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Hamster bathing

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Question
Is it ok to give a hamster a bath, and if so, what is the best procedure?

Answer
Don't ever bathe a hamster, they keep themselves clean, as you can see they constantly clean their fur. If some sort of accident happens where there is something on the hamster's fur that might be harmful for it to lick off, clean gently with a q tip and warm water.