I've spent over $1,000 in like 8 months for 1 hamster. She lives in the pax with a bunch of enrichment (which also costs a lot) but its definitely worth it to see my precious baby thriving 🥺
Within 40 seconds of having a hamster I had spent 100 on food. Toys.. Bedding.. Hell I just brought a habit trail pet 'cage' for them... I'm gonna use it as a toy, it was buy it for 10, or let the person behind me buy it and use it as a cage..
I spent over £1000 on my female Syrian in the course of a few weeks as she was never happy. It was an emotional time as I worried she would never be happy. Even though it was costly at the time, am glad I did it because now she is super happy, never tries to escape and is just the sweetest fur friend I have. :)
Thank you for sharing this. I have 1 dog, 2 cats and 2 hamsters. I wasnt shocked at the cost. Hopefully this helps people think before they buy or adopt.
Hi Victoria! Your videos have really helped me and I’m so happy I found you when I had my first hamster. I was able to give Casper ( my first hamster ) the best life I could and hopefully I will be able to give my next hamster an even better life
Thanks Victoria! I’m a first time hamster owner and your videos helped me to avoid so many “intuitive” potential mistakes! Now my Robo has a 900+ sqft home and runs more than 12 miles a night 🎉 (is that still normal?) but truly energetic little guy though very shy ❤
Hi I’m not super experienced but I’m the wild approx. they run 7 miles and that’s nightly so a hamster in captivity would run a bit farther such as 12 miles!❤️
i can’t believe im earlyyy i have to thank u so much for the knowledge you’ve given me of hamsters and that even without any hamsters watching you is such a joy. please never stop creating these awesome videos! ❤
I’m getting a hamster this summer and I’m getting a bin cage! This is my first time ever getting a hammy so I’m kind of nervous but your videos have helped so much! I hope you and your animals are doing well and I wish you guys the best!
Victoria, your videos always bring me joy and happiness no matter how short long boring or editing your videos are to people I always love to watch all your videos start to beginning thank you for this joy❤
Thank you for taking the time to make this video! Even if you already had collected your data bcuz of budgeting, this probably was still quite a bit of effort! 💖💖
Hi Victoria, with all my heart I tell you that you are a beautiful person both inside and out. It shows that you care about your animals, love you 💓💞💕😻😘
a really good video idea could be you reading amazon reviews on bad items!! i think it would be really fun to see what people think of some bad cages, wheels, and hamster balls!!
I made a DIY Pax cage and got all kinds of things and enrichment plus 40-50 cm of mixed bedding (kaytee and hemp) plus all the food....I think my hamster cost me between 130-140 USD for the basics to start with, then every month of the first half a year I kept adding things to her enclosure, plus the hamster purchase that was around 30 USD. For a first hamster, first year (she lived a bit less than two years), was at least 500 USD, hamster not included. I also own an adult cat and two huskies and THOSE costs are way more grand. Not impossible for a single-living person like me, but definitely requiring a proper budget each month and especially when going on vacation.
Thanks for this video! I’m thinking about getting 2 rabbits, and I wanted to know how much it’ll cost! Also, can I keep them free roaming in my room, but use an extra large dog crate when I leave? Also, was this video in U.S. dollars or Canadian dollars?
What most people don't get is that pets are a luxury, not a right. If you want to have a pet you need to be able to give them proper care. If you can't afford proper care, you can't afford a pet. It might sound cruel to say that but it is more cruel to get an animal you are unable to care for. Of course, there are ways to save on your pets like DIY, using second hand items, finding everyday items at Ikea and other stores that can be used as hides, etc. and that's completely fine. But, of course, there will be a bunch of things you can't save on. Thank you for bringing awareness to how expensive pets really are! ❤😊
I am curious why you don’t go to a feed store and buy a bale of hay vs the bags at the pet store. For a 40lb bale of orchard grass it is about $10usd. You could put that in a plastic tub and save quite a bit on hay and it would most likely be fresher.
Hello, I have watched a few of your videos educating on hamsters, and I completely agree. I see that gerbils have the same needs as hamsters, and was wondering if you could make a video educating on gerbils, so I (and others) can confirm we’re caring correctly for them.(I was hoping for information like what size tanks/cages they would need, what foods/bedding, and what activity tools, or at least types of these items that suit them best).
Hamsters really aren’t cheap pets. Both of my hamsters enclosure together cost over $600 and if you add up all the food, toys, bedding and vet appointments it goes way over $1000! It’s definitely worth it but people really should be more aware of how expensive, not only hamsters, but other pets are too. Anyway great video🥰
I used to have a mouse and she sadly couldn’t be paired again after losing her sister… so the cost to make my bedroom safe for her also added up quickly. To clarify: I tried to pair her multiple times but she wouldn’t accept any of them… I used the divider in a new cage so it was neutral ground. It was the biggest space I could get too. She always rejected all of them… she was already up there in age and grief probably contributed to it. I had a more experienced mouse keeper helping me and he was the one who owned every mouse I tried to pair her with. Eventually we had to agree it was too much stress on her… she was very well socialized and handled often and was very social so I was able to keep her company very often. She had out of her cage time under supervision and usually she loved to sit on my shoulder. I miss you Fitz… 🕊️ She passed away from what we think was pyometra. I didn’t recognize the signs quickly enough and she didn’t make it to her vet appointment. I’m still unwilling to own mice again because her passing was too hard on me. I blame myself for not realizing she wasn’t gaining weight, she was actually in need of medical attention. It was a stupid mistake and I wish I could go back and do things differently
I'm so sorry. But don't try to blame yourself for things that have already passed. I have done the same thing with my first hamster cuddles. But even though I was upset about my mistakes, I did get more hamsters, and I thought I would never even be able to care about any others again... but if I would have never gotten more, I would not have the hamster that I have right now, and I would have missed out on owning him. And I would not have learned how to keep going, even when times are hard.
This helped me so much! I’ve had a few hamsters and hope to adopt after the summer, but I was wondering if an I,ea detolf is ok for a Syrian? I have been told that they are too narrrow for them and only ok for a dwarf!
Hi Victoria, I love your videos. I just wanted to know if it is normal because when I pick up my hamster he starts to breath quite fast! Just wanting to know! Thanks for your time.
Hi Victoria, Thanks a lot for the video! I was considering adopting a hamster and was wondering how much you spend on the vet for hamsters. Do you mind sharing how much you usually spend on vet bills for your hamsters (excluding your other pets)? I'm trying to get an idea of what to expect. Thank you!
I love this! I've never done any breakdowns before but i spend $150 alone just on hamster teeth trimming monthly for my dwarf hamster and he done that for 1year which means $1800 excluding the basic needs. I agree with, pets are neevr cheap. Even a tiny hamster too ❤
Hi Victoria my hamster got sick with diarrhea and now he sleeps all day and night, and feels light, doesn’t run on his wheel, only gets up to drink water, do you recommend anything that I should give him before we bring him to the vet because the only exotic vet is 2 hour’s away 😢Thank you❤
I like to keep an emergency fund because you never know when you need it. I had to take my gerbil to the vets yesterday so the emergency fund was a relief to have!
I honestly don't worry about that because I prefer to take good care of it and I'm not worried about spending anything at all because it wouldn't work and I would continue working to have it super well taken care of. Greetings from Chile 💖
Very good point, if you love your pets, you wouldn’t mind spending money on them BUT it must be taken into serious consideration before you really decide to have a pet. I’m from HK and it’s SUPER expensive to see a vet here, no matter vets for dogs & cats that are more common, or the exotic vets for hamsters, bunnies etc. I had my hamster in the most difficult time in my life, I spent over USD2500 for vet fees alone for her, as she had to undergo a surgery when she was 1yr old, and when she turned 2 yrs old she suffered a heart failure and the last month she was with us required intensive care by the vet and it costed a lot. But I didn’t regret for getting her and spending all those money, but instead it was her to accompany me in the years after 2019 when the basic human rights of freedoms of speech, press & elections here have been completely taken away by the Chinese Communist government, and then there was COVID that we had over 3 years of border close that the 7M people could only stuck in this tiny city without any traveling. I was just super grateful to have her in my life and she’ll always be my most loved and unforgettable pet.
I feel like decent cat litter costs so much. I use Sustainably Yours because it’s biodegradable and most like where they would go naturally (sand). So expensive though!
My biggest expense is the fluff for sure! When I worked at Petco I found out that if theres a hole in something it gets thrown away, so I sometimes find them with small holes and take a $30 bag of fluff for free. I check the contents to make sure theres no bugs or anything that live in the stuffing, but usually it’s completely fine! I recently got some crushed walnut shells substrate as well as coconut fiber substrate (I usually only get the eco earth coconut substrate but I wanted to try more textures for him to explore) my longhaired syrian rlly loves digging thru the textures and foraging the nuts i hide in there
hi! i've always loved coming in after a long day outside and looking to see if youve posted a new video, when i was wanting to buy my very first hamster i would look for the right youtuber to make sure i was getting the best info. i had finally got my first hamster! her name was Honey, she was a robo and she was so sweet and tiny. i started her out with a 15 gallon tank... it was the best that was in my area that could get without spending $150. (i would happyle spend that btw) then i upgraded to a 1000+ i had lots of enrichment and the best toys and the biggest wheel in my area, i loved watching my little baby run and eat and play, sadly on june 4th 2023 she passed away. i just want to thank you so much for following your heart and creating videos for unexperienced hamster owners. you have allowed me to give my hammy the best life she could ever dream for, hamsters are the best small pet for me, you have made me so happy when i relised that i could have a chance to give a hamster a perfect life. (please exuse my gramer)
Hi Victoria I just got a hamter and she had babies 😂 1 day after I got her it was going very well but then I notices that she still had a baby in her that she couldn't get out and she sadly past away not even two weeks in 😢. So now I'm hand feeding 6 baby hamsters and it very hard, but your channel helps me soooo much I just want to tell you thank you, you the best person in the world ❤
Hello 👋 Victoria. I can relate to this ! 😂. As i write this I've just answered my door to yet another amazon delivery. I have adopted my niece's hammy and he came in a TINY enclosure!😢. I've had to make him a temporary living area so the little fella can actually MOVE around. As he came to me in rather a rush, I've flat- out ordered him an aquarium (100 cm) and all he needs in his new home.(he came in a 19" glass case!!!😢) It's been so stressful for both my new family member and myself. I dare not add up my spending at present. (If i hear a loud thud that will be my bank manager hitting the floor!!😂) I also have 3 guinea pigs. My Furry Family are my world and they come first, second and last. It's been the same for decades and nothing is going to change 😊. There's nothing more satisfying than watching our animals enjoying a happy, healthy, and fulfilled life. Love your videos, they're really informative, entertaining and make me chuckle too! 😂 👏
Good video Victoria your hamster cost are not to bad I spent $1500 in 2 weeks for vet visits and surgery and treatment for 2 hamsters unfortunatley both died anyways .
Hi Victoria! I love your videos! Can you do a video about your recommendation for a rabbits diet? What foods and how often to feed them to your rabbit?! I am considering getting a rabbit and your videos help me do research while also entertaining me. Thank you!! ❤ 💕🥰
Hi Victoria my hamster is trying to chew out of her cage and I was wandering if you had any tips or tricks to try and get her to stop. Also she is sneezing a lot and I think its her bedding I am currently using katyee clean and cosy and I was wandering if you could suggest some other alternatives for me. I love your content and all you animals and we all thank you for this channel
What kind of starter home did you get her or him? If it’s one that’s wired on them the preferable home that usually works for hamsters is a tank which is usually used for fishes but can also be used for hamsters
As for the tank size of its a small hamster I would recommend aka 3 to 4 inches a 20 gallon then a 40 when you have the money as for a bigger hamster that’s 5-8 inches they require a 40 gallon to start
Would love to know your hamster mix recipe! I know you previously mentioned that you’re not sharing it out since everyone will have their own opinions but maybe your thoughts have changed since then! Note: I no longer own hamsters anymore (I’ve watched, subscribed and had a membership for 2.5 years and both of my hamster passed during the time). I’m asking just out of curiosity!
I am interested in building a cage like yours for my hamster stormy. I was wondering how often do you change the bedding in that size of cage. Also, what is the bedding type that you use for tunneling?
Hi Victoria, I was wondering if you had any tips for leaving a hamster home alone for 4-5 days. Me and my family are going on a trip and we need to make sure the hamsters are okay buy they always spill their water bowls and we can’t get a water bottle because they always leak. I was wondering if you had any tips
Hi I am just wondering is 70 F okay for hamsters? I have a pet hamster named Rosey Thank you so much for your hamster care videos! it has helped me alot with my hamster care journey!
Hey Victoria! I currently have a 450 square inch hamster cage and I need to upgrade to fit more enrichment:) I have a female Chinese hamster right now. I know you have waddles and I was wondering what the measurements to his cage are. I was looking into building a 1,000 square inch cage but I am not sure if it is large enough. What do you think?
Hi Victoria! I just had a question because i am worried about my hamster. So she is a winter white dwarf hamster and her furr was brown, but it is starting to turn white. My question would if if this is normal? I love your videos and the sarcasm 🤍
Hello Victoria, nothing to do with your video even if it is incredible as always I wanted you to know that you helped me and my hamster a lot because before my hamster lived in an 80x50 cage with 3 centimeters of bedding with a wooden hiding place with splinters, no sand or sometimes strawberry scented sand and very dusty but when I discovered your videos from your youtube channel everything changed for my hamster they now live in a 110 x 50 x 50 cage with sand red (the one from the desert for reptiles) coconut peat substrate and ceramic hiding places, wooden house with 6 bedrooms AND A 28 CENTIMETER DIAMETER WHEEL... anyway I wanted to say thank you for all your help and my hamster too, good day to you (or night....) :)
love your videos BTW thats not a lot of money for those many pets and that much care that you do. I think its fine. and you provide the standard of care. I will happily spend the same.
I spent over 3k dollars on my single dog in one week only due to vet visits and her having cancer (she's ok now, surgery went well). Sometimes it'll be a lot of money flying out of your bank account all at once instead of smaller purchases here and there. I think people forget that when it comes to owning pets.
Could you make a video showing how you make homemade hamster food? I was not happy with any of the mixes at the store, but I found one that is not too bad. But I would much rather make homemade hamster food.
I have 2 hamsters and I never spend so much on them like that (they don’t have a small gage they also have like 10 inches of Katee bedding and much more)
Hello Victoria, i have a new rabbit and I also have two guinea pigs and I don’t have enough room for 2 cages so I was looking for a two story big cage with a divider for the baby’s do you have any brands or certain ones that would be good for what I am looking for?
I have a 20 gallon tank which I know isn’t the biggest, so I bought a large playpen for my hamster to play in where I put all her toys and enrichment for her to play, but is this stressful to take her out of her cage? I have 7 inches of bedding in the cage. Thank you!!
hamsters really shouldnt be taken out during the day thats when they sleep. they are active during the night so unless you stay up all night with them, they need to be in at least a 40 gallon tank with the proper enrichment :)
my friends have a hamster and they don't really buy things for him. it's either they are saving up for something better or they're just, not going to buy their anything. the hamsters name is cookie, he/him, Russian dwarf ham, and is trained😁
I dread to think how much I spend 🤣 I have 31 animals, 13 of those are special needs/long term medical. I'm at the vet almost weekly 😅 they're worth it though.
@@VictoriaRaechel I think my cat cost a little over $1000 for blood work + dental, but the poor kitty had to get a bunch of teeth removed (it was soon after we got her from the shelter) so that probably increased the cost!
@@makerbell1688Most dental cleaning procedures for cats range between $600-$800 in Canada! It only becomes more expensive if the cat needs extractions or has any kind of abscess/infection. It also highly depends on your location and the size of the veterinary hospital! :)
I've spent over $1,000 in like 8 months for 1 hamster. She lives in the pax with a bunch of enrichment (which also costs a lot) but its definitely worth it to see my precious baby thriving 🥺
Within 40 seconds of having a hamster I had spent 100 on food. Toys.. Bedding.. Hell I just brought a habit trail pet 'cage' for them... I'm gonna use it as a toy, it was buy it for 10, or let the person behind me buy it and use it as a cage..
Same I have a dwarf hamster called Primrose and all her stuff cost loads but she is so worth it 😅
I spent over £1000 on my female Syrian in the course of a few weeks as she was never happy. It was an emotional time as I worried she would never be happy.
Even though it was costly at the time, am glad I did it because now she is super happy, never tries to escape and is just the sweetest fur friend I have. :)
Most people mistake hamsters being cheap easy pets but in reality it is the complete opposite.😂😆
Yes I think they believe a small pet equals small bills but this is definitely not the case!
Cheaper than a dog, but still far more than people think.
Yeah when I got my first hamster I thought it would be easy but it wasn’t!
Mine just got an eye infection & easy $250 for the vet.
Exactly!
People think I'm mad for what I spend on my pets but I literally wouldn't want to spend it on anything else! I love giving them a lovely life 🥰
Thank you for actually caring for these animals
Your welcome
That’s less than children. I think you spent a very reasonable amount. Your a great pet momma
Thank you haha!
Thank you for sharing this. I have 1 dog, 2 cats and 2 hamsters. I wasnt shocked at the cost. Hopefully this helps people think before they buy or adopt.
Very responsible to keep track of these totals…the enjoyment and fulfillment pets bring far outweighs the cost of care.
aside from the entire wonderful video, I love ur hairstyle !! it’s so cute and refreshing!
Thank you!!
Hi Victoria! Your videos have really helped me and I’m so happy I found you when I had my first hamster. I was able to give Casper ( my first hamster ) the best life I could and hopefully I will be able to give my next hamster an even better life
I have 7 pets too! It really adds up, but so worth it for our fur babies that make life so much better 💕
This hairstyle is one of my favs to do! It looks sooo cute with the braid curls!!
I always get so excited when you upload, your videos are always helpful! ❤
Glad you like them!
Thanks Victoria! I’m a first time hamster owner and your videos helped me to avoid so many “intuitive” potential mistakes! Now my Robo has a 900+ sqft home and runs more than 12 miles a night 🎉 (is that still normal?) but truly energetic little guy though very shy ❤
Hi I’m not super experienced but I’m the wild approx. they run 7 miles and that’s nightly so a hamster in captivity would run a bit farther such as 12 miles!❤️
I feel like if u can’t afford everything a hamster needs to thrive u shouldn’t own one. Well done to Victoria for giving proper hamster care🧡
are you being sarcastic?
i can’t believe im earlyyy i have to thank u so much for the knowledge you’ve given me of hamsters and that even without any hamsters watching you is such a joy. please never stop creating these awesome videos! ❤
I’m getting a hamster this summer and I’m getting a bin cage! This is my first time ever getting a hammy so I’m kind of nervous but your videos have helped so much! I hope you and your animals are doing well and I wish you guys the best!
This was a great video! Your hair is so cute!!
Have a good Canada day, Tori! 🫶
Thank you! You too!
Victoria, your videos always bring me joy and happiness no matter how short long boring or editing your videos are to people I always love to watch all your videos start to beginning thank you for this joy❤
Thank you so much!!
Can we just appreciate the aesthetic background ❤❤❤
Victoria your my idol i always enjoy your videos and wait every single week for a new video you always make me laugh your humor is just chefs kiss
That was a lot, tho. I think you took really good care for your pets and your videos are always helpful!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for ur vids Im about to get a hamster and I want it to feel comfortable and happy and you’re vids help a lot❤
Thank you for taking the time to make this video! Even if you already had collected your data bcuz of budgeting, this probably was still quite a bit of effort! 💖💖
Hi Victoria, with all my heart I tell you that you are a beautiful person both inside and out. It shows that you care about your animals, love you 💓💞💕😻😘
a really good video idea could be you reading amazon reviews on bad items!! i think it would be really fun to see what people think of some bad cages, wheels, and hamster balls!!
Hi Victoria! I just wanted to say that how much i enjoy your videos and how it helped me with my hamsters care.
omg victoria your pets are so lucky you must love them so much!
I made a DIY Pax cage and got all kinds of things and enrichment plus 40-50 cm of mixed bedding (kaytee and hemp) plus all the food....I think my hamster cost me between 130-140 USD for the basics to start with, then every month of the first half a year I kept adding things to her enclosure, plus the hamster purchase that was around 30 USD. For a first hamster, first year (she lived a bit less than two years), was at least 500 USD, hamster not included. I also own an adult cat and two huskies and THOSE costs are way more grand. Not impossible for a single-living person like me, but definitely requiring a proper budget each month and especially when going on vacation.
Thanks for this video! I’m thinking about getting 2 rabbits, and I wanted to know how much it’ll cost! Also, can I keep them free roaming in my room, but use an extra large dog crate when I leave? Also, was this video in U.S. dollars or Canadian dollars?
What most people don't get is that pets are a luxury, not a right. If you want to have a pet you need to be able to give them proper care. If you can't afford proper care, you can't afford a pet. It might sound cruel to say that but it is more cruel to get an animal you are unable to care for. Of course, there are ways to save on your pets like DIY, using second hand items, finding everyday items at Ikea and other stores that can be used as hides, etc. and that's completely fine. But, of course, there will be a bunch of things you can't save on. Thank you for bringing awareness to how expensive pets really are! ❤😊
I definitely understand this...
Hamsters can be very pricey!!🐹
Hi victoria!! i really love your videos and have been able to give my hamsters amazing lives thanks to your videos!
Keep doing what you are doing 🩷
Awesome~
Thank you for sharing this information~🤗
I am curious why you don’t go to a feed store and buy a bale of hay vs the bags at the pet store. For a 40lb bale of orchard grass it is about $10usd. You could put that in a plastic tub and save quite a bit on hay and it would most likely be fresher.
I’d love the details on the refrigerated feeders cause sameeee and also at any time did you mention having pet insurance?
“Then imma do it.”
🤣🤣 That bit made me giggle too hard ❤
Hello, I have watched a few of your videos educating on hamsters, and I completely agree. I see that gerbils have the same needs as hamsters, and was wondering if you could make a video educating on gerbils, so I (and others) can confirm we’re caring correctly for them.(I was hoping for information like what size tanks/cages they would need, what foods/bedding, and what activity tools, or at least types of these items that suit them best).
Hamsters really aren’t cheap pets. Both of my hamsters enclosure together cost over $600 and if you add up all the food, toys, bedding and vet appointments it goes way over $1000! It’s definitely worth it but people really should be more aware of how expensive, not only hamsters, but other pets are too. Anyway great video🥰
I used to have a mouse and she sadly couldn’t be paired again after losing her sister… so the cost to make my bedroom safe for her also added up quickly.
To clarify: I tried to pair her multiple times but she wouldn’t accept any of them… I used the divider in a new cage so it was neutral ground. It was the biggest space I could get too. She always rejected all of them… she was already up there in age and grief probably contributed to it. I had a more experienced mouse keeper helping me and he was the one who owned every mouse I tried to pair her with. Eventually we had to agree it was too much stress on her… she was very well socialized and handled often and was very social so I was able to keep her company very often. She had out of her cage time under supervision and usually she loved to sit on my shoulder. I miss you Fitz… 🕊️
She passed away from what we think was pyometra. I didn’t recognize the signs quickly enough and she didn’t make it to her vet appointment. I’m still unwilling to own mice again because her passing was too hard on me. I blame myself for not realizing she wasn’t gaining weight, she was actually in need of medical attention. It was a stupid mistake and I wish I could go back and do things differently
I'm so sorry. But don't try to blame yourself for things that have already passed. I have done the same thing with my first hamster cuddles. But even though I was upset about my mistakes, I did get more hamsters, and I thought I would never even be able to care about any others again... but if I would have never gotten more, I would not have the hamster that I have right now, and I would have missed out on owning him. And I would not have learned how to keep going, even when times are hard.
This helped me so much! I’ve had a few hamsters and hope to adopt after the summer, but I was wondering if an I,ea detolf is ok for a Syrian? I have been told that they are too narrrow for them and only ok for a dwarf!
Oh my I can already tell I’m going to relate to this too much 😂
Hi Victoria, I love your videos. I just wanted to know if it is normal because when I pick up my hamster he starts to breath quite fast! Just wanting to know! Thanks for your time.
It sounds like he might be nervous being picked up :)
Hi Victoria,
Thanks a lot for the video! I was considering adopting a hamster and was wondering how much you spend on the vet for hamsters. Do you mind sharing how much you usually spend on vet bills for your hamsters (excluding your other pets)? I'm trying to get an idea of what to expect.
Thank you!
Your hair looks amazing in this video. And yeah pets get pricey but they’re worth it
Thank you!!!
I love this! I've never done any breakdowns before but i spend $150 alone just on hamster teeth trimming monthly for my dwarf hamster and he done that for 1year which means $1800 excluding the basic needs. I agree with, pets are neevr cheap. Even a tiny hamster too ❤
Is that a medical thing? That's a shame the teeth won't 'trim' from chewing on hard wood & food
@@jack-a-lopiumthey usually do just from eating a seed mix
@@malacool3460 Yeah, that's totally what I thought, and wondered why the OhPee needed to intervene...
@@jack-a-lopiumsome hammies have abnormal tooth growth that makes them unable to "catch up"! It is rare tho
@@sarasthoughts Ohh, okay, yeah I've heard about some ratties getting misaligned teeth.
love the video Victoria :) btw your so pretty and I love that hairstyle on you!
Hi Victoria my hamster got sick with diarrhea and now he sleeps all day and night, and feels light, doesn’t run on his wheel, only gets up to drink water, do you recommend anything that I should give him before we bring him to the vet because the only exotic vet is 2 hour’s away 😢Thank you❤
I like to keep an emergency fund because you never know when you need it. I had to take my gerbil to the vets yesterday so the emergency fund was a relief to have!
I’ve spent lots of money on my small pets too! Gotta love them though❤
I honestly don't worry about that because I prefer to take good care of it and I'm not worried about spending anything at all because it wouldn't work and I would continue working to have it super well taken care of. Greetings from Chile 💖
Very good point, if you love your pets, you wouldn’t mind spending money on them BUT it must be taken into serious consideration before you really decide to have a pet.
I’m from HK and it’s SUPER expensive to see a vet here, no matter vets for dogs & cats that are more common, or the exotic vets for hamsters, bunnies etc.
I had my hamster in the most difficult time in my life, I spent over USD2500 for vet fees alone for her, as she had to undergo a surgery when she was 1yr old, and when she turned 2 yrs old she suffered a heart failure and the last month she was with us required intensive care by the vet and it costed a lot.
But I didn’t regret for getting her and spending all those money, but instead it was her to accompany me in the years after 2019 when the basic human rights of freedoms of speech, press & elections here have been completely taken away by the Chinese Communist government, and then there was COVID that we had over 3 years of border close that the 7M people could only stuck in this tiny city without any traveling. I was just super grateful to have her in my life and she’ll always be my most loved and unforgettable pet.
I love your videos. They really help me care for my hamster ❤
Happy to help!
I feel like decent cat litter costs so much. I use Sustainably Yours because it’s biodegradable and most like where they would go naturally (sand). So expensive though!
Yeah I use oko cat wood litter and it’s pretty pricy, it does last me a decent amount of time though.
My biggest expense is the fluff for sure! When I worked at Petco I found out that if theres a hole in something it gets thrown away, so I sometimes find them with small holes and take a $30 bag of fluff for free. I check the contents to make sure theres no bugs or anything that live in the stuffing, but usually it’s completely fine! I recently got some crushed walnut shells substrate as well as coconut fiber substrate (I usually only get the eco earth coconut substrate but I wanted to try more textures for him to explore) my longhaired syrian rlly loves digging thru the textures and foraging the nuts i hide in there
i love your vids!
keep up the good work!
Can you link what hamster things you use please 🙏🏾 ❤❤❤❤ I love your videos keep doing a good job❤❤
hi! i've always loved coming in after a long day outside and looking to see if youve posted a new video, when i was wanting to buy my very first hamster i would look for the right youtuber to make sure i was getting the best info. i had finally got my first hamster! her name was Honey, she was a robo and she was so sweet and tiny. i started her out with a 15 gallon tank... it was the best that was in my area that could get without spending $150. (i would happyle spend that btw) then i upgraded to a 1000+ i had lots of enrichment and the best toys and the biggest wheel in my area, i loved watching my little baby run and eat and play, sadly on june 4th 2023 she passed away. i just want to thank you so much for following your heart and creating videos for unexperienced hamster owners. you have allowed me to give my hammy the best life she could ever dream for, hamsters are the best small pet for me, you have made me so happy when i relised that i could have a chance to give a hamster a perfect life. (please exuse my gramer)
I'm now getting a hamster with the proper care bc of you!
Ho Victoria I think you are a amazing pet mom I would spend that on my animils much love💖💖
Hi Victoria I just got a hamter and she had babies 😂 1 day after I got her it was going very well but then I notices that she still had a baby in her that she couldn't get out and she sadly past away not even two weeks in 😢. So now I'm hand feeding 6 baby hamsters and it very hard, but your channel helps me soooo much I just want to tell you thank you, you the best person in the world ❤
Victoria could you please make a updated what to feed your hamsters video?
Hello 👋 Victoria. I can relate to this ! 😂. As i write this I've just answered my door to yet another amazon delivery. I have adopted my niece's hammy and he came in a TINY enclosure!😢. I've had to make him a temporary living area so the little fella can actually MOVE around. As he came to me in rather a rush, I've flat- out ordered him an aquarium (100 cm) and all he needs in his new home.(he came in a 19" glass case!!!😢) It's been so stressful for both my new family member and myself. I dare not add up my spending at present. (If i hear a loud thud that will be my bank manager hitting the floor!!😂)
I also have 3 guinea pigs. My Furry Family are my world and they come first, second and last. It's been the same for decades and nothing is going to change 😊. There's nothing more satisfying than watching our animals enjoying a happy, healthy, and fulfilled life. Love your videos, they're really informative, entertaining and make me chuckle too! 😂 👏
Good video Victoria your hamster cost are not to bad I spent $1500 in 2 weeks for vet visits and surgery and treatment for 2 hamsters unfortunatley both died anyways .
Thank you for sharing this. ❤❤❤
Hi Victoria! I love your videos! Can you do a video about your recommendation for a rabbits diet? What foods and how often to feed them to your rabbit?! I am considering getting a rabbit and your videos help me do research while also entertaining me. Thank you!! ❤ 💕🥰
Hi Victoria my hamster is trying to chew out of her cage and I was wandering if you had any tips or tricks to try and get her to stop. Also she is sneezing a lot and I think its her bedding I am currently using katyee clean and cosy and I was wandering if you could suggest some other alternatives for me. I love your content and all you animals and we all thank you for this channel
What kind of starter home did you get her or him? If it’s one that’s wired on them the preferable home that usually works for hamsters is a tank which is usually used for fishes but can also be used for hamsters
You can try Oxford home animal bedding or pine shavings
As for the tank size of its a small hamster I would recommend aka 3 to 4 inches a 20 gallon then a 40 when you have the money as for a bigger hamster that’s 5-8 inches they require a 40 gallon to start
@@MisakuUshisumi she was in a paw hut but I've now upgraded to a fish tank about the same size thank you for the info
@@Bi-nosaurus your very welcome 🥺
Would love to know your hamster mix recipe! I know you previously mentioned that you’re not sharing it out since everyone will have their own opinions but maybe your thoughts have changed since then!
Note: I no longer own hamsters anymore (I’ve watched, subscribed and had a membership for 2.5 years and both of my hamster passed during the time). I’m asking just out of curiosity!
I am interested in building a cage like yours for my hamster stormy. I was wondering how often do you change the bedding in that size of cage. Also, what is the bedding type that you use for tunneling?
Omg Victoria your hair looks so pretty in that hairstyle!!
Thank you 🥹
@@VictoriaRaechelYwww!! 😊
Hi Victoria, I was wondering if you had any tips for leaving a hamster home alone for 4-5 days. Me and my family are going on a trip and we need to make sure the hamsters are okay buy they always spill their water bowls and we can’t get a water bottle because they always leak. I was wondering if you had any tips
To be honest I think it’s worth it I have not watched the video fully but I think the money is worth it. Cu z they get the best care
I love your hair in this video! 💖
Hi I am just wondering is 70 F okay for hamsters? I have a pet hamster named Rosey Thank you so much for your hamster care videos! it has helped me alot with my hamster care journey!
Love your videos!!! ❤
Hello, Victoria i have a question I have a dwarf hamster and I was wondering if I could still light candles with a hamster?
I’m looking to rescue/rehome a hamster and would like to know what travel carrier you use? I’ve seen it past videos but can’t remember the brand. Thx.
Hey Victoria! I currently have a 450 square inch hamster cage and I need to upgrade to fit more enrichment:) I have a female Chinese hamster right now. I know you have waddles and I was wondering what the measurements to his cage are. I was looking into building a 1,000 square inch cage but I am not sure if it is large enough. What do you think?
Waddles enclosure is 2ft x 4ft x 2ft! It’s 1,152 sq inches.
@@VictoriaRaechel thank you so much ❤️
I like your videos! Thank you! :-)
Thanks for the support!
Hi Victoria! I just had a question because i am worried about my hamster. So she is a winter white dwarf hamster and her furr was brown, but it is starting to turn white. My question would if if this is normal? I love your videos and the sarcasm 🤍
Hello Victoria, nothing to do with your video even if it is incredible as always I wanted you to know that you helped me and my hamster a lot because before my hamster lived in an 80x50 cage with 3 centimeters of bedding with a wooden hiding place with splinters, no sand or sometimes strawberry scented sand and very dusty but when I discovered your videos from your youtube channel everything changed for my hamster they now live in a 110 x 50 x 50 cage with sand red (the one from the desert for reptiles) coconut peat substrate and ceramic hiding places, wooden house with 6 bedrooms AND A 28 CENTIMETER DIAMETER WHEEL... anyway I wanted to say thank you for all your help and my hamster too, good day to you (or night....) :)
love your videos
BTW thats not a lot of money for those many pets and that much care that you do. I think its fine. and you provide the standard of care. I will happily spend the same.
In every video, I wish I could hit the like button twice❤😊
Aw ❤️
I spent over 3k dollars on my single dog in one week only due to vet visits and her having cancer (she's ok now, surgery went well). Sometimes it'll be a lot of money flying out of your bank account all at once instead of smaller purchases here and there. I think people forget that when it comes to owning pets.
Happy Canada Day!🇨🇦🍁🐹
i’ve alwaysss wanted to care for rabbits but i know i couldn’t afford to give them the life they deserve right now 🐇❤️
Could you make a video showing how you make homemade hamster food? I was not happy with any of the mixes at the store, but I found one that is not too bad. But I would much rather make homemade hamster food.
I have a diy full hamster setup except the water bowl and food,wheel i use a bin cage a diy hideout and only those three things are store bought
I have 2 hamsters and I never spend so much on them like that (they don’t have a small gage they also have like 10 inches of Katee bedding and much more)
Hello! I have got a question for you, are beech chips safe for hamsters? Love your videos by the way ❤❤
Hello Victoria, i have a new rabbit and I also have two guinea pigs and I don’t have enough room for 2 cages so I was looking for a two story big cage with a divider for the baby’s do you have any brands or certain ones that would be good for what I am looking for?
my syrian had babies and i also took on 2 rescues, 8 hamsters later and I had to spend 3000 since march
I have a 20 gallon tank which I know isn’t the biggest, so I bought a large playpen for my hamster to play in where I put all her toys and enrichment for her to play, but is this stressful to take her out of her cage? I have 7 inches of bedding in the cage. Thank you!!
hamsters really shouldnt be taken out during the day thats when they sleep. they are active during the night so unless you stay up all night with them, they need to be in at least a 40 gallon tank with the proper enrichment :)
You make awesome thumbnails😃
Thanks 😁
Nice
very informative video thank you
Same thing with children, children cost a lot too. I'd rather have some pets than some kids.
my friends have a hamster and they don't really buy things for him. it's either they are saving up for something better or they're just, not going to buy their anything.
the hamsters name is cookie, he/him, Russian dwarf ham, and is trained😁
How often do you change your hamsters bedding? I only take out the wet and if there’s a lot of poo. Is that ok? She has 9inches of bedding.
Yes that is what your supposed to do:)
I dread to think how much I spend 🤣 I have 31 animals, 13 of those are special needs/long term medical. I'm at the vet almost weekly 😅 they're worth it though.
Woah how did you get the cat bloodwork + dental for under $1000? That seems really good! :)
Just what my vet costs! I was thinking it was a little high tbh 😅
@@VictoriaRaechel I think my cat cost a little over $1000 for blood work + dental, but the poor kitty had to get a bunch of teeth removed (it was soon after we got her from the shelter) so that probably increased the cost!
@@makerbell1688Most dental cleaning procedures for cats range between $600-$800 in Canada! It only becomes more expensive if the cat needs extractions or has any kind of abscess/infection. It also highly depends on your location and the size of the veterinary hospital! :)