Exercise balls are safe for hamsters, providing them with the freedom to explore their environment. There’s certainly nothing cuter than watching your little hamster whizz across the floor in their ...

Q: My hamster, Cheeky, doesn’t use his exercise wheel. My friends’ hamsters all do. Is Cheeky just lazy, or should I get him a different wheel? A: Most hamsters enjoy their wheels, although some don’t ...

Which hamster wheel should I buy? It’s fun to watch a hamster run on a hamster wheel, but the activity is more than just entertaining. A hamster burns off energy and gets vital exercise and mental ...

Q: My hamster, Cheeky, doesn’t use his exercise wheel. My friends’ hamsters all do. Is Cheeky just lazy, or should I get him a different wheel? A: Most hamsters enjoy their wheels, although some don’t ...

Q: My hamster, Cheeky, doesn't use his exercise wheel. My friends' hamsters all do. Is Cheeky just lazy, or should I get him a different wheel? A: Most hamsters enjoy their wheels, although some don't ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: My hamster, Cheeky, doesn’t use his exercise wheel. My friends’ ...

A: Most hamsters enjoy their wheels, although some don't, just like some people don't relish jogging on a treadmill. One study of wheel preference found that hamsters like large wheels, the 35 ...