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Bought a Syrian hamster a month ago, right eye will not open with swelling, runny nose and sneezing, now belly is bloated
The eye, nose, and sneezing signs suggest a respiratory infection treatable with pet antibiotics at 10 mg per kg daily for 7 days. A bloated belly needs further assessment.
My male hamster is thin with scars, a swollen belly, and changed genitals
Some males have small testicles that shrink after heat; the scars may be self-biting or fighting, so separate them. Adjust diet for constipation or diarrhea as needed.
What to do if a hamster is constipated?
For mild constipation, switch to light food, add water and fresh produce, and give pet lactobacillus tablets. See a vet if it does not improve or worsens.
What happens if a hamster is not given water?
Hamsters need water; without it they dehydrate, disrupting cells and metabolism. In heat they risk heatstroke and organ failure; long-term, urinary, stone, constipation, and kidney risks rise.
What happens if a hamster lacks calcium?
Low calcium makes teeth brittle and bones fragile (easy fracture), and causes lethargy, twitching, even heart issues, plus slower gut movement and constipation.
What Happens If a Dog Eats a Hamster?
Dogs are omnivores descended from wolves and have a strong hunting instinct, so they may treat a small mammal like a hamster as prey. However, pet dogs usually have sensitive stomachs and may suffer digestive upset after eating one.
Why Is the Hamster’s Belly Swollen and Hard?
Causes include indigestion, constipation, blockage or internal tumor. Overeating causes indigestion with buildup; use probiotics to aid movement, and see a vet if no relief.
My hamster can’t eat, has a hard lump in its left abdomen, very firm to the touch and seems painful, and the urination area is a bit swollen. It feels like something bulging in the intestines and very hard; I massaged it last night and it seemed larger this morning.
A hard abdominal mass in a hamster has many causes: intestinal or abdominal tumor, gastric dilation, constipation, intestinal obstruction, kidney swelling, or a full bladder. With a swollen urethra and reduced urination, it may be urine retention from a blockage. These are serious; get an X-ray and abdominal ultrasound at a vet.
What are the signs of internal heat in a hamster?
Common symptoms of internal heat in hamsters include swollen red eyes, inability to open the eyes, increased eye discharge, nosebleeds, sneezing, restlessness, severe hair loss, and constipation with rectal prolapse. Adjust the diet to light foods and offer heat-clearing foods. Internal heat is mostly from improper feeding, so limit sunflower seeds and mealworms.
Signs of Aging in Hamsters and Common Senior Diseases
Hamsters begin aging around 15 months and show clear changes: a thinning coat, hunched back, leaner body, and less activity and appetite. Senior hamsters are prone to kidney failure, tumors, dental problems, cataracts, and constipation — conditions that are manageable but generally incurable, so attentive care is essential.
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