Why Your Hamster Bites You — And the Simple Fix Most Owners Miss

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold hamsters at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with these animals. A hamster that bites is the single most common complaint he hears from new owners. In almost every case, the cause is the same. And so … Read more

Why Does My Hamster Bite? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

hamster biting — why and how to stop it

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold hamsters at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with these animals. A biting hamster is one of the most common concerns owners bring to the counter. In the majority of cases, the cause is straightforward, preventable, and … Read more

Why Does My Hamster Stuff Its Cheeks? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

Hamster with stuffed cheeks UK owner guide pouch behaviour

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold hamsters at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with Syrian and dwarf hamsters. In that time, he has watched countless UK owners stare in delighted disbelief at their hamster’s stuffed cheeks. This is his honest, practical guide … Read more

How To Tell If Your Hamster Is Happy — Signs UK Owners Often Miss

Happy hamster exploring cage in UK home

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold hamsters at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with these animals. In that time, he has watched owners interpret their hamster’s behaviour in ways that are sometimes the opposite of what the animal is actually communicating. This … Read more

Why Is My Hamster Sleeping All Day? UK Owner’s Guide From 35 Years

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold hamsters at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with Syrian and dwarf hamsters. “Why does my hamster sleep all day?” is one of the questions he answers most often, usually from worried first-time owners. This article is … Read more

Why Is My Hamster Squeaking At Night? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

Hamster squeaking at night in UK home cage worried family

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold hamsters at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with Syrian and dwarf hamsters. In that time, he has answered more “why is my hamster squeaking at night?” questions than he can count. This article is his honest, … Read more