WAHHHHH, new thread!

Eh, btw, the food section all kena update la. Those brands all tak boleh cari oso here.

Die...went to Petsmore and saw the cutest mottled Syrian hamster. Came up to me with these big eyes...adui.

Of course! *femes last words*

Potty trained di!

Yeahloh...so chubby. Mine still very lean (around 65gms) with his big set. XD

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Mine cannot climb di coz can't reach. Heheheh.

Bought him new food today...not too bad. Quite likes it - expensive taste.

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Eh, anyone got tips for getting rid of ants? I heard baby powder is good.

My house is notorious for ants and they come calling within 1 day. Would vaseline or double sided tape work?

Ohmy...definitely noted on the review. I actually find Pets Lover to be good - the one at IPC housed its Syrian individually.

Re hamster mix, both dwarves and Syrians have different requirements so you cannot use one mix for all, IMHO. Dwarves are more prone to diabetes so any mix with fruit or that is heavy in sugar is a big no-no while Syrians are pretty much okay with the regular stuff. I use Versele Laga Hamster Complete Nature (mix) and add Versele Laga Hamster Complete (pellets) for Jasper (he's a Syrian). You can refer to this list of good and bad options. When in doubt, please refer to nutrition listing & percentage:

- Protein 17-19% unless you have growing pups or pregnant hammies
- Fat 4-7% (not a problem as most mixes OD on this)
- Fibre 6-15% (you can top up with fresh veg)

Hamsters also need raw food, eg veg, fruit, meat (cooked pls) every 1-2 days. I feed Jasper fresh carrots, bok choy, apples, capsicum, pea sprouts, cucumber, zucchini and boiled chicken (those cat food packs/cans are good too)/cheese every alternate day depending on what's in the fridge.

This list tells you what fresh foods are safe for both dwarves and Syrians.

(Yes, I did my research.)

Re wheel, you need a minimum of 8" or 21cm for the wheel. You can get those wooden ones for RM60 (mine is RM59 plus and is 23cm). Try looking online - some sellers sell 21cm wheels for RM30.

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Not pro la...just that wanna bela haiwan, must do properly mah. It's a living being and will part of my family. Must set good example for my kids.

But hor, I am tempted to get another hamster but dunno which one. Robo - too small. Campbell - heard bite ppl. Then got diet to consider. Haiya.

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My Jasper baru jeh let me pat him but only while he's eating. Distracted. LOL. Will come to the edge and look for me when he sees me so it's a good sign.

If I get, I'll get from breeder - I think they would be tamer, etc.

Haiya, I dunno la. I tidur on it dulu.

Yahloh...that's why I want to get from breeder. From petshop, a bit susah...especially if you don't know how they have been handled, etc.

Have you tried Popular or Mr DIY? Should have some for sale.

How long have you guys left your hamster alone? A week? Two? Or better to get someone to come over and check, etc?

I give Jasper this blend by Verse-Laga. Found it at Pets Lover Centre at IPC. So far so good, he loves it.


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Below RM25.

Eeks. Sorry to hear about your loss.

Haiz, so busy these days...sometimes I wonder if my hamster still recognises me or not. :/

I use a mix of paper (Critter Care) and Cats Best Oko Plus. Jasper loves both. :]

Oh, lupa di...been so long. They still sell it at IPC.