![]() Skin Sores: raw, red, open wounds with possible bleeding.Sarcoptic Mange: itchy, scabby, crusty patchy skin.Ringworm Fungus: patchy hair loss, dry, flaky, yellowish skin. ![]() ![]() Respiratory Infections: sneezing, runny nose, issues breathing, lethargy, dull coat, shivering, hunched over.Rabies: (it’s rare) excitable, aggression, convulsions.Overgrown Toenails: long toenails curling inward, difficulty walking, possible redness or swelling.Mastitis Mammary Infection: swollen or bluish mammary glands, possible blood discharge.Malocculusion of Teeth: overgrown teeth, drooling, unable to eat, swelling.Lumps: physical lumps and bumps, redness, swelling, possible hair loss.Kidney Disease: possible constant urination, blood in urine, swollen abdomen.Intussusception: hunched over, trouble with or not going to the bathroom.Impacted Cheek Pouches: swollen cheeks, unable to eat.Hind Limb Problems: unable to use back legs.Eye Problems: red, swollen, watery, gooey or unable to see eyes.Demodex Mites: possible redness or patchy hair loss, constant rubbing.Cuts and Scrapes: visible cuts, redness and bleeding.Anorexia: underweight, unable or not to eating.Acariasis Skin Disorder: loss or unkempt hair, scaly or dry skin.Abscesses: lumps and bumps, possible redness or matted hair.If you have any strong doubts, consult a vet. If a treatment calls for a medication, you should be certain your hamster is suffering from said issue. It’s important to make a correct diagnosis so you can treat appropriately. You can narrow it down by counting the symptoms listed next to each illness. A vet can conduct medical procedures and or prescribe medications and antibiotics.įor diagnoses and treatment of specific illnesses & injuries, see: What’s Wrong? If you ever have to ask yourself the question, “is my hamster dying?” or if your hamster looks sick to the point that it needs immediate attention, we always recommend consulting a professional vet. Some of the treatment solutions we provide might include things you can do yourself or medications you can get from the pet store. Within the following articles we provide additional information on specific problems including signs, causes and treatment approaches of the given ailment. Once you spot all the behaviors and symptoms that are out of the norm, go to the next section below to help determine the ailment that most closely resembles your hamster’s problem. If you notice your sick hamster not moving away from where it just did its business, this is a strong indicator that there is a real health issue going on. This is wetness can either be fecal matter or urine. Tail: A wet hamster tail is not a good sign.
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