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05-19-2016, 11:53 AM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Surrey, UK
Posts: 119
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Is this wheel too small?
I went to the petshop today and was looking at exercise wheels, told the assistant I wanted an 8 inch one for my Russian dwarf hamster and she said "this one is fine for dwarfs " so now I have it home I measured and it's 5 inches. Here's a pic of him on it , is it too small ? He has only run on it for a few seconds.
Thanks
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05-19-2016, 11:55 AM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Hertfordshire - UK
Posts: 3,190
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Re: Is this wheel too small?
It looks a bit small. Maybe you could take it back and get the next size of the same wheel.
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05-19-2016, 11:59 AM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Surrey, UK
Posts: 119
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Re: Is this wheel too small?
I'm annoyed about it now because the boxes don't state sizes and the store is 25 minutes from me!
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05-19-2016, 12:03 PM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Hertfordshire - UK
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Re: Is this wheel too small?
Staff at pet shops often give bad/misguided advice as to suitability of toys, wheels and cages.
It may be ok temporarily. The hamster doesn't look like its back arched.
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05-19-2016, 12:04 PM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Surrey, UK
Posts: 119
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Re: Is this wheel too small?
ok is that what I should check for, an arched back?
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05-19-2016, 12:06 PM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Hertfordshire - UK
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Re: Is this wheel too small?
Yes. His back is straight, which is good in a wheel. I think the next size up would be better though.
There isn't much room in front and behind your hamster.
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05-19-2016, 01:36 PM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: May 2016
Location: United States
Posts: 24
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Re: Is this wheel too small?
That wheel does look a bit small, I suggest going a size up. Especially if your hammy is younger, then he might have some more growing to do!
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05-19-2016, 11:22 PM
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Dwarf whisperer
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
Posts: 24,789
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Re: Is this wheel too small?
That wheel is definitely too small from what I can see & I would guess your ham has some growing to do yet!
You may find it easier to find a good wheel online rather than in a shop, the wooden karlie wheel 20cm is a really good wheel for dwarfs, it does need painting with plastikote first though, I used them for quite a while before switching to the 9" silent runner, it is expensive but the best wheel I've ever tried & I've tried a lot, I'm in denial really & refuse to count how many wheels i have lol! The 20cm trixie wheel is another some people use but I found it horribly noisy, my ham loved it though!
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05-20-2016, 12:34 AM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: South-East England
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Re: Is this wheel too small?
Their back isn't arching so it's okay for now but they have no space left! I suggest upgrading to something like an 8" Wodent Wheel, they're quite reasonably priced, look nice and are very quiet!
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05-20-2016, 01:08 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Ireland
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Re: Is this wheel too small?
Might go ok for a Robo but your guy would like something bigger. The good news is it doesn't look from that pic like his back is bent but it may be just the way the pic was taken so look carefully yourself. The back must be straight with no strain or it can cause injury. The shop was less than helpful to sell you such a small wheel. They either didn't know or care it might not be suitable. I'd suggest getting one online as said above, and next time you go to the shop take a printout of this thread and ask to return it for a full refund. If they are going to give you bad advice don't buy from them.
On another note, I wonder if your guy might like deeper substrate? Or maybe it's shallow there for the wheel?
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