Hamsters are very alert, which makes them easily excitable and prone to stress. They can be frightened by cats who show excess interest in them, kids who don’t know how to treat animals gently, and cages that are too small. Moreover, there are special fillers for cages like the ones made from cedar and pine that can irritate rodents’ lungs and skin. Even changing their food can lead to stress.

Solution: Place the hamster in a room where there will be no irritating factors and they will be able to rest and get occupied without worrying about stressors. Don’t make noise and don’t frighten it. If you notice that your pet has started to chew on their cage more often than usual and has become aggressive, started to drool, or started to go bald and squeak, contact your veterinarian as soon as possible.

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