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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Do hamsters get lonely? That's a great question. We often see hamsters ...

Gerbils are generally smaller and slimmer than hamsters, with longer tails covered in fur. Unlike hamsters, they are diurnal, ...

Hamsters are sometimes seen as beginner pets – a tiny gift to young kids to teach responsibility and test out if they’re ready for a larger dog or cat. However, this mindset can be harmful if hamsters ...

To keep a hamster happy, wooden structures with several levels make sense. In the wild, hamster houses have several chambers, but at least a bedroom, pantry and toilet. (Anna Auerbach/Kosmos/dpa/TNS) ...

Do hamsters get lonely? That's a great question. We often see hamsters living quite happily with other hamsters, but are they just as happy on their own? We spoke to vet, Dr. Rebecca MacMillan to find ...