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Hamsters

Everything you need to know about hamsters

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Caring for Your Hamster

What Can Hamsters Eat?
by
Melissa Witherell, DVM
How to Give Your Hamster a Bath
by
Lauren Jones, VMD
How Long Do Hamsters Live?
by
Melissa Witherell, DVM

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Hamster Eye Infections
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Teresa Manucy, DVM
Fractures in Hamsters
by
Maria Zayas, DVM
Mites in Hamsters
by
Maria Zayas, DVM
Hair Loss in Hamsters
by
Maria Zayas, DVM

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Tumors and Cancers in Hamsters
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Exophthalmia (Eye Bulging) in Hamsters
by
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Hamster Wheels
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Melissa Witherell, DVM
How to Care for Your Hamster
by
Lauren Jones, VMD
The Five Most Popular Hamster Breeds
by
Gretchen Cole, DVM, DACZM
Hamster Toys
by
Teresa Manucy, DVM
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