Do Hamsters Understand Affection?

Pet hamster calmly sitting on its owner's hand showing trust and comfort

Many hamster owners eventually ask the same question: Does my hamster actually know that I care about it? You provide food, keep the cage clean, buy enrichment toys, and spend time building trust. Yet unlike dogs or cats, hamsters rarely show obvious signs of affection. They don’t wag their tails, run to greet you at …

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