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stinks

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Question
hi my hamster really stink's can your help me please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer
Hi.
The only thing you can do is clean his cage every week. Buy him a potty so he can keep the smell to one area.
Brush him regularly too to make sure any poos or other things are not caught in his fur. Use a damp tissue to wipe him if he smells really bad. Never give him a bath though. Even if it is warm he could still catch a cold.
If you could give me a bit more information I could perhaps help you more.
Good luck,
Kathryn