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Fat Hamster

21 11:24:28

Question
i have some pictures of my hamster:
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k147/lilpinkchix/202547.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k147/lilpinkchix/202538.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k147/lilpinkchix/202459.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k147/lilpinkchix/202431.jpg
im wondering if my hamster is considered healthy. im thinking that it is definitely over-weight and if it is please help me. i need to know how i can be able to shrink it. also what are some fun toys i can give my hamster?
thanks
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Answer
Hi Danielle,

Judging by these pictures I'd say yes, your hamster is a little over weight, but otherwise healthy. The key to shifting the weight is more exersize, get a hamster ball from your pet store and let it out in that for 2 half hour runs every night, that should keep her in shape. Put a hamster wheel in the cage as well.

Best if Luck and thanks for your question :)

Joanne xxx