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How do I get my hamster to stop chewing on his cage?
Carrot or apple work well, or a very thin smudge of peanut butter. A substitute can be wedged between the bars at her favorite chewing spot. A lab block, hamster-safe dog biscuit (should not contain garlic), tightly rolled cardboard, apple branch or a Popsicle stick work well, especially if they’re anchored tightly.
Why do hamsters climb and bite their cages?
Hamsters (and many other pets) bite their cages for a variety of reasons. The most common causes of cage biting are boredom, attention-seeking behavior, managing teeth growth, and the simple pleasure of chewing.
Why is my hamster biting and scratching his cage?
Hamsters bite because they are threatened and angry, not because they are mean. Racing: A hamster with cage rage will race around a lot, be climbing the walls and will be very possessive over their cage. You may also notice your hamster scratching their scent glands excessively to release more scent.
Why does my hamster keep biting the plastic?
One of the most common reasons why your hamster is chewing on its cage is because of growing teeth. Hamsters teeth keep growing continuously. Chewing while their teeth are growing is actually a good thing as it ensures that the teeth don’t grow too long and cause discomfort.
Is it bad for hamsters to bite their cage?
Although it is natural, and even essential, for hamsters to gnaw on things, chewing the bars of their cage should be discouraged for a variety of reasons. Tooth trauma – Hamster teeth can be broken, cracked, or otherwise damaged if they chew on hard cage bars and this can result in pain, inappetence, and infection.
Is it normal for hamsters to bite themselves?
Hamsters may seem to be biting themselves but they are actually scratching. This may be due to the presence of mites on the hamster’s skin that cause irritation, reddening, inflammation and itchiness. It is normal to find mites in hamsters.
Is it OK if your hamster chews on plastic?
Caution is needed when it comes to plastic. Most hamsters love plastic tunnels and tubes and other play structures but chewing them can lead to problems. Some plastic toys will be destroyed very quickly and if your hamster is swallowing plastic pieces from chewing it is a big concern.
What if hamster eats plastic?
Keep an eye on her and if she starts to act ill (half closed eyes, lowered ears, hunched position etc) then get her to the vet.