Hamsters, the rodents belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae, have long been cherished as small pets suitable for children to keep. And although hamsters can eat a variety of things, some foods are far ...

If you have young children, chances are you get weekly, if not daily, requests for a pet. While a family cat or dog is a right of passage for many, it can be a lot of responsibility for children who ...

Forget surviving off a silo of corn if the apocalypse ever rolls around — if a recent study is any indication, the eventual lack of proper nutrients may drive you into the arms of crazed cannibalism.

Hamsters make excellent pets, as they can become extremely attached to their humans. These super-cute rodents may be small but their presence is always felt within a household. However, Gail Hansen, a ...

Hamsters are cute, mostly low-maintenance pets, so they’re often a go-to choice for parents looking to quell pleas for pets from little ones. While it’s true that hamsters are a lot less work than a ...