Brushing

Harry08 · 08-12-2008, 08:44 AM

Hi! I was wondering if hamsters require brushing? Obviously im assuming the longhaired ones do but likes of Schofield. Should i be brushing him? Thanks!

**pophammy** · 08-12-2008, 08:59 AM

It's not necessary to brush shorthairs, but if they look a bit 'tatty' then they might benifit from it. Also some seem to like it! An old toothbrush works well, so you don't need to buy anything special. It's really up to you if you want to brush him!

happysaz133 · 08-12-2008, 09:32 AM

I brush Jasper, but he doesn't need it. I bought a pack of 2 toothbrushes from Tesco for 21p! (Tesco Value rules!). It honestly doesn't really make a difference though, I just like doing it and its good 'out of cage socialisation' time for him too.

Harry08 · 08-12-2008, 10:47 AM

Great! Thanks for the answers

i'll invest in a couple of the value toothbrushes then

Am sure he'll like the attention!