Sometimes it can be difficult to get a hamster to sleep, as they can have a lot of energy.Hamsters want to sleep during the day and not at night because of their active lifestyles.hamster owners may find themselves kept awake at night by a loud, playful hamster.If you want your hamster to be more active in the evening, you need to give it time to sleep and be respectful of its natural sleeping times.
Step 1: hamsters are crepuscular.
hamsters are not technically nocturnal, but they are most active during dawn and dusk, and will be more active at night than during the day.They want to play at night if you have a hamster in your room.
Step 2: The early evening is a good time to play with your pet.
As soon as your hamster is awake again, continue playing with it.This may cause your hamster to stay up more during the day, since it will enjoy the play and attention, and the hamster may then be tired out and sleep better at night.For several days or even weeks, do this until your hamster wakes up earlier in the evening to play.Your hamster will still be active at night, but you can teach it to be more active during the day.
Step 3: Feed your hamster at night.
If your hamster is not willing to wake up until later in the evening, you can try feeding them earlier.Chances are your hamster won't be able to resist the smell and will get up to eat, they may stay awake to play.If you do this frequently, your hamster will associate getting up earlier with getting fed.
Step 4: Take the toys out at night and replace them in the morning.
Your hamster may be more inclined to sleep and rest if they don't have anything to play with.Every day you should give your hamster a toy or treat.
Step 5: Be aware of your breed of hamster.
You should be able to find out what breed of hamster you own by checking with the pet-store clerk, or by looking up your hamster's physical description online.The three most common hamsters are Dwarf, Syrian, and Chinese.Syrian hamsters have very inflexible sleep schedules.During the day, they need to sleep and have their activity times.Chinese and dwarf hamsters have more flexible sleep schedules.They may get used to the activities during the day.
Step 6: Allow the hamster to sleep.
A disrupted sleep schedule can be harmful to your hamster.Sleep-deprived hamsters can become angry and even bite their owners.Do not force your hamster to be awake at certain times.hamsters have periods of activity during the day because they are not strictly nocturnal.Don't expect a hamster to sleep for the whole day.
Step 7: In the mornings and evenings, play with your hamster.
Since these are the times when your hamster will be the most awake and playful, plan on daily playtimes in the evening.Your hamster will sleep better during the day if you play with it more.If you can get your hamster to run on its wheel before you go to sleep, it will make him sleepy while you are asleep.
Step 8: Place your hamster's cage away from your bed.
It's important for you and your hamster.Put your hamster's cage out of earshot if you don't want to be kept awake at night by your pet.The hamster's cage could be kept on the floor in the bathroom.There is a spare room or guest room in your house.If the living room will be quiet and dark at night.
Step 9: The cage should be kept in a quiet room during the day.
It is important to give your hamster a place to sleep in so that it can rest and not get sick.It would not be a good place to keep your hamster's cage if your living room is loud and crowded during the day.It may take some time for a hamster to get used to being in a pet store.To help them along, keep their cage for a quiet room during the day.
Step 10: Your hamster should be given total darkness at night.
The cage should be located in a room that is not lit at night, either by streetlights or internal lights.The Hamsters need to be in a dark place at night.If you keep your hamster in a room with a night light that stays bright at night, you will need to move the cage location.Your hamster will feel more comfortable at night.Your hamster may become confused at night if it is light.Your hamster gets light and darkness every day.hamsters should have at least 12 hours of light and dark a day.
Step 11: Trust your hamster.
hamsters love being petted, played with, and picked up, but they need time to trust you.If you own a hamster, don't make quick movements around it for the first week.The hamster will sniff you before you pick it up.Your hamster will start to trust you after about a week.
Step 12: Hold your pet.
If you want your hamster to sleep in your hand, it needs to be comfortable being touched and held.Once your hamster is comfortable being stroked and picked up, you can begin to carry it for longer periods.When you hold the hamster, put it in your hand.The hamster shouldn't be trapped with your hands.The hamster is in its cage.Don't wake your hamster up to play.Allow your hamster to rest when they are sleeping.The hamster may bite you if you try to play.
Step 13: If your hamster is tired, carry it.
If you want your hamster to sleep in your hand, you'll have to carry it when it's sleepy.It should be in the early evening or late morning.When you hold your sleepy hamster, try sitting down or remaining still and it will wake up in your hand.Pick up your hamster when it is already asleep.
Step 14: There are signs of illness.
It can be difficult to tell if your hamster is sick since they are so small.hamsters hide their illness as long as possible, and any illness can quickly become serious.Inactivity and loss of appetite are signs that your hamster is sick.Sneezing or wheezing can happen.It is possible to discharge from eyes or nose.There is a body of water around the tail.Hair loss.
Step 15: You can call your doctor.
Respiratory infections and pneumonia are some of the illnesses hamsters are prone to.Ringworm and various infections can be contracted by hamsters.If you suspect your hamster has an illness, you can schedule an appointment with your vet.Stress and rapid diet changes can cause many diseases.
Step 16: The hamster will be euthanized if you don't take it to the vet.
If your hamster can't be saved by medication or surgery, it may need to be euthanized.The quality of life for very old hamsters has begun to decline.If your hamster is suffering, the vets may be willing to perform euthanasia for free.Don't put your hamster to sleep at home.hamsters should only be euthanized by veterinarians because they are small and delicate.