Happy (almost) Halloween!

Teddy's Post!

Hi guys!How are you?I'm extremely sorry for the lack of posts,but I'm getting my laptop back in a week or so.Yay!

Since its almost Halloween I thought this would be fitting!
My hamster is a mix of several different breeds. As a result he has patches on his body where his hair grows longer than than the rest, and to keep him comfortable we give him regular “haircuts”. But one oddity we never change is the long strand of hair that grows from his forehead. It’s just a single long tuff of fur. All we have to do is give it a little spin and he instantly becomes a fabulous unicorn.

I found it on tumblr!So I'm gonna do a longer post when the time comes,as it's almost our first year anniversary!

We'll definitely do a post to mark that!

Here is a blog that I really like.Its cute,informative and just look at those pictures!

http://hammyhappenings.wordpress.com/

Thank you for reading!!!

♥ Teddy!

Longish post...

 

Teddy’s post!

 

Hi guys!How are you?

I’m so sorry about the lack of posts and the missing backround.Our shared blog email has been unacessable.Since I’ve mostly taken over the blog now,there isn’t as many posts as usual.It’s been a hectic few weeks.I’ve started a new school,its going really well!I’ve also got a dog,that’s why I’m talking about al pets today.

 

As you know,Nibbles has a kitten.The cat had nothing to do with her hammys death.She had had the cat for a few months at the time,and it wasn’t until a month or so later when Nibbles became sick.

A few weeks ago I got a dog,which we sadly might have to rehome.Some of you may understand,some of you may not.I’ve been looking to get a dog for about 5 years, preferably a lab.But when I helped out in an animal shelter,I fell in love with this dog.He was 6-7 months old and he was very calm.Wel,that’s what it seemed like.When I brought him home,he was giddy,and constantly needing attention.He’d sometimes wake us up in the middle of the night,barking.And you may be thinking,’Yeah?Hes a dog?’ but that’s not the point.We hardly ever have any spare time nowadays,so we think it would be for the best.I hope he gets a really nice home,and I hope you understand.Maybe I’ll get something like rabbits or something in a few months?I don’t know.I want another pet though,any suggestions?Oh,andI don’t like cats so,and I don’t have room for a llama,would a rabbit be a good idea?Something that won’t threaten Teddy,because when we got the dog we had to move her upstairs,which is extremely complicated,as every night I have to put her cage in the bathroom and move it every morning,which is kinda annoying.Am I doing the right thing?

 

Maybe someday we’ll get a dog again,maybe after my junior cert?(Those big exams you take in Ireland when your about 15/16.Which I won’t be taking for a year or so…)

 

Ok,so anyway,thanks for reading,and my laptops being fixed soon,and my mum got a new laptop so I’ll be able t post at least once a week?Oh and maybe it would be a good idea to make Cheek-Pouches a universal pet blog?I don’t know.Teddy is fine by the way now,shes her usual perky self,and I have to go and clean her cage,so bye!

 

♥Teddy :3

 

R.I.P Nibbles

Teddy's post!
Hi guys...Some bad news.Nibbles the hamster passed away a few weeks ago.Of course her owner was very sad,and shes gonna do a post soon.
R.I.P,Nibbles :(

Sorry for the lack of posts.I have an excuse as well-my laptop is broken.It's incredibly diffucult to post on my phone...

Just a little update on what was going on...I'll post again tomorrow if the librarys open,k?

♥ Teddy :)

Cute Pics!

Teddy’s post.

Hey guys!How are you?I went to Nibbles house for a sleepover,and I decided to take some pictures of Teddy and Nibbles!

              

You like?I think they’re cute.Feel free to leave a comment!

Cya!

♥ Teddy!

Youtube downloader

Attention!


Please sign the petition below.Its do let people download music freely from Youtube.I was emailed it by a friend,and we use it too,so please sign!When you sign it,pass it on to friends,via twitter,facebook,blogger,email,whatever!Just please sign!Where else can we get Hamster on a Piano?




To sign it click here!
Thanks!

Fuzzy Friends!

Teddy’s Post!

Fuzzy Friends!

Hey guys!Today I decided to do a post about Friendship between hamsters and other animals,if you know what I mean!

I actually got inspiration to do this post when I saw Inky’s post,

 Z is for Zoo-- the story of a unique friendship     !

You can check it out here:

http://inkythehamstermommy.blogspot.ie/2012/04/z-is-for-zoo-story-of-unique-friendship.html#comment-form

This is about a cat and a hamster in Japan I think.

Please note:I haven’t got a clue about what they are saying!

But its cute,and the hamster is adorable!

Here is also the ridiculously funny song dealing with this subject,if you’re interested

There are loads more videos out there,but i decided to post just these two.I'm sure you found it interesting,too!

Thanks!

♥ Teddy!

New Layout!

Teddy's post!
Hey guys!As you can see,we've changed our blog layout!Like it?We'll do a new one every season.Maybe if we can't chose,we can give you the vote!We've made some changes,as the pictures on the background are of Teddy and Nibbles!Teddy is the darker one,so Nibbles is the peachy one.Cute,huh?!


Please recommend our blog to your friends,and share on Facebook and Twitter!Maybe even recommend us on your blog!(Thanks Inky,Squeeze,and all those I didn't mention YET!)We'll snoop around,to find blogs dealing with similar subjects!We'll recommend you!


Please comment and tell us if you like our new look!


Thanks!
♥ Teddy!

Changes & Stuffs....

Teddy’s post!

Hi guys!Although its summer,all it does is rain L,just want to give Hannah a shout-out,as Lolly passed away a few days ago,and that we’ll be thinking about her.If you haven’t seen her blog yet,its Animal Tails.

During the weekend,we’re gonna change the blog layout and such,as its quite boring.We’re gonna add more pictures of Teddy and Nibbles,and have a new backround per season!Theres gonna be loads of changes,and more posts!

We might have a competition during the summer,with real prizes!There will be more photos,and we will answer questions and ask what YOU want to hear about.Any suggestions,anyone?

I have to go now,but I just wanted to give Lolly her shout-out,and warn you the blog will be different by the weekend.

Bye!

♥ Teddy!

Hammys and holidays!

Teddy’s post!

Hey guys!Teddy here,babysitting Nibbles the hamster!Nibbles is on holidays,shes going tomorrow!So today I’m gonna do a quick post on what to do if you go on holidays,and  how to cope with your hamster!

First of all,never leave it for more than 2 nights.What if it escaped?What if its running low on food and water?What if it got hurt?

If you also have other pets,such as dogs,cats,or something that could mistake your hammy for a midday snack,make sure you keep your hammy upstairs,or even just make sure that the dog/cat/llama/dinosaur/thing has no access to the room that hammys in.WARNING:Even the kindest of cats and dogs will try to get at your hamster,especially as it knows that your not there,so play it safe,and don’t take risks.(BEWARE:Maybe your hamster will go after your other pet!Jk)

If gone for  more than 3 nights,make sure you have someone to babysit your hamster,or even check up on once or twice.Its best if you leave it with someone you trust,like a friend or a family member.If you have a petsitter who usually looks after your dog or cat when your away,s/he might be able to do the job.Always make sure you show the person who is minding your hamster how to look after it,and possibly,if your going away for a week,how to clean the cage.

So,I hope this helps,and If your going on holidays have a good time!

♥ Teddy!

Ways to cool down your hamster in the Summer Months!

Hello everyone! 


Nibbles here, Teddy and I are both so sorry for lack of posting.
Wait till we are off for summer break though and you will see such a difference 
in posting time periods& consistency :D 


Today I am going to talk about ways to cool down your hamster in the summer months! ( Speaking of summer ;) )


While you cannot spray your hamster with water, there are many ways to do other things to make their summer months as enjoyable as yours :-)




Hamsters originated in desert areas such as Syria, but remember they lived in cool burrows deep underground.


Note- Hamsters have very few sweat glands, so helping cooling them down is essential.


Note- Hamsters do best between temperatures of 65F ( 18.33 C ) and 78F 
( 25.56 C )


Hamsters can have many illnesses due to heat, including ; heart attacks,heat stroke, and are susceptible to kidney problems brought on my heat stress.


How To Prevent Hamsters From Becoming Over Heated
 Hamsters should always be kept in rooms where there is good ventilation or air conditioning because they will get sick and they could die if they over heat. If your hamster is sleeping on his back in a different place than usual, he may be trying to cool off. Hamsters will sleep on their backs if they become too warm, trying to get rid of some of the extra body heat through their belly's.


Signs A Pet Hamster May Be Over Heated
An Over heated hamster will be hot to the touch, have an overly warm nose and feet. An over heated hamster might be panting heavily with an open mouth and be lethargic. You might also observe your hamster laying sprawled out in the open with his feet stretched out behind him. Hamsters will do this so they can try to lose some of the heat through the bottom of their feet. They also may not eat or drink much, which can lead to dehydration.


How To Keep A Hamster Cool
During the summer it's important to make sure the room you keep your hamster in cool, even if you aren't home. There are several very effective ways to make sure your hamsters are kept cool in the summer. Most importantly make sure they always have fresh, cool water available to them. Hamsters can become dehydrated very quickly. With animals that are watered via a bottle, make sure the mechanism is functioning properly so that your pet can access the water that is there.


Freeze water bottles and wrap them in small towels or cloths and place them inside the hamsters cage. Wrapping them in a cloth first will absorb the condensation from dripping inside the hamsters cage and make sure if he lays up against the frozen bottle he won't get too cold.


Place their cage on the floor in the coolest part of your home. Tile floors stay cooler longer in the summer months.


Do not keep the hamster cage near or on the window sill or near a window. First of all, hamsters like to sleep during the day and will be bothered by the light and during the summer the area right near the window is going to be warmer than other places in your home.


Don't use a glass aquarium as a cage. Glass aquariums don't allow for air circulation and the inside of a glass aquarium may stay a couple of degree's warmer inside than on the outside. 


Always try to keep the room you have your hamster in at the same temperature. Constantly changing temperatures can stress hamsters and make them more susceptible to becoming sick.




Also another thing I do is put a large mug in Nibbles cage. It is cool so that when she becomes hot she can lay in it. I usually have some raisins or some treat inside for her :-)


Also bring your hamsters outside! It gives them vitamin D from the sun which is very important for them. I usually let Nibbles go on the grass for 15-30minutes. Be aware of dandelions though as these can may your hamster feel a bit ill, but it is not deathly. Nibbles loves to eat daisy's which is fine for your hamster. 


Note- In warm conditions try not to put your hamster in his/her ball inside. It has very limited ventilation holes for breathing and can make your hamster hotter.


These are some photos I took of Nibbles when I brought her out the other day&also the mug I have in her cage :-) Enjoy!

Hope you enjoyed!


Love,

Fresh start!

Teddy’s Post!
Hola!How are you guys?V. busy.Nibbles has a show coming

up and I’m doing tests & stuffs,so yeah…

Maybe we could set up a,IDK,posting time table?Once weekly?Whatever,As soon as the holidays kick in,there will be a minimum of one post a week!

Mini mum,haha

So,we’ve decided that we are going to take suggestions about what YOU wanna hear!

And we’re gonna go back to topics!YAY

I’m also gonna start taking more pictures of Teddy.

Hamster with an epic mustauche,anyone?

So,that’s just a little about our fresh start!

Thanks for reading!

 ♥ Teddy!

Wooo!(V.messed up post)

Teddy's post!

Hola!
Haven't posted in an AGE
I donated money to the ISPCA 'cause they have more cases of animal cruelty on their hands,nowadays... :(
So please donate to your local/national animal charity today!

But animal cruelty is nothing to wooooooo about!
I'm woooing cause its Easter and my room is full of chocolate o.o

(This is a very messed up post!YAY)

So,Teddy is enjoying a basket from my Smarties easter egg
Well,she is enjoying ripping it apart.
Geez,people these days,have no gratatuide!
(I didn't speel that right)


MY MUPPET DVDS WILL BE HERE TOMORROW!YAY!
I GOT RIPPED OFF IN NEW LOOK!BOO!
 BUT I'M HAPPY BECAUSE I GOT HAMSTER SOCKS!


YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
Ok guys,sorry for the sugar-rush...
AND IF YOU ARE HERE BECAUSE YOU WERE LOOKING AT MY EMAILS IN THE LIBRARY... :(

Anyhoo,I'm really into Animal Crossing,nowadays!
It's the one DS game I have that I have been playing since forever!
I've had t since I was 8!(Long time ago)

Now I have City Folk since the summer!Yay!

But this isn't a City Folk or Wild World blog,
sorry if I'm gone off the hook
I am just after eating over half an Easter egg,so there...



Ok,so,cya!

♥ Teddy!

Happy Birthday Nibbles!

Teddy's Post!
Yesterday it was Nibbles's birthday!
Happy Birthday!

Me Teddy and Nibbles (hamster) wish you a very happy bday!

♥ Teddy!

Busy...

Teddy’s Post!

I’m a busy girl…sorry I haven’t been posting for a while.I spent pretty much all of my computer looking up old Muppet songs and scenes and … everythings.

How are you guys?I got this amazing new app on my phnoe,PicsArt.Here are two pictures I did of Teddy on it…

I sure hope that Teddy likes the Muppets!It’s the only thing she hears about now…well, almost.But watch this for me…

Sorry about the lack of info on this post,but I gotta go and put Teddy in her ball.

Cya!

♥ Teddy! :3

The Versatile Blogger Award

Hey guys!
So this is our first time being tagged for a blogger award!


Thanks to Ink Blots from inkythehamster mommy & Squeeze from FLUFFY TOUGHIE  for nominating us!  
We really appreciate it(: 


So the rules for this award are the following :




-  In a post on your blog, nominate 15 fellow bloggers for The Versatile Blogger Award.
- In the same post, add the Versatile Blogger Award.
-  In the same post, thank the blogger who nominated you in a post with a link back to their blog.
- In the same post, share 7 completely random pieces of information about yourself.
- In the same post, include this set of rules.
 - Inform each nominated blogger of their nomination by posting a comment on each of their blogs.




So now for the seven random things about us!


1. We are both best friends since birth. 
2. Nibbles and Teddy our, our hamsters.
3. They are both syrains. 
4. Our instagram is @nibblesteddy123
5. Nibbles got in April&Teddy in July!
6. We live an hour apart, so it's hard to post together :(
7. And finally, we both love chocolate ;) 




Now for some blogs we have awarded! 
Hamster blogs : 


Fluffy Toughie
Ink Blots
Dashing Hamsters
Confessions of a Hamsterholic


Some blogs we love also : 
At Home Pets
Cameras and Clear skies

Fuzzy Feet 'n' Furry Tails Gerbils 
Animal Tails
My Hamster
My Syrain Hamster!
Hamsters Galore
Barefoot in Texas
All about Pets...
Lord Fuzzy
A Day in the Life of a Pet Squirrel



Wow, finally done.  Thanks again to inkythehamstermommy and squeeze! (:


Nibbles&Teddy♥

Treating a Sick Hamster!

Hey everyone!
Nibbles here(:
I'm on a roll with posts today! So much extra time. 


So today I'll be doing another post on the topic Hamster Illnesses.
Today's topic - Treating a sick hamster!


If your hamster is ill or injured, there are things you can do to treat a sick hamster. After you observe the behavior of your sick pet and note the signs and symptoms of a sick hamster, you can go about treating it for those ailments. It’s worth mentioning that the best treatment is hamster illness prevention. That being said though, no amount ofhamster care can guarantee your little pet won’t ever get sick of injuried in it’s 2-3 year lifespan.


Sick Hamster Treatment

The first thing you should do is separate the sick hamster from the rest of its roommates. This should only apply to dwarf hamsters because the larger Syrian breeds shouldn’t be housed together in the same hamster cage. The last thing you want is to spread any illnesses to the other healthy hamsters or have an injuried hamster get stressed out with too much activity going on in its cage.

The next thing to do would be to heat the treatment habitat to 70-85*f (21-29*c) and make sure there are no drafts. You can use a heating pad or a heat lamp. Make sure the sick hamster has a way to escape the bright light as in providing a hamster house to hide in and make sure not to over heat the habitat. This heat treatment will make the hamster more comfortable and less stressed. Stress typically leads to a lowered immune system.

While your hamster is in isolation, it’s time to clean its normal living habitat. Begin by putting on some gloves (or washing your hands thoroughly afterward) and removing all the waste. It’s not often that a human can get sick from a hamster illness but you should be careful when dealing with any animal waste since airborne particulates can potentially get into your system and make you sick (Warning: hamsters can spread rodent meningitis or fungal infections. Pregnant women should avoid contact with hamsters). Next remove and replace the bedding, food and water. Sanitize all of the surfaces by using a diluted soapy water mixture or a 10% bleach solution. (1/4 cup of bleach to 2 1/4 cups water); rinse these surfaces well. residual bleach vapors can be toxic to anyone especially a small pet in an enclosed space.

Finally, you might need to get hamster veterinarian care if the sickness or injury won’t get better with your treatment efforts. Getting the appropriate medication in a timely manner is important so seek out a vet sooner than later.

That's all on this post!

Hope you enjoyed! 

Nibbles ♥

Sources - http://www.howtotakecareofahamster.net