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Question
Hi, for my baby dwarf hamster, is it safe to put a rock in the cage? I heard that hamsters can use it for their teeth and claws. Thanks! ;]

Answer
It is perfectly safe to place a rock in the cage, so long as you do not stack multiple rocks on top of each other (they may fall and hurt the hamsters).  Rocks and wood help hamsters grind down their teeth and also help them with grooming their nails.