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Saturday, July 19, 2008

How To Choose A Good Hamster Wheel ?





Hamsters need exercise!
In the wild, they need to run for a few kilometers every night in search of food. Pet hamsters doesn't need to look for food this way, but they still keep running at night. Since this is hamster's habit and it also keep them happy, healthy and in shape, a good hamster wheel is a must for every pet hamster.Criteria of a Good Hamster Wheel
Solid running surface, either free standing or attached to the side of the cage. Avoid wire wheel, which might cause injuries if hamster's feet stuck in the wire bars.
Bigger is better! Get the largest hamster wheel that you can fit into the cage. Your hamster will feel uncomfortable running in a small wheel and it is bad for its spine.
A quiet hamster wheel is what you need to invest if you don't want to be waken in the middle of the night. Hamsters are nocturnal, they are active and running when you are sleeping at night. There are special hamster wheels which are quieter then the rest. However, if your hamster wheel is come together with the cage, such as the Habitrail series, you can try applying a squirt of vegetable oil to grease the squeaky wheel.Recommended Hamster Wheels ,Wodent Wheels, the only exercise wheel recommended and approved by the ASPCA.Super Pet Silent Spinner, it uses patented ball bearings for quiet operation.

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