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My hamster was very active on the wheel, climbed the cage top, and now is ice-cold with open eyes but limp – has it died?
A cold, limp hamster has several possible causes and must be judged case by case. Most often, with no disease, it is pseudo-hibernation or apparent death, but a near-death state cannot be ruled out. Check the whole body for other signs and detect any faint breath or heartbeat. For pseudo-hibernation, give glucose and warm the body with a hairdryer; for near-death, find the underlying cause first.
Usually just kibble, no other food; since yesterday afternoon he vomits, locked in cage he kept crying, let out he still vomits, today still vomiting
White vomit can come from sudden food change, functional indigestion, parasites, or infection. Eating too fast or too much causes indigestion and vomiting. Recall recent eating; first fast and give pet anti-vomit meds and probiotics. If no relief, see a vet.
Got a hamster a few days ago; saw two tiny bugs in the cage; not sure if fungus or bugs
Hamster hair loss has many causes: nutritional, seasonal, fungal, parasitic, allergic, or traumatic. Seasonal loss is normal. Whatever the cause, clean the cage, change bedding, keep dry. Since the cause is unclear, a skin scrape can confirm; if no test, deworm regularly and try iodine and anti-inflammatory ointment.
My hamster’s leg was caught and injured by the cage
Care depends on the injury's severity; with little detail and an unclear photo, only general advice is possible. If bleeding, stop it and limit movement to avoid further harm; severe cases need a vet. Use soft bedding and remove the upper platform to shrink the hamster's range, and change bedding daily to keep the area clean and prevent infection.
Yesterday my hamster was matted with diarrhea and the cage had lots of stool; today I withheld food and gave Baoji pills three times (no smectite at home). Stool firmed up; now on glucose water and acting fine, even escaped.
The diarrhea improved and the hamster recovered. Resume easy-to-digest food in small amounts and watch for relapse; if it returns, see a vet. Don't keep giving human medicine.
How do you tell if two chinchillas get along in one cage?
Two chinchillas get along if they live peacefully without frequent fights, bites, threats, or chasing, and share food, water, and toys without conflict. Mutual grooming or sleeping together shows success.
Caught in the cage
From the photo a hamster's foot fracture cannot be confirmed; if only swollen without broken bone, disinfect and it heals in about a week with rest and no wheel. A broken foot needs a vet, else it may heal deformed.
Doni’s right eye half-closed since afternoon, discharge and tears, only on that side; wondering if ear mites from shared cage
Eye closure and tearing have many causes including heat, irritants, and eye inflammation, not necessarily ear mites. Check the ears; if clean, ear mites are unlikely.
What happens if a cat is caged?
Caging harms a cat's well-being, causing boredom, anxiety, and obesity from lack of exercise. Avoid long caging; if temporary, supply food, water, and toys.
Fell from the cage this morning and now like this, sometimes can’t get up
A hamster that fell and can't get up may just be stunned and will recover, but if it can't stand or shows other symptoms, suspect serious internal injury. Take it to a vet to check for internal bleeding and fractures and treat accordingly.