Hamster germs!
Hi everyone. We have just bought a hamster. She is a lovely white Syrian with gorgeous red eyes. My 3 year old daughter loves her, although we haven't held her properly yet, she is still settling in. I realise 3 years old is pretty young for a hamster, but I always assumed that was because the child may hurt the hamster. I don't think I will ever allow my daughter to hold her but she is so grown up and loves helping me clean her out, change her water etc. But I have just read on google that the germs and diseases that hamsters have can be deadly for under 5's as young children's immune systems are so weak. Does anyone know if this is true? If hamsters are properly cared for and cleaned out regularly are they dangerous for young children?
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