{"id":103081,"date":"2022-04-22T12:33:21","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-help-a-scared-hamster\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:33:21","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:33:21","slug":"how-do-you-help-a-scared-hamster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-help-a-scared-hamster\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you help a scared hamster?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-help-a-scared-hamster\/#How_do_you_help_a_scared_hamster\" title=\"How do you help a scared hamster?\">How do you help a scared hamster?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-help-a-scared-hamster\/#What_does_it_mean_if_your_hamster_is_scared\" title=\"What does it mean if your hamster is scared?\">What does it mean if your hamster is scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-help-a-scared-hamster\/#How_do_you_tell_if_a_hamster_is_stressed\" title=\"How do you tell if a hamster is stressed?\">How do you tell if a hamster is stressed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-help-a-scared-hamster\/#How_do_I_get_my_hamster_to_stop_being_scared\" title=\"How do I get my hamster to stop being scared?\">How do I get my hamster to stop being scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-help-a-scared-hamster\/#What_do_hamsters_do_when_scared\" title=\"What do hamsters do when scared?\">What do hamsters do when scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-help-a-scared-hamster\/#How_do_I_stop_my_hamster_from_being_scared\" title=\"How do I stop my hamster from being scared?\">How do I stop my hamster from being scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-help-a-scared-hamster\/#Why_is_my_hamster_so_scared\" title=\"Why is my hamster so scared?\">Why is my hamster so scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-help-a-scared-hamster\/#How_do_you_calm_a_stressed_hamster\" title=\"How do you calm a stressed hamster?\">How do you calm a stressed hamster?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-help-a-scared-hamster\/#Are_hamsters_easily_stressed\" title=\"Are hamsters easily stressed?\">Are hamsters easily stressed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-help-a-scared-hamster\/#Why_is_my_hamster_still_scared\" title=\"Why is my hamster still scared?\">Why is my hamster still scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-help-a-scared-hamster\/#How_do_you_know_when_a_hamster_is_scared\" title=\"How do you know when a hamster is scared?\">How do you know when a hamster is scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-help-a-scared-hamster\/#What_does_a_hamster_do_when_its_scared\" title=\"What does a hamster do when it&#8217;s scared?\">What does a hamster do when it&#8217;s scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-help-a-scared-hamster\/#What_makes_a_hamster_be_scared\" title=\"What makes a hamster be scared?\">What makes a hamster be scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-help-a-scared-hamster\/#How_do_you_calm_a_scared_hamster\" title=\"How do you calm a scared hamster?\">How do you calm a scared hamster?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_help_a_scared_hamster\"><\/span>How do you help a scared hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Place a bit of apple or lettuce in your open palm and hand feed your pet in its cage. Treats allow you and your hamster to build trust. When your hamster seems sufficiently distracted by the food, you can try gently stroking its back. If the hamster flinches or moves away, let it do so.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_if_your_hamster_is_scared\"><\/span>What does it mean if your hamster is scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Remember that this is <b>a purely defensive response and is because the hamster is scared, not because they are aggressive. It will take time and patience, but eventually you hamster will get used to your smell and sounds and get more comfortable with being picked up and held.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_a_hamster_is_stressed\"><\/span>How do you tell if a hamster is stressed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cage biting <b>If you see your hamster regularly biting at the bars or the plastic on their cage, this could signify that they are feeling stressed. Digging Excessive digging and other repetitive behaviors like rolling, scratching, licking, or scurrying in circles can all be signs of a stressed hamster.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_hamster_to_stop_being_scared\"><\/span>How do I get my hamster to stop being scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Place a bit of apple or lettuce in your open palm and hand feed your pet in its cage. Treats allow you and your hamster to build trust. When your hamster seems sufficiently distracted by the food, you can try gently stroking its back. If the hamster flinches or moves away, let it do so.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_hamsters_do_when_scared\"><\/span>What do hamsters do when scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is lying on its back with incisors showing: Yet one more sign of a frightened and threatened hamster that doesn&#8217;t want to be messed with. It <b>creeps slowly along the sides of its cage: It&#8217;s unsure of its surroundings, or it&#8217;s trying to find its bearings on where they are at.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_hamster_from_being_scared\"><\/span>How do I stop my hamster from being scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Place a bit of apple or lettuce in your open palm and hand feed your pet in its cage. Treats allow you and your hamster to build trust. When your hamster seems sufficiently distracted by the food, you can try gently stroking its back. If the hamster flinches or moves away, let it do so.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_hamster_so_scared\"><\/span>Why is my hamster so scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your hamster bites hard, it means they&#8217;re scared and don&#8217;t want to be on your hand. Hamsters are naturally prey animals and get startled quite easily. Time will tell what makes your hamster bite. Reinforce good behaviour with treats, and stop doing things that make your hamster stressed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_a_stressed_hamster\"><\/span>How do you calm a stressed hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Simple Tips to Calm Down Your Stressed Hamster<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Understand That Hamsters Can Get Stressed and Frightened Easily.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep Your Hamster in a Room That&#8217;s Away From Larger Pets.  <\/li>\n<li>Find a Quiet Room for Your Hamster.  <\/li>\n<li>Ensure That Your Hamster Has Toys.  <\/li>\n<li>Add New Toys to the Cage Slowly.  <\/li>\n<li>Handle Your Hamster Very Gently.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_hamsters_easily_stressed\"><\/span>Are hamsters easily stressed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chronic nervousness, fear and anxiety are not uncommon among hamsters, and can cause your pet significant distress. Understanding the signs of anxiety is key to preventing your hamster from living a stressful life.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_hamster_still_scared\"><\/span>Why is my hamster still scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Place a bit of apple or lettuce in your open palm and hand feed your pet in its cage. Treats allow you and your hamster to build trust. When your hamster seems sufficiently distracted by the food, you can try gently stroking its back. If the hamster flinches or moves away, let it do so.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_a_hamster_is_scared\"><\/span>How do you know when a hamster is scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Biting or nipping you or another hamster: This is a sure sign of a hamster that is frightened and defensive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_hamster_do_when_its_scared\"><\/span>What does a hamster do when it&#8217;s scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A hamster can <b>make a frightened sort of screaming sound if they&#8217;re really scared; if your hamster does this, stop what you are doing and leave it alone for a while. Hamsters can also make happy little chirping noises, but all hamsters are different.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_hamster_be_scared\"><\/span>What makes a hamster be scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hamsters are tiny prey animals. They can scare easily. Something as small as a sudden movement can make your hamster fear you. Your hamster may become suddenly scared due to <b>loud noises, fast or abrupt movements or new animals or people in their environment<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_a_scared_hamster\"><\/span>How do you calm a scared hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Simple Tips to Calm Down Your Stressed Hamster<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Understand That Hamsters Can Get Stressed and Frightened Easily.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep Your Hamster in a Room That&#8217;s Away From Larger Pets.  <\/li>\n<li>Find a Quiet Room for Your Hamster.  <\/li>\n<li>Ensure That Your Hamster Has Toys.  <\/li>\n<li>Add New Toys to the Cage Slowly.  <\/li>\n<li>Handle Your Hamster Very Gently.<\/li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you help a scared hamster?What does it mean if your hamster is scared?How do you tell if a hamster is stressed?How do I get my hamster to stop being scared?What do hamsters do when scared?How do I stop my hamster from being scared?Why is my hamster so scared?How do you&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-103081","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103081"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=103081"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103081\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=103081"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=103081"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=103081"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}