Cute hamsters will also grow a lot of meat on their abdomens after they gain weight, especially hamsters with artificially bred genes such as third-line hamsters, puddings, and silver foxes, which are more likely to gain weight.

When a hamster gets fat, its abdomen will stick to the ground and cause friction, which can easily cause inflammation. If you are not careful, it will cause skin diseases such as bacterial dermatitis, and the skin will become red, itchy, alopecia areata and other symptoms, and you will also be prone to liver disease, heart disease, diabetes, etc.

The most harmful thing is that fat hamsters are easily injured, such as when spinning the wheel. , because he is too fat and gets caught in the gap and cannot pull it out by himself. In serious cases, it may cause fractures.

So, what should I do if my hamster is too fat? How to help my hamster lose weight?

1. Adjust the hamster’s eating habits.

For example, hamsters like mealworms, melon seeds and other foods that are very fatty. However, during the weight loss period, it is best not to eat these things. Because it is these things that make hamsters fat, especially mealworms, which can easily lead to overnutrition in hamsters. In addition, it is also one of the reasons why the owner feeds the hamster human food, such as bread, biscuits, seasoned dishes, etc., which are all causes of hamster obesity. Don't think that just such a small snack has no problem with your weight. It may be a little bit for you, but it is equivalent to a whole big cake for your hamster.

If the hamster was eating melon seeds as its main food before losing weight, then it is recommended to use hamster food as the main food to lose weight now. The hamster may not like to eat at first, so feed it in the evening when the hamster is hungry. The hamster may eat it when it is hungry. You can also try to feed products produced by several companies, and you may find something your hamster likes.

2. Add toys to the hamster's nest to let the hamster exercise.

You can buy some toys that the hamster is interested in, such as wine barrels, seesaws, spinners, etc., to make them move, or lay thick straw in the cage for the hamster to drill. This is also a kind of There is a way.

3. Keep your hamster free and let it move.

You can choose a larger enclosed space to let the hamster move on its own. If you are worried about your hamster escaping, you can buy a hamster exercise ball and put it in it! It should be noted that do not do this in hot summer, as the hamster will be bored.

4. Play with your hamster more.

When you first start playing with your hamster, the editor recommends that rat friends wear gloves to avoid injury during play. Once you've become familiar with your hamster, you can take off your gloves. In addition, it is best to play with your hamster at night, because hamsters are nocturnal animals!