Things to note when choosing a short-tailed hamster:

1. Short-tailed hamsters have a short and stout body, short limbs, a short snout with cheek pouches, round ears, and a tail Short, the base of the tail is obviously thick, the end of the tail is tapered, and the entire tail is obviously wedge-shaped. Owners must select according to their characteristics when selecting, otherwise they will easily buy fake short-tailed hamsters and be deceived.

2. The most important thing when selecting is to choose a healthy and disease-free hamster. You need to choose a hamster with sound limbs, bright eyes and no eye droppings, a good mental state, no missing hair, no abnormal skin, and flexible legs and feet. , The reaction speed is normal. Such hamsters are generally disease-free, healthy, and easy to raise.

3. When selecting a hamster, the owner can extend his or her hand to the hamster, and then observe the hamster's reaction. It is necessary to choose a hamster that does not dodge or actively approach. This type of hamster is more affectionate and is very suitable for breeding. .

4. The gender of the hamster should be selected according to the owner's own needs. Female hamsters have the ability to reproduce, while male hamsters generally live longer, so owners need to choose carefully.

5. Try to choose hamsters that have just been weaned. At this time, hamsters are easy to tame, and they will be very affectionate after being tamed successfully. Adult hamsters have formed their own habits and are more difficult to care for.

6. Bright eyes of the hamster indicate that there is no problem. If the hamster cannot open its eyes, its eyes are dull, and there is secretion from the corner of its eyes, it may be a sick mouse and it is not recommended to choose it.

7. Check whether there are bite marks or scars on the hamster's ears. If bite marks are found, it may mean that the hamster is timid or sick and was bitten by other rats. It is not recommended.

8. Hamsters themselves are clean animals. You can observe whether the hamster's coat is shiny, shed, and smooth. If there is dull coat color, hair loss, and roughness. It may be a sick rat or an elderly hamster.