Amber Hamster

Amber Hamster - a hamster with a body color ranging from sandy yellow to amber, and red eyes.

Amber (also known as Campbell's Dwarf Campbell's Russian Hamster):

Length: 10-12cm

Weight: 20-50g

Price: around 10-15 yuan

It is friendly and cute, and makes a lovely pet.

Some say it has a temper, and it can be true, but with proper care, it will not be a problem. Amber can also be very affectionate towards people.

Suitable for keeping at home, it won't bite once you get to know it.

Amber (Dwarf Campbell's Russian Hamster): Length: 10-12cm Weight: 20-50g Origin: Central Asia, Mongolia, Lifespan: 1.5-2 years Body color ranging from sandy yellow to amber, with red eyes. Price: around 10-15 yuan. It is friendly and cute, and makes a lovely pet. Some people say it has a bad temper, which is true, but as long as it is well taken care of, it won't be a problem. Amber is also very people-friendly and suitable for keeping at home. Once familiar with its environment, it won't bite humans. Breeding combinations: Note: Can only be bred with Campbell's types of hamsters Amber + White Bear = Amber + Dwarf + White Bear + Patterned Hamster Amber + Black Bear = Amber + Dwarf + Patterned Hamster Amber + Snowball = Amber + Snowball + Patterned Hamster + Dwarf Amber + Patterned Hamster = Patterned Hamster + Amber + Dwarf + Patterned Hamster Amber + Amber = Amber + Dwarf + Patterned Hamster

Pet hamster enthusiasts suggest keeping Amber Hamsters. Although the price of Amber Hamsters is not expensive, they are not easy to handle when raising them. When the newly arrived Amber Hamster first comes home, it needs to get used to the environment and smells. Don't approach it suddenly, as they are very timid. Approach slowly and cautiously touch its forehead. Take it step by step. When it sniffs or licks your hand instead of biting it, you can further pick it up. In addition, buy some mealworms and hand-feed them to it to make it feel safe and trust you.

Colds/Pneumonia

  If your hamster is wheezing, having difficulty breathing, or their eyes aren't moving, you should take them to the veterinarian right away. There are also other symptoms that are worth noting, such as sudden weight loss, runny nose, excessive sleepiness, and so on. These symptoms could be caused by a cold or pneumonia.

  Tyzzer's Disease

  Tyzzer's disease is a contagious disease among hamsters caused by a bacterium, often resulting in death. Some hamsters may not show obvious symptoms before dying. Others may show minor signs, such as listlessness, dirty fur, diarrhea, dehydration, and so on. Hamsters are more likely to get this disease in unclean environments and under great stress. Fortunately, the probability of contracting this disease is greatly reduced for well-cared-for hamsters living in clean environments.

  Diabetes

  Diabetes is prone to occur in Campbell's hamsters. A hamster with diabetes will feel extremely thirsty and urinate frequently. The main method of treatment is to change their diet. They cannot eat fruit, and the amount of peas and corn in their food should be limited or eliminated. The veterinarian will provide an accurate diagnosis and give you advice on how to care for your hamster.

  Glaucoma

  Winter White hamsters are more prone to glaucoma. There is no complete cure for this condition. However, a veterinarian can use eye drops to reduce the discomfort for the hamster.

  Cheek Pouch Problems

  Cheek pouches (small pouches on a hamster's cheeks used for storing and transporting food) can be pierced, blocked, or bitten. Symptoms include an inability to spit things out and an inability to turn the cheek pouch inside out (one is supposed to turn outward). When you notice these symptoms, take your hamster to the veterinarian immediately.

  Feed your hamster less high-protein food on a regular basis to prevent cheek pouch problems. If food with high protein content is left in the cheek pouch, it can easily rot and spoil, causing the symptoms mentioned above.

Grains are the best food for Amber Hamsters, such as corn flakes, buckwheat, oatmeal, raw peanuts, rice, wheat, sorghum, raw melon seeds, etc. Fruits and vegetables should be fed cautiously, and fruits and vegetables with high water content should be avoided as much as possible. Cabbage leaves can be dried for one or two days before feeding, so that the moisture in the leaves evaporates before feeding to supplement vitamins. Mealworms are the favorite of Amber Hamsters, but their protein content is too high, so they should not be given too much. Snacks can be fed in combination with regular food, in the form of one addition and one subtraction, but excessive snacks should not be given, as it can easily cause obesity and diseases. In addition, both the feed and snacks for Amber Hamsters should be stored in a sealed container and can be placed in the refrigerator. Do not feed them if they have spoiled.

The body of hamsters is also covered with thick and dense fur. Although hamsters themselves often groom and clean their fur, their self-grooming is always not perfect due to various factors. Therefore, keepers also need to regularly groom and clean the fur of hamsters. Because hamsters are small in size, the method of grooming and cleaning their fur is very simple for keepers, as long as keepers can spare some time to complete the grooming work for the small pet hamsters.

Strictly speaking, as long as keepers have time, they can groom the fur of hamsters every day. However, for busy owners, they can groom it once every 1-2 weeks. However, during the spring and autumn seasons when hamsters are shedding, it still needs frequent grooming. The tools for grooming hamsters are also very simple and can use toothbrushes, towels, and appropriately sized small combs.