Picked up dwarf hamster last night, tail wet, slight diarrhea, looks like wet tail; how to treat?
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If a hamster has persistent diarrhea with low spirits and reduced appetite, it very likely has wet tail disease. Treatment usually needs gentamicin, probiotics, and anti-diarrhea medicine.
If untreated, the hamster may die within days. If wet tail is suspected, take it to a vet promptly for fluids to avoid delaying and endangering its life.