| Hamsters are great pets for kids and grown-ups alike. | | | | itself and to dig in and make a nice little hole to nest |
| They're cute, entertaining, self-contained and portable. | | | | in. They tend to burrow in the wild, and litter is how |
| And you don't need to potty train them. Just change | | | | they can recreate that in their new cage. At first just |
| their litter once a week and they'll be fine. Unlike | | | | get whatever litter looks best, but know that you |
| other small pets like fish, large rodents like rats and | | | | might have to change types if either your pet or you |
| guinea pigs will interact with you and recognize you | | | | developed an allergy to the kind you're using. |
| as their friend. To have a happy and healthy hamster, | | | | To save you extra work, get food and water bowls |
| gerbil, rat, or guinea pig you'll need to get proper pet | | | | that are the right size for your pet and won't tip |
| supplies for them. | | | | over when he's digging around, since a spilled water |
| The first thing to think about is the cage. You | | | | dish will make everything in the cage wet, and that |
| probably already know which type of rodent you're | | | | can lead to a smelly cage. |
| going to get. Make sure the cage is big enough for | | | | As with all pets, it's a good idea to get the best |
| your new pet to run around, have lots of room to | | | | quality pet food that you can afford. Some food |
| keep its waste and food far apart, and plenty of | | | | looks like simple nuts and seeds and has some nice |
| room for an exercise wheel. Keep in mind that you'll | | | | big chunks to chew on. Other rodents need food |
| have to change the litter weekly, so make sure you | | | | that looks like pellets. The folks where you get pet |
| choose a cage that's easy to clean out. | | | | supplies can help you to make sure you get food |
| Litter is the material you put on the bottom of the | | | | that is appropriate for the type of pet you get. Get |
| cage, and is usually made of wood shavings or some | | | | these few things before you bring your new family |
| other bedding material the rodent can work with. You | | | | member home and it will make your new pet's stay |
| can get it in most pet supplies sections of any store. | | | | with you more enjoyable and stress free for both of |
| Your rodent needs the litter for a place to relieve | | | | you. |