could i take my hamster a shower when she smells?

Question

she smells like if she just went to the bathroom but she didnt
so could i take it a bath?

Answer 1

I would generally say no - they tend to groom themselves pretty effectively, and really only need your help if they have an open wound (leave alone as much as possible, just be sure it's clean!) or if they happen to be long-haired hamsters with a matted clump in their fur (either gently brush this out or carefully cut off that patch of fur.)

If you feel your hamsters need something more, you could purchase them some chinchilla dust (available in most pet stores) for them to bathe in - this helps keep their coat soft and reduce oiliness. This is generally not really necessary, however.

As with all pets, if you feel that there is something wrong, the best thing to do is to contact your veteranarian - internet diagnoses are seldom 100% accurate.

Or use wipes on her baby wipes!!!

Answer 2

hamsters don't like water. however if u just rub it him dwn wit a damp cloth or use an old soft toothbrush this may clean him up. i bath my hamster in a very small ammount of water (hamster sized puddle) good luck! if it doesn't work and there seems 2 b a problem wit the skin or eating/drinking etc. take him 2 the vets 2 b checked ova. good luck

Answer 3

i have a hamster and ive given it a bath. put a inch of water in the sink and put some kids shampoo in it and hold the hamster tight but dont hurt it and just rub the water on it then take it and blowdry it and make sure its completly dry then put it in its cage.

Answer 4

Never take a bath in water get chinchilas sand would be really nice for them never ever wash it even do it smells it propably its because of the cage?

Answer 5

you can buy hamster shampoo from the pet store so i imagine you can bath them.but it is common sense more than anything to just use a tiny bit of water or you will drown the poor little things.

Answer 6

well it wouldnt be a good idea because if you get the water in its ears it can die they are very sensitive and usually they wash themeselves unless they feel threatend but i would say its not a bright of an idea but if you have to only bring the water to its bottom of its belly or even better buy it a powder bath at any pet store they are very cheap!

Answer 7

Eh, I wouldn't - small animals get hypothermic VERY quick when wet.

Hamsters aren't really smelly creatures - they should be OK if cleaned out PROPERLY once a week - i.e replace all bedding and clean cage/houses/toys etc with a pet disinfectant.

Check your hamster isn't smelly because of diarrhoea - he/she should be passing neat pellets, and have a clean bottom.

Chalice

Answer 8

NO !!!! Never take your hamster a bath! He/she could die from being scared! Hamsters don't like water!

Answer 9

No.
Some pet stores carry wipes to wipe down your small animals. They look like diaper wipes but made for animals not humans.