Friday, May 8, 2009

Can you give hampsters baths?

Not like dump them in water but just put some water on them then dry them with a towel?
Answers:
well u could but i wouldn't recommend u could just take a damp wash cloth
They are desert creatures so they are not as enthused about hamster baths as you are.
u put it in the sink and pour water on it.
yeah, towel idea sound perfect, just be sure to no get any water in its ears!! ;)
No it still can get them sick and you may hurt them drying it. They should be clean if you througly clean its cage every day throughy. Hamsters clean themselves all the time. If you take proper care he shouldnt need one.
im pretty sure. as long as u make sure they dont drown
its ok.i have heard of my friends giving their hamsters baths, and turned out fine
Well, I used to give my rats baths. I actually put them in the sink with about an inch of warm water and either baby shampoo or cat shampoo, both of which are very gentle. Just rinse thoroughly.
Or, you could try using a damp washcloth and then drying with a towel. Only do this if you are certain you won't get bit!
go to a pet store they provide bath powder u put the hampster in it no water or cleaning up supplies except a bowl they love it and are used to it so it wont be stressful for the animal
They might not be to happy about it but yes just watch your fingers it could bite you.
I've heard that it's a really bad thing to do, even though I had given one of mine quite a few baths. They're originally desert animals, so they're not really waterproofed. Petstores sell moist wipes to clean your hamster with if it's stinky. Otherwise, you can buy bath dust (like what they sell for chinchillas), which is quite funny to watch them roll around in. .
NO! DON'T DO IT!
THEY'LL GET DISTEMPER
i have a hamster and the way i let him bathe is in sand like a chinchilla they are dessert creatures so hate water..my hamster loves a bowl of chinchilla sand in a bowl big enough for him to roll in :) give it a try x

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