Edible or wooden toys are preferable as they help to keep your hamster’s teeth in check. Portobello Pet Shop emphasises this, noting: “Preferably don’t buy plastic toys.

9. Provide enrichment and variety Rotate toys, change tunnel layouts, and occasionally hide food to stimulate natural foraging behavior. Bored hamsters can become depressed or destructive.

Most pet stores also have hamster chew toys designed to help pet hamsters keep their teeth worn down. Rabbit chew toys also will work (rabbits have the same problem!) Hard dog biscuits can also be ...