7 DANGEROUS Hamster Products

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  • Опубліковано 15 лис 2024

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  • @VictoriaRaechel
    @VictoriaRaechel  4 роки тому +1035

    A fair warning, unfortunately the wilko small animal bedding that I’ve put on screen at 8:15 is in fact unsafe, this is what I get for trying to find bedding brands that’s are safe for my UK subscribers 🥺 unfortunately it contains polyester which is something I’ve never even heard of being added to bedding and is completely pointless and unsafe which is how it got confused for being safe. Sorry for the mishap!

    • @alfieeslife
      @alfieeslife 4 роки тому +38

      I was going to buy it, but I saw on Facebook that someone's hamster died

    • @leslieochoa9921
      @leslieochoa9921 4 роки тому +22

      are apple sticks bad for hamsters there like wood sticks

    • @hannah1753
      @hannah1753 4 роки тому +10

      Victoria, i have been using a bedding brand named Chipsi. Can u please tell me if its safe for my hammies?

    • @m.v_mil
      @m.v_mil 4 роки тому +14

      @Casey Wittenmyer there are plenty of channels that tackle on that topic. Victoria Raechel is mostly a hamster youtuber,even though she has a pet rabbit she mostly focuses on hamsters

    • @aesthetictisya
      @aesthetictisya 4 роки тому +3

      Tq for the video Victoria ! 😊

  • @olivias7595
    @olivias7595 4 роки тому +531

    My local pet store stopped selling wire and mesh wheels which makes me sooo happy!

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  4 роки тому +111

      That’s so awesome!

    • @ghemi507
      @ghemi507 4 роки тому +21

      Yay! I've been to pet stores where they don't, but my local ones give them to the hamsters on display 😞

    • @internetlexi
      @internetlexi 4 роки тому +5

      lUcKYyyyy

    • @svanyx17
      @svanyx17 4 роки тому +10

      one time we went to a pet shop with a old man that only sold mesh and wire wheels and he recommended them :(

    • @katieblox7023
      @katieblox7023 4 роки тому +2

      Olivia S Great!! :0

  • @darmoon644
    @darmoon644 4 роки тому +464

    I hate how most pet stores don’t even care about there animals and only care about the money

    • @kristinan06
      @kristinan06 4 роки тому +17

      i agree it’s horrible, though i’m glad to have a more local pet store near me and they have better conditions for hammies compared to large chain petstores (they had no wired wheel, and a few toys, they had the younger hamsters all in groups together which is iffy but oh well).

    • @daiya8100
      @daiya8100 4 роки тому +11

      sadly it's true and it disgusts me

    • @emmylytle9238
      @emmylytle9238 4 роки тому +10

      um please dont come for me but i got my hamster from a pet store (but only because all the rescues near me didnt have any) and the lady that helped me was asking me questions like my cage i said i had two bin cages connected and i got an 8 inch wheel because my syrian is a baby still and she said that i was going to need another wheel bigger than that and i was screaming of joy inside also she said 8 inches of bedding or more and to let him get used to the cage for a couple of days the shelter where i adopted my last hamster didnt give me any bedding for him and this girl FILLED carrier up

    • @darmoon644
      @darmoon644 4 роки тому +6

      Emmy Lytle yes it’s completely fine that you got it from a pet store! And the lady must’ve reasherd about hamsters. This is an example of not everyone in a pet store is bad

    • @kristinan06
      @kristinan06 4 роки тому +3

      Emmy Lytle honestly that’s great to hear that she helped you, and i get my hammies from a local pet shop (not a big chain pet store) so it’s fine that you got yours from one of that was the lash option! i would rescue hamsters but they are 1hr drive away and most of them are syrians but i prefer smaller hamsters like dwarfs or robots!

  • @pescadofresco713
    @pescadofresco713 4 роки тому +294

    Me: *gives hamster toys care food water a big cage a sand bath and decoration*
    Hamster: *sees small hole* TO FREEDOM

    • @girlyzzz33
      @girlyzzz33 3 роки тому +5

      Lol 😂 that’s funny

    • @fionawang6202
      @fionawang6202 3 роки тому +12

      I can relate. I scatter feed, have a large wheel and sand bath, and a large enclosure, but my Syrian excaped yesterday, I was SO surprised when I saw him peeking under my bed! Guess now I'll have to put the bin cage lid on all the time.

    • @jncx.q
      @jncx.q 3 роки тому

      Ikr 😣

    • @Olivia-ld9vz
      @Olivia-ld9vz 3 роки тому

      Yes! 😂😂😂😂

    • @justteema
      @justteema 3 роки тому +11

      hamsters are very petty animals! you can give them the whole world and they may not be pleased, this is mainly for syrians but for all hamsters too i believe (correct me if i’m wrong). just because they want to escape also doesn’t mean that they aren’t happy with their enclosure but let’s be honest, our houses are much larger then an aquarium.

  • @elliot9353
    @elliot9353 4 роки тому +357

    Victoria:most people have toilet paper
    My mom yelling at me :WHERE IS ALL THE TOILET PAPER
    my hamster sleeping on all our toilet paper:👁👄👁

  • @TyphusAndronicus
    @TyphusAndronicus 3 роки тому +59

    I don't even own a hamster but for some reason I find this channel really relaxing.

  • @jonashinsdale7467
    @jonashinsdale7467 4 роки тому +121

    THANK YOU! People need to better understand that some hamster products are just BAD!

    • @issyssquishmallows3004
      @issyssquishmallows3004 4 роки тому +4

      Yes just because it says “for hamsters” doesn’t mean it’s actually safe for the hammies!

  • @holly8626
    @holly8626 4 роки тому +213

    The pets at home motto is “putting pets first” or something like that... more like “putting money first” 😭

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  4 роки тому +47

      💀

    • @hi-iy4qi
      @hi-iy4qi 4 роки тому +15

      I went there once and they never cared for their hamsters properly, once hamster got stuck in a water bottle and all the others were soaked, I told a worker immediately and they didn't even do anything for ages :(

    • @hi-iy4qi
      @hi-iy4qi 4 роки тому +6

      @Aesthetic TrashBag 😭😭😭😭😭

    • @CharizardGG
      @CharizardGG 4 роки тому +4

      Well I don’t like my Pets at Home they have no bin cages I’m literally mad

    • @amattocks
      @amattocks 4 роки тому +5

      @Aesthetic TrashBag How many square inches is it? I'm in the UK and and it's hard to find a good bin cage

  • @adalyncarraco499
    @adalyncarraco499 4 роки тому +132

    Of I ever get rich I'm gonna make a pet store business and make sure it has the RIGHT ANIMAL CARE

    • @palidonyx8043
      @palidonyx8043 3 роки тому +2

      YES!!!!!!!!! PLEASE DO SO!!!!!!

    • @lilianasratcage9923
      @lilianasratcage9923 3 роки тому +2

      I WILL CHIP IN!! LETS ALSO NOT SELL OUR CUSTOMERS FALSE ADVERTISING LIKE SAYING THAT SPECIFIC ANIMALS ARE “EASY PETS” AND GIVING THEM BAD FOOD

  • @emisart4130
    @emisart4130 4 роки тому +124

    I just got my hamster her name is Kimber she wouldn’t have a good home if it wasn’t for Victoria. Thank you ❤️💜💙🐹😁😁

    • @ThreeFunnySisters
      @ThreeFunnySisters 4 роки тому +1

      aww kimber so cute

    • @aubreyjohnson5521
      @aubreyjohnson5521 4 роки тому

      Honestly, same. My little cheeto would would still be in a tiny tales 120 sq in cage with 2 inches of bedding if it weren't for her.

    • @princessloam3403
      @princessloam3403 4 роки тому

      Can u post a video about ur new hamster or some photos? I’d love to see her cage :)

    • @angryratter3971
      @angryratter3971 4 роки тому

      You hear that?

    • @aubreyjohnson5521
      @aubreyjohnson5521 4 роки тому

      @@angryratter3971 hear what

  • @LateNightHalo
    @LateNightHalo 4 роки тому +265

    For some reason I thought you were pointing at yourself in your thumbnail 😂 fantastic video, you’ve helped me learn to better take care of my little HamHams

  • @Person-qm8ie
    @Person-qm8ie 3 роки тому +40

    I find the hamster balls very cruel, us humans seem to find satisfaction in putting a living creature in a ball which in fact stresses them out. Thank you for making us aware 🥺

  • @Ratatouille_46twy
    @Ratatouille_46twy 4 роки тому +339

    Every one: My hamster is so sweet!
    Mine: Bite my hand who’s blocking her from falling.
    Thank you for 200 like!!

    • @Stpunk17
      @Stpunk17 4 роки тому +22

      My hamster use to bite me a lot, but then I started washing my hands really well before I held him I think it was because he smelt food. Maybe try that

    • @Ratatouille_46twy
      @Ratatouille_46twy 4 роки тому +19

      Depression Brownie I do that all the time, i think it’s just that she don’t like my hand blocking her. I’m gonna try another soap today to be sure!

    • @grimxy6061
      @grimxy6061 4 роки тому +5

      @@Ratatouille_46twy tbh my hamster is the same ;-;

    • @katybcat8286
      @katybcat8286 4 роки тому +10

      Id recommend watching Victoria's video on taming your hamster! if that doesn't work then your hamster just doesn't like being held :')

    • @Ratatouille_46twy
      @Ratatouille_46twy 4 роки тому +1

      Katybcat She’s nervous sometimes but not shy to bite me. I don’t handle her i just put my hand like a wall but i’m going to watch the video so i can have some tips! Thank you!

  • @debbluvjbiebz
    @debbluvjbiebz 4 роки тому +135

    Sadly, in my country, many people are actually aware that those hamster products are dangerous, but they still use it because they never have any problems (at least for now)

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  4 роки тому +48

      That’s sad :( there’s quite a few alternatives and things can even be DIYd to avoid them!

    • @debbluvjbiebz
      @debbluvjbiebz 4 роки тому +7

      @@VictoriaRaechel yeah, most of my hamster supplies are DIYed, including the paper bedding (eventhough i'm currently researching for more ecofriendly alternatives)

    • @aubreyjohnson5521
      @aubreyjohnson5521 4 роки тому +2

      How was this posted an hour ago?

    • @lovelifeanimated1403
      @lovelifeanimated1403 4 роки тому +1

      Victoria I am your bigggggggggggg fan I can't believe I am chatting with you . Pls talk to me I love your videos my God can I video call you it will be a honor you can privately call me any time even at midnight but pls call me . It was my dream to meet you when I was 7 years old , it was my New year wish and my birthday wish omg I and my hamster loves seeing you , pls call me I want to meet you if , if you call me anyhow I will unsubscribe your channel , I will dislike your videos and tell all my friends who I requested to follow you I will tell them to unsubscribe you and they are about 30 of them . Pls I am doing this to meet you pls don't break my heart ,it is my years wish I am only 1p and I love your channel I know everything about you and even that you like Canada . Pls send me your number privately I promise you only 1 call pls . Call me tomorrow at 8:30 not in the morning I live in India si pls manage the timing I wrote this full message alone to meet you pls it took me 38 minutes .pls.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😭😭 or you can call be right now

    • @lovelifeanimated1403
      @lovelifeanimated1403 4 роки тому

      Victoria pls give me your number

  • @mizukiaurora6944
    @mizukiaurora6944 3 роки тому +45

    Victoria: Pine, cedar, and softwood shavings are unacceptable.
    Petsmart: Ok, lets make a huge bag out of it for a low price and say it’s safe.
    Me: What the- like WHAT.

    • @catherinerogers8558
      @catherinerogers8558 3 роки тому +7

      yeppp and put those bags front and center and hide all of the aspen bedding in a corner.... except for the dustiest brand

    • @stephaniem5091
      @stephaniem5091 5 днів тому

      unfortunately, it's profit first with most pet stores, especially the large chains! I just wish more people would educate themselves first before getting any pet, rather than putting their trust in these stores and taking what they say as "Gospel"!

  • @macky9031
    @macky9031 4 роки тому +219

    I don’t even have a hamster but can’t stop watching this, damn

    • @hollowcrusader2106
      @hollowcrusader2106 4 роки тому +6

      Bro same

    • @abbyfragoso967
      @abbyfragoso967 4 роки тому +9

      Same and I want one

    • @leahbarry7257
      @leahbarry7257 4 роки тому +8

      Hey, I get it. I didn't have a hamster now I do and now your prepared for when you do

    • @hellokaylee2977
      @hellokaylee2977 4 роки тому +3

      Well it’s a good idea to watch her channel even though you don’t own a hamster because when you do decide to get a hamster then you are going to be prepared and you are going to know what to do! 🙂

    • @kassitaia7226
      @kassitaia7226 4 роки тому +1

      Mine is coming in a few days 😊🤪

  • @K8wright76
    @K8wright76 4 роки тому +215

    Omg I found out why everyone's buying toilet paper
    To rip up for their hamsters
    Right?

  • @Bonbon-mk7ox
    @Bonbon-mk7ox 4 роки тому +3

    I love how you're a channel that's appropriate and beneficial for kids, it's so hard to find both of those in a channel because a bunch of kid friendly content claims to be kid friendly but they're horrible! Thankfully you have good intentions, it's very hard to find someone like that.

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you! While i don't make my videos for kids I know they're most likely to come across them and watch so I might as well keep it safe :)

  • @hedgiecakes3410
    @hedgiecakes3410 4 роки тому +124

    V- Valiant
    I- Intelligent
    C- Caring
    T - Thoughtful
    O- Optimistic
    R- Radical
    I - Irreplaceable
    A- Amazing
    R - Responsible
    A- Awesome
    E- Eager
    C - Calm
    H - Helpful
    E - Elegant
    L- Loving
    Thank you Victoria for providing proper pet care to us! You are one of my favorite UA-camrs! Keep being you!❤️❤️❤️🌈😁⭐️

    • @lissawilliams8877
      @lissawilliams8877 4 роки тому +7

      Wow it must have take in you a long time to do that! I loved it though!

    • @hedgiecakes3410
      @hedgiecakes3410 4 роки тому +4

      Ohh thank you! It actually didn't take super long, maybe like ten minutes.

    • @lissawilliams8877
      @lissawilliams8877 4 роки тому +3

      @@hedgiecakes3410, wow, did you make it up your self?

    • @hedgiecakes3410
      @hedgiecakes3410 4 роки тому +5

      @@lissawilliams8877 Aww thanks again! I saw people doing it on the comment section of other UA-camrs’ channels, and I should try it too!

    • @lissawilliams8877
      @lissawilliams8877 4 роки тому +5

      @@hedgiecakes3410, ohh.. we'll it looks amazing, I'm surprised victoria hasn't seen it yet!

  • @buldaksamyang
    @buldaksamyang 4 роки тому +348

    Hey Victoria, Is there a such thing of dangerous Rabbit products? If so that will be a nice video idea!

    • @mrs.malfoy7763
      @mrs.malfoy7763 4 роки тому +16

      I would love that I have two buns!!

    • @shelf2953
      @shelf2953 4 роки тому +7

      Yes

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  4 роки тому +217

      Yes unfortunately, there’s unsafe products out there for every species. I’ll consider making one!

    • @sarahwilkinson101
      @sarahwilkinson101 4 роки тому +18

      Yes there are. Pellets, yogurt drops, small cages, small hay racks, and hutches (small cages). By the way I meant the pellets that have extra added seeds and nuts. Also never feed your rabbit the leafy part of a tomato plant.

    • @atiyyalimz2479
      @atiyyalimz2479 4 роки тому +2

      @@sarahwilkinson101 not all hutches are bad and not all pellets are bad u just shouldn't feed that too much

  • @jahmecao953
    @jahmecao953 3 роки тому +85

    omg i am so glad i watched this cause i really wanted one of those hamster balls but safety goes first

    • @teresedaigle7336
      @teresedaigle7336 3 роки тому +3

      Well said

    • @UrLocalArtistLucy
      @UrLocalArtistLucy 3 роки тому

      i also
      ^_~

    • @chloefaircloth9506
      @chloefaircloth9506 3 роки тому

      same! i almost bought one today, so glad i didn’t

    • @dylghtbae
      @dylghtbae 3 роки тому

      I had one for my last hamsters and didn’t know

    • @dylghtbae
      @dylghtbae 3 роки тому

      one of them died cuz he escaped from the ball and something fell on him:( so don’t get ine

  • @emilytoner2634
    @emilytoner2634 4 роки тому +66

    I wish they wouldn't make these products:( love how you went into detail about the acids produced by pine and cedar and even mentioned how their dangerous to woodworkers too!👍❤

  • @julia7799
    @julia7799 4 роки тому +75

    I literally flinched watching the hamsters on the mesh wheel

    • @jordanforester7427
      @jordanforester7427 4 роки тому +1

      same it breaks my heart 🥺

    • @palidonyx8043
      @palidonyx8043 3 роки тому +1

      yeah, and that one who almost got its leg CHOPPED OFF!!! ALSO!! Is anyone gonna comment on how not only was it a MESH WHEEL, but uh uma give u a few seconds to review that clip of the hamster getting caught on the wheel and spinning around...
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      okay guessed yet? NO?? there was ANOTHER HAMSTER THERE!!! so not only is ur hamster gonna potentially get injured; but its "friend" is probly gonna attack it or vice-versa the hamster who spun around will attack its "friend"

  • @jowdann
    @jowdann 4 роки тому +55

    Hamster balls are almost as big as those disgusting cages in PetSmart.

    • @Starkidd689
      @Starkidd689 3 роки тому

      @@birdiex8757 soo they’re not good for them? Because I thought they was good and active for my hamster Soo what’s really ok for them

  • @jessicamackey4851
    @jessicamackey4851 4 роки тому +16

    Hi Victoria :)
    I dont know if you will read this but I really hope you do because my golden Syrian hammy named Harry unfortunately passed away at the age of 2 from a stroke a few weeks ago😔. I just want to thank you so so so much for being the reason that he got the best life I was able to give him💕❤
    Before I watched you he was in a small cage with pine bedding. After watching your videos, I upgraded his cage to a bin cage and it had the Kaytee clean and cozy non-scented bedding 😊
    You really have no idea how much i appreciate you. You really changed his life💕💕💕💕

    • @rogerina4168
      @rogerina4168 4 роки тому +4

      That's really unfortunate. :( I hope you're alright. :

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  4 роки тому +5

      I’m sorry for your loss! It’s wonderful he was able to live a good life after some changes to his care!

    • @akfnjskxhdj
      @akfnjskxhdj 4 роки тому +3

      The same thing happened to me a few weeks ago I got my hamster and put it in a critter trail with pine bedding and I found you channel with researching about how to bathe my hamster I am really thankful that I now know proper care and my hamster is happy and healthy with 600+ sq in floor space 11’ Wodent wheel and lots of bedding. Thank you for your help😊

  • @unlikewyn
    @unlikewyn 4 роки тому +33

    You are so amazing at informing everyone whilst not sounding nagging. Some youtubers I find annoying but you aren't. You also just seem like a nice person😂

  • @batmansolos6677
    @batmansolos6677 4 роки тому +21

    I remember when I got my hamster the previous owners the hamster got took away because they just put him in a really really really small cage they made out of plastic and did not put anything in there for him and they fed him once a month which was terrible so they brought him back well people took him away because they were not treating him well and then I saw him and I got him because he was really friendly surprisingly because he was in a really bad home but now he's a happy healthy hamster which I'm really happy for him

  • @serafima7851
    @serafima7851 4 роки тому +92

    My hamster doesn’t have diarrhea but one time he fell in his water bowl (Robo 4 weeks old) and his tail was wet I was so worried because I watched your video in wet tail and I didn’t want my hamster 🐹 to suffer so at the vet they said that he was just wet, but he doesn’t have wet tail, Now we use a water bottle (most of the time expect when I put him in the play pin) BTW his name is Oreo

    • @ThreeFunnySisters
      @ThreeFunnySisters 4 роки тому +3

      omg oreo so cute!!!

    • @randomone8811
      @randomone8811 4 роки тому +2

      That's our cat's name (don't tell the other cats but she is my favorite) :3
      Edit: lol :p

    • @Gurk1ss
      @Gurk1ss 4 роки тому +2

      Serafima Mizerovskaya OMG MY HASTERS NAME IS OREO TOOOO

    • @aubreyjohnson5521
      @aubreyjohnson5521 4 роки тому +1

      Lol

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  4 роки тому +42

      Water doesn’t cause wet tail :) it would be still fine to use a water dish

  • @aliviahskye4839
    @aliviahskye4839 4 роки тому +43

    Just bought a hamster 2 days ago! I convinced my parents to let me buy one. His name is clover. He is a sable banded. He lives in a 595 square inch bin cage with his 11 inch wheel, 8 inch bedding, 2 hideouts, food with animal proteins, fruit, veg and grains. Love you!❤
    *edit* thankyou so much for all the likes! You dont even know how much I appreciate it!!!!

    • @rogerina4168
      @rogerina4168 4 роки тому +10

      It's really good to hear people are actually taking good care of their hamsters. :)

    • @aliviahskye4839
      @aliviahskye4839 4 роки тому +4

      @@rogerina4168 thankyou so much! ❤ :)

    • @aliviahskye4839
      @aliviahskye4839 4 роки тому +3

      @2016 JONELLA_HAU_RYAE_YING 😁

    • @nobodyasked5091
      @nobodyasked5091 4 роки тому +2

      Awhh I wanted a cat for as long as I can remember but my mom told me that I really couldn't have a cat so i took a hamster i have my hamster Nibb-it for almost a year now

    • @aliviahskye4839
      @aliviahskye4839 4 роки тому +2

      @@nobodyasked5091 that's so cute! I wanted a cat for a while too 😂

  • @rosebabe4480
    @rosebabe4480 4 роки тому +62

    me; buys a cool chew
    my hamy: chews a piece of cartboard that fell in theyre bin cage xd

  • @candice7446
    @candice7446 4 роки тому +12

    My robo hamster died on July 24th. Thank you for providing me with better hamster care and I was able to give her a larger cage and a better life. Thank You😢😢.

  • @_youraverageweeb_9006
    @_youraverageweeb_9006 4 роки тому +26

    I just made a pretty big extension to my hamster cage and my parents call my hamsters cage a “mini mansion” and my hamster likes it so I like it too

  • @kathy.s_closet
    @kathy.s_closet 4 роки тому +45

    Victoria: “waterless hamster shampoo”
    Me: WTH NO
    Also me: *remembers the title*
    Me: oh ok good

    • @NabaaImad
      @NabaaImad 5 місяців тому

      😂😂😂😂

  • @aesthetictisya
    @aesthetictisya 4 роки тому +32

    I hate when people think about profit by selling those stuff but they did not think about the hamsters well being. They are a living creatures too . I went to the pet store yesterday and the pet store's employee suggest me to buy a hamster ball ! Of course i don't buy it. I always hope that pet stores ONLY sell safe hamster products. And anyway thanks for uploading the video for us Victoria !Now i know more about hamsters unsafe products and why they are unsafe.
    Ilysm 😍😍💞💜💜💞❤❤❤😍

  • @pipthehamster4412
    @pipthehamster4412 4 роки тому +26

    Thankfully where my pet shop I go to doesn’t sell any of these products! They sell very good quality products which is great. Sad how so many chain pet shops sell pretty much all these products 😔🐹🌱

  • @KimberlyHimeKu
    @KimberlyHimeKu 4 роки тому +135

    from what I know, birch shavings are safe too. I saw Rodipet produce them but it's really hard to find.

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  4 роки тому +59

      Birch is a hardwood shaving which would make it safe! I just don’t see it commonly used!

    • @milbre366
      @milbre366 4 роки тому +28

      @@VictoriaRaechel hey, PLEAS help. my mom litterly does not know what is good for my hamster. she uses 120 dollars on a bad hamstercage but wont let me use 10 dollars on a bin Cage, cuz she thinks bin Cages is not good. she only buys bad bedding and says i am a bad hamster owner when i dont let my hamster use her ball. idk what to do, i am going to be soving her this video tomorrow

    • @xradelox
      @xradelox 4 роки тому +14

      Did you show her the video? Sounds like your mom needs to educate herself and stop assuming crap. I hope she learned her lesson.

    • @milbre366
      @milbre366 4 роки тому +12

      @@xradelox i ended up not doing it cuz they got really mad and i started crying lmao. But i have ordered toys with my own money and they dont fit in the cage. So last night mom Said «well then the bin cage is only for her to play in! It is not good for her to be in it» so we might actually get one. And my hamster can start using it Even tho she dont want her to😬

    • @milbre366
      @milbre366 4 роки тому +10

      @@xradelox but she really need too shut up and let me handle it lol. She says she know what is best for my hamster by looking at her😬 Even tho i have read about propper hamster care for 2 years

  • @hibye358
    @hibye358 4 роки тому +73

    3rd Victoria without u my hamster would be living in a critter trail now he has ikea detolf so ty!!

    • @norrisnutseditz1256
      @norrisnutseditz1256 4 роки тому +4

      hi bye great to hear! I also am very good with hamsters so any questions feel free to ask!

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  4 роки тому +18

      That’s great to hear!

    • @hibye358
      @hibye358 4 роки тому +3

      Francesca Jahan-Richardson ty I’ve actually been having some trouble cooling my hamster down bc it’s very hot we’re I am and I don’t want to do anything to harm him so do u have any tips?

    • @hibye358
      @hibye358 4 роки тому +1

      Victoria Raechel I’ve actually been having some trouble cooling my hamster down bc it’s very hot we’re I am and I don’t want to do anything to harm him so do u have any tips?

    • @norrisnutseditz1256
      @norrisnutseditz1256 4 роки тому

      hi bye maybe open the window not too wide and put a fan like 50-1M away to it cools down make sure it on the low setting tho x

  • @ggalacticpaws
    @ggalacticpaws 4 роки тому +112

    I’m not first
    I’m not last
    But Victoria Raechel fans sure did click on the notification fast

  • @irefundbirths
    @irefundbirths 3 роки тому +10

    Let's just all take a moment to appreciate how she is taking time out of her day to help us care for our hamsters🐹 She truly is an amazing hamster owner and a honest person! She tells us what we need to properly take care of our hamster's

    • @scrapality
      @scrapality 7 місяців тому

      You don't understand how the videos work lol

  • @cjlovesanimals5988
    @cjlovesanimals5988 4 роки тому +1156

    Me: Buys my hamster expensive hideouts and toys
    My hamster: Sleeps in Dollarama mug
    Who can relate?

    • @friedfurby6712
      @friedfurby6712 4 роки тому +55

      Mine sleeps in a small cardboard box😂😂

    • @eimearpigott8765
      @eimearpigott8765 4 роки тому +43

      🙋‍♀️me! I recently bought my hamster a hide that was 20 DOLLARS! And he sleeps in a cardboard box😂😅

    • @sherydahmedrano1672
      @sherydahmedrano1672 4 роки тому +21

      mine likes sleeping in a nike shoe box(i made holes and doors in it and she prefers that out of all her hideouts😂🤦🏻‍♀️)

    • @blueberrysworld3194
      @blueberrysworld3194 4 роки тому +6

      Same

    • @megankj008
      @megankj008 4 роки тому +5

      Me

  • @beefa1773
    @beefa1773 4 роки тому +55

    tori, if you werent a hamster-lover-tuber my hamster would be living her worst life, she has a bin cage with a little over 600 sq inches now!

  • @kaitlynmartin1435
    @kaitlynmartin1435 4 роки тому +9

    It’s incredible how one youtuber can affect my animals so much. My rabbit lives his best life and from my very first hamster to my hamster now the care has majorly changed. My first hamster had a very small cage and now my hamsters have over 500sq ft bin cages

  • @nva8388
    @nva8388 4 роки тому +142

    Victoria talking to all the pet stores be like:
    *So uhm you are doing everything wrong.*

    • @katieblox7023
      @katieblox7023 4 роки тому

      ꪀꪮꪜꪖ ᦔꫀꪶtꪖ Victoria: Sorry to break it to ya
      Lol

    • @teresedaigle7336
      @teresedaigle7336 4 роки тому +1

      Well, it's not like she's wron-

    • @nva8388
      @nva8388 4 роки тому

      @@teresedaigle7336 Duh UvU

  • @lovvvv4023
    @lovvvv4023 4 роки тому +12

    Thank you for this video. My friend had some of those things and didn’t believe me when I told her these things were dangerous and now she knows I was right.❤️

  • @siennaaaabowles
    @siennaaaabowles 3 роки тому +12

    7:46
    Sorry this is a reminder to show my mum as we have gerbils with this bedding, and I’m
    Concerned....

  • @jazzyjazz1571
    @jazzyjazz1571 4 роки тому +677

    Who remembers the “Hey guys it’s me ChocolateColors26” intro 😂❤️

  • @vj5333
    @vj5333 4 роки тому +23

    I know you don't care to do the "Reacting to hamster cage" clips but I wanted you to know they had a huge impact on how I see these guys and I've completely upgraded/expanded my sons' hamsters cage because of them. You changed a little Robo's life! He hasn't left his sandbath yet :D

  • @mandaloouise
    @mandaloouise 4 роки тому +4

    I honestly had no idea about the wood shavings, I'm so glad you brought it to my attention and switching them out ASAP! Thank you ☺️

  • @Fel_Limell
    @Fel_Limell 4 роки тому +43

    Mah hamster said "thank you for saving mah life".

    • @CJPurplePrincess
      @CJPurplePrincess 4 роки тому +4

      So is mine :p but now he’s spoiled and hates everything I give him :/

  • @expselena8230
    @expselena8230 4 роки тому +7

    Honestly I got my hamster 2-3 weeks ago and doing research has woken up the Veterinarian dream inside me once again but in a much smaller scale because my dream job is still Animation. Pretty much you’ve inspired me to minor in animal science and assist in animal health care when I can as well as when I live on my own and have a good area take on new pets 🤗👌🏽

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  4 роки тому +3

      That’s so awesome! Sounds like you’re living the dream 🥺

  • @Lexaloodle
    @Lexaloodle 4 роки тому +2

    I got a new hammy today so I'm rewatching ALL of your videos. I haven't had a hamster in like 5 years. My bf was making fun of me for how much bedding I put into the cage but so far she is a happy borrowed girl 😊 thanks for all your advice!

  • @katflo689
    @katflo689 4 роки тому +40

    Before corona my friends and I went to petsmart and made a list of safe products it was terrible that over 75% was sooo unsafe

    • @4evawoohoo
      @4evawoohoo 4 роки тому +6

      That's a good challenge actually. Maybe if it went viral the pet stores would catch on and stop selling these things?

    • @sherbert9858
      @sherbert9858 4 роки тому +3

      Maddie Johnsons I don’t think they filmed but someone with a popular channel should

    • @xradelox
      @xradelox 4 роки тому +3

      What really pisses me off about PetSmart and other pet stores is that not only do they market these delicate living beings as toys, but they also market all of their enclosures as toys. Princess Castle cage, Rocket Ship cage, a cage in the shape of a dinosaur... it’s ridiculous! They’re marketing all of these things towards children like they’re running through a toy store begging mommy and daddy for a new toy that they’ll tire of in two weeks. Animals (no matter how small and no matter how short their lifespan is) are LIVING beings that deserve respect and a LIFELONG home that will provide the best care for them. Animals are NEVER the responsibility of the children. Kids can help with caring for them but the ultimate responsibility falls on the parents. DON’T get an animal if you as the parents are not going to commit to it’s care for it’s entire natural life. It’s not the pet’s responsibility to teach your child responsibility. That’s YOUR responsibility. And pets are NEVER toys. If you get your animal on a whim for your begging child and allow them to view it as a toy, you are teaching them to be IRRESPONSIBLE. Your kid would learn a greater lesson if you just told them “No.” (I’m saying all of this to everyone).

    • @xradelox
      @xradelox 4 роки тому

      @The Clown: “Unsafe” doesn’t always result in an outright injury. Certain beddings (like pine and cedar) are marketed toward small mammals but they are highly toxic and cause hair loss, itching and respiratory issues. If people haven’t done research on signs of illness in the species they have as a pet, they may not even notice that the animal is sick and suffering. Especially if the animal is in the kid’s room and the parent is irresponsible and thinks the kid can take care of it. Just like products marketed towards humans, many things are actually unsafe and harmful. And we have stricter guidelines. So things that are sold for use with animals CAN BE and many times ARE very unsafe and inappropriate for animals. Just look at all the multi level cages on the market that have pictures of hamsters in them and in the descriptions they say they are great for all small mammals. But hamsters aren’t climbers, they are runners. They need all one level and they need a deep enough tray so they can have at least six inches deep of bedding. So a tall, multi level cage with a one inch deep tray is EXTREMELY inappropriate for hamsters. I even saw a cage like that and it said it was a good cage for TORTOISES!!! So no, you can’t trust most manufacturers. People need to do the research themselves.

    • @katflo689
      @katflo689 4 роки тому

      @@xradelox Unsafe in unsafe why make a problem when it could be easily avoided?

  • @Armindefender3000
    @Armindefender3000 4 роки тому +51

    i bought everything INCLUDING a 1500 sq in cage that costs 400 dollars and
    *she decides to sleep in a cardboard box that i put randomly in the cage 👁👄👁*

  • @gamerastreitz4485
    @gamerastreitz4485 4 роки тому +10

    When i bought my hamster and he had a wired wheel so i bought him a 12 inch silent runner he is doing much better with a 800 cage and hides im happy I adopted him 🥺❤️

    • @palidonyx8043
      @palidonyx8043 3 роки тому

      I like that u improved. It saved another hamster life.

  • @alyceabarkby8717
    @alyceabarkby8717 4 роки тому +11

    when i got my first hamster she was in a litter trail and she never got any fresh foods other then her seed mix and it was pretty much all sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds. over the past few years i’ve learned so much from victoria. no that that hamster has sadly passed away i have two new hamsters and they are taken care of probably better then any of me other pets😂. so thanks for making these videos they helped me so much!💛

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  4 роки тому +4

      It’s great you’ve been learning and improving your care!

    • @alyceabarkby8717
      @alyceabarkby8717 4 роки тому +1

      Victoria Raechel i cant believe you replied?! i love your videos so much!

  • @natashahamilton2994
    @natashahamilton2994 4 роки тому +4

    I really appreciate how you are telling people not to use these And how to take care of there Hamsters

  • @Šuroslav
    @Šuroslav 3 роки тому

    I had common degu and the wheel with these bars on sides, he onece stuck out his head while he was running and it killed him. These companies made absolute crap bad accessories for poor animals and in most cases buyers don't know how dangerous it is. I'm happy that we have people like you.

  • @fetingle869
    @fetingle869 4 роки тому +10

    Is it just me or is tori literally so smart🤩❤️

  • @sister.impera
    @sister.impera 4 роки тому +25

    My hamster got his foot caught in a hamster ball and he was freaking out and squeaking and I was also freaking out... We ended up getting him out too. I thought that they were safe at the time because the person at PetSmart said it was safe... I feel so bad. Im pretty mad that the worker lied to sell a product. My hamster could have gotten killed. So yes, LISTEN TO VICTORIA ABOUT A HAMSTER BALL. THEY ARE NOT GOOD

    • @thenightkitten
      @thenightkitten 4 роки тому +1

      The pet store workers don’t know anything about animals.

    • @sister.impera
      @sister.impera 4 роки тому +2

      @@thenightkitten I've learned to listen to Victoria Raechel and not PetSmart workers. This was MONTHS ago.

    • @shirt4164
      @shirt4164 4 роки тому +2

      I'm gonna work at petsmart to have them avoid those products

    • @thenightkitten
      @thenightkitten 4 роки тому

      Cadence Bollman that’s good. I watched so many of her videos before getting my hamster and it helped me a lot since I’m new to being a hamster owner.

    • @actuallyashley2950
      @actuallyashley2950 3 роки тому

      Do you have any recommendations instead? My friend is bringing her hamster over with her hamster ball :(, there both going to meet each other (both girls). and they are going to meet throw the hamster balls which will stress them out, but she refuses to listen to me about that. Any recommendations instead of the balls so they can meet with less stress and won’t hurt themselves?

  • @kimpanther5110
    @kimpanther5110 4 роки тому +2

    Omg I actually found Wodent Wheels on the shelf of a local chain feed store! Really surprised me! Granted, they also had wire wheels, but plenty of solid large wheels. It was great to see!

  • @chickenkitson7673
    @chickenkitson7673 4 роки тому +15

    People need to stop listening to pet shops because some information they give out is false🙁

  • @theasbricks79
    @theasbricks79 4 роки тому +16

    Ummm my other hamster munchkin died when he was only here for 2 months. I still miss him.

    • @lucylunceford977
      @lucylunceford977 4 роки тому +1

      sorry to here that, Thea's Bricks. Also Cyan is a cute name Emilee Birchall

  • @evelingrace
    @evelingrace 4 роки тому

    I’m glad there are people that like your videos (like me) because they like sharing correct info.

  • @marea3752
    @marea3752 4 роки тому +8

    Victoria!! Thank you so much, I have a hamster and before she was in a very small cage, but, thanks to you, I decide to do to her a bin cage, now she's really happy and he can run and she's much better 😘😘

  • @preranabalu7652
    @preranabalu7652 4 роки тому +5

    I know what you mean about the balls - when I received one with my cages I just use it as a ball for one of my bunnies as he loves football!

  • @NomadicDave2032
    @NomadicDave2032 3 роки тому +2

    Getting my daughter her first hamster, she’s 11 and responsible and so we found your channel and I have to say there was a lot I didn’t know as well. I think this will shape up as a good experience for her, she’s super excited and I’ll monitor how she’s doing and guide her as well. It all started because we found a baby cotton tail rabbit the other day, we took it in for a little bit to keep it out of danger until I could get a wildlife expert in our area to take it to do what’s needed to get back in the wild. It’s our responsibility to tc of animals, we’re like stewards and as top of the chain we should be responsible. Thank you for the great channel and content, my daughter will likely watch a lot so she can learn as much as she can.

    • @floodyourchat57
      @floodyourchat57 Рік тому

      You seem like a really really amazing person. ❤❤❤

  • @silver_lining2226
    @silver_lining2226 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you for doing this again. My friend sadly has 5 out of 7 things! Her hamster just broke a toe! And I already shared your old video with her

  • @carolineandmarley6120
    @carolineandmarley6120 4 роки тому +8

    YOUR HAIR IS SO PRETTY

  • @hadley3794
    @hadley3794 4 роки тому +13

    Frick, I just got softwood bedding and I already cleaned her cage and added it
    Welp, I’m getting more bedding and then yeeting the wood shavings in the woods✌🏻

  • @ashthomas8760
    @ashthomas8760 4 роки тому +16

    0:28 sadly on Amazon I seen a new ball type where it's on a stand and you pull it apart to put your hamster in it I know it's sad

    • @mrbobinski
      @mrbobinski 4 роки тому

      Emmelie n *Moolah*

    • @ashthomas8760
      @ashthomas8760 4 роки тому

      @Emmelie n look up van ness hamster ball with stand. I'm not supporting I'm just saying you can look and see what it looks like it's cringe

    • @shaniatingman2083
      @shaniatingman2083 4 роки тому

      a stationary ball that you can use with or without the stand?

  • @ms.rqmanoff1706
    @ms.rqmanoff1706 4 роки тому +22

    I’m going to keep these in mind. Definitely going to make sure j don’t buy them!

  • @malloryjay
    @malloryjay 4 роки тому +3

    today I found out that my precious baby peanut had passed. I had started watching your videos to learn proper care for hamsters. I bought my hamster peanut about 5 weeks ago and I did everything I could to give her an amazing life.🥺 Thanks to you, I was able to give my baby the best life possible while she was with me. I loved her so much and she will be missed. Rest In Peace Peanut, (adoption to passing) June 28th, 2020 - August 9th 2020. Your videos were and are so helpful to me so continue doing what you are doing! Also please pray for my baby who crossed the rainbow 🌈. She was taken too soon. Rest In Peace Peanut.😔💕

    • @t-agames330
      @t-agames330 4 роки тому +2

      Im sorry for your loss. RIP Peanut. I can tell she had an amazing life

  • @AAH-td7kg
    @AAH-td7kg 4 роки тому +19

    I went to pets at home the other day and the dwarf hamsters there had cages smaller than a critter trail.🙁

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  4 роки тому +7

      :(

    • @Beelzebubby91
      @Beelzebubby91 4 роки тому +2

      Unfortunately it’s always the companies fault and not the worker. I work at a pet valu and I can assure you we do not sell any cages big enough for a dwarf hamster. A Syrian, yes but it’s marketed as a guinea pig cage, but for dwarves? Nope. I always tell people to get a plastic bin from Walmart or your hamster isn’t gonna live very long and you’re gonna waste your money. Idc what my bosses say I’m not supporting animal cruelty

    • @AAH-td7kg
      @AAH-td7kg 4 роки тому +3

      GERARD LEONARD yes the workers can’t do anything.

  • @alainadanielle755
    @alainadanielle755 4 роки тому +5

    Hey Victoria this is the earliest I’ve ever been ! Great vid love ya ❤️

  • @brooke9372
    @brooke9372 4 роки тому +2

    I love how the letter board in the background always says something that relates to the video. ❤

  • @jvliette8343
    @jvliette8343 4 роки тому +45

    I'm not first...
    I'm not last...
    But when I see that Victoria posted...
    I click fast!
    edit: i liked my own comment lol

    • @atiyyalimz2479
      @atiyyalimz2479 4 роки тому +5

      U stole this comment 😑😂😂

    • @polaw1305
      @polaw1305 4 роки тому

      Made your like count even

  • @bluetheking2563
    @bluetheking2563 4 роки тому +14

    My hamster was a bit smelly but we got him a sand bath and he is no longer smelly

  • @KrishkaMoons
    @KrishkaMoons Рік тому

    Didn’t know about the hamster ball thing and ours has one but seems to love it. She climbs into it herself after he playtime in our homemade playpen.

  • @fetingle869
    @fetingle869 4 роки тому +4

    I am getting a hamster next week and im really excited. I’ve watched a lot of your videos and done lots of research, I’m also building my own diy cage. I’m just not quite sure about the name. Thank you so much for making these video’s, I’ve learned so much from you and I love you and your pets a lot! 🥰❤️🐹

  • @anelswanepoel3135
    @anelswanepoel3135 4 роки тому +13

    Me: sees Victoria posted
    Also me:likes the video without even watching the whole video
    ALSO me: subscribes because I forgot even though I've watched her for long now😂

  • @veraviolalaursen1955
    @veraviolalaursen1955 2 роки тому +2

    I was in a pet store a few days ago, and the bunnies had giant set ups! The Syrian hamsters also had a decent size cage, with a natural look :) they did make it a bit too tall tho to promote their hanging hamster items

  • @xxflushiiq
    @xxflushiiq 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much for these videos!! They’re so helpful, as I’ve recently gotten a hamster! I love your channel so much, thank you!

  • @sillylittlegi
    @sillylittlegi 4 роки тому +30

    Question: is using a “hamster litter box” safe? I’ve seen it in stores and I’ve been wondering

    • @VictoriaRaechel
      @VictoriaRaechel  4 роки тому +13

      Yes, litter boxes are fine I've never bothered with them much though :)

    • @alyssa0411
      @alyssa0411 3 роки тому +3

      I once had a Syrian hamster that was completely box trained. The several hamsters I’ve had since then only wanted to roll in the (hamster safe) litter.

    • @grace_lmy
      @grace_lmy 3 роки тому +2

      @@alyssa0411 i have a pudding hamster (yes they're a real breed) and she was box trained for a while, but she got lazy (I think) and just pees right next to her home. after I put a toy there, she stopped peeing there again :)

  • @mypawfectfamily
    @mypawfectfamily 4 роки тому

    Would love to see a video on personal products that you use which are friendly towards animals and the environment. I’ve recently tried to cut back on artificial scents like scented lotion and perfumes. My animals aren’t in my bedroom but they aren’t healthy for people anyways and if it means my animals aren’t around it that’s a win win

  • @sacred_reflectionss
    @sacred_reflectionss 4 роки тому +13

    I can’t wait I’m gonna get a hamster tmrw after 3 weeks of studying from u :)

    • @שלו-ל4כ
      @שלו-ל4כ 4 роки тому

      I was going to be mad but I'm glad u did your research hope u checked u have enough space time and that whoever live with u agrees.

  • @skystalkings
    @skystalkings 4 роки тому +7

    "Yay, it's great for the tree! Go tree!" xD

  • @josephbondapalli2406
    @josephbondapalli2406 3 роки тому

    I got myself a hamster today...you're videos have been very helpful...looking forward play with it all day❤

  • @sofiakhan1917
    @sofiakhan1917 4 роки тому +11

    Thank you so so much , you’re such a lifesaver !! 💞💞

  • @morganarrasmith4853
    @morganarrasmith4853 4 роки тому +5

    people: 'No I don't bathe my hamster in water, I use ''safe'' bathing foam :)''
    me: ''thats even worse!!!"

  • @okisar7805
    @okisar7805 4 роки тому

    Thanks for all the help over time I must of started watching this videos about 5 years ago now, I’ve been able to learn from mistakes and gain new knowledge I have now had 2 litters of dwarf hamsters and all of them grew up and we’re healthy

  • @eimearpigott8765
    @eimearpigott8765 4 роки тому +30

    Who else is watching this with their hamster at 2am?🙋‍♀️🐹

    • @cloverwork2931
      @cloverwork2931 4 роки тому +3

      She posted this at 11 am

    • @eimearpigott8765
      @eimearpigott8765 4 роки тому +1

      Emma Workowski It’s 2 in my country

    • @snax387
      @snax387 4 роки тому +1

      Emma Workowski not everyone is In ur country

    • @cloverwork2931
      @cloverwork2931 4 роки тому +2

      Guy O sorry forgot 😸

    • @rachelhuen
      @rachelhuen 4 роки тому +2

      It’s 2am where I’m 🐹💕

  • @ewanw9283
    @ewanw9283 4 роки тому +26

    Love the vid even tho I'm 10 secs in

  • @chloesteffen7617
    @chloesteffen7617 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much Victoria! A while ago a had the Tiny Paws hamster house but when I saw your videos I upgraded my hamster cage and now it has 615 square inches. I have leaned so much!

  • @jiafei6009
    @jiafei6009 4 роки тому +3

    Hi tori, My hamster died today from cancer. We took her to the vet but they weren't able to help her. So they gave her a shot which bascilly "killed her". Its not rlly animal abusing, because they didn't want hammy to suffer. (her instagram is @brownie_the_hamham) Btw nice video. I cried the whole day because we were so close.

  • @gregson1860
    @gregson1860 4 роки тому +4

    Where I live there is a petco where they sell lots of bad products and at first I bought many of them but luckily I switched to good ones

  • @henotic.essence
    @henotic.essence 3 роки тому

    Returning my hamster ball!! I just bought it along with my lil buddy today, didn't realize how he could hurt himself with it! Thank you so much!!!

  • @addisonnowling5316
    @addisonnowling5316 4 роки тому +5

    I spent $100 dollars on my hamster today 😂 I bought a wondent wheel, a huge hide, safe chews, and more repti-sand

    • @katelyn6404
      @katelyn6404 4 роки тому +1

      i recommend children’s play sand from a local hardware store because you can get like 50 pounds of it for 5 bucks🌚

    • @addisonnowling5316
      @addisonnowling5316 4 роки тому

      Katelyn Childress That’s awesome thanks for letting me know! 😊

  • @lizg.m8231
    @lizg.m8231 4 роки тому +3

    I can agree with the hamsters ball, I bought it for my hamsters and one of the paws got stuck in between the splits that it had and I heard it squeak it was trying to get the paw out and it was bleeding, good thing it wasn't that bad but I felt bad for my baby hamsters to feel that pain. I threw it out so I made a paper box where she's able to run around more freely. I made it foldable so I can put it way under my bed or somewhere where it's not getting in the way and it's safe.

    • @woomeebly
      @woomeebly 3 роки тому

      I'll never use a ball again. Put max in one, he was so stressed he peed himself!threw it away. Never again.

  • @Livingmeerkat68
    @Livingmeerkat68 3 роки тому

    I don't own a hamster and I am pretty positive I never will, but your personality and friendliness have kept me hooked right to the end of the video!

  • @lamardoss
    @lamardoss 4 роки тому +15

    Saving this for future reference as well. Good stuff thank you. 😎👍🏼