Understanding why your hamster is biting is absolutely key. It’s all about making them feel comfortable. Biting is a defense mechanism. Hamsters bite because they’re scared or feel threatened. It’s actually a natural reaction, and stems from them being prey animals; they need a way to protect themselves. So where and how do we start to make them feel like they’re in a safe space?

When you’re talking mice, it’s sometimes hard to tell if they’ve come down with an illness. They’ll often disguise their sickness so predators don’t see them as weak or easy prey. It’s in their nature, whether wild or domestic. 

So how to you tell if your mouse is sick, and what can you do to help them?

It's about time our littlest friends got some attention. Hamsters, gerbils, and mice may be small, but that doesn't mean their living space needs to be. "Starter" cages that don't allow enough room for normal behavior and enrichment can lead to boredom, depression, aggression, and even health issues.