Hamsters cannot be bathed with water. Hamsters are native to arid plains and desert areas, and most hamsters are naturally afraid of water.

The hair of hamsters is relatively dense and soft, so it cannot be washed with water, because it is not easy to dry after washing and can easily cause hamsters to get sick and even die in severe cases. Only in special circumstances, such as if the whole body is contaminated with some kind of dirt, must To be washed.

How to bathe a hamster correctly

Shake off the sand: Lay a layer of bath sand in the bathroom. You can choose the bath sand according to your needs, and then put Gently pick up the hamster and put it in the bathroom. Many hamsters will automatically roll and dig in the sand due to their instinct. Some hamsters don't know how to bathe in sand. You can sprinkle a little sand on the hamster's back, and the hamster will automatically shake off the sand. After repeating this a few times, the hamster will gradually understand.

Rolling: After the hamster learns how to shake the sand, you can guide it to roll in the bath sand. Stretch your hand towards the hamster. Normally, the hamster will come over and hug your hand with its small paws. At this time, you can gently push it down, move it once to the left and right, then release your hand and let the hamster turn over on its own. After a few times, the hamster will feel the joy of rolling and take the initiative to take a bath.