It can be very soothing to pet an animal, and most animals enjoy it. However, some animals are a bit trickier. Do hamsters enjoy being petted?

Hamsters can be skittish. As a matter of fact, it usually takes some time and effort to socialize a hamster so that he doesn’t mind being held. Even if your pet gets used to being touched, he won’t necessarily enjoy it.

You can train your hamster to tolerate being petted, but chances are, your critter doesn’t look forward to the attention. It’s enough just to hold your hamster and bring him out to play every day.

Positive interactions usually revolve around treats, so provide your pet with a snack every time he comes out of the cage to play. For more hamster handling tips, click here, or speak with your vet Livonia, MI.