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hamster balls...good or bad?

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Hey guys, if I were to get a large hamster ball, would it be safe to let a hedgie roll around in one? And if so, would it still be dangerous to have a hedgie in the ball around a dog? :D
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I had a 3 year-old hedgie, Max (RIP), last year who loved using a ball. He was a very large guy. Each night I would take him out, give him a snack, and after he pottied I'd place him in the ball. I can see how all of the issues everyone mentioned could come into play. My current hedgie, Prince, is still young and a bit unpredictable with his pooping so I'm not comfortable leaving him the ball.

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Oh, also, the ball I have is a thicker plastic than I remember using with hamsters when I was younger. I've always felt that it helps their nails not to get stuck.

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