Do hamsters know when your sad?

When you're sad you may start to move around a little slower, be more hesitant, or talk in a lower tone and that's something that a hamster can pick up on. The same goes for a hamster noticing how you sound and act when you're happy as well.
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What do hamsters do when sad?

A lethargic hamster is often a sign of an unhappy hamster. If all they're doing is sleeping, eating, drinking, and sleeping again this is a sign that they are depressed. Unless they're old, it is not a good sign to see a hamster stuck in a loop of repetitive behaviors.
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Do hamsters get sad if you don't play with them?

Hamsters don't show depression or sadness in the same way they show anger and boredom. But the most common cause of their depression is not meeting their needs like a safe environment and the right food. You'll notice a depressed one if they refuse to eat, skulk and curl at the corners of the cage, or barely move.
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How do you tell if your hamster loves you?

If the hamster likes you, they will be interested in the sound of your voice. Watch the hamster's behavior when you walk up to the hamster cage and place your hand near it. If they show interest in you by coming up to you or looking at you, they like you.
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Do hamsters miss their owners?

Hamsters are solitary by nature, and do not miss company necessarily. This means that they can live on their own, and not miss the owner too much. However a hamster not handled regularly will need a lot more space and activities, to consume all of his energy.
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Do hamsters like being kissed?

In fact, they thrive on it. While you may not be able to smooch on your hamster, you can show him love.
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Do hamsters feel love?

You might be surprised to learn that hamsters not only like affection but thrive on human interaction. There are different ways to show a hamster affection, but the important thing is that you do so regularly once you've gained your new pet's trust.
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Why is my hamster biting me softly?

Why Do Hamsters Bite? Tame hamsters are those that have been handled regularly, so they're used to people and don't get scared easily. On the other hand, hamsters that have not been handled much are usually not very tame, and they often bite if you try to pick them up.
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Why do hamsters lick you?

While sometimes hamsters lick you to show affection, they may have a salt deficiency if they are licking you excessively.
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How do hamsters see humans?

Hamsters have poor eyesight. They see details only at very close distances and cannot recognize their owner's face more than a few inches away. Anything more than a few inches away is a blurry, fuzzy, blob that cannot be discerned well.
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Do hamsters cry?

Hamsters don't really cry and if you do see any moisture around their eyes it's usually due to humidity, so you won't see them actually tearing up over something like a bad experience. However, hamsters can make crying noises when they're scared, in pain, or sleeping.
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How do you cheer up a hamster?

Cheer Up Your Hamster By Spending More Time With Them

So just being near their cage where they can see you can really help them with their depression and also make them feel a little more comfortable and safe. You can even try talking to them in a gentle tone just to help let them know that you're there for them.
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Do hamsters have thoughts?

Even hamsters have good moods and bad moods, scientists have found – and a hamster's emotional state can influence its outlook on life. A hamster in a sunnier frame of mind is more optimistic, while a gloomier hamster is inclined to a darker view of the world, the researchers learned.
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Can a hamster smile?

It's unfortunate for pet owners everywhere, but we all know that hamsters don't smile. Like many other animals, these adorable rodent's aren't wired to think that bearing one's teeth is a sign of pleasure or affection.
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Do hamsters get depression?

A new study suggests that hamsters may suffer from symptoms of anxiety and depression during the dark days of winter, just as some humans do.
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Why do hamsters vibrate?

Hamsters vibrate to express different feelings like happiness or nervousness and they can also vibrate when they start to feel cold as well. So as their owners it's important that we know what they're trying to communicate when they start to vibrate.
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Do hamsters talk?

Auditory Cues

Hamsters squeak and talk a good bit, especially when housed with other hamsters or when restrained. If you pay attention to the sounds, you can figure out what your hamster is trying to tell you. Mating calls: Female hamsters will call when in estrus, lactating, or when the days are short.
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Why does my hamster freeze and stick her tail up?

She is doing this because she is in heat. Hamsters come into heat once every 4 days. If you touch a female's back or rear end during this time, they may freeze and put their tail in the air. This doesn't cause them any harm and they will un-freeze if you don't touch them for a while.
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How do you tell a hamsters emotions?

They use body language much like we do and can display a range of emotions that include being happy, afraid, threatened, curious, startled, angry and many other emotions. Stretching and yawning: yawning is often a sign your hamster is feeling comfortable and relaxed, rather than being very sleepy.
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Why did my hamster bite me and drew blood?

They don't understand the sense of a human bringing them home and caring for them the way dogs do. So, every time you get near your hamster especially if you just got them home or they are very young, there is a high chance that your hamster will bite you and draw blood because they thought you're about to hurt them.
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How do you train a hamster to cuddle?

How To Teach Your Hamster To Snuggle
  1. Erin Phraner / BuzzFeed / Via Giphy. ...
  2. Put the hamster directly into its new environment. ...
  3. Some rules... ...
  4. Start by hand-feeding it. ...
  5. As the hamster takes food from you, slowly get it used to being pet. ...
  6. Cup your hands around it slowly and lift. ...
  7. Can you even handle these cuddles? ...
  8. Can you!?!?
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Do hamsters recognize their owners voice?

As mentioned before, hamsters can recognize your voice as well as your scent. Therefore, it's a good idea to use this bit of knowledge to heighten their familiarity with you. After all, any little bit of connection will help.
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How do you spoil a hamster?

How To Spoil A Hamster
  1. Comfy Cage. Hammie will spend most of his time in his habitat, so it's important to make sure that it's comfortable for him. ...
  2. Mazes. Like many small pets, hamsters like exploring mazes. ...
  3. Runabouts. Does Hammie seem curious and bold? ...
  4. Real Estate. ...
  5. Treats. ...
  6. Toys. ...
  7. Love.
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Can a hamster learn its name?

Hamsters are intelligent creatures who can even learn their name. If you talk to your hamster and use their name frequently enough to get them used to hearing it, they might even learn to come when called. A hamster's teeth are constantly growing.
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