Experts say hamsters are a great first pet for inexperienced animals. Need help? Here's what to know before you get started.

So, do hamsters get lonely ... Syrian hamsters should be housed by themselves. "Syrian hamsters need to be kept alone, regardless of their gender. In the wild, this species of hamster only ...

"Hamsters are best kept solitary as they do not tend to get along with other ... "She has to be on her own, and then the babies - males and females - need to be separated so that they don't ...

Any old pet food won't do – hamsters need nutritionally balanced pellets designed for hamsters, just like kibble for dogs. Follow the recommended serving amounts for your hamster’s breed and age.