Dental Care

Hamsters have constantly growing incisors so if they break, injure them, or develop an infection they may develop overgrowth of these teeth.

This can be terrible with the teeth growing too long and then growing into the lips or cheeks. We can trim these teeth back to a more normal length. With golden hamsters we can consider removing the overgrowing teeth permanently.

It is best to check your hamster’s front teeth every week. You can train then from when they are young to turn them upside down, in order for you to gently lift up their lips and check the teeth are symmetrical in shape, colour and length. They do look very long naturally.

Once you are finished then you may offer your hamster a little treat for being good!