Hamsters love to dig, which means you should make sure that your pet has plenty of bedding in his cage. Exactly how much bedding should you put in the cage anyway?

You really can’t put too much bedding in the cage, unless you’re worried about creating a mess. Hamsters can easily kick bedding out of wire barred cages.

It is possible to put too little bedding in the cage. Strive to put three to four inches in the cage, and no less. You can put more in the cage, but your hammy may find it hard to use his exercise wheel. Instead, pile up an extra inch or two in the corner of the cage where he likes to burrow.

No matter how much bedding you use, make sure you clean the cage often! To learn more about creating the perfect hamster environment, click here, or call your veterinary clinic Greensboro, NC.