I have a black bear hamster and I can barely ever hold it because it pee's on me and poops. I always have to put ti back and clean myself off, then it does it again!! My sisters teddy bear hamster doesnt pee or poop on people and its even younger!
2007-01-31 06:30:27 · 8 answers · asked by summer luvver :D 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
How do i train it not to pee? (to they guy that said to train it)
2007-01-31 07:45:44 · update #1
First, "Black Bear" hamsters and "Teddy Bear" hamsters are the same species, Syrian hamsters. Unfortunately, pet stores created these names to sell them for more money. A "Black Bear" is a Black Shorthaired Syrian, a "Teddy Bear" is a Longhaired Syrian in any color. Hamsters are the only species that I know of that pet stores have created names for their own gain.
The reason that he is urinating is because he is frightened. This is usually seen in young pups but they should grow out of it by the time they are 6-7 weeks old. If your hamster is older than this (the youngest a pet store should sell pups is 4 weeks old) then he really needs to be worked with to help him overcome his fear. Just because he hasn't bitten doesn't mean that he isn't scared.
Here's how I recommend you tame him:
You need to start holding him a couple times each day. Begin walking him from hand to hand, one in front of the other. You can also make it an unending "staircase". Do this over your bed so that if he manages to jump off your hand you can catch him. Once you're comfortable handling him in this fashion, begin closing your fingers as he's walking from hand to hand so that he's now moving through an unending "tunnel". This is extremely effective at getting a hamster accustomed to being held and touched on their back. These sessions only need to last five minutes but you need to do them at least twice a day, preferably more.
If you have a ball that you want him to roll around on the floor in, work with him before putting him in the ball. You may think that he'll be more tired and easier to work with after having some exercise but he'll be more excited and actually harder to work with.
I bet he tames very quickly though as long as you keep up with it.
Syrian hamsters do not urinate anywhere as others have suggested. Some other rodents do, but Syrians will pick a corner or two of their cages to use as a bathroom. This is why they can be "easy to potty train". People just take advantage of the hamsters natural tendency. If a Syrian is urinanting anywhere, then it is because he/she's nervous and scared. Also, you may have a totally tame and comfortable Syrian but if you don't allow it access to it's cage every 15 minutes or so, it will be forced to have an accident.
As far as defecated everywhere, unfortunately that IS normal. Syrians have very tidy urine habits but they do defecate wherever. If you notice a lot of poop, then it is again a sign of being frightened. A Syrian should only defecate a few "pellets" while they are out.
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2007-02-01 00:36:00 · answer #1 · answered by radiocricket 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi there. Is your pet still fairly new to you? Often times when it urinates or defecates on you it's trying to say it doesn't want to be held. This is often a fear response. If your hammy is nervous, they will instinctively do that so that you will put them down. Try spending a lot of very small time increments with your furry friend so she doesn't get overwhelmed with long periods out of the cage. Reward him/her with a treat when you put her back. Don't be afraid to talk to her. This helps a lot, especially since hamsters don't see well. Speak in a soft, relaxed voice. Tell her how fuzzy and pretty she is. If she does her business on you respond to that as well. Tell her you don't like it, but don't scold her or raise your voice. Over some time she will get more relaxed around you and will eventually stop pooping/peeing on you except for maybe the occasional drop of urine for marking you. =) Also, be sure that when you pick her up that you "scoop" her up with 2 hands cupped (like you're going to drink water from your hands). This makes her feel safer and wont put any pressure on her belly which can result in accidental bladder releases. I hope that helps you out. Good luck and give those ham-hams kisses for me!
2007-01-31 08:51:52 · answer #2 · answered by Heather-monster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL, lucky me, min just poops, try taking him when he is awake and hes already done his thingy in da bathroom, its not that a big a deal, mine often poops on his wheel and it makes a sound all night long that doesnt let me slepp, try using a towel, maybe he is just scared or jus got used to it lol, try holding him with both hands and if u wanna pet him do it with only 2 fingers LOL
2007-02-01 09:43:00 · answer #3 · answered by c.c. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a towel on your lap. Age doesn't matter much. Some hamsters learn not to pee or poo, others don't.
2007-01-31 06:36:49 · answer #4 · answered by Theresa A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 09:08:36 · answer #5 · answered by hudrick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i put the hamsters i used to have in the sink (with a little bit of water) untill they were done.
2007-01-31 06:48:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you have to train your hampster not to do that
2007-01-31 06:38:01 · answer #7 · answered by ndog 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
gross! never had that happen yet.
2007-02-01 06:10:47 · answer #8 · answered by sandy e 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋