World Hamster Day marked with five tips for ownersBy Lo Kuo-chia and Sam Garcia / Staff reporter, with staff writerNew Taipei City’s Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office yesterday marked World Hamster Day by advocating for proper care of the pet rodents. Recently in New Taipei City’s Yingge District (鶯歌), a hamster required veterinary treatment after it accidently ingested a foreign object, the office said. Photo courtesy of the New Taipei City’s Animal Protection and Health Inspection OfficeAfter receiving treatment, the hamster recovered and was put up for adoption, it added. According to the office, hamsters have an average lifespan of two to three years and are nocturnal omnivores, with a diet consisting mainly of grains, as well as vegetables, fruits and protein. First, provide each hamster with an enclosure of at least 60cm by 40cm, as hamsters might fight if kept in an enclosure together.

Source: Taipei Times April 12, 2026 17:15 UTC