Y Friday, July 11, 2008 ; 11:00 PM
As it begin..
For those who love hamsters..
I found this in classified section.
Lack of exercise can paralyze hamsters.Paralysis in pet hamsters can be caused by:
- Spinal injury from a fall (e.g. when someone handling the hamster drops it)
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Lack of exercise
If your hamster hasn’t sustained an injury, and has a proper diet, yet seems weak and hunched over, unable to lift its head or move smoothly, it could be suffering the kind of paralysis that results from insufficient exercise.
A roomy-enough cage with a food exercise wheel, toys to clamber onto and run through, and perhaps a split level so it can climb up and down, gives pet hamsters the kind of habitat that makes it possible for them to perform the necessary physical exertions to stay healthy.
Because hamsters are terrific runners, yet cannot be safely let out because of their small size and talent for escaping, exercise wheels are absolutely essential for them to keep fit, and avoid cage paralysis.
But be warned that poorly designed wheels can main or even kill hamsters, ripping off their delicate little feet when they get trapped between spokes or between the wheel and the base.
To avoid catastrophe, don’t buy standing wheels with their own bases, or those with spokes. Instead, choose wheels that are a solid, continuous piece of plastic, open only at the front, with no spokes or gaps that can trap tiny feet (or tiny tails, if you are keeping mice or gerbils), and which attach securely to the front or back wall of the cage.
Ensure that the cage is wide enough to accommodate the wheel comfortably, with plenty clearance room in front, and at the sides. Choose the right diameter and lightness of wheel for your breed of hamster.
- end -It's been fast. It's Friday once again. Friday is always the busiest day I had among the week follow by Monday. With a blink it's 6.30 pm by the time I completed by work. Wanted to be a little hardworking by going back to school, but I was too tired to drag myself there.
Yesterday dinner was an enjoyable one. Dinner with Julia and Yuqin. Satay, Chicken wing and much more. Although, it's fattening but it's worth to eat. Meet up soon again!
Library tomorrow. =) wants to watch 10 Promises to My Dog but cant find a nice timing. Bla.
Should I? Should not I?
Simplicity is life. Y
