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Hamsters are really wonderful animals and these cute little furballs make an ideal first pet for children and adults as they are generally friendly, have lots of character and love to explore their environment, using their adorable whiskers to help them pick out objects. Today’s blog is all about treats for hamsters.
There are various different types of pet hamster, including Syrian hamsters (the most common) which are tame and handled easily, Dwarf hamsters which are smaller, good in groups and a little more difficult to handle and Chinese hamsters which are also small and very friendly.
It is essential to keep your pet hamster both happy and healthy, and an incredibly important part of this is ensuring that they have a well balanced, nutritious diet. Just like humans, hamsters love an occasional treat alongside their usual food. Together with your usual affection and love, treating your pet can actually help with various parts of their development, including; reaching training goals, building trust and getting them used to bonding with you and your family.