While reading the Hamsterific hamster FAQ, I read about never giving hamsters a bath.

That's a naughty word in the hamster world; hamsters don't like water sports. Nature has provided hamsters with a natural oil to maintain the condition of their fur. That's why they spend so much time grooming. Although they can swim, water baths are not recommended. If a wet hamster becomes cold, it can lead to flu and possibly death.

The last line really puzzled me. It inferred that a wet hamster could lead to death.

• Is it true that having a wet hamster could lead to death?
• If so, how effective is their skin oil at keeping their skin clean and comfortable?
• Should I bathe my hamster?

While reading the Hamsterific hamster FAQ, I read about never giving hamsters a bath.

That's a naughty word in the hamster world; hamsters don't like water sports. Nature has provided hamsters with a natural oil to maintain the condition of their fur. That's why they spend so much time grooming. Although they can swim, water baths are not recommended. If a wet hamster becomes cold, it can lead to flu and possibly death.

The last line really puzzled me. It inferred that wetting a hamster could lead to its death.

• Is it true that wetting a hamster could be fatal for it?
• If so, how effective is their skin oil at keeping their skin clean and comfortable?
• Should I bathe my hamster?

While reading an hamster faq, I saw something about never giving hamsters a bath.

That's a naughty word in the hamster world; hamsters don't like water sports. Nature has provided hamsters with a natural oil to maintain the condition of their fur. That's why they spend so much time grooming. Although they can swim, water baths are not recommended. If a wet hamster becomes cold, it can lead to flu and possibly death.

The last line really puzzled me. It said a wet hamster could lead to death.

• Is true that wet hamsters could lead to death? and if so, How sure effective is their skin oil in keeping their skin clean and comfortable?

While reading the Hamsterific hamster FAQ, I read about never giving hamsters a bath.

That's a naughty word in the hamster world; hamsters don't like water sports. Nature has provided hamsters with a natural oil to maintain the condition of their fur. That's why they spend so much time grooming. Although they can swim, water baths are not recommended. If a wet hamster becomes cold, it can lead to flu and possibly death.

The last line really puzzled me. It inferred that a wet hamster could lead to death.

• Is it true that having a wet hamster could lead to death?
• If so, how effective is their skin oil at keeping their skin clean and comfortable?
• Should I bathe my hamster?