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This silent spinner wheel is distributed by Sharples Pet they also specialise in tiny cages, edible chews and kapok bedding. Tierärztliche Vereinigung für Tierschutz ( TVT) recommends wheels should be at least 20cm (8″) for Dwarf Hamsters and at least 30cm (12″) for Syrian Hamsters, since smaller diameters lead to permanent spinal curvatures, especially in young animals. “ The research also found that hamsters use their wheel for an average distance of 8.3km per night. It is important not to place the wheel too far from the ground or the beddings. Placing a wheel too high will give your hamster a hard time getting on it and getting off it. This will result in your hamster jumping off the wheel and hurting itself. Clean the wheel once a week To make it worse, hamsters are nocturnal creatures too, which means you can often say goodbye to sleep and hello to midnight marathons. Hamsters are protected under The Animal Welfare Act and there is a good argument that small hamster wheels should be banned. In addition, Hamster cages which are too small to fit an adequate sized wheel should also be banned.
Often, hamster wheels sold along with a hamster cage are too small. Despite this fact, hamsters will continue to use the small wheels and over time it can cause damage to the spine. Therefore, these wheels should be replaced with a suitable alternative. Any wheels with spokes or mesh should also be replaced, due to the risk of feet getting caught. Those with a “nature” theme for a hamster cage prefer a wooden wheel. They are good and expensive looking. If you buy a good brand, they shouldn’t make any noise either. The only cons of using a wooden wheel are when the wood is not well shaved and finished (not 100% smooth). These tiny pieces of wood can injure your hamster’s feet. Regular Plastic Wheel Before you go and buy a hamster wheel, you should know what are the things you must look for a suitable and safe one for your hamster. There are great options out there but there are also ones that you should avoid. This section will help you decide which large hamster wheel you should choose depending on the species of your hamster. Most hamsters pee on their wheel for some reason. Hence, you should wash it at least once a week to keep the hamster cage clean and pleasant in your hamster’s nose. A dirty cage or wheel can cause distress to your hamster. When the wheel is making noise A cage that is too small to fit a 28cm (11″) wheel should not be advertised as being a suitable cage for a Syrian Hamster.
To provide a suitable environment and to protect hamsters from pain and suffering the following changes need to be made so that pet keepers are not breaking the law:
We all have seen a video or witnessed with our own eyes that a hamster running on an exercise wheel could fly off. This is can be a terrifying and worrisome issue.
A silent wheel is best for those owners who hate the noise/squeak that a regular wheel makes. If your hamster’s cage is in the same room as where you sleep, you are better off with this one. Hamsters are known to be most active at night. I let my hamster use a regular plastic one and boy, it woke me up all the time! Wooden Wheel If this is a concern, you can opt for a wooden wheel. Those are much heavier, which means even when your pet is running at speed, it can’t go too fast and cause accidents. This is also the reason why you must get an extra large hamster wheel. This exercise wheel made from untreated wood is quiet & smooth-running thanks to ball bearings and a cork running surface. This is also kind to vertebrae and joints, a safe option for your small pets. Please note: This product might take a little longer to arrive as it may be shipped from outside the UK.Most plastic wheels tend to be incredibly squeaky and noisy, and given hamsters can run up to 6 miles in one day, the endless rattling can soon become a living hell. Blue Cross is one of the UK’s leading animal charities established over 125 years ago, they recommend the following hamster wheel sizes for different species: Anyone who’s ever had a hamster before knows that while an exercise wheel is often the joy of your little furballs life, it is conversely nearly always the bain of yours. Hamsters are protected by The Animal Welfare Act, it makes owners and keepers responsible for ensuring that the welfare needs of their animals are met. These include the need:
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