Will a hamster die if it travels a lot

On the Move

Keep your hamster in a carrer best suited for it's enviornment. Try as much as possible to keep strangers from prodding or holding your hamster. Also try to prevent drafts, driect sunlight, unusual lighting, and bumping around for your hamster.

Requirements: Hamsters need ventilation, floor covering, food, fresh water, something to chew on, and mental stimulation while traveling or no. Make sure your hamster has something to gnaw on while its traveling (didn't I just say that??). Don't allow items to shift around inside the carrier, or water to drip, spash, or spill. Make sure the carrier is excape proof and chew-proof. Do not use objects that can shift around inside the carrier, like water dishes. Use water bottles if you are traveling with your hamster for more than an hour.

Food dishes are not needed. They take up space and can move around inside the cage. Besides, your hamster will probably just stash the food somewhere else. Houses, wheels, and other toys should be kept firmly in place. They can be secured to wire bars with twisite-ties.

Don't bother your hamster while your on the move. It could be stressful or annoying to your hamster. Try to avoid the temptation.

Make sure it's a short journey on a nice, smooth road. Take out anything in the cage that can move around and hurt your hamster. If you are using a special travelling cage, use bedding that's familiar to your hamster.

Give your hamster a cucumber or similar wet food before the journey. Take out the water bottle, since they drip too much into the cage.