Is it true that when hamsters groom themselves they are comforting themselves?

Question

I have heard that when they are nervous they clean themselves, is it true???

Answer 1

yes, this is true of most mammals infact.. cats.. dogs.. even horses, will groom themself if stressed.. it comforts them, like a mother animal l*****g her baby.. it comforts the baby, so they are comforting themself.

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http://www.gomestic.com/Pets/Usual-Pets-...

Answer 2

Yes, that's true.  Though they also do it to get clean, too. :3