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From Lianne McLeod, DVM, for About.com

Hamster Wheels and Run-Abouts

Thursday June 11, 2009
Hamsters are definitely born to run. Did you know that hamsters have been reported to run as much as 8 km a night on their wheels? For this reason, it is very important to pick out a good wheel that is safe and comfortable, and also quiet (unless you like to be kept awake by a squeaking wheel during your hamster's nightly marathon). Run-About balls and other out-of-the-cage exercise wheels are also popular, but are not a substitute for a freely accessible wheel in the cage. Find out how to pick a wheel in "Choosing a Hamster Wheel."
If you are curious about just how far your hamster could run, you can measure your hamsters milage by getting a Wodent Wheel equipped with a "Wodometer" (yes, that is really what it is called!)
More About Hamsters: Hamster Care

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