Hamsters grind their teeth because teeth that grow too fast may make it difficult to eat daily. In this regard, it is recommended that owners pay more attention to the growth of hamster teeth. Once the hamster's teeth are found to be long or crooked or deformed, they need to have their teeth trimmed in time. . Usually, give more snacks such as wooden sticks, apple branches, walnuts, and melon seeds, which can replace teething sticks and help hamsters grind their teeth.

Tools for hamster grinding teeth

1. Special molar stick:

This kind of molar stick is the most common grinding tool for hamsters. The texture is relatively hard, but it is not So simple as just wood! Generally speaking, hamster-specific molar sticks are made of wood and corn syrup, which can help you grind your teeth after chewing the food in the outer ring! It is different from feed. You can prepare more, or of course you can make your own.

2. Molar stone:

Compared with the special molar stick for hamsters, this molar stone will be much less attractive to hamsters. Although it has good teeth grinding effect, it is easy to be used by hamsters. The most annoying thing is that the hamster ignores it and doesn't come over to grind its teeth with a molar stone.

3. Molar salt bricks:

The appearance and texture of molar salt bricks and molar stones are similar, but the only difference is that molar stones are simply for grinding teeth, and this molar salt brick But it can replenish the trace elements and minerals in the hamster's body when the hamster grinds its teeth, killing two birds with one stone, and it will be more attractive than the molar stone, and the hamster will be more willing to bite the salt brick! However, if it is summer, everyone must prevent the salt bricks from melting due to high temperatures.

4. Teeth grinding food:

This method of teeth grinding is the most convenient method. It directly solves the problem of teeth grinding through the food, allowing the hamster to grind its teeth while eating! However, what should be noted here is that some hamsters are not very familiar with teething food and may not eat, so just give them some food, not too much.

5. Feeding nut shells:

Nuts have a certain effect on hamsters’ teeth grinding. Especially when we feed them nuts, we give them some nut shells to chew on. , this will play a role in grinding teeth, but you cannot eat too many nuts. Eating too many nuts will have a negative impact on the hamster's body.