It is not necessary to buy bath sand for hamsters. Bear hamsters do not need bath sand. They will bathe themselves. Dwarf hamsters must use bath sand, that's how they bathe. If you don’t plan to buy bath sand, you can use fine sand instead. The fine sand you make must be sterilized. Unsterilized fine sand contains many microorganisms and bacteria, and hamsters may get sick after using it.

How to bathe a hamster correctly:

The hair of hamsters is relatively dense and soft, so it cannot be washed with water because it is difficult to dry and easy to dry after washing with water. It will cause the hamster 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, it must be washed with water.

Shake the sand: Lay a layer of bath sand in the bathroom. You can choose the bath sand according to your needs. Then gently pick up the hamster and put it into the bathroom. Many hamsters will automatically roll and dig 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.