Your hamster may escape from his cage or wander off during playtime. Don’t panic but act quickly so youare more likely you’ll find your hamster soon. Start by questioning family members to determine the most probable room your hamster may be. Check that all access to the outside and other rooms is restricted. Keep other pets outside the area as well. Start a comprehensive search of the area. Check shoes, closets, under furniture, in boxes, under blankets and the like where your hamster may be hiding. Put food out on the floor to try and lure your hamster to come out of hiding. You may need to wait till nighttime for your hamster to come out since he may be napping. Keep your searches low-key and quiet so you don’t frighten your hamster. If you don’t find your hamster, expand the search area and keep looking. Contact your Flat Rock, NC vet to learn more.