can my hamster transfer to me any diseases...?

Question

while reading through claning cages it's advisable that a preg. not deal with hamsters or cleaning them b/c of diseases but i would like to know if you get bite or handle their pee or poo while cleaning without gloves but washing right after-is there sicknesses that could be transfered asking cause my daughters allergic toseveral stuff and i have asthma and to be honest i should have found out better i got her....i just figured it was alright because they were such common pets...any advice on how to keep them clean and healthy for a long time--for example adding litter or baking soda on the side to control smell that kind of thing....thanks.

Answer 1

Well, I've always cleaned my small rodents without gloves. And so far I haven't had any problems.
You can litter train hamsters like cats. Just put litter in a box ,not to tall or big and place it where she usually pees. but she'll still do her poo's everywhere.
Don't feed her any meats ever. She'll start biting you thinking your food.
And make sure you feed her plenty of vegetables and fruit.
Oh ya, and give her hay, they love making a nest out of it.

Answer 2

it is very rare to catch a disease from a hamster but THEY can easily catch them from us, so please dont handle them and use hand sanitizer when u r sick. hand sanitizer is always a good idea after handling or cleaning. or u can buy disposable gloves from the $1 store if u prefer. $1 for 100.

use carefresh or aspen bedding. there shouldn't be any odor if u clean the cage often enough. scoop out the pee corner ever other day.

to keep them healthy add hamster vitamins to their water. dont stress them by waking them. let them run in a hamster ball every night. the bigger the cage the better. u can feed them fruit/vegs as suggested above but not plenty. just a small 1/2 inch piece every other day or so. carrot, apple, broccoli, etc.