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Hamster Exercise Balls and Small Cages Cause Stress, Study Reveals
Apr 22, 2025 Animal Behavior Cross-sectional owner survey

Hamster Exercise Balls and Small Cages Cause Stress, Study Reveals

UK survey of 548 hamster owners reveals that exercise balls and exposure to predator pets cause significant welfare problems for these small mammals.

Key Finding: 18.4% of owners use exercise balls, which can cause stress and injury in hamsters
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6 min read Veterinary Record

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