Things You'll Need
- Dog biscuits
- Hamster chew block
- Mineral block
- Hamster wheel
- Hamster ball
- Tunnels
- Extra cages
Instructions
Gnawing to Trim Teeth
Provide your hamster with healthy, colorful carrot-shaped wood blocks to satisfy its chewing habit. Dog biscuits and mineral blocks also are great alternatives to wood, as both provide extra nutrients.
Place the wood sticks or biscuits in the areas of the cage where your hamster is prone to biting.
Replace the chew sticks or biscuits as they are eaten and worn so your hamster won't have an excuse to return to gnawing at the cage.
Gnawing from Boredom
Add a cage wheel, a few tunnels and a ladder to the cage, so your hamster can explore and release its nighttime energy.
Remove any other pets from your bedroom, and allow your hamster a chaperoned opportunity to explore the area for 10 minutes before returning it to the cage.
Place the hamster in a hamster ball and allow him to explore his environment within the safety of the ball.
Gnawing to Escape
Get a separate cage for each of your hamsters.
Put your most recently acquired hamsters into these new cages.
Space the cages away from each other to prevent further anxiety.