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Zara Gaspar

Our vet explains why hamsters bite their cage and what you can do to help

Hamster chewing cage.

Has your hamster been biting theor cage? While you may think this is a normal behavior due to all the chewing these tiny fur balls love doing, you need to think again. While yes, the constant gnawing and chewing is a normal behavior for hamsters, as it helps grind their teeth down to the right length, chewing on their cage can be cause for concern.

A hamster could be biting their cage due to stress, anxiety, or frustration. If a hamster is living in a cage that is too small, for example, this could lead to a very unhappy hamster and they might bite their cages for this reason. You can read up on ways to help a stressed hamster.

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