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Wisper · 09-03-2019, 10:45 AM

Welcome! Great to see someone seeking out the information they need before going out and getting a hamster. The person you spoke too was right about many pet shops not selling cages that are the correct size. Many cages are sold more as toys for children rather than proper enclosures for the animals. If you have petsmarts I'm guessing you are in the US and generally the minimum recommended cage size there is 450 square inches.

The wiki on this site has lots of good basic information but if you are looking for more specific things don't be afraid to ask.

I hope when you decide to go get your pet you have a wonderful time with them, doing your research first is the best way to do that. There are some great YouTubers like ErinsAnimals and Munchie's Place which have some great informational videos to get started with.

09-03-2019, 10:45 AM
Wisper Hamster Pup Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 189	Re: Greetings! In Search of Hamster Care Info Welcome! Great to see someone seeking out the information they need before going out and getting a hamster. The person you spoke too was right about many pet shops not selling cages that are the correct size. Many cages are sold more as toys for children rather than proper enclosures for the animals. If you have petsmarts I'm guessing you are in the US and generally the minimum recommended cage size there is 450 square inches. The wiki on this site has lots of good basic information but if you are looking for more specific things don't be afraid to ask. I hope when you decide to go get your pet you have a wonderful time with them, doing your research first is the best way to do that. There are some great YouTubers like ErinsAnimals and Munchie's Place which have some great informational videos to get started with. __________________