Things I won't use for my Hamster - Unsafe Pet Products - TikTok Trend Hamster Edition 🐹😳⚠️
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- Things I won't use for my Hamster - Unsafe Pet Products + Safe alternatives 🐹😳⚠️
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*HAMSTER BALL:*
•Their toes can get stuck in the ventilation slits, breaking them.
•They don't have enough ventilation.
•The hamster can't stop the ball, and it can crash into walls, hurting them.
•Hamster balls cause disorientation and stress.
•Most hamster balls are too small.
•Hamster balls can cause infections from urine and faeces build up.
•They trap heat.
There are many other reasons, but these are the main problems!
•The lids can fall off easily, making it easy for them to escape and get lost!
*SMALL CAGE:*
Can't fit the necessary enrichment that a hamster needs to live a good life. This leads to stress behaviours, such as monkey barring, bar chewing, cage aggression, cage pacing and wall scaling. Stress isn't good for hamsters, as they can get a serious disease called wet tail, which is fatal. Hamsters need a large cage with lots of enrichment!
*WIRE/MESH WHEELS:*
Hamsters can get their legs/toes stuck in them, which can break them. Running on mesh for an extended period of time can lead to bumble foot, which is where the foot swells up, and it is incredibly painful.
*PINE/CEDAR BEDDING:*
Softwood shavings like pine and cedar release aromatic phenols and toxic acids that damage the lungs and windpipe (trachea) of your hamster.
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Your hamster is so cute 🥰 I subscribed bc my friend cinnamon the snail told me about you and your comment!!
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it! 🐹💕
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I sub now ❤
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! 🐹💕
“What do you wanna be when you grow up?”
Me: this person’s hamster
Lmao same
Same
Same lol
Lol same 😂
Same ❤🤣
Finally people who actually know how to take care of hamsters
I used to have gerbils and they have a few things in common but are also quite different, but I made sure I thoroughly researched them before we even were allowed to adopt them. We had an enrichment habitat, a play pen, a solid wheel, and never a ball.
And paper bedding and lots of cardboard rolls to chew
But what if the hamster is smol, do I still have to get a huge cage
@@Happyfroggynot huge but enough space for the hamster to be able to walk around to their heart’s content.
Ikr😭 I've never had a hamster but I have a rabbit and I agree with all these!
I appreciate this video so much people really need to be informed about hamster care. And the song is super fun
too lol
Thank you!! I'm glad you liked it! 🐹💕
Ikr I had one but he died on Christmas 2020 so rip my old cutie his name was peanut died at year 1
@@pancakespets Yea this information is really good even though I know it
I'm so sorry for your loss! 😭
Rest in peace, Peanut ❤️
@@pancakespets yea rip peanut u will be missed it is soon 3 years without him 😢
Wait, mesh wheels are a thing? Bro imagine if your treadmill had holes in it and how dumb of an idea that would be
IKR?
Real like bro what ya fo there-
Mesh wheels are actually for gerbals not hamsters people just buy it for them and no they don't hurt the gerbals
@@matcha_berry514it’s so dumb how people can’t identify a gerbil with a hamster and just assume things like “oh they’re the same thing, rodents schmodents I bet my hamster will be SOOOO happy! it needs to work out too I hate how fat it is, I should probably stop feeding it for a week and maybe it’ll look better hehehhe” like people are like that sometimes 😭 can’t even take care of a hamster in this generation
😭 omg i just realized how Terrible that is
Me not noticing the "safe alternatives" text and running to get my hamster out of her large full of enrichment cage
Oh my gosh- my heart skipped a beat- I didn’t read safe alternatives and saw the giant enclosure and I got terrified-
Oh no! I hope no one else thought that! 😬
@@pancakespets lol I did! Had to rewatch it and realized it’s safe
I really appreciate that someone’s actually showing what’s safe and not
ok, ik this is out of context but...
Why did the unlabeled shavings look like fingernails to me-💀😭
Accutally aspen bedding is safe for hamsters!
The video said that lol many ppl didn't see thst te text changed
I got two Life360 notifications while watching this telling me my mom and dad are home but the crazy thing is they were exactly on beat💀
Thank you so much❤it is so many people in the world who are buying small cages,hamster ball’s and a lot of other stuff that are bad for hamsters
Yayyyy im so happy hamster care is improving and more and more people are taking better care of them! ❤
Totally agree with all of this, these videos are good because some people who are new to hamsters don’t know much. 👌🏿👌🏿
Finally a good hamster
Owner!
Another thing. Try not to buy pets at pet stores line petco and pet smart, instead look around your local shelters and stuff. Mine actually have some Guinea pigs
Very true! Thanks for this! 🐹💕
What about pets at home
I got my 4 guinea pigs at pets at home, I'm not aware of any shelters that would have rodents near me :(
@@Kingkobra055I Have 900 Hamsters
What if you don’t have any actual animal shelters (or any good ones) near you? I want to get a hamster of my own 🐹😊❤
I didn’t know hamsters balls were unsafe til this vid thanks
Yeah there paws can get caught in the gaps
same! luckily my hamster was fine but if i had a hamster now I'd take better care of him
I had a hamster once. We put it in a hamster ball, and then me and my sister forgot about it....and my dogs got to it....
thank you for this information!!
Glad it was helpful! 🐹💕
Aw your hamster is so cute! 💖 I’ve owned 2 hamsters before both sadly passed away of old age. I’m just glad people are out here promoting good hamster care because they really are blessings! 😊
Thank you so much!! 🐹❤️
I'm sorry for your losses though! 😢
@@pancakespets yes my two passed hamsters away 4 or 5 years ago...🥺
I just got a larger cage for my mice thats like 2 feet wide, while my rat are living the life with a 5 foot tall cage
I love your vids tell Pancake I say hi! ❤
I will! Thank you so much! 🐹💕
I'm so glad someone out here knows their stuff about how to keep their animals safe ❤
Bruh
Are you saying people with these stuff are animal abusers?!
You must be 5
@@AbbeyKitty1013 OH MY LORD 💀💀it really baffles me to see how much knowledge people lack 😭
also, if I were to see someone abusing an animal and called them an animal abuser, I'm 5??
@@AbbeyKitty1013 yes they are animal abusers. And if they are not, what are they than?
@@Lsssssl she didn't heart my comment bruh
@@AbbeyKitty1013 so?
Finally another person who knows how to take care of them!
I used to have that exact cage when I was younger and started freaking out when I saw that specific one. I felt like it was calling me out lol
Spread your words honey, everybody needs to know about proper hamster care ♥️
Thank you! ❤️
yall better listen to them, my hamster had the shaving bedding and now he's got sticky eye
I switched to the recommended bedding and he's doing better
Yasss. I see so many people with itty bitty cages. Nd it’s like do you want to live in basically a 12” box.
Love that you included both safe alternatives and reasons as to why the originals are unsafe!
probably why my hamster died so soon 💀
she used a hamster ball and had a small cage 😭
I'm so sorry for your loss 😔❤️
im so srry for ur loss, but i think its kind of disrespectful to use the emoji "💀" & "😭" after you say ur hamster died. people neglect hammys all the time and i dont support that becuz they are just like cats and dogs. they are pets that we shouldnt neglect becuz of their size.
@BabzLikesChickenNuggetsu missed the point, ain’t nobody using 💀 when they are genuinely sad about something. It’s used for jokes and things that aren’t serious. That’s what they meant.
@BabzLikesChickenNuggets “haha my dad is dead”. No, just no. Doesn’t work like that. Their joking about how they killed their hamster. There’s a thing call SICK jokes.
@@simplesimp9664but you do know that there’s a thing called DARK HUMOR and also people use humor to cope with loss so I don’t see it as a problem and you shouldn’t either bc you can’t tell someone how to cope.
Your a good hamster parent!
I’m literally depressed bc my hamster is getting very old and I fear I have barley anymore time left with her. She is the best hamster I ever had. I love her so much and I wish she could live forever. She doesn’t remember me and gets scared when I speak. I missed the days we would free roam her in my room and she would ask for pets. It’s almost been 3 years. I love you flower 😭
I'm so sorry that you are going through that! That's really sad! It sounds like Flower has had an amazing life with an owner that cares about them very much, and has almost lived to three years, which is very old for a hamster! It's so sad that hamsters have such short lifespans! 😭
If you don’t have a play pen you can put them in the bath tub while it’s completely dry and cover the drain
I don’t have a bath tub just showers lol
Thank you for informing people about this issue. I hate these products with every fiber of my being. So thank you for that.
Me too I especially hate people that can only afford the hurtful products and not the pricey stuff 😡😡
@@uwugamerkitten83yeah if you can’t afford to buy the proper enrichment don’t get a hamster
@@uwugamerkitten83 can’t afford the necessity then do not purchase a hamster
@@masterham2173but if you already got a hamster then what can you do? Then kill him? What the absolute fuck
Yes thank you 👏
Thank you for spreading awareness about proper care for hamsters
Finally a hamster carer who makes yt shorts / ticktocks and is able to understand how to take care of a hamster :O
Thank you! 🐹💕
Gotta make sure the wheel is the right size, too. Don't want to hurt their little backs. I recommend Nitangel. Their wheels are amazing
Yes I have one and it’s silent and so good
The most relatable thing about Hamsters doesnt exist- 🐹🐹😅
Im happy that there is finally a responsible hamster owner here
I have a friend who got hamster. They were talking about getting a hamster ball and then I was like " OH NO NO NO THOSE ARENT GOOD THEY CAN BREAK THEIR TOES IN THOSE!" and she was like " oh ok that's not good I won't get one."
That's great! 🐹💕
NO BATHING WITh WATER BIG NO NO😨
Yesssss gurlyyyy. finally more ppl r getting educated on this!
Thank you!! 🐹💕
OFF TOPIC BUT THAT HAMSTER IS SO STINKIN CUTE I JUST WANNA
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You know, the rabbit community is trying to tell people what's unsafe for their rabbits because some people aren't educated enough to know that hutch's and cages are very unhealthy. The rabbit and hamster community should partner up🙂
True! I really like rabbits and have researched lots about them, and I think sharing that information would be useful, but I have never owned or had experience with them, and I prefer to have experience with animals before I try to educate people about them! 🐹💕
The cage u showed is the cage I have but I told my mum and she said it's big enough even thought it's 60cm only so I'm getting a 90cm or 80cm one for my hamsters health for Christmas which is in 2 months so hopefully she will be fine gor now I adopted her 2 weeks ago
Edit 3 month later: uhm my hamster broke its tooth from biting the bars and my mum wouldn't let me get the cage , my mum got her wet and now she has a cold so in trying to keep her warm , Please give advise on a hamster with a cold
That cage is NOT big enough. Please look up Victoria Rachel on CZcams and show your mom
A suggestion is to give your hamster more outside of cage time if you have safe means to do so. That’ll help them feel at least a bit less castrophobic
that’s still not big enough. i recommend getting a 40 gallon fish tank if u can.
@@skibititoiletrizzler they arent talking about fish
@@_ilyy. yes, but a 40 gallon fish tank Is a good starter size for a hamster
I have a miniature hamster, I put her in the ball rarely, just when she has a lot of energy, and it is perfectly fine for her. She never gets her feet stuck in it and I only put her on the carpet with it so it does not roll to fast and bump into things. 😃
A lot of people sue small cage or items like that has a decoration and it makes me really sad
Maybe that’s why my hamster died early r.I. P mr.jangles 🕊🕊🕊
I'm so sorry for your loss! 😭
RIP Mr Jangles ❤️
Don’t forget hamster leashes! And YES THANK YOU
Hi! No hate but I’m just curious? Would a hampster bite you when you try to get it on? Also do you have any you recommend, Ty!
@@IzzyM0714 no it’s just that hamsters are really small and would get out of it easily and if they can’t they are most likely In stress because of how tight it is. And also they are hamsters not dogs lol. Please don’t put a leash on your hamster 🐹 🐹
@@Julianapresley ooh! I thought you were saying they were good! They never seemed the safest to me so I never purchased!
@@IzzyM0714 oh lol, yeah I honestly don’t know why they sell them… I see a lawsuit against them 👀
I’m the same but with my gerbil.
At first I really wanted to get a ball for her, but my very logical mother said that they get stressed out in them. I also have a learned cage for her and we only give her sawdust from the pet store! Also your hamster is adorable!
make sure(if she is still alive) to get her a freind! gerbils are very social animals(unlike hamsters) and get depressed when alone
I want to upgrade my hammies enclosure like this so badly. The problem is I have such trouble finding the right stuff and idk what to get😂 there’s so many possibilities for set ups it makes my brain hurt a lil bit🫠
I have got a video that talks all about hamster enrichment.
Here is the link to it if you would like to check it out:
czcams.com/video/xI-K4NjySAY/video.html
If you are wondering what sort of enclosure to get your hamster, here is a video that goes more in-depth about enclosures, enrichment, and also other things to put in their cage:
czcams.com/video/xQtBDdJHMTU/video.html
I hope this helps! 🐹💕
I didn’t see the part where it said “safe alternative” so I was like.. this girl is about to get a piece of my fucking mind today. 😂😅
Im getting s hamster thats why i need to know everything they like and is safe for them
That's so exciting! Good luck with your future hamster! Also, here is a video all about things I wish I knew before getting a hamster:
czcams.com/video/xQtBDdJHMTU/video.html&feature=share9
I hope you find this useful! 🐹💕
It’s good to know other people know stuff about their hamsters I see lots of owners using hamster balls which is very dangerous for them.
The hamster cage you showed that's the exact one i have and It's MASSIVE
Also your hammy is super cute and I have a hammy and he is only 2 months old is there anything that I should know? Also I live in a really cold climate like below zero at times so again is the anything I need to know?
Thank you!
I would recommend to have a deep layer of paper-based substrate, as it insulates the enclosure better than wood shavings! It is a good idea to have a portable heater to heat the room and, if your hamster cage is by a wall, put a blanket inbetween the cage and the wall to insulate it more! It is a good idea to monitor the temperature of the room with a thermometer, to make sure it stays between 18-23°C (65-75°F)! Make sure to block off any draughts and close windows! A heating pad under one side of the cage is also a good idea! I hope this helps! 🐹💕
@@pancakespets thanks!
Small cages, no, no no no no
This vid brand me so much joy! Tysm for making it!
I'm so glad you liked it!! 🐹💕
Thank you so much! This needs to be sent out!
hey I have a question? so I have two guinea pigs and there water bottle is constantly leaking and making there cage wet we've bought several water bottles but each one we have the same problem with do you have any suggestions?
I would recommend using a water bowl instead! A heavy, shallow ceramic or glass bowl that can't be tipped over is best! Make sure to check for chips and cracks daily, and replace if you find any! You could also use disinfected pebbles to weigh down the bowl, or use velcro to stick it down, to prevent it from falling over! You will need to refill the bowl at least twice a day, and keep it away from their food. It is also a good idea to get a bowl that has measurement lines inside of them, so you can monitor how much water your guinea pigs are drinking! Using a water bowl and a water bottle is a good idea, or two water bowls, just in case one leaks/tips over! It is also important to remove and replace any wet bedding! I don't know as much about guinea pigs as I do hamsters, but this is what I found out when researching! Please do your own research as well, and decide which one is best for you and your guinea pigs! 🐹💕
@@pancakespets thank you! :)
Also no water baths!!! Sand baths work.
BUT I LIVE AMONG THE SWELL,
AND WE DONT PICK UP PEANUT SHELLS,
SO I GUESS ILL LEAVE THAT UP TO YOUUUUU,
NOW DONT YOU KNOW THAT IM OK WITH THIS UP BEAT PART I GET TO PLAY CAUSE I GOT WHAT I NEED AND I DONT NEED TO TAKE THE RIDEEEE
I DONT NEED TO SEE THE OTHER SIDE...
sry couldnt help it :3
THANK YOU FOR A GOOD HAMSTER VIDEO
More ppl need to see this
R.I.P Pancake
We Miss You ❤
Just because an animal is small or a prey item for other animals doesn’t mean that they don’t deserve love!! Hamsters are just as good as any other animal ❤
Very true! 🐹❤️
The fact my sister has that exact same cage for her hamster.
hahahhahah very cool way of sharing info!!!!
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it! 🐹❤️
My friend had a hamster named hamrietta, she had all of these bad things. I was not surprised when she died only a month later. May Hamrietta Rest in peace.
Thanks for showing safe alternatives!
Finally someone who knows whats really good for hamsters. I see so much of all of these, especially small cages. ITS ALWAYS THE LITTLE KIDS
YES!!!!!! I LOVE IT WHEN I SEE AMAZING CARR I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Spread the word out to everyone! Pet stores won’t stop with these unsafe things!
Thank you so much!! 🐹❤️
FINALLY! Someone with good hamster care!
I'm so heartbroken, when I was younger I had a hamster named Toast which I loved with all my heart. The Petco people recommended the princess castle small cage and we got her a hamster ball, I feel so bad and I should've done research on her. She's fortunately in a better place now❤
I'm so sorry for your loss 😔❤️
@@pancakespets thank you🩷💔
You say that now:
When you get one and realise how much money that will all cost for only 2-3 years...
i know, i’ve been kidnapped by my hamster and now i’m forced to spoil him (all jokes aside tho it’s expensive yes but i love it)
THANK YOU AN ACTUAL GOOD PERSON ON THIS PLATFORM SPREADING A TUALLY GOOD INFORMATION PEOPLE NEED TO LEARN
Thank you!! 🐹💕
A humidifier in the room can help with the cold, make sure she's warm and comfortable. Also, consider taking her to a vet for proper treatment.
The bedding is actually good it can remind them of nature and it is good for them but put some comfy bedding in some corners
See this is the good side of hamster videos ❤ I have a hamster and you and some other people have taught me how to be a good hamster owner! Thank you, and some other CZcams’s for helping me!
Edit: right now m trying to get an even bigger aquarium right now! I’m trying too get a 775 square inch tank! I believe I have a 300 tank size I don’t remember. But you are an amazing pet owner!
Thank you so much! I'm glad that you have found my videos useful 🐹❤️
@@pancakespetsYeah no problem! You and some others have taught me so much!🐹❤
Love seeing proper hamster care and not people impulsively buying hamsters, thinking they’re the easiest thing to take care of… THEY ARE NOT!! I follow all these guidelines and thankfully, immediately learned from my mistakes when I first started owning hamsters❤
I’ve realized that I was a really terrible owner to my dwarf hamster I had a few years ago.
Finnaly, a good hamster owner. It makes me mad when people have these things and say “oh I didn’t know”, that’s really not an excuse, when getting a pet you should research everything before. I spent like 3 months just watching hamster videos and learning before I got one. Not saying it has to be that long but still
Tysm for the tips!! :D
new sub! your hampter is so cute!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! 🐹💕
@@pancakespets ofc! ^^
YAYYYYY PROPER HAMSTER CARE!!!
I used to use my hamster ball on my hamster all the time 😢 now I only use it to transport him around
I genuinely don’t know why products that are proven to be dangerous are still allowed to be sold, I got an act octopus cushioned tunnel for my ferret and found out after buying it that it is easily torn on the inside where you can’t see and ferrets can get caught in the layers and suffocate without the owner being able to notice, several stories of people having dead and injured ferrets yet it’s still for sale
Yes! This needs to be more popular! I want every 61,000 of my subscribers to see this!
Yes I'm happy proper hamster care is showing up more on social media
My Hamster has a massive playing pen and cage
Yeah I’m the same thing. I have a like beige Syrian, hamster named Roxy and like I’ll put it in the box once in a while, but like She will stay on the flat part where you walk like she won’t put her feet in the holes. Like I use great bedding, I have a huge cage and I’ll give her like apples and carrots once in a while and then I’ll feed her little pebbles that look like baby donuts lol
Play pens are usually safe
I agree, a lot of those things are horrible for rats too❤❤
Finally someone that thinks
I'm genuinely curious as to how hamster balls became a thing in popular culture. Hamsters can walk just fine on their own, who got the idea that we should put them in a plastic ball for no reason whatsoever??
Its crazy how brands make these horrible products 😕 😢
The playing routine of an hamster:
FINALLY someone that knows!!!
For the hamster ball, here’s another alternative if you want your hamster to run around! Put a towel down in your shower/bathtub, sprinkle some treats down, and let your hamster run around. I also put a wheel in there sometime
I love this we need more videos like this
Playpens, are kinda ok, it lets your hamster roam around more, and expresses itself in a bigger space