Is there any harm to hamster biting the cage? How to stop it?

Question

My hamster keeps biting the cage even though I leave a lot of those wood for her in the cage. I don't want to buy another cage.
Is it gonna damage my hamster's health in any way and how can I get her to stop it?

Like I said, I do put stick and wood in for her but she still bites the cage.

Answer 1

Regardless to what some people will write, hamsters do not chew the bars of a cage to grind their teeth down The diet they live on, such as nuts, seeds and cereal already do that for them. They do it because they are bored and want to get out.

There has been reports that excess chewing of the bars can cause brain damage in hamsters, so it is vital to stop her from doing this.

Hang a hamster cereal chew bar in her cage, and invest in fruit flavoured wood. But most importantly when you see her chewing the bars, take her out the cage and let her tire herself out in her exercise ball.

Answer 2

It sounds like she is a combination of bored, lonely or really wants some time out of her cage. She would maybe enjoy being held and gently scratched behind her little ears or along her back. If you have a small hamster-proof room that you could take her to and the two of you spend time together, that would be good. It might not stop the behavior, but you and Hammi would both enjoy it. Hamsters love carrots, and some people, like me, make rodent cookies. It's a mashed banana, some peanut butter, a little wheat germ, no more than a tablespoon of brown sugar, and enough quick oats to make a cookie, then bake until they are firm. You could also string cheerios on a string and hang it in the cage so she could eat them off. The wheel, rolling ball and tubes will stimulate her brain and distract her from the constant chewing. See if she will cuddle in your sleeve or learn to sit on your shoulder. Most critters do get bored. Have fun with her.

Answer 3

She's just chewing to grind down her teeth...

You may not want to stop it...
IF thats the only thing she chews on then let her do it...
If you know that she chews on other things such as the wood pieces then you can try to use some bitter apple...it's made for dogs and cats...you can get it at PetSmart...
Put a TINY bit of it on the bars of the cage...you only need a VERY small amount....
Spray some on your fingers and rub them on the bars of the cage...then when she chews on it it's going to leave a very bad taste in her mouth and she wont chew on the bars anymore...
But make sure she's chewing on all the other stuff before you do it...

HOPE THIS HELPS...GOOD LUCK!!!

Answer 4

Don't worry, your little hammie is doing that because she is bored...
Does she have any toys in her cage? Maybe you should let her out more, or buy her new toys...I don't think it can really affect your hamster...I would suggest a hamster wheel or a ball so that she can roll around in your room without being able to escape...( If you don't already have them...) You can also try putting cotton balls in her cage...I do that with my hamster, and he doesn't eat them, he tears it with his teeth and claws, then uses it as a kind of nest...

Just make sure that she doesn't actually break or do a hole in her cage...Hope that helped you !!!

Answer 5

my hamsters used to do that at night i think theywere just bored even though they have plenty of chew things and toys.most hamsters do this . we finally bought an aquarium style home for our hamsters with plenty of ventilation of course from the lid and no more noisey cage biting. I know you said you didn't want to buy another cage but these glass homes are only about$12 lid included

Answer 6

The hamster is just probably chewing down their teeth. They do that so their teeth doesn't get too big were they can't eat or drink. Try using wood logs they sell at pet stores or toilet paper rolls. My hamster does the same exact thing. Trust me, my mom is a vet.

Answer 7

Hamsters often chunk the bars of their cages while they are bored. How in many circumstances do you manage him? attempt to handle him a minimum of one hour an afternoon, yet longer is extra effectual. i do no longer in basic terms propose one total hour at a time; wreck it as much as small fifteen to 20 minute classes. what's in his cage to play with? in the experience that your cage has the holes interior the sides for connecting tunnels, make a maze for him. supply him a kleenex container; they prefer to shred em and sleep in em and play on them. He ought to have a wheel, besides. wish I helped! --fyre

Answer 8

It's very common- my hamster used to do it. If your hamster is pretty new, it may be stressed and confused, resulting in biting the bars. It's not trying to escape, though. You can stop it by gently talking to her, and petting her. Handle her regularly.

Answer 9

They do that when they are bored. You can get the critter a bigger cage with a lot of tubes....That works. You can do what I do which is buy them a 10 gallon or 20 gallon long aquarium & buy a top for it (Of course.) & give them a wheel & Dog biscuits (hams LOVE to chew on peanut butter flavored dog biscuits!!) small amounts of fresh fruits & veggies & pay at least 30 mins playing with your ham every day!!!
I wish you luck!!!

Answer 10

just give the cage to your hamster. mine does it. i blow him,but he doesn't stop and i realize that their teeths are growing! and I'm scared if they grow very long and bit me! ouch!!

tip/s: if you really don't want him to bite his cage,then give him a plastic toy that he may chew.(ex. a plastic house) or your toys that you think they love!(if you have any).

its OK. with a master like you, she will have a good health. for you!!! coz it looks like you really love him!