The fun and easy way to care for a cute, cuddly hamster Hamsters are the most popular rodents kept as pets. Hamsters For Dummies helps those owners who have little or no experience caring for this small mammal. This book covers selecting a healthy hamster, health care and nutrition, and housing and supplies.

Chapter 1: Hankering for a Hamster. Chapter 2: Is a Hamster Your Perfect Pet? Chapter 3: Selecting a Hamster, Chapter 4: C'mon In: Setting Up Your Hamster's Home and getting Him There Safely. Chapter 5: Noshes, Nibbles, and Nuzzles: Caring for Your Hamster. Chapter 6: Baby, What's Your Sign? Getting to Know Your Hamster. Chapter 7: In the Pink: Hamster Health and Breeding Issues. The Hams Are Out There: Ten Interesting Hamster Web Sites. Condensed Hamsters: Ten Common Questions. Index.

Tips for teaching kids proper hamster care Create a hamster-friendly environment for your new arrival Hamsters are small, furry, and adorable—and they require special attention. From feeding to housing to exercise, this easy-to-follow guide helps you give your hamster the care he needs to thrive. You'll see how to handle common health problems, understand hamster communication, and keep multiple hamsters. THE DUMMIES WAY® Explanations in plain English"Get in, get out" informationIcons and other navigational aidsOnline cheat sheetTop ten listsA dash of humor and fun Discover how to: Choose the right hamster for youHamster-proof your homeHold your hamster safelyDeal with problem behaviorKeep your hamster healthy Get samrt! @www.dummies.com Find listings of all our booksChoose from many different subject categoriesSign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com