is my hamster sick or dying?
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Affected hamsters may die very quickly, exhibiting signs such as diarrhea (causing wetness around the tail), lethargy, loss of appetite, and a ruffled coat. Not all hamsters with diarrhea have wet tail but if your hamster has any of these symptoms you should seek veterinary care.
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A hamster, regardless of type, is considered old when he's close to his second birthday. He may live much longer than this, or might not even reach his second birthday.
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How can I tell if my turtle is sick? Signs of disease in turtles may be specific for a certain disease, such as nasal discharge in the case of a respiratory infection. "More commonly, signs of illness arenon-specific, such as a turtle with anorexia (lack of appetite) and lethargy, which can be seen with many diseases."
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Even though the hamsters have a small face but they can give expressions. You can watch closely as you approach their cage and call them. If your hamster grimaces, flinches or raises its hand then it means they are getting ready to fight. But if the hamster moves towards the hand, then it means they like the person.
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Signs of illness in Rats and Mice: Breathing faster. Breathing harder. Eating less than normal. Lumps or bumps anywhere on body.
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Regardless of their size, hamsters should not be fed whole grapes, as their high sugar content can cause digestive tract upset like diarrhea or other stool changes. ... Raisins aren't known to cause toxicity to hamsters, but it's best to discuss if giving raisins to your hamster is appropriate with your veterinarian.
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Handle gently and do not shove it. What happens when he still does not trust after a few days? You need to be patient. The process of just the hamster acclimating to his new environment could take up to 3 weeks.
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Not all seeds, nuts, fruit and veggies are safe for hamsters. Known foods which can poison them include apple seeds avocado, cherry pits, eggplant, elderberries, grapes, horse chestnuts, mushrooms, onions, garlic, chives, peach pits, potatoes raisins, rhubarb and tomatoes (1, 2).
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With proper care, hamsters can live to be 2-3 years old. Hamsters prefer to live alone, but Dwarf hamsters can be kept in same-sex pairs, if they were raised together. ... Hamsters are natural explorers. Their hamster ball allows them to explore outside their cage and get a little exercise, too.
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In the wild, hamsters are omnivores, which means they eat meat as well as fruit and vegetables. You will need to give your hamster some protein. Twice a week, give him a slice of hard-boiled egg, a teaspoonful of cottage cheese, scrambled egg, or a sliver of cooked chicken.
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Hamster do not need salt licks any more than they need mineral chews. They get enough salt from their food mix, so they should not have any deficiency.
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The fibres in kapok do not readily dissolve, and therefore will cause dangerous blockages in hamsters. Each pod comes with it's naturally occurring seeds (which can be pressed to make soap and vegetable oil) therefore hamsters have a reason to be putting bits of bedding in their mouth or eating it.
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Although gerbils and hamsters both come from the rodent family and essentially eat the same foods, their social needs are entirely different. During the day, expect to see healthy hamsters sleeping; healthy gerbils may or may not be running around. A listless gerbil could be ill or depressed, especially if alone.
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All types of hamster can eat bananas – and my Syrian Hamster, Mr. Bubbles absolute loves his banana treats in his large hamster cage. Bananas also have plenty of positive side effects. They have a lot of fiber and tons of vitamin B and vitamin C, which can otherwise be hard for hamsters to get.
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At around 3 to 4 weeks of age, hamsters resemble miniature adults. It's not uncommon for Syrian hamsters to continue to nurse from their mother until the 26th to 28th day after they were born.
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Whilst in hibernation mode if you stroke or try to move your hamster, they will show small signs of life. ... UPDATE: A stiff hamster is a dead hamster. A hamster in this hibernation state or Torpor will feel limp or floppy when you pick him up.
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One thing that you will notice as a hamster owner is that you don't see much of them during daylight hours. In fact, you'll often see your hamster sleep during the day. This doesn't mean that hamsters are never awake during the day, but it does mean hamsters are most active in the evening, and at night time.