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hampsters hair

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Question
can i give my hampster a bath or can i cut his hair ?

Answer
Hey, Melanie.
Out of the two choices, cutting his hair would be the best one.  However, if you do this, do it only if it is necessary and make sure that you are very careful doing it.  By the way, you shouldn't ever bathe your hamster because this can easily make him prone to catching a cold or something worse like pneumonia.

Hope that helps and good luck with your hamster.  Best wishes to both of you.