Why does my hamster have both eyes closed?
She is breathing hard, no discharge, stopped eating yesterday, its hard for her to get from one place to another, her eyes are shut, her cheeks are filled with food. the carrots i gave her last night are gone so she either ate them or hoarded them. her genital appears to be a little red and the surrounding fur is a little dirty like dry blood.
Why is my hamster not breathing at all?
If he is not getting oxygen through his lungs well (because of inflammation of infection) he will be weak. Dr. Sandy : He can recover from this, but he may succumb to it as well. depending on what condition his lungs are in. Dr. Sandy : If he recovers well I do not think there will be any long term damage. It is the short term I am concerned with.
What should I do if my hamster won’t drink?
Dr. Sandy : A veterinarian can administer SQ fluids A dose of saline or another appropriate IV type fluid that is injected under the skin in order to hydrate him if he won’t drink. they can also give an injection of antibiotics, and prescribe appropriate antibiotics such as Baytril, Tribrissen, Orbax ro SMZ-TMP.
What to do if your hamster has an eye infection?
Once your hamster is comfortable, gently hold the moist object on the crust for about two minutes – this will dissolve and slightly loosen the material that has built up around your pet’s eye, and hopefully make it easier for he or she to open them by themselves. This may be all your have to do if there hasn’t been much material build-up.
What should I do if my hamster’s eye is closed?
If this doesn’t work, you can use a lukewarm wet wash cloth to gently loosen up the buildup. This will encourage additional grooming on the part of the hamster. Eventually the eyes will open. Entropion: Entropion is a problem that causes the eyelid to turn inwards.
If he is not getting oxygen through his lungs well (because of inflammation of infection) he will be weak. Dr. Sandy : He can recover from this, but he may succumb to it as well. depending on what condition his lungs are in. Dr. Sandy : If he recovers well I do not think there will be any long term damage. It is the short term I am concerned with.
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.
What causes a hamster’s eye to turn inward?
Eventually the eyes will open. Entropion: Entropion is a problem that causes the eyelid to turn inwards. This is more common among Syrian and dwarf breeds that have a rex curly haired coat. The inward turned eyelid can cause an irritation, decreased vision and excessive tearing and pain.
How is my hamster doing after falling over?
Now she is much better, her head still hangs to the side a bit but she is alot steadier on her feet and now comes out for her dried and fresh food. I have to bath her sometimes as she can’t clean herself as well as she used to but she seems happy and affectionate still and not in pain.
Why does Hannah the hamster keep falling over?
HI MY HAMSTER HANNAH MAY BE POORLY SHE HAS LOST LOADS OF WEIGHT ISNT POOPING ALOT AND TODAY BOTH HER EYES WERE SHUT SO I CLEANED THEM AND THEY ARE OPEN AGAIN BUT SHE KEEPS FALLING OVER DOES ANYONE KNOW ABOUT THIS STUFF i go on holiday sunday and i cant afford the vet bills
What should a sick hamster’s eyes look like?
There should be no discharge or crusty parts. They should not be dull or sunken in appearance. Some hamster breeds have reddish eyes, to begin with so it’s important to observe what the eyes of this hamster normally look like. Nose: The nose should be dry and not runny.
She is breathing hard, no discharge, stopped eating yesterday, its hard for her to get from one place to another, her eyes are shut, her cheeks are filled with food. the carrots i gave her last night are gone so she either ate them or hoarded them. her genital appears to be a little red and the surrounding fur is a little dirty like dry blood.
Why did my hamster fall over last night?
To use this feature subscribe to Mumsnet Premium – get first access to new features see fewer ads, and support Mumsnet. In the last few days my hamster, Molly, has been quieter and wasn’t bothered about going in her ball which she loves doing. Last night she was still quiet and a bit slow moving.
HI MY HAMSTER HANNAH MAY BE POORLY SHE HAS LOST LOADS OF WEIGHT ISNT POOPING ALOT AND TODAY BOTH HER EYES WERE SHUT SO I CLEANED THEM AND THEY ARE OPEN AGAIN BUT SHE KEEPS FALLING OVER DOES ANYONE KNOW ABOUT THIS STUFF i go on holiday sunday and i cant afford the vet bills
Why does Molly the hamster keep falling over?
In the last few days my hamster, Molly, has been quieter and wasn’t bothered about going in her ball which she loves doing. Last night she was still quiet and a bit slow moving. Today she keeps falling over and losing her balance so I’ve moved her bed down on to the ground floor and taken the ladder away.
