Teeth Clicking

[Puppypower64]

My hampster clicks his teeth. Is this because he's happy:D sad:(
confused:confused: or scared:eek:? Is he sick is this bad, or good.

[Heather Wallace]

I'sm not sure about that, can't remember any of my hamsters clicking their teeth. Maybe you should take him to a vets for a dental check up.

[Daisylover]

I've never heard my hamsterdo that either. I agree with Heather, maybe a trip to an exotic animal specialist vet is called for....:confused:

[Puppypower64]

I don't know if a vet trip would help. He's been doing it ever since I got him last month. It might just be a special ''Gus'' behavior. I hope.

[lovemymaltese]

I would say take him or atleast call the vet to see what can or should be done. I have never heard of a hampster doing that.

[Sam's My Baby]

I found this website:
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Park/2236/languagey.html
Is you hamster also rubbing his sides on objects in his cage? The website says that this would mean that the hamster is trying to say: I feel threatened and am spreading my scent. Do you think this is what he could be trying to do?

[lovemymaltese]

How's the hampster doing? Still cliocking its teeth?

[Puppypower64]

Yes, but he seems to do it only when I'm holding him. I am starting to think that it's because he's happy. Is this true?:confused:

[lovemymaltese]

maybe so, sounds like it could be.

[sujei]

no, i am sorry to tell u this but i have rats and whenever they click their teeth it is because they are scared, angry, or aggitaited. maybe its different wit ur kind of pet but i think it is simmilar. good luck. i hope i am wrong.