster's teeth which grow continuously through out its life time, so it's crucial you provide your pet hamster with some toys to chew on so their teeth do not become overgrown and in turn inhibit their ability to eat. You can buy hamster chew toys from most good pet shops soft wooden ones are best. If your hamster does break a tooth, you may need to cut the other tooth to match so your hamster is still able to eat. To do this grab your hamster firmly by the scruff of the neck (make sure you have a good hold as hamsters are very good at wriggling) and cut the longer tooth with a good set of clippers.
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