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Why is my hamster chewing its cage and how do I make it stop?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Female | unspayed | 1 year old

My hamster won’t stop chewing on her cage. She has plenty of things to chew on but she won’t stop. What do I do?

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on February 8th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Skittles. Possibly Skittles is attempting to escape and might need more exercise out of the cage. Maybe a hamster ball. Otherwise you need to provide a barrier to prevent chewing on the bars as hamsters can possibly fracture incisors. Good luck.

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