The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Any new owner will want to ensure the essentials are in place ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Learning how to set up a hamster cage is one of the first steps to being a ...

Keeping your pet hamster in their cage can be a challenge. They seem to have a magical way of escaping, no matter how secure you think their enclosure is. And then ensues the heart stopping moments ...

A complete guide to interpreting hamster behavior, body language, and vocalization. Learn what your hamster is telling you!

An animal rescue campaigner has raised the alarm over fears that pets may be trapped in cages "too small" without proper rules in place. Emma, a devoted hamster rescuer, is worried that without clear ...

Hamsters seem to have a more optimistic outlook when they have access to creature comforts. Photo: Steimer, C./Corbis Hamsters have feelings, too. Just as people are inclined to interpret the world ...

A pet hamster was apparently paralysed for three days after he swallowed a magnet and got stuck on his metal cage. The animal’s owner had sought help after he became unresponsive, according to Twitter ...

The first pet I remember from my childhood was a little white hamster I named Hammy Baby. He had the requisite wheel, toys, bedding, etc., recommended by the pet store to keep him happy, but his goal ...

They are cute, small and furry – and don’t leave piles of poop in your back garden. While cats and dogs may be top of the pets, hamster owners know how special their furry little friends can be. But ...