Do Hamsters need Grooming?

To learn more about hamsters and the grooming they require watch here: • Basic Hamster Care 🐹
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• How much Bedding? #ham...
• Do Hamsters need a Whe...
• Stop using this with y...

[@okaminess]

Accurate lessons for the world. We need more people like you, Victoria (she's the O.P.), to advocate for small, exotic pets.

[@katm.3432]

My long haired Syrian, Fidget, absolutely loved being brushed! I used a toothbrush to get out any knots or bedding that was stuck in his coat, and he would happily sit for me whenever I did :)

[@hammybunss]

Same with my long haired Syrian, Munchkin.

[@Annalienoel]

You should go live more Victoria, it's really epic when you answer eh questions it's fun to watch you play the game!

[@user-ul1xq2db4f]

What game?

[@hannahbanana3462]

I love your videos and shorts, they give me joy and my hamster has a much better life than she would’ve

[@carriemiles937]

I LOVE how you started shorts!!! I really enjoy KZbin shorts & you joining makes it even better

[@_NoahTheKid_]

Hi Victoria I just got a hamter and she had babies 😂 2 day after I got her it was going very well but then I notices that she still had a baby in her that she could't get out and she sadley past away not even two weeks in 😢. So now im hand feeding 6 baby hamters and it very hard, but your channel helpt me soooo much I just want to tell you thank you, you the best person in the world ❤

[@CheekyHamsters]

Great video! I have two long haired Syrians and one of them HATES being brushed so I don't do it as it stressed him out. He doesn't have the longest fur so it's fine😅. I try to get some of the bedding from his fur out but he doesn't like it lol🐹

[@katelynthefurby]

yeaaah my hamster uses her sand bath as a litter box 💀

[@Sophia-fy1ol]

Dipper is so cute!!

[@MisoTheRoboHamster]

Miso is a sassy girl so i bet if i tried brushing her with a soft toothbrush she'd probably be like "I cAn dO iT mYsElF lAdY" 😂 she is fine with me petting her though. I really hate when people put hamsters in water. Like, you can clearly see that they want to get out. Once for my birthday, my classmate got me chinchilla dust for Miso bc SHE used it on HER hamster. I told her that its unsafe and that they need sand. After that i went to petsmart and got some hamster safe sand.

[@ccgabii]

I love your videos so much, I’m getting a hamster soon and you have taught me everything I need to know! Tysm ❤❤

[@junelondon1703]

Dippers stare at the beginning. XD

[@M_i_k_e_y_l_a]

I’m ordering my sand bath soon ! I wanna get it before i get my hamster

[@jeffbezos6581]

Rip Mabel 😢 💀

[@mr.wagner7720]

Victoria helped me figure out what I have been doing wrong and helped me

[@auroraward8368]

I only washed my hamster when she was elderly. she had her pee on herself. just a little bit of warm water and a wash clothe. kept her warm while she drying. that’s the ONLY time i bathed her.

[@Kayla-111]

so cute!! 💞🥰

[@Mariemtb]

We had a Chinese hamster, his name was Lenni, he used to run around in our living room and my dad build him a tunnel system to his cage with tiny floors in it where he slept most of the time. He died at the age of I think 2 1/2 years. But now to the important part, we always used chinchilla sand ...nothing happened luckily, but if I'll ever get a new hamster I will do better research, I didn't know that chinchilla sand could cause harm to the tiny ones 😢

[@quarantinekittys8259]

I love you videos they have taught me so much about hamster care and now my hamster has the pest care I can provide ❤

[@user-lv1os7yz4e]

Victoria I love your videos!! You help me to take better care of my hamster! Your simply amazing!

[@Suhayly101]

The first hamster looks like mine ❤😊

[@knotsoangelic]

A lot of this also applies to rats! Rats also shouldn’t have baths because of the oils on their skin and bc it stresses them out ❤

[@ralphranzinger4197]

My Hamster was actually a little bit fluffy when I got him, still I brushed him from the beginning. Now he developed a true winter coat which I brush nearly every day. Another fun thing is watching him groom himself, because he often sits under or next to his Waterbottle. I suspect he has to groom soooooo much fur that he wants to have a little drink always available.

[@Syrian_Hamsters]

I love hamsters ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@springbooty6317]

I have a syrain girl hamster which is jumpy spinny and most of all funny 😂

[@samsixx]

my old hamster had such long fur near his back legs so we had to regularly trim it cause piss and crap got clumped up

[@jenniferunangst6467]

Adorable!

[@Smaugette]

Kids washed play sand is also a good option.

[@LiDogzEdits]

I have a long haired hamster and I have not had to brush them at all

[@yourbodyisimperfectlyperfect]

Awww this made me miss my hamster Buckwheat ❤❤

[@MrIRekage]

My Syrian hates sand bath lol

[@queenofanon9972]

I had one teddy and two short hair syrians. Only the teddy needed brushing and trims, but hammies are very hygienic so they don’t need baths

[@Jaydenthemanicvillain15202]

How do you know if your sand is heat treated??

[@cloudyskyz2237]

It will usually say on the bag.

[@ur_local_bisexual_witch1796]

my family had a long hair hamster a few years ago named jellybean. he didn’t groom himself very often so we had to comb his fur multiple times a day to keep it from being matted.

[@InkChibi]

Lil balls of fluff 💕🐹

[@inezmorocho3421]

My boi is a long haired syrian. We've bonded enought that he "tolerates" his bruahing for a certain amount of time and afterwords would need to be bribed by treats

[@tinasanico]

𝕊𝕠 𝕔𝕦𝕥𝕖

[@user-gm9zx9ug6j]

I have the exact same water dish!!

[@scarlettgriffin5844]

What about mice? Do they need sandbaths

[@ShrekIsHot1234]

And a lot of hamsters litter train themselves to use their sand bath! Not all of them do so don’t be expecting it, but that’s exactly what my hamster Cocoa did

[@someonesgottodoit]

I read somewhere you shouldn't leave the sand bath in their enclosure because if they use it ever day it can dry their skin out?

[@carameloromerobakker6078]

I have a question about sand baths if anyone can help. I have a Russian dwarf and he loves his sand bath ( it’s fairly large, maybe 8in by 8in) but he also uses it as a potty. It’s the only place he goes pee (other than a bit on his wheel). Someone voiced their concern that he is bathing in his bathroom. Should I give him another sand bath and hope he uses one as a bath and the other as a toilet?? Is it ok for his sand to double as a bath and bathroom?? I do clean it every 2 days and add more sand every week to replenish the soiled sand I removed throughout the week. Thanks xx

[@cloudyskyz2237]

This is completely normal! I have had some hammies who never bathed and only peed in the sand lol. The hamsters will avoid the soiled bits and roll in the clean parts.

[@christineharper9112]

I need some help please....how often do you preform a full on cage cleaning?

[@user-uk7ow1kg7o]

I have a hamster to

[@Evinex_0]

I keep my dwarf hamsters sand bath under the bedding, i can see her use it in case something happens. Im younger so tell me if i should move it to a more open spot, she seems to really like it and uses it everyday before and after i free roam her.

[@lady_Bee_]

Красавчик!

[@mai_822]

I have a golden hamster and when I bought him the pet shop staff told me he only needs sand bath like once or twice a month.

[@itskatcookie]

Hello I have a hamster and i got a question do you do anything about it’s teeth?

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I recently did a video all about hamster teeth :)

[@itskatcookie]

@@VictoriaRaechel thanks a lot ur my idol and can u make a video about the food

[@Lukasgodgames]

Useful

[@wonghazel1524]

my little hamster got cancer and we brought her to the vet and they gave us some medicines , but she don't want to eat , how to feed her . And what should i do for an aging hamster ( very old i mean ) how should we treat them right. Now we turn off all TV and Wifi , so she could focus on her health first.

[@amylou13531]

that water dish was so cute where ca you get one?

[@cloudyskyz2237]

Niteangel

[@lililive1092]

I’ve heard that you shouldn’t give them one 24/7 because their skin can dry out from it. I let mine have one a few times a week

[@VictoriaRaechel]

This isn’t true 😊

[@immy_playz1]

Can you use children’s play sand? Like the smooth one

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Yes :)

[@b11zen]

as someone who owns a long haired Syrian its a pain having to remove bedding from his fur every time he comes out for playtime

[@cloudyskyz2237]

If they’re squirmy try holding them on their scruff and supporting their underside, then use a fine toothed comb to brush out their fur.

[@RussellCGoose]

Hi Victoria I don,t ever brush my hamster always has his sand bath much love

[@Rosethorns11]

I gave my dwarf hamster to my (older) friend and her brother came in a decided it needed a bath and well… drowned it. (It had a good funeral)

[@all_about_willow]

What about tiny farm sand I think that's what it's called

[@ashlynn7375]

I would use regular play sand and get all the tiny rocks out and then bake it in the oven on 350 for about 20 minutes, is that also safe?

[@GlitterPeach]

usually hamsters pee when scared

[@giovannisingergs4159]

I want to try the reptiles down with my hamsters because I have never tried it but I think I might for the first time if you want me to have to think

[@amandapowers5794]

Where did you get that water bowl?

[@VictoriaRaechel]

NiteAngel

[@jonathancauley5345]

I own a female Guinea pig and beginning to think if it’s the same

[@Martxxroblxx]

Can you use normal sand?

[@parisguirey9248]

I have asand bath for hamsters mine is a syrian and its a male

[@amandapowers5794]

Should a baby hamster have a sand bath? The bag of sand at the store said for adult hamsters only. At what age should they have one?

[@VictoriaRaechel]

any hamster 8 weeks or older should have a sand bath :)

[@0PikaPi0]

The cage I have for hammie is kinad small. (Its a decent wize, but the circumstances I have I CANNOT, have a giabt cage, I just can't!) So I can't let her have sand acess 24/ 7 is that okay??

[@RidingOnRessu]

Is a water bottle to hamster good cuz someone in my channel commented that it's not good for them

[@VictoriaRaechel]

A water bottle if placed correctly is fine.

[@bamf_220]

Another safe option is ground walnut shell also in the reptiles section. NOTE: ground walnut shell is edible and doesn't cause impaction

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Unfortunately nothing replaces sand :/ it just doesn’t do the same thing.

[@happyhamster1865]

Is science selective, a safe option for my hamster.

[@REALGOOBBBBBB]

Why do I feel like my hamster hates me?

[@RoninMartialArtsOrientalMeds]

.looks just like my MuadDid teddy. He loves the reptile sands... my teddy insists that ; "the spice must flow" 😎👹💀🗡🙏⛩️👽🎶🌎♥️😉 😊🙏 thank you

[@Sorryforbeingrude]

Hi i have a question and alot of people told me its normal and maybe even good but im not sure so my hamster has a little warer bowl just like the one in the video and i check it 3 times every day in the morning the evening and before i go to bed (around 2am) but i thought why check it three times a day so i toned it down to in the morning and before bed and i have noticed that her water bowl is always empty in the morning/evening even if i filled it up before going to bed but its always at the same place like i thought maybe she would push the bowl off the platform but she doesnt and i decided to look more now so now i check four times a day and most of the time its just empty and i dont know why i dont believe she drinks it all but the way her toilet looks it wouldnt surprise me but still people told me its good she drinks that much so i just wanted to make sure if it really is good or if i should be worried??

[@AlieTheUnicorn]

Hi Victoria I have a question how many times should someone change the sand in their hamsters sand bath?

[@cloudyskyz2237]

I really only change mine every deep clean which is about every 3 months, and do daily or semi daily spot cleaning w a sifter.

[@olivia88482]

what water bowl is that? the glass one with the point in the middle?

[@cloudyskyz2237]

Niteangel

[@michellebrown5590]

Should I take my hamster to a shelter? My parents can’t afford a sand bath for her and they won’t give me allowance to buy one 😢. I have a big wheel and cage for her that can fit a sand bath in it but I need one first. My first hamster was sick from old age so we had to throw everything out before we got a new one please help me 😭.

[@sadmonday7736]

Play sand for children is cheaper and is safe to use. I hope that your parents will understand that it is necessary with a sand bath. ❤

[@Sam_9edits]

What sand do I need

[@FlSHTOPHER]

Good to know, do mice use sand baths?

[@cloudyskyz2237]

Mine have never.

[@BrianAndDrea]

I washed mine and it turns out he loves it lol he now uses his own drinking fountain to baith himself is this bad?😅

[@cloudyskyz2237]

It’s fine if he uses some water to bathe himself but please don’t bathe him. Especially not with soap, because if you used soap, he might actually be trying to get the smell or remnants off of his coat.

[@Myleeelzin]

If like her waterbottle leaks or water bowl would it be bad if they like laid in it later? This is probably a dumb question

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Being a damp being wouldn't be ideal no!

[@Lisea0]

Victoria, when my hamsters tummy is dirty, is it okay to clean the tummy with warm water? Cause i have been doing that, tell me if im doing something wrong

[@VictoriaRaechel]

dirty in what way?

[@Lisea0]

@@VictoriaRaechel sometimes it looks a little bit brown when i see it.

[@cloudyskyz2237]

@@Lisea0what is causing it to brown? Dirt? Poop?

[@Lisea0]

@@cloudyskyz2237 probably poop :D

[@amizozo]

@@Lisea0Take her to the vet to make sure it isn’t wet tail

[@littlewitchleo]

Mme looked exactly like this one but with really long hair and her butt fluff was so big her poop kept getting stuck in it and she’s complaining when is try to comb it out so I got these little batter powered facial hair trimmer ( my husbands 🤣💀) and trimmed her butt fluff to get it all out and so it wouldn’t happen again

[@Themushroomteam2.0]

Hi qusetion or if there is other hamster expert Is bird sand ok for them??

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Bird sand is unsafe :)

[@Themushroomteam2.0]

@@VictoriaRaechel oh tysm imma search for reptile sand then:D

[@linnea181]

Hey Victoria, i have a longhaired syrian and he doesnt like so much to socialize, what should i do if i cant comb his coat?

[@cloudyskyz2237]

If they’re squirmy try holding them on their scruff and supporting their underside, then use a fine toothed comb to brush out their fur.

[@Lolagi_kit500]

🐹🐾

[@drgnaz6144]

But…..how many times do we have to snad bath a hamster?

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Sand bath should be accessible in their enclosure 24/7

[@jakemilo46]

My hamster is 4 and hasn’t been cleaned in three years because she is so fast and I’m afraid that she will run or climb because she climbs here cage could I have some tips how to help pls

[@leovandenheuvel5814]

You don’t need to clean your hamster, they will clean themselves by using the sand.

[@wirwp17]

How long they live

[@VictoriaRaechel]

1.5-2 years on average, sometimes more

[@nimetulaps]

I dont have those safe sands in my country, what do i do?

[@cloudyskyz2237]

You can use children’s play sand

[@jup1iters]

you should, reptile sand is safe :)

[@emily.hoppy1]

When I searched up whether a sand bath can be in their enclosures the whole time it came up with the answer no. Are you able to explain why it is safe so I can just get a better understanding??

[@EnglishBulldogMama]

Did it explain why they said no? In the wild, a hamster would have continuous access to a sand bath, why not in their enclosure?

[@emily.hoppy1]

@@EnglishBulldogMama It said that it can dry out their skin

[@EnglishBulldogMama]

@@emily.hoppy1 Perhaps if that was the only substrate in the enclosure. Generally a sandbath is a small dish in a large enclosure with proper befding and that explanation does not make sense.

[@emily.hoppy1]

Yes, I’ll look into it more

[@robingreengrow1377]

But i get arrested for grooming Someone pls explain that now!!!

[@evagredil2356]

Yeah but you shouldn’t try to use to big things

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Hm?

[@Trevor7302]

Da fuq they take sand baths 😅 since when was that a thing?

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Well it's always been a thing, just less known due to lack of proper information.

[@Julianapresley]

We bought a sand bath for my hamster and she never really had an interest in using it I don’t think it’s necessary for all hamsters because sometimes they just don’t know what it is

[@helpinghamstersx]

First ❤ love the shorts

[@jmonita2000]

I cut off my hamsters hands so now he’s just a master lol

[@ASentientPlant]

What about the "cleaned sandbox play sand" that they sell at home Depot? Is that safe? I don't have a hamster but would love one in the future and your videos have been so helpful. Love being prepared, doing all the research, and having all the things I'll need before bringing an animal home. 😁❤️

[@cloudyskyz2237]

Yes that’s safe. You can bake it in the oven too to make sure it’s safe

[@jangofett9782]

Why don't you get a real pet instead of snake food?

[@VictoriaRaechel]

“real pet” 😂😂

[@cloudyskyz2237]

You sayin a domesticated pet is less of a pet than a wild animal?

[@jangofett9782]

@@cloudyskyz2237 I'm saying hamsters are useless

[@cloudyskyz2237]

@@jangofett9782 but…so are snakes? If anything, you can actually bond with a hamster more than you can with a snake lol.

[@jangofett9782]

@@cloudyskyz2237 Tell me. When did I say snakes were better?

[@princesspixelyt]

33rd like

[@012751W124K]

So it’s a ground type pokemon. It is weak against water.

[@ashlynn7375]

I would use regular play sand and get all the tiny rocks out and then bake it in the oven on 350 for about 20 minutes, is that also safe?

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Yes