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Old 03-16-2015, 08:57 AM   #1
charcobain
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Question Chewing plastic?

My hamster has wooden toys, playsticks, sisal toys and hard treats but he still insists on chewing on the plastic stand that his ball attaches onto! Is there a reason? Can I stop him and encourage him to chew wood? I'm just worried plastic won't trim his teeth and we'll have to take a visit to the vet soon
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Old 03-16-2015, 06:23 PM   #2
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Default Re: Chewing plastic?

Er... I'd guess its because hes a hamster and they like to be awkward
Could you get him a wheel without a plastic stand? His teeth should wear down fine anyway but plastic isn't the best thing for chewing really
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Old 03-16-2015, 09:27 PM   #3
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Default Re: Chewing plastic?

Hamsters chew the things you don't want them to, it's just what they do. To keep his teeth trim I suggest brazil nuts, my 2 love these and nibble away at them. You could put some peanut butter on the wooden chews, this will make them more interesting.
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