*HAMSTER BALL:* •Their toes can get stuck in the ventilation slits, breaking them. •They don't have enough ventilation. •The hamster can't stop the ball, and it can crash into walls, hurting them. •Hamster balls cause disorientation and stress. •Most hamster balls are too small. •Hamster balls can cause infections from urine and faeces build up. •They trap heat. There are many other reasons, but these are the main problems! •The lids can fall off easily, making it easy for them to escape and get lost! *SMALL CAGE:* Can't fit the necessary enrichment that a hamster needs to live a good life. This leads to stress behaviours, such as monkey barring, bar chewing, cage aggression, cage pacing and wall scaling. Stress isn't good for hamsters, as they can get a serious disease called wet tail, which is fatal. Hamsters need a large cage with lots of enrichment! *WIRE/MESH WHEELS:* Hamsters can get their legs/toes stuck in them, which can break them. Running on mesh for an extended period of time can lead to bumble foot, which is where the foot swells up, and it is incredibly painful. *PINE/CEDAR BEDDING:* Softwood shavings like pine and cedar release aromatic phenols and toxic acids that damage the lungs and windpipe (trachea) of your hamster. If you enjoyed the video, please consider subscribing! Thanks! 🐹

@WhoareyouEVIE

Жыл бұрын

Your hamster is so cute 🥰 I subscribed bc my friend cinnamon the snail told me about you and your comment!!

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it! 🐹💕

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

@@LeahxShorts Thank you!! I really appreciate it! 🐹💕

@AngelDust_Editz

Жыл бұрын

I sub now ❤

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! 🐹💕

“What do you wanna be when you grow up?” Me: this person’s hamster

@animator19302

Жыл бұрын

Lmao same

@KawaiiSlimeFan

Жыл бұрын

Same

@aftonandnoelleclendenin8301

Жыл бұрын

Same lol

@lizygames8921

Жыл бұрын

Lol same 😂

@moth.puppetzs

Жыл бұрын

Same ❤🤣

Finally people who actually know how to take care of hamsters

@Rosemary_fern

Жыл бұрын

I used to have gerbils and they have a few things in common but are also quite different, but I made sure I thoroughly researched them before we even were allowed to adopt them. We had an enrichment habitat, a play pen, a solid wheel, and never a ball.

@Rosemary_fern

Жыл бұрын

And paper bedding and lots of cardboard rolls to chew

@Happyfroggy

4 ай бұрын

But what if the hamster is smol, do I still have to get a huge cage

@gailasprey7787

4 ай бұрын

@@Happyfroggynot huge but enough space for the hamster to be able to walk around to their heart’s content.

@74u4j

2 ай бұрын

Ikr😭 I've never had a hamster but I have a rabbit and I agree with all these!

Wait, mesh wheels are a thing? Bro imagine if your treadmill had holes in it and how dumb of an idea that would be

@Art.and.Hamsters

6 ай бұрын

IKR?

@Violet_official676

4 ай бұрын

Real like bro what ya fo there-

@matcha_berry514

3 ай бұрын

Mesh wheels are actually for gerbals not hamsters people just buy it for them and no they don't hurt the gerbals

@sundaystorms5171

3 ай бұрын

@@matcha_berry514it’s so dumb how people can’t identify a gerbil with a hamster and just assume things like “oh they’re the same thing, rodents schmodents I bet my hamster will be SOOOO happy! it needs to work out too I hate how fat it is, I should probably stop feeding it for a week and maybe it’ll look better hehehhe” like people are like that sometimes 😭 can’t even take care of a hamster in this generation

@KIKURAsky

2 ай бұрын

😭 omg i just realized how Terrible that is

Me not noticing the "safe alternatives" text and running to get my hamster out of her large full of enrichment cage

I appreciate this video so much people really need to be informed about hamster care. And the song is super fun too lol

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I'm glad you liked it! 🐹💕

@-nothing-just-nothing-

Жыл бұрын

Ikr I had one but he died on Christmas 2020 so rip my old cutie his name was peanut died at year 1

@-nothing-just-nothing-

Жыл бұрын

@@pancakespets Yea this information is really good even though I know it

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss! 😭 Rest in peace, Peanut ❤️

@-nothing-just-nothing-

Жыл бұрын

@@pancakespets yea rip peanut u will be missed it is soon 3 years without him 😢

Oh my gosh- my heart skipped a beat- I didn’t read safe alternatives and saw the giant enclosure and I got terrified-

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

Oh no! I hope no one else thought that! 😬

@reeceypooh6497

Жыл бұрын

@@pancakespets lol I did! Had to rewatch it and realized it’s safe

I really appreciate that someone’s actually showing what’s safe and not

ok, ik this is out of context but... Why did the unlabeled shavings look like fingernails to me-💀😭

I got two Life360 notifications while watching this telling me my mom and dad are home but the crazy thing is they were exactly on beat💀

Yes thank you 👏

thank you for this information!!

@pancakespets

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 🐹💕

Yayyyy im so happy hamster care is improving and more and more people are taking better care of them! ❤

I didn’t know hamsters balls were unsafe til this vid thanks

@CuddlyPengiun13

4 ай бұрын

Yeah there paws can get caught in the gaps

@The_Creative.

3 ай бұрын

same! luckily my hamster was fine but if i had a hamster now I'd take better care of him

@Unitedagainstzoophilia

2 ай бұрын

I had a hamster once. We put it in a hamster ball, and then me and my sister forgot about it....and my dogs got to it....

I love your vids tell Pancake I say hi! ❤

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

I will! Thank you so much! 🐹💕

Totally agree with all of this, these videos are good because some people who are new to hamsters don’t know much. 👌🏿👌🏿

Finally a good hamster Owner!

Thank you so much❤it is so many people in the world who are buying small cages,hamster ball’s and a lot of other stuff that are bad for hamsters

I just got a larger cage for my mice thats like 2 feet wide, while my rat are living the life with a 5 foot tall cage

A humidifier in the room can help with the cold, make sure she's warm and comfortable. Also, consider taking her to a vet for proper treatment.

Accutally aspen bedding is safe for hamsters!

@WormmyyDragonz

5 күн бұрын

The video said that lol many ppl didn't see thst te text changed

Another thing. Try not to buy pets at pet stores line petco and pet smart, instead look around your local shelters and stuff. Mine actually have some Guinea pigs

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

Very true! Thanks for this! 🐹💕

@Kingkobra055

Жыл бұрын

What about pets at home

@ArsonIsAmazing_

Жыл бұрын

I got my 4 guinea pigs at pets at home, I'm not aware of any shelters that would have rodents near me :(

@Ronaldoyapi

7 ай бұрын

@@Kingkobra055I Have 900 Hamsters

@m1ntykassitea7936

14 күн бұрын

What if you don’t have any actual animal shelters (or any good ones) near you? I want to get a hamster of my own 🐹😊❤

Finally another person who knows how to take care of them!

I used to have that exact cage when I was younger and started freaking out when I saw that specific one. I felt like it was calling me out lol

Finally a hamster carer who makes yt shorts / ticktocks and is able to understand how to take care of a hamster :O

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🐹💕

Aw your hamster is so cute! 💖 I’ve owned 2 hamsters before both sadly passed away of old age. I’m just glad people are out here promoting good hamster care because they really are blessings! 😊

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 🐹❤️ I'm sorry for your losses though! 😢

@thatgirlkatie

Жыл бұрын

​@@pancakespets yes my two passed hamsters away 4 or 5 years ago...🥺

Love that you included both safe alternatives and reasons as to why the originals are unsafe!

The most relatable thing about Hamsters doesnt exist- 🐹🐹😅

yall better listen to them, my hamster had the shaving bedding and now he's got sticky eye I switched to the recommended bedding and he's doing better

Spread your words honey, everybody needs to know about proper hamster care ♥️

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

Im happy that there is finally a responsible hamster owner here

Yasss. I see so many people with itty bitty cages. Nd it’s like do you want to live in basically a 12” box.

Thank you for informing people about this issue. I hate these products with every fiber of my being. So thank you for that.

@uwugamerkitten83

Жыл бұрын

Me too I especially hate people that can only afford the hurtful products and not the pricey stuff 😡😡

@masterham2173

Жыл бұрын

@@uwugamerkitten83yeah if you can’t afford to buy the proper enrichment don’t get a hamster

@ceooftoast8118

Жыл бұрын

@@uwugamerkitten83 can’t afford the necessity then do not purchase a hamster

@HYDROCARBON_XD

Жыл бұрын

@@masterham2173but if you already got a hamster then what can you do? Then kill him? What the absolute fuck

Your a good hamster parent!

hahahhahah very cool way of sharing info!!!!

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it! 🐹❤️

Gotta make sure the wheel is the right size, too. Don't want to hurt their little backs. I recommend Nitangel. Their wheels are amazing

@reallifecheeseit1

Жыл бұрын

Yes I have one and it’s silent and so good

I'm so glad someone out here knows their stuff about how to keep their animals safe ❤

@AbbeyKitty1013

Жыл бұрын

Bruh Are you saying people with these stuff are animal abusers?! You must be 5

@_forget_it_i_was_never_here

Жыл бұрын

@@AbbeyKitty1013 OH MY LORD 💀💀it really baffles me to see how much knowledge people lack 😭 also, if I were to see someone abusing an animal and called them an animal abuser, I'm 5??

@Lsssssl

Жыл бұрын

​@@AbbeyKitty1013 yes they are animal abusers. And if they are not, what are they than?

@AbbeyKitty1013

Жыл бұрын

@@Lsssssl she didn't heart my comment bruh

@Lsssssl

Жыл бұрын

@@AbbeyKitty1013 so?

Yesssss gurlyyyy. finally more ppl r getting educated on this!

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🐹💕

Thank you for spreading awareness about proper care for hamsters

If you don’t have a play pen you can put them in the bath tub while it’s completely dry and cover the drain

@Mess_of_a_Maniac

10 ай бұрын

I don’t have a bath tub just showers lol

NO BATHING WITh WATER BIG NO NO😨

Thank you so much! This needs to be sent out!

This vid brand me so much joy! Tysm for making it!

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you liked it!! 🐹💕

I didn’t see the part where it said “safe alternative” so I was like.. this girl is about to get a piece of my fucking mind today. 😂😅

probably why my hamster died so soon 💀 she used a hamster ball and had a small cage 😭

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss 😔❤️

@mjhemdal

8 ай бұрын

im so srry for ur loss, but i think its kind of disrespectful to use the emoji "💀" & "😭" after you say ur hamster died. people neglect hammys all the time and i dont support that becuz they are just like cats and dogs. they are pets that we shouldnt neglect becuz of their size.

@simplesimp9664

8 ай бұрын

@BabzLikesChickenNuggetsu missed the point, ain’t nobody using 💀 when they are genuinely sad about something. It’s used for jokes and things that aren’t serious. That’s what they meant.

@simplesimp9664

8 ай бұрын

@BabzLikesChickenNuggets “haha my dad is dead”. No, just no. Doesn’t work like that. Their joking about how they killed their hamster. There’s a thing call SICK jokes.

@october_the_homo8209

5 ай бұрын

@@simplesimp9664but you do know that there’s a thing called DARK HUMOR and also people use humor to cope with loss so I don’t see it as a problem and you shouldn’t either bc you can’t tell someone how to cope.

A lot of people sue small cage or items like that has a decoration and it makes me really sad

I have a miniature hamster, I put her in the ball rarely, just when she has a lot of energy, and it is perfectly fine for her. She never gets her feet stuck in it and I only put her on the carpet with it so it does not roll to fast and bump into things. 😃

You know, the rabbit community is trying to tell people what's unsafe for their rabbits because some people aren't educated enough to know that hutch's and cages are very unhealthy. The rabbit and hamster community should partner up🙂

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

True! I really like rabbits and have researched lots about them, and I think sharing that information would be useful, but I have never owned or had experience with them, and I prefer to have experience with animals before I try to educate people about them! 🐹💕

I have a friend who got hamster. They were talking about getting a hamster ball and then I was like " OH NO NO NO THOSE ARENT GOOD THEY CAN BREAK THEIR TOES IN THOSE!" and she was like " oh ok that's not good I won't get one."

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

That's great! 🐹💕

Finally someone who knows whats really good for hamsters. I see so much of all of these, especially small cages. ITS ALWAYS THE LITTLE KIDS

Tysm for the tips!! :D

Also your hammy is super cute and I have a hammy and he is only 2 months old is there anything that I should know? Also I live in a really cold climate like below zero at times so again is the anything I need to know?

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I would recommend to have a deep layer of paper-based substrate, as it insulates the enclosure better than wood shavings! It is a good idea to have a portable heater to heat the room and, if your hamster cage is by a wall, put a blanket inbetween the cage and the wall to insulate it more! It is a good idea to monitor the temperature of the room with a thermometer, to make sure it stays between 18-23°C (65-75°F)! Make sure to block off any draughts and close windows! A heating pad under one side of the cage is also a good idea! I hope this helps! 🐹💕

@luvmyscary6

Жыл бұрын

@@pancakespets thanks!

Don’t forget hamster leashes! And YES THANK YOU

@IzzyM0714

Жыл бұрын

Hi! No hate but I’m just curious? Would a hampster bite you when you try to get it on? Also do you have any you recommend, Ty!

@Julianapresley

Жыл бұрын

@@IzzyM0714 no it’s just that hamsters are really small and would get out of it easily and if they can’t they are most likely In stress because of how tight it is. And also they are hamsters not dogs lol. Please don’t put a leash on your hamster 🐹 🐹

@IzzyM0714

Жыл бұрын

@@Julianapresley ooh! I thought you were saying they were good! They never seemed the safest to me so I never purchased!

@Julianapresley

Жыл бұрын

@@IzzyM0714 oh lol, yeah I honestly don’t know why they sell them… I see a lawsuit against them 👀

I’m the same but with my gerbil. At first I really wanted to get a ball for her, but my very logical mother said that they get stressed out in them. I also have a learned cage for her and we only give her sawdust from the pet store! Also your hamster is adorable!

@gonermakersequence

6 ай бұрын

make sure(if she is still alive) to get her a freind! gerbils are very social animals(unlike hamsters) and get depressed when alone

It’s good to know other people know stuff about their hamsters I see lots of owners using hamster balls which is very dangerous for them.

The cage u showed is the cage I have but I told my mum and she said it's big enough even thought it's 60cm only so I'm getting a 90cm or 80cm one for my hamsters health for Christmas which is in 2 months so hopefully she will be fine gor now I adopted her 2 weeks ago Edit 3 month later: uhm my hamster broke its tooth from biting the bars and my mum wouldn't let me get the cage , my mum got her wet and now she has a cold so in trying to keep her warm , Please give advise on a hamster with a cold

@Clover_knows_pets

Жыл бұрын

That cage is NOT big enough. Please look up Victoria Rachel on KZread and show your mom

@leshooty2772

Жыл бұрын

A suggestion is to give your hamster more outside of cage time if you have safe means to do so. That’ll help them feel at least a bit less castrophobic

@skibititoiletrizzler

Жыл бұрын

that’s still not big enough. i recommend getting a 40 gallon fish tank if u can.

@_ilyy.

Жыл бұрын

@@skibititoiletrizzler they arent talking about fish

@Clover_knows_pets

Жыл бұрын

@@_ilyy. yes, but a 40 gallon fish tank Is a good starter size for a hamster

Maybe that’s why my hamster died early r.I. P mr.jangles 🕊🕊🕊

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss! 😭 RIP Mr Jangles ❤️

THANK YOU FOR A GOOD HAMSTER VIDEO More ppl need to see this

I’m literally depressed bc my hamster is getting very old and I fear I have barley anymore time left with her. She is the best hamster I ever had. I love her so much and I wish she could live forever. She doesn’t remember me and gets scared when I speak. I missed the days we would free roam her in my room and she would ask for pets. It’s almost been 3 years. I love you flower 😭

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry that you are going through that! That's really sad! It sounds like Flower has had an amazing life with an owner that cares about them very much, and has almost lived to three years, which is very old for a hamster! It's so sad that hamsters have such short lifespans! 😭

hey I have a question? so I have two guinea pigs and there water bottle is constantly leaking and making there cage wet we've bought several water bottles but each one we have the same problem with do you have any suggestions?

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

I would recommend using a water bowl instead! A heavy, shallow ceramic or glass bowl that can't be tipped over is best! Make sure to check for chips and cracks daily, and replace if you find any! You could also use disinfected pebbles to weigh down the bowl, or use velcro to stick it down, to prevent it from falling over! You will need to refill the bowl at least twice a day, and keep it away from their food. It is also a good idea to get a bowl that has measurement lines inside of them, so you can monitor how much water your guinea pigs are drinking! Using a water bowl and a water bottle is a good idea, or two water bowls, just in case one leaks/tips over! It is also important to remove and replace any wet bedding! I don't know as much about guinea pigs as I do hamsters, but this is what I found out when researching! Please do your own research as well, and decide which one is best for you and your guinea pigs! 🐹💕

@thedumbdogsky

Жыл бұрын

@@pancakespets thank you! :)

Im getting s hamster thats why i need to know everything they like and is safe for them

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

That's so exciting! Good luck with your future hamster! Also, here is a video all about things I wish I knew before getting a hamster: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qoWopKadequzhLg.html&feature=share9 I hope you find this useful! 🐹💕

The hamster cage you showed that's the exact one i have and It's MASSIVE

Thanks for showing safe alternatives!

Small cages, no, no no no no

BUT I LIVE AMONG THE SWELL, AND WE DONT PICK UP PEANUT SHELLS, SO I GUESS ILL LEAVE THAT UP TO YOUUUUU, NOW DONT YOU KNOW THAT IM OK WITH THIS UP BEAT PART I GET TO PLAY CAUSE I GOT WHAT I NEED AND I DONT NEED TO TAKE THE RIDEEEE I DONT NEED TO SEE THE OTHER SIDE... sry couldnt help it :3

I want to upgrade my hammies enclosure like this so badly. The problem is I have such trouble finding the right stuff and idk what to get😂 there’s so many possibilities for set ups it makes my brain hurt a lil bit🫠

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

I have got a video that talks all about hamster enrichment. Here is the link to it if you would like to check it out: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qn1hrZaHmty5cbw.html If you are wondering what sort of enclosure to get your hamster, here is a video that goes more in-depth about enclosures, enrichment, and also other things to put in their cage: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qoWopKadequzhLg.html I hope this helps! 🐹💕

I love this we need more videos like this

Getting my little hammy tomorrow (I will never torture her like that)

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

That's great! Good luck with your hammy! 🐹💕

@ButtonsTheHamster

Жыл бұрын

@@pancakespets thank you 😊 ❤️ 🐹

@Bridgette_equestrian

Жыл бұрын

Great!

Also no water baths!!! Sand baths work.

I posted a video on my KZread can you review it I really need help I don’t know if I need more things

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

I commented on your video! 🐹💕

@ButtonsTheHamster

Жыл бұрын

@@pancakespets I saw it was super helpful I’ll be posting more on pumpkin (my hamster) on my KZread if you’re interested

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

@@ButtonsTheHamster I'm glad you found it helpful! I subscribed to your channel and I'm looking forward to seeing more of Pumpkin! 🐹💕

@ButtonsTheHamster

Жыл бұрын

@@pancakespets I’m really thankful for your input and help 💕 🐹

My friend had a hamster named hamrietta, she had all of these bad things. I was not surprised when she died only a month later. May Hamrietta Rest in peace.

“Shows playpen” Me: GERBILL

FINALLY someone that knows!!!

THANK YOU AN ACTUAL GOOD PERSON ON THIS PLATFORM SPREADING A TUALLY GOOD INFORMATION PEOPLE NEED TO LEARN

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🐹💕

The playing routine of an hamster:

I agree, a lot of those things are horrible for rats too❤❤

FINALLY! Someone with good hamster care!

YAYYYYY PROPER HAMSTER CARE!!!

So cuteeeeee 😭

Love seeing proper hamster care and not people impulsively buying hamsters, thinking they’re the easiest thing to take care of… THEY ARE NOT!! I follow all these guidelines and thankfully, immediately learned from my mistakes when I first started owning hamsters❤

Yeah I’m the same thing. I have a like beige Syrian, hamster named Roxy and like I’ll put it in the box once in a while, but like She will stay on the flat part where you walk like she won’t put her feet in the holes. Like I use great bedding, I have a huge cage and I’ll give her like apples and carrots once in a while and then I’ll feed her little pebbles that look like baby donuts lol

new sub! your hampter is so cute!

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! 🐹💕

@quit13227

Жыл бұрын

@@pancakespets ofc! ^^

Finnaly, a good hamster owner. It makes me mad when people have these things and say “oh I didn’t know”, that’s really not an excuse, when getting a pet you should research everything before. I spent like 3 months just watching hamster videos and learning before I got one. Not saying it has to be that long but still

Yes I'm happy proper hamster care is showing up more on social media

I can't find playpens in my country 😭

I'm so heartbroken, when I was younger I had a hamster named Toast which I loved with all my heart. The Petco people recommended the princess castle small cage and we got her a hamster ball, I feel so bad and I should've done research on her. She's fortunately in a better place now❤

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss 😔❤️

@nezuko5377

Жыл бұрын

@@pancakespets thank you🩷💔

Exactly!!☺️🐹

YES!!!!!! I LOVE IT WHEN I SEE AMAZING CARR I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Spread the word out to everyone! Pet stores won’t stop with these unsafe things!

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 🐹❤️

I genuinely don’t know why products that are proven to be dangerous are still allowed to be sold, I got an act octopus cushioned tunnel for my ferret and found out after buying it that it is easily torn on the inside where you can’t see and ferrets can get caught in the layers and suffocate without the owner being able to notice, several stories of people having dead and injured ferrets yet it’s still for sale

OFF TOPIC BUT THAT HAMSTER IS SO STINKIN CUTE I JUST WANNA 🫳🏼 🐹 🫴🏼

The bedding is actually good it can remind them of nature and it is good for them but put some comfy bedding in some corners

That looks exactly like mine hamster 🐹

R.I.P Pancake We Miss You ❤

Just because an animal is small or a prey item for other animals doesn’t mean that they don’t deserve love!! Hamsters are just as good as any other animal ❤

@pancakespets

Жыл бұрын

Very true! 🐹❤️

You say that now: When you get one and realise how much money that will all cost for only 2-3 years...

@amizozo

7 ай бұрын

i know, i’ve been kidnapped by my hamster and now i’m forced to spoil him (all jokes aside tho it’s expensive yes but i love it)

Thank you so much for actually letting people know what you should be doing instead of putting there hamster

thank god you gave good recommendations

The fact my sister has that exact same cage for her hamster.

YESS!! I have 3 hamsters and they are all separated and have big enclosures! I absolutely hate cages with the metal bars, thanks for spreading true info! (

So cuteeeeee