hey, i'm new here! i have a syrian,which is probably 2 momths old. recently i created a hamster forum. i thought it wud be great to ask you'll to join it. since singapore,uk and us have their own forum,why don't we have one?

the forum is categorised into syrians,dwarfs,health section and even a section to post pictures. there's barely any member there. so, why don't you join and make it active.
this forum ensure your questions with answers and gives EVERYONE chance to post their ideas. here's the link http://sharkhams.heavenforum.com/index.htm
view it and let me knw your feedback.

males normally have pink swellings at the back, since your ham doesn't seem to have one(or is it me blind? ) it must be HER.

try applying vegetable oil.

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Added on January 31, 2009, 1:57 pmhey, i'm new here! i have a syrian,which is probably 2 momths old. recently i created a hamster forum. i thought it wud be great to ask you'll to join it. since singapore,uk and us have their own forum,why don't we have one?

the forum is categorised into syrians,dwarfs,health section and even a section to post pictures. there's barely any member there. so, why don't you join and make it active.
this forum ensure your questions with answers and gives EVERYONE chance to post their ideas. here's the link http://sharkhams.heavenforum.com/index.htm
view it and let me knw your feedback.


This post has been edited by scrollgurl: Jan 31 2009, 01:57 PM

sorry, but is vaseline hazardous?

no, no matter what brand is it pine must not be used. there are other beddings by kaytee too. so, why don't you try those. just to let you know i saw a thread in here that says kaytee food products has ETHOXYQUIN and i've seen an article about it before. although it is in small amount, it can be dangerous.





can vaseline be dangerous?

This post has been edited by scrollgurl: Feb 1 2009, 04:05 PM

here's the link on ETHOXYQUIN. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethoxyquin

well, you can use toilet roll a.k.a tissue paper.they are cheap,easy to get and not harmful. just a suggestion. btw, there are other kaytee beddings which are not wood based. or maybe you can order online.
hope these helped.


This post has been edited by scrollgurl: Feb 2 2009, 12:01 AM

Ethoxyquin is a chemical preservative – and possible carcinogenic – regulated by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) as a pesticide. While ethoxyquin cannot be used in human foods, it continues to be used in many pet food brands. Ethoxyquin has been found to promote kidney carcinogenesis and significantly increase the incidence of stomach tumors and enhanced bladder carcinogesis, according to several studies, including a recent one by The Department of Pathology, Nagoya City University Medical School, Japan. http://www.aplus-flint-river-ranch.com/def...n.php?win=small
another link: http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Zoo/5650/ethoxy.html
http://www.preciouspets.org/petnblog/?p=145

to get more info why don't use search engines(yahoo,google, etc...).
although a small amount is used when we give those food( with E) it accumulates in the animal's body. plus, not all animal food i guess. i just refered to sluis's ingredients. it doesn't contain E. but it consist of Tocopherol which is safe.


This post has been edited by scrollgurl: Feb 2 2009, 02:29 PM

oh, silly me. you can find it in all KAYTEE YOGURT DIPS food product ( read it in the ingredients.) i'm not sure about other KAYTEE FOODS. you got to check it out. btw, here's where i found it.

http://hamsterhideout.com/forum/index.php?...2&hl=ethoxyquin
here's the website i was talking about and here's where i knew about KAYTEE foodstuffs containing ethoxyquin for the first time.

here's a link for a yogurt dips ingredient
http://www.petco.com/product/8722/Kaytee-Y..._-26-_-name_cat

(you can see ethoxyquin there too)

have a nice day too.

This post has been edited by scrollgurl: Feb 2 2009, 06:20 PM

do breeder celect brand manufacture recycled paper as bedding?

This post has been edited by scrollgurl: Feb 3 2009, 11:47 AM

maybe she/he likes your hand very much and he/she finds it too comfortable. so, he/she pees on it. hehe! i;m not sure if its normal or abnormal. btw, it sounds cute!

if you kept it ina dry place and water never/didn't enter. i think it would be fine. perhaps, check the exp date too...but, maybe you would like to stick on the safe side.

just thought of sharing some info here.

I came across this anti-oxidant called ETHOXYQUIN. after doing some so-called research i came to conclusion that this thing can be potentially harmful. although basically a little amount is used it can still be dangerous as this thing accumulates in your pet's system. anything in excess can be lethal. ethoxyquin is basically an anti0oxdidant. it does just what an anti-oxidant do that is prevent spoilage or rancidification of food to increase the shelf life of food.

here are some useful links
http://www.aplus-flint-river-ranch.com/def...n.php?win=small
http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Zoo/5650/ethoxy.html
http://www.preciouspets.org/petnblog/?p=145

i've noticed that well known pet food such as Kaytee do contain Ethoxyquin.

although still research is being done, there are some individuals saying that ethoxyquin isn't harmful but they arent willing to give guarantee that it is COMPLETELY safe. there are still pet food companies illegally adding Ethoxyquin to food. so is it the time to prepare our own pet food which is more safe as it is quite difficult to trust food brands?
http://www.wellpet.org/nutrition/ethoxyquin2.htm

as for myself, i would like to be on the safe side that is avoiding as much as food that contain Ethoxyquin for my pets.
read the ingredients on food packs before purchasing if you're not willing to purchase Ethoxyquin contaminated food.

remember this thread is not meant to be offensive or else. this is all from my point of view after reading articles on the net.

btw, i've posted the same topic on the main PETS WONDERLAND page. i just thought that i should have one here too.

haha! that was a series of cute actions! well done, mushroom!

perhaps, you should give him some time to settle down and get used to his new environment. then,try to win his his heart by giving him some treats. sunflower seeds,tofu, broccoli make good treats. i bought my syrian last month. i took at least a week and a half to let him settle down. then, it just took me a week to tame him.

now, he is such a mellow fellow! but he do get jumpy at times!

good luck to you and Bibo!

just to let you know that hamsters get wet-tails due to over stress and also when they eat too much of vegetables. so, try feding them less vegs.

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Added on February 9, 2009, 1:55 pmthey'll sleep wherever they feel comfortable and secure....so, no worries lorr...haha1 my hamster is such A MESSY BOY TOO...he used to stain his wheel before...but not anymore...but, i dun think it has got anything to do with his health.

This post has been edited by scrollgurl: Feb 9 2009, 01:55 PM

try giving your hamster dog biscuits(without onion and garlic)...it helps.
hamsters these days can survivve without water in a very short period of time....they need them almost everyday as they are very active running and etc...

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Added on February 10, 2009, 1:27 pmalthough hamsters do love sand to roll around and clean themselves, having sand as a bedding isn't a good idea....there are wide range of choice of beddings in the market such as Breeders Celect, Carefresh, Kaytee and also paper towels. so, why don't you try them. just avoid anything that has Cedar or Pine.

This post has been edited by scrollgurl: Feb 10 2009, 01:27 PM

you can if you want to. but, in my opinion joining hamster forums such as LYN and other overseas based forum will be good as there are many experienced hamster owners.

you can always place your hamsters in hamster ball(one in each) when you're cleaning their cage. or, perhaps you can create your own playpen and place your hamsters in the playpen, so, they can just move around and they will be stress-free.

you have to train them before you can hold them so, you don't get bitten. it takes time for you to actually get to know them and hold them. they are actually very sweet and cute...

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Added on February 13, 2009, 12:51 pmand, yeah. i forgot to inform that if you're getting a hamster ball, then it has to be the perfect size too. depends on what hamster you're having.

This post has been edited by scrollgurl: Feb 13 2009, 12:51 PM

i'm sorry. but i'm not trying to be offensive here. but, habitrail cages especially OVO aren't the best cages. i think you saw it for yourself. they kinda have to lean on their back to drink water. plus, i think having two dwarfs in one OVO is bad idea.
perhaps, you should change your cage. go for a bin/tank cage instead. they are spacious and affordable. the OVO is just small and i'm sure your hamsters don't have enough space to Run around.
hope this helped.

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Added on February 14, 2009, 2:44 amyes, it is ok to use dog biscuits. make sure you check the ingredients. it shoudn't contain onion,garlic and ethoxyquin.

This post has been edited by scrollgurl: Feb 14 2009, 02:44 AM