Dear Readers: Are you thinking about adding a hamster to the household? Here are some important things to keep in mind:

* As with any pet, a hamster does require some responsibility. Hamsters need food and water daily, and they need to live in a clean environment, so frequent cage cleaning is a must.

* Check out beforehand what you will need—a cage, exercise wheel, food dishes, a care book and water dispenser. Hamsters love to chew plastic, so buy only metal accessories for their cages.

* It is usually best to have ONLY ONE hamster per cage, as hamsters can ...

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