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Hamsters are great pets for kids and grown-ups alike. They're cute, entertaining, self-contained and portable. And you do not need to potty train them. Just change their litter once a week and they'll be fine. Unlike other small pets like fish, large rodents like rats and guinea pigs will interact with you and recognize you as their friend. To have a happy and healthy hamster, gerbil, rat, or guinea pig you'll need to get proper pet supplies for them.
The first thing to think about is the cage. You probably already know which type of rodent you're going to get. Make sure the cage is big enough for your new pet to run around, have lots of room to keep its waste and food far apart, and plenty of room for an exercise wheel. Keep in mind that you'll have to change the litter weekly, so make sure you choose a cage that's easy to clean out.
Litter is the material you put on the bottom of the cage, and is usually made of wood shavings or some other bedding material the rodent can work with. You can get it in most pet supplies sections of any store. Your rodent needs the litter for a place to tie itself and to dig in and make a nice little hole to nest in. They tend to burrow in the wild, and litter is how they can recreate that in their new cage. At first just get whatever litter looks best, but know that you might have to change types if either your pet or you developed an allergy to the kind you're using.
To save you extra work, get food and water bowls that are the right size for your pet and will not tip over when he's digging around, since a spilled water dish will make everything in the cage wet, and that can lead to a smelly cage.
As with all pets, it's a good idea to get the best quality pet food that you can afford. Some food looks like simple nuts and seeds and has some nice big chunks to chew on. Other rodents need food that looks like pellets. The folks where you get pet supplies can help you to make sure you get food that is appropriate for the type of pet you get. Get these few things before you bring your new family member home and it will make your new pet's stay with you more enjoyable and stress free for both of you.
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Source by Edward Ebullio
