Hamsters Prefer Large, Metal Exercise Wheels

Most hamsters enjoy their wheels, although some don’t, just like some people don’t relish jogging on a treadmill.
Hamsters Prefer Large, Metal Exercise Wheels
Hamsters prefer metal wheels to run on. Tyler_D/Shutterstock
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Q: My hamster, Cheeky, doesn’t use his exercise wheel. My friends’ hamsters all do. Is Cheeky just lazy, or should I get him a different wheel?
A: Most hamsters enjoy their wheels, although some don’t, just like some people don’t relish jogging on a treadmill.
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Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at AskTheVet.pet. Copyright 2026 Lee Pickett, VMD. Distributed by Creators.com