When you have a Dwarf Hamster pet at home, your children will be definitely be tempted to play with it. Since hamsters look very cute, they may want to pick the pet up and carry it. However, if they...
When you have a Dwarf Hamster pet at home, your children will be
definitely be tempted to play with it. Since hamsters look very cute,
they may want to pick the pet up and carry it. However, if they do not
know how to handle a hamster properly, your pocket pet can get
seriously hurt.
If the hamster is sleepy, scared or feels threatened, a child must not
touch them because they will most certainly nip his or her hand.
Hamsters are also timid creatures; hence they need to get used to the
presence of the child before they allow him or her to carry them.
Because they have sharp teeth, a nip will lead to a wound, if this
happens, it is advisable to consult a doctor immediately. To avoid
these mishaps, children below six years old must not be allowed to
handle hamsters.
Mostly, hamsters get injured when they are not handled properly. A
child may accidentally drop them when he or she feels frightened or
even tickled! Falling from a certain height may result in unnoticed
injuries for the hamster that may become serious in the future.
Children may also feed the hamster with unhealthy foods that can affect
their overall health. For that reason, a child must be educated about
the proper food, time and kind of feeding needed by their hamster pet.
To avoid injuries and help your pet extended its life span; your
children must know the proper way to handle a Dwarf Hamster. You must
demonstrate the step by step procedure of carrying a hamster and
placing it in the center of your palm.
Some children may be threatened by the nails of the hamster, especially
if they have small hands and tender palms. In order to solve this
problem, put the hamster on a soft surface and let the child stroke the
hamster softly first of all.
Make your children and pet happy by teaching them how to enjoy your
hamster. Supervise and coach them about the techniques that they may
use when carrying their cute friend. This will make the whole ownership
process better for both your family and your loving little pet.
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