Why is my hamster losing so much weight?
Older hamsters are prone to several health conditions that can lead to weight loss and death, even though the hamster is eating well. Diabetes is one. However, hamsters with diabetes or other endocrine disorders often drink a lot of water. Kidney failure is another possibility.
Should I be able to feel hamsters spine?
You should not be able to see the rib cage or spine. When holding the hamster you will be able to feel the bones but they should not be sharp, you will be able to feel a layer of flesh between the fur and skeleton.
What do you do if your hamster is hunched back?
A hunched body postition usually indicated abdominal pain. This can be very serious and I would recommend that you have her examined by your regular veterinarian as soon as you can. Until then, it is important to give her plenty of easy to digest foods in addition to her pellets.
What to do if a hamster has a seizure?
Speak to the hamster in a soft voice and place your hand around the hamster (in the cage). The outcome of this would lead to the hamster not panicing and being more relaxed, thus such seizure will be shorter. When the seizure stops, let the hamster rest.
Is my hamster having a seizure?
Identification. Hamster seizures can be as mild as walking around with a head tilt or walking around in small circles. A hamster that is having trouble walking, collapses or falls on its back may be experiencing a seizure.
Is it common for hamsters to have seizures?
According to published descriptions, hamster seizures are very similar to those reported in fowl3 and in gerbils5, although they lack the violent myoclonic jerking seen in gerbils. Also, hamster seizures differ from those in fowl and gerbils in that they are usually outgrown and cease by the age of about 60 days.
Can hamsters have heart attacks?
Overbreeding has caused hamsters to be prone to congestive heart failure at an early age (as early as 6 months old). Treatment for this painful condition can be costly, and there is no cure.