What is the reason for the hamster to bite the cage? How to correct the hamster's habit of biting the cage

Hamsters are very common in our daily life. They are one of the most popular cute pets because of their cute appearance and easy to raise. However, many people who raise hamsters have encountered the problem of hamsters biting the cage. So how to correct the problem of hamsters biting the cage? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help you.

Why does the hamster bite the cage?

1. Teeth grinding

Hamsters are rodents, and their upper and lower incisors will continue to grow throughout their lives, so they must be grounded, otherwise it will affect their eating. If they are too long, you need to go to the pet store to trim their teeth. You can buy some grinding stones, sweet bamboo, apple branches, etc. to help hamsters grind their teeth.

2. Hunger

If the hamster is hungry and there is no food in the food bowl, the hamster will gnaw the cage and try to escape to find food. So you must pay attention to whether there is food in the hamster's food bowl. If there is no food, you must add more.

3. Energetic

In the wild, hamsters can run ten kilometers a day. Domestic pet hamsters also need a lot of activity, so hamster cages are generally equipped with running wheels. But some little hamsters are not satisfied with just running wheels. They need you to take them out and play with them more.

What to do if your hamster bites the cage

1. Buy suitable teething tools for hamsters. For example, walnut shells, apple branches, etc. are all good natural teething items.

2. Change to a larger cage, at least a 47-cm basic cage, which should have enough space so that the hamster does not feel depressed and reduces the probability of biting the cage.

3. Change to an acrylic cage. The surface of the acrylic cage is smooth and there will be no bite to the cage (but it is not recommended to use acrylic in summer, it will be too hot and stuffy)

How to stop hamsters from biting their cages

Hamsters' teeth grow very fast and continue to grow, so grinding teeth is a physiological need. If they cannot meet the need for grinding teeth when eating, they will gnaw the cage. At this time, we can buy some special snacks for hamsters to grind teeth, or grinding sticks for them to use.

In addition, some hamsters have not adapted to the new environment and will also have the habit of grinding their teeth. You should also pay attention to the hamster's hair color and mental state to prevent grinding due to lack of trace elements.