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Hamster

Posted in Husbandry on January 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Adapted by Drh. M. Fakhrul Ulum from: Hamster
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamster
 
Hamsters are rodents belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae. The subfamily contains about 18 species, classified in six or seven genera.
The name hamster is derived from the German word Hamster, itself from earlier OHG hamustro, from ORuss choměstorǔ, which is either a blend of the root of Russ khomiak [...]

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Hamster health conditions

Posted in Veterinary Medicine on January 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Adapted by Drh. M. Fakhrul Ulum from: Hamster health conditions.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamster_health_conditions
 
Hamster health conditions can include anything from dental problems due to the continuous growth of the teeth to tumors, which can cause cancer. The following list includes many but not all health conditions that can affect domestic hamsters
 
Dental problems
Misalignment of incisors due to injury or [...]

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