What does it mean when hamsters stick their tail up?

This is a protective response in the female as normally a female would attack a male who came near them or their territory but when in season they enter a trance when they feel a pressure on their backs so the male can mate without any danger.

Why does my hamster have a wet tail?

Whilst it’s the diarrhea which makes the tail area look wet and dirty (hence wet tail), there are many other wet tail symptoms that you should look out for. These include: – In serious cases you may also notice blood in your hamster’s urine and bowel movements.

Why does my hamster have a red thing coming out of his butt?

This sounds very like a prolapsed rectum, this is where a part of your pet’s intestinal tract has turned in on itself and is hanging out of his hind end. 2. This is a very serious condition for your pet and there are no possible home remedies so you should seek immediate hands on veterinary help.

What is red thread coming out of fish body?

We observed that a red colour thread like substance is hanging under the fish body (where tail begins). I checked on google and thought that its a anchor worm so I removed it carefully. To mu surprise then the same thing appeared at the same place to another fish. I removed it again.

Where are the sores on a hamster’s belly?

Signs and Symptoms Skin sore can occur anywhere on an injured hamster but mainly these can be found on the underside of the hamster’s belly, legs, face and scent glands. These sores an be described as open wounds on the surface of the skin. They will appear raw, red and occasionally bleeding.

Whilst it’s the diarrhea which makes the tail area look wet and dirty (hence wet tail), there are many other wet tail symptoms that you should look out for. These include: – In serious cases you may also notice blood in your hamster’s urine and bowel movements.

This sounds very like a prolapsed rectum, this is where a part of your pet’s intestinal tract has turned in on itself and is hanging out of his hind end. 2. This is a very serious condition for your pet and there are no possible home remedies so you should seek immediate hands on veterinary help.

What happens when you open a sick hamster cage?

When you open the cage door, are your hamsters responsive? A normal reaction would be for it to perk its ears up and look towards your direction. A sick hamster might be completely out of it and not have any reaction when you open the cage. It might also cower or get nippy as it might feel vulnerable when it is sick or injured.

How can you tell if your hamster is sick?

Of course, if your hamster is new, it might be a bit shy until it gets familiar with being handled. The CDC offers advice on how you and your hamsters can stay healthy. Coat and Fur: A healthy one with a satin coat should have a sleek coat or fur. If it looks dull or wet, it might be a sign that it is sick.