Every family is unique and every family pet can be as well. We make our pets a part of our families. Find a pet that is right for you and your particular situation. Whether you are a homeowner looking for a family friend, or rent an apartment that does not allow cats and dogs, there is a pet for you. If you are looking for a new pet you may want to look into dwarf hamsters. These social, tiny and adorable animals could be a fantastic addition to your home and are especially fun for children. A dwarf hamster is so small it can fit in the palm of your hand.

They are not expensive to purchase or upkeep. If you properly train one while they are babies, they will be your life long friend. When purchasing a new dwarf hamster look for animals that seem to be socialized, have clear eyes, and clean coats. Their fur should be free of any bare spots. If you plan on getting a pair of hamsters, plan on getting two from the same litter or if you are NOT a breeder two of the same sex. When purchasing items for dwarf hamsters, make sure that the cage and accessories, as well as toys indicate they can be used with hamsters or mice.

These hamsters can be fed regular hamster food, as well as provided with snacks of grains, fruits and vegetables. For proper tooth care provide them with chew sticks. Keep your dwarf hamster tidy by cleaning it's cage once a week or once ever two weeks. The typical life span of the most popular type of dwarf hamster, the Campbell's hamster can be from 1.5 years to 2 years. Sometimes they can live longer. Making sure that you have purchased your pet in healthy condition, provide them with appropriate sized cages and toys will help your new pet have a long life span. Making sure that they enjoy the correct food and snacks will help to increase the time you will have with these special friends.

Make sure that your hamsters are kept in cages under clean conditions. Lastly, keep in mind that these hamsters are tiny. Be considerate of their small stature when attempting to socialize and play with them outside of their cages. Due to their tiny size, loosing one can sometimes be easy. Pay close attention to your pet or contain them in other ways while they are outside of their cage.