The Pet that is Easy to Care For

Authors Note: Before I started writing this essay, my hamster died. Then, I remembered what a great hamster she was. When I was in the middle of writing my essay, I got a new hamster. I then remembered what fun it was to have a hamster,and I was inspired.

If you had to choose a pet to have, what animal would it be? Would it be a cat, a lizard, or a mouse? When choosing a pet, you need to think about many things. The best pet that you could have is a hamster.

Hamsters are the best pets to have because they are easy to care for. All you need to care for a hamster is a cage- either a wired cage or a fish tank because hamsters are experts of escaping from their cages, a cage with tubes coming out of it could easily be chewed out of, a water bottle for drinking out of, food/food dish, and bedding. Also, you will need a nest box, usually sold at pet stores, for your hamster to sleep in or to hide in and a few “chew toys” for you hamster to chew on to keep their teeth healthy. Hamsters require little attention. They do not need to be brushed unless you have a long haired hamster, and they do not need regular check-ups. Many hamsters live without ever having to be taken to the vet. Unlike other pets, hamsters do not need to be walked. In fact, please don’t. You can’t even give your hamster a bath because it will make your pet sick. Although, you will need to clean the cage at least once a week. Other than that, hamsters barely need any care.

In addition to hamsters being easy to care for, hamsters are fun to watch. When your hamster is awake, they tend to spin on their wheel, tunnel in the bedding and poke their little heads out, and cleanse themselves. Sometimes they will just go from one thing to another. Some hamsters dash to and fro while others just walk casually. (Dwarf hamsters are more likely to dash to and fro.)

Other than just watching your hamster, you can play with your hamster. To wake up your hamster, just tap on his/her nest box and call his/her name. You will need to make sure to give the hamster a few minutes to wake up. Once your hamster is awake, you can gently scoop him up with your hands. Dwarf hamsters tend to be squirmier, so be sure to cup your hands so he/she does not fly out of your hands on to the floor. It is easier to bring your hamster to a bathtub so that if the hamster leaps on to the ground, he can’t run away. Instead of letting the hamster roam free, think of your body as a playground. That way, having a hamster can be fun and enjoyable.

A hamster is the best pet you could have. If you would like a cute, loveable pet that is easy to care for, then a hamster is the pet for you.