How to Wash Your Hamster

Hamsters are typically clean animals that do not require bathing. In fact, bathing your hamster can remove the protective oils from your hamster's fur. Removing these oils can be potentially harmful as it may get a chill that could possibly be fatal. You should only bathe your hamster if it gets something that can be harmful if ingested, such as a toxic substance, on its fur because there is no safe method of bathing a hamster.

Things You'll Need

  • Two bowls
  • Baby shampoo
  • Towel
  • Blow dryer
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Instructions

    • 1

      Fill a small bowl with 2 inches of warm water. Dip your elbow to test the temperature of he water to ensure that it is not extremely hot or cold.

    • 2

      Wet your hamster avoiding the ears, nose and eyes. Gently rub the part of your hamsters body that is dirty to remove the offending substance. If necessary, use a small drop of baby shampoo to clean the dirty part of your hamster.

    • 3

      Rinse your hamster in the second bowl of clean water. Remove all traces of soap.

    • 4

      Place your hamster on a clean, dry towel. Carefully towel dry your hamster. Remove as much moisture as possible. Use caution when drying your hamsters limbs as they are fragile and can easily be broken.

    • 5

      Blow dry your hamster on the lowest heat setting to ensure it is completely dry. Hold the blow dryer at least 1 foot away from your hamster while you are drying it.