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Although a favorite of young children, the little hamster can be a big responsibility, and most experts agree that the parent should shoulder most of the responsibility to ensure that it is properly cared for.

The average life span is 2 years, so admittedly hamsters are not as big a long-term commitment compared to dogs or cats, but they do need a fair amount of love and attention throughout their lives. Play and exercise, good hygiene, proper nutrition and plenty of love is required to keep your pet hamster happy and thriving.

On the Web, discover more about hamster care and feeding, tips on buying the common golden or Syrian hamster from pet shops and shelters, advice on cages and exercise equipment, and lots of pictures on the cute, furry critters that most kids find irresistible...

More about hamsters around the Web:

Care of Hamsters - A factsheet with tips and advice on general care and feeding, hygiene, breeding, common diseases, cages and enclosures, vital stats and suggested reading.

Caring for Hamsters - Info on care and feeding, featuring an extensive picture collection and desktop backgrounds, hamster e-cards, online forums and message boards.

Children's Pets : Hamsters - Choosing, caring for and feeding a pet hamster with advice on cages, exercise and play, bedding and equipment.

Buying a Hamster - Advice on buying a hamster from pet shops, breeders, shelters and rescue organizations, with related resources

Your New Hamster - Things to look for in choosing a healthy hamster, how to setup a hamster cage, tips on hygiene, play and exercise.

Russian Dwarf Hamster - A fan of the species with tips on their care & temperament, how they differ from golden hamsters, with facts on feeding, breeding, illnesses & medical care, related bibliography.

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