When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Heru Agung If you’re thinking of getting a pocket pet, then you might be ...

Hamsters are small, cuddly balls of fur enjoyed by many families and experts say they're perfect pets for inexperienced owners. "They are really a pet, just like any other," said Tony Adler, ...

A: It is wise to understand the proper care of any pet before purchasing one. Gerbils and hamsters should be housed as individuals since cage mates commonly fight. A gerbil or hamster should be housed ...

Dear Readers: Before getting a hamster or gerbil as a pet, keep in mind that they like to run on their exercise wheels at night, which can make a lot of noise. Since exercise is important, an exercise ...

Carrie King starts and ends her day the same way — providing daily care for her in-house small-pet rescue and sanctuary’s 36 hamsters, pet mice and guinea pigs. The downstairs area of King’s Tucson ...

Q: My hamster, Cheeky, doesn't use his exercise wheel. My friends' hamsters all do. Is Cheeky just lazy, or should I get him a different wheel? A: Most hamsters enjoy their wheels, although some don't ...

Question: Our kids are now 8 and 6, and we want to get them some kind of pet so that they will learn a bit of responsibility. Our landlord will not allow dogs or cats but said we could get any pet ...

So you don't have a pet, and you want to ease into this companion animal thing slowly. Your thought: How about a hamster? Absolutely. A hamster is small, cute and doesn't require a huge amount of care ...