Is there anything I might have at home that I can clean my teddybear hamster with?

Question

Is there anything I might have at home that I can clean my teddybear hamster with?

Answer 1

If you must bathe your hamster, [i do], I suggest you use baby shampoo.  I use non toxic, non-smelling, baby shampoo.  I find it cheaper and less irritating to the hamster.  Make sure, when you bathe the hamster to have warm water, and a dry towel.  You must make sure the hamster is completeley dry before putting it back in the cage.

Answer 2

Bathing a hamster can be stressfull

Your pet does a great job of keeping himself clean by grooming his coat from paw to tail several times a day—at least! Regular bathing is not recommended, as it can be highly stressful for your pet. While you may enjoy a dip in the pool or a warm bath, water is anything but relaxing for your rodent. Remember, hamsters are desert animals, so getting soaked to the skin would be a big shock to your little guy's system. He could easily get a chill. Bathing also strips away the natural oils that keep your hammy's coat in good condition.

If you and your hamster are particularly fastidious, you may want to give him a dish of chinchilla sand, readily available from pet supply stores, in which to roll. Not only will this remove excess oils or dirt from his coat, your pet will probably enjoy a “sandbathing” break every now and then.

But what if my hamster smells?

Good question! And believe it or not, it's one that many a pet parent has asked. If you are not exactly pleased with your furry friend's odor, it's time to do a little investigating. Have you been keeping up with your housecleaning duties? Your hamster may be able to keep himself clean, but he can't exactly change the bedding in his cage. To be a good hamster housekeeper, every day you'll need to remove soiled bedding, droppings and any uneaten food that your pet may have stored. Once weekly, you'll need to remove and replace the bedding and scrub the bottom of the cage with hot, soapy water.

Answer 3

NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER FREAKING NEVER get a hamster wet, they are too small for such temperature changes and can catch a cold..this will cause MAJOR problems.  they sell pet wipes specifically for SMALL animals at petsmart and petco, get those.  DO NOT give your hamster a bath or let it play in water what so ever.

what the girl said above me is so correct, give it chinchilla sand, they LOVE IT.  

don't use harsh chemicals to clean your little guy's cage either, hot water and soap is perfect.  And that's usually what the "dirty smell" is..it's not the hamster, they groom all the time.

Answer 4

d**n dark angle..... can write I'm going with her answer