A hamster
ball can provide your pet hamster hours of fun and exercise. The translucent plastic balls are usually
designed to come as two separate halves that can be screwed together. When the
hamster that is placed inside the ball moves, it causes the ball to roll across
the floor. However, there are potential risks to the safety of hamsters when
the balls are not used properly. Here are some safety precautions to remember
before placing a pet hamster inside a hamster ball:
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Get
the right size and color for our pet as hamsters come in all sizes. Ideally,
the size of the ball must match the adult size of your pet so it will be
spacious enough for the hamster to stretch out and play.
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Only
one hamster should be placed inside the ball at a time. Placing 2 or more
hamsters inside the ball can possibly lead to injury or fights.
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Choose
a light-colored hamster ball over a dark-colored one because dark colors
attract and trap more heat which can increase a hamster’s risk to heat stress
or hyperthermia. A light-colored ball also makes it easier for you to see what
y our pet is doing inside.
Sudden
changes in your pet’s health and/or behavior should be brought to the attention of a veterinarian Pasadena, MD.
