I've heard from lots of ppl that hamsters stink
is this true?
or is it just the cage that stinks???
pls help esp. if u have a hamster.
2006-11-10 08:56:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
You are right. It is not the hamster, it is the urine and feces that smell. The cage has to be changed constantly. It is a lot of work but if you like them, you won't mind changing their cage.
2006-11-10 08:59:03 · answer #1 · answered by makeitright 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hamster do not usually stink. Yes, the cage will stink if you do not maintain it well. That is not a difficult task at all. But if you get especially attached to your animals, you may want to reconsider your choice of pet. I have had a few in my life, and let me tell you, they are cute, cuddly, fuzzy and full of personality, however they usually only live 2-3 years. I have loved every single hamster, but after a while, I could not stand the heartache anymore. But on the upside, they are loads of fun and very sociable with humans.
2006-11-10 09:09:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
If you keep the cage clean they do not smell, A simple rule of thumb is if you can smell them you have waited to long, not changing the cage leads to ammonia build up and if left like that your piggies can get upper respiratory infections and pneumonia. Some people think that using a litter that also controls odor is no better. Pine Shavings with Chlorophyll and those Cedar shaving can be just a dangerous to your piggy as leaving them in a dirty cage. If you are going to keep a good cage try Yesterdays news, Care fresh or woody pet.
2006-11-10 09:09:32 · answer #3 · answered by pinkpiggies336 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hamsters themselves don't stink. If their cage is left uncleaned, and they have to sleep in their own poo then they will stink. We have had several for pets and have not had a stinky one.
2006-11-10 09:43:34 · answer #4 · answered by Hallon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they don't stink! They are adorable. If you are a nuturing mommy to your hamster and clean his/her cage you will be just fine. Hey, my kitten's litter box has no other place to be but in my room, and you would never even know it's there. :) get the hamster!!
2006-11-10 08:59:46 · answer #5 · answered by Bean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had several hamsters. They don't stink, they have a pleasant fuzzy animal smell, but their cage will if it's not kept clean.
2006-11-10 08:59:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The poop in the cage stinks. If you clean the cage often then you should not have a problem. The hampster itself does not stink.
2006-11-10 09:05:46 · answer #7 · answered by meisa777 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, hamsters dont smell bad at all. I had one. Its only the cage if you dont clean it out at least twice a week.
2006-11-10 11:49:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the hamster does not stink !!!!!!! It's just the cage if it's not claened. Hamsters keep them selves very clean !!
2006-11-10 09:03:04 · answer #9 · answered by Midnights snow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hamsters don't stink, but if you don't clean their cage regularly then it will stink from their waste.
2006-11-10 09:04:35 · answer #10 · answered by kittykatty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋