Are you concerned about your fuzzy friend's dental health?Hamsters are easy to care for.They are prone to dental problems because their front teeth grow continuously.The teeth of hamsters can become overgrown and painful if they don't wear them down.In order to keep your hamster's teeth healthy, you should give them preventative care, be on the lookout for signs of infection, and get your pet dental care if a problem occurs.
Step 1: Provide your hamster with food.
Your hamster's cage can be filled with 1-2 chew sticks or toys.These fun treats look great, but they are usually just slabs of wood brushed over with a non-toxic paint.The cost of a package of chew sticks varies depending on the brand, quantity, and store you buy them from.popsicle sticks for hamsters are available at most craft and big box stores.The chew sticks are made from wood.Your hamster could face dental problems in the future if you don't make sure chews are constantly available.
Step 2: Your hamster can chew on wood.
Fruit tree branches are pesticide-free and can be used to keep your hamster's teeth shaved.If you want to give your hamster the section that is 1–2 inches thick, you have to cut off a 3–4 inches section.cherry, peach, or pear wood is better than apple tree wood.
Step 3: Your hamster can chew on a dog biscuit once a month.
Dog biscuits can be used as replacements for wood and chew sticks.You should only give these in small quantities if they are very high in fat.If you eat dog biscuits in moderation, they will keep your pet healthy.
Step 4: You should make sure the items you give your hamster are safe.
Most things that hamsters are given are chewed on.You should never give anything that is toxic to them.They shouldn't be given plastic to chew on.English ivy, hydrangea, and azaleas are plants that are hazardous to give to them.Every chew needs to be non-toxic.There is a label that says items are appropriate for pets.Before you give your hamster to them, make sure you know what you're giving it for.If you are not sure what type of wood it is, don't give your hamster a random piece.hamsters like to chew on empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls.This will allow the hamster to chew and turn it into bedding.
Step 5: Feed
A poor diet can lead to dental problems for your hamster.It's important that your pet gets fresh fruits and vegetables.These foods, along with fresh water and items to chew, will help keep your hamster's mouth healthy.
Step 6: Your hamster needs yearly veterinary care.
If you don't see any dental problems with your hamster, you should still have it looked at by a vet every year.A vet will be able to assess the animal's health and spot problems that you may not be aware of.It can be difficult for hamsters to grind down their teeth if they have a crooked jaw.If you have a problem with your hamster's teeth, your vet can help.
Step 7: Take care of your hamster's teeth.
hamsters are prone to dental problems and should be inspected every week.Pull the fur at the back of the hamster's head to make it open its mouth.The incisors are the teeth at the front of the mouth.The top and bottom incisors will not meet and grind against each other if they are overgrown.If your hamster's teeth are so long that it can't fit a piece of food between them, then they are too long.You should look for broken incisors.A broken tooth should be looked at by a vet.
Step 8: Pay attention to your pet's appetite.
A hamster with dental problems will eat less food.If your hamster's dish suddenly gets full, it could be because of a dental problem.It is possible that your hamster is hiding food even though it is not eating any.When you clean out your hamster's cage, be on the lookout for food.
Step 9: Look for signs of weight loss.
It's hard to tell if a hamster is losing weight because of its fur coat, but you can tell when you pick it up.Weight loss is a sign that your hamster isn't eating enough and can be caused by a problem with its teeth.If you want to know what your hamster weights when it's healthy, try to weigh it regularly.It will be easier to identify weight loss.If you want to weigh your hamster, place a treat on a scale and zero out the weight.When the scale reads zero, allow the hamster to climb up on it and read the weight on the treat.
Step 10: Take notice of excessive drooling.
A hamster with a bad mouth may produce a lot of saliva.The hamster can't close its mouth or swallow properly.The animal is stressed and in pain.The staining it causes around the hamster's mouth and chin can be seen.
Step 11: Your hamster has a mouth.
The smell of a hamster's mouth can tell you if your pet is having dental problems.Hamsters with infections in their mouths have a bad smell.This is not the normal smell of your hamster's food and body, but a rancid smell.
Step 12: If you are trained and confident, trim your hamster's incisors.
You can trim down overgrown teeth with a pair of nail clippers, but this can lead to broken teeth if not done carefully.Before attempting to trim your hamster's incisors, it is important to talk to your vet.They can teach you how to hold the hamster still, trim the teeth, and avoid mistakes.If you're hesitant to do this at home, then you should have your vet do it.Poorly trimmed teeth can cause health problems.The hamster needs to have its back teeth clipped while it is in a veterinary office.The vet will use a dental machine to grind the hamster's teeth.
Step 13: Your vet should trim your hamster's teeth.
If your child has trouble keeping their teeth down with chew toys, make an appointment with their doctor.They will help you keep your hamster's teeth healthy by trimming the teeth.It's a good idea to go to a vet with experience working with rodents.Exotic pet veterinarians are these vets.
Step 14: Get help for medical problems.
If your hamster has had dental problems, it may have an underlying problem.It's your job to follow through with treatment at home if your doctor prescribes it.A round of antibiotics is likely to be prescribed to your hamster in the case of an infections caused by overgrown teeth.As directed, give this medication to your pet.