If you are a hamster owner, you may have noticed that your pet seems to sleep for most of the day. Many people who bring home a hamster for the first time expect a lively and playful little companion.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Learning how to set up a hamster cage is one of the first steps to being a ...

If you have young children, chances are you get weekly, if not daily, requests for a pet. While a family cat or dog is a right of passage for many, it can be a lot of responsibility for children who ...

Explore balanced diets and tasty treats for your rodent pet Reviewed by Natasha Diehl The ideal diet for a hamster includes a balance of pelleted food, seed mixes, fresh fruits and vegetables, grains, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Alex Milan If you’ve noticed that your hamster is barely moving and sleeping ...

When you have a free-to-play game, you also have to figure there are systems to get you to keep playing and perhaps spend real money on it. That definitely happens in Hamster Playground, a game about ...

Insider asked vets to answer common questions about hamsters. Hamsters will eat their own babies if frightened. They can fit almost a quarter of their body size in their cheeks. Visit Insider's ...

Which hamster wheel should I buy? It’s fun to watch a hamster run on a hamster wheel, but the activity is more than just entertaining. A hamster burns off energy and gets vital exercise and mental ...