Dwarf Hamsters

Dwarf Hamsters, like all animals, need five things to be healthy and happy; these are called the five welfare needs.

Under the Animal Welfare Act (2006) all owners need to provide these five things for the pets they keep.

The sections below give information on how to meet the five welfare needs for Dwarf Hamsters.
 

Dwarf Hamster advice:

Environment

Environment

A suitable place
to live

Company

Company

Does your pet
need company

Diet

Diet

Advice on feeding
and nutrition

Behaviour

Behaviour

Health

Health

How to keep your
dwarf hamster
healthy

More information:

Pet health videos

Pet health videos

Further information

Further information

Your Right Pet

Choosing 'Your Right Pet' is the most important decision a new pet owner can make.

Use our online tool to find out which animal might be the right pet for you.

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