How To Choose a Healthy Hamster

Hamsters are commonly found in pet stores (often in large quantities!), and it can be hard to pick one. Assuming you have already figured out if you want a Syrian hamster or dwarf hamsters (or perhaps a Chinese hamster?). The next step is to find a young, healthy hamster to bring home. Some tips on choosing a hamster that is in good health (and one that has a suitable temperament, too) can be found in How to Choose a Healthy Hamster.

More About Pet Hamsters (of course, you'll want to know about the care of hamsters and have a cage set up before even considering buying your hamster!):

• Choosing a Hamster Cage for Syrian Hamsters
• Hamster Wheels and Run Abouts
• How to Tell if a Hamster is a Male or Female

Photo of Jelly Bean (a teddy bear hamster) © Maurie57