Why is my hamster not eating and losing weight?

Why is my hamster not eating and losing weight?

It could be a sign of illness or disease that your vet is best placed to treat. Some variation in your hamster’s diet can also stop them from loosing their appetite due to boredom. Try supplementing your hamsters dry food with fresh foods for added nutritional benefit also.

Why did my hamster suddenly lose weight?

Weight loss As your hamster gets older, it’s normal for it to lose quite a lot of weight over a long period of time. It is also normal for your hamster’s body shape to change quite dramatically. For example, young hamsters tend to look like a furball with faces (well that’s my description in any case!).

Why is my hamster not eating or drinking?

A dying hamster will not show interest in eating food or drinking water. You may also notice rapid or marked weight loss as well as signs of dehydration. For more, we suggest taking a look at our article where we discuss causes of a hamster not eating or drinking.

When to go to the vet for a hamster that is not eating?

If you notice any of these symptoms, we recommend consulting a veterinarian as soon as possible: If your hamster does not eat or drink water for more than 24 hours. A lethargic hamster not eating. A hamster not eating or drinking with diarrhea. In these such cases it is vital to go to a veterinarian immediately.

How can you tell if a hamster is anorexia nervosa?

Anorexia in a hamsters is not due to choice or any emotional factors but rather they are suffering from some sort of hamster illness that doesn’t allow them to eat. If your hamster is eating little to no food or water, your hamster may be anorexic.

What causes a hamster to become obese and die?

Additionally, a lack environmental enrichment whereby the hamster cannot exercise enough, can also impact a hamster negatively and lead to obesity in hamsters. Without enough exercise, hamsters can also suffer from additional diseases and alterations in their behavior, such as depression.

Why is my hamster not eating his food?

Hamster not eating: heat. Almost all animals, especially mammals, reduce their food intake during hotter days (summer). If your hamster is not eating food because it’s very hot, don’t force it to eat.

What can you feed a hamster that has lost its appetite?

Once you hamster is home, you will probably need to feed it soft food while it’s recovering. People recommend using cooked pasta, baby food, or cooked oatmeal so your hamster can still get nutrition without having to chew any hard food. There are many different hamster illnesses that can cause a loss of appetite.

Anorexia in a hamsters is not due to choice or any emotional factors but rather they are suffering from some sort of hamster illness that doesn’t allow them to eat. If your hamster is eating little to no food or water, your hamster may be anorexic.

If you notice any of these symptoms, we recommend consulting a veterinarian as soon as possible: If your hamster does not eat or drink water for more than 24 hours. A lethargic hamster not eating. A hamster not eating or drinking with diarrhea. In these such cases it is vital to go to a veterinarian immediately.