Hamsters can make great pets, but they aren’t perfect pets. Unfortunately, some hamsters bite. Here are a few reasons why.

First, a hamster may bite simply because he isn’t properly socialized. Just imagine if someone 100 times bigger than you came up to your cage and tried to lift you up! Hamsters have to get used to human contact before they feel comfortable being handled.

Even with the right socialization, a hamster can still bite. They are prey animals, so they are prone to being easily startled. If your pet feels scared, he’s likely to lash out by biting. When you want to take your hamster out of the cage, approach the cage slowly and speak to him so you don’t startle him.

Biting behavior could also have a medical cause. To make sure that this isn’t the case, schedule an appointment with your veterinary clinic Livonia, MI.