Hamsters are among the most popular rodent species kept as pets. However, out of more than 20 hamster species, only about five have been domesticated. One reason for their popularity as pets is their ...

Did you know, there are a number of surprising things hamsters can eat? It’s no secret that pocket pals, like hamsters, love to hoard food. From seeds stuffed in their cheek pouches to grains stored ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hamsters are omnivores—a bowl full of seeds hardly does justice to their natural diet. Photo: Getty Images Many hamster owners are ...

Hamsters are omnivores, which means they can eat quite a range of foods. In the wild, they would eat a mix of plants and insects – and even our cute little domestic versions tend to enjoy a range of ...

If you have young children, chances are you get weekly, if not daily, requests for a pet. While a family cat or dog is a right of passage for many, it can be a lot of responsibility for children who ...

If you’re new to the world of pocket pet parenthood, you might be questioning, ‘‘How long can a hamster go without food?’ We’d love to put them in the best hamster cage and spend all day with them, ...

Many hamster owners are convinced: A bowl of seed mix is enough because hamsters are low-maintenance animals. But this impression is misleading. Hamsters are not just seed eaters; they are omnivores ...