How To Use Hamster Ball Safely

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:

l  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.        

l  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.

l  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.