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.

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 ...

Tunnels and hideouts: Mimics their natural burrowing instincts. Chew toys: Hamsters’ teeth never stop growing, so wooden or mineral chew toys help keep them in check.