A beginner’s guide to hamster care, from setting up a safe cage and healthy diet to handling, toys, and veterinary care for ...

Hamster housing. Pet hamsters should be kept in a clean cage with adequate space. Provide them with dust-extracted bedding. Hamsters — especially dwarf hamsters — have a tendency to burrow.

We asked veterinarians what to look for in the best hamster cages. Our top picks include large enclosures for Syrian hamsters and sturdy wire cages.