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My hamster has a large wound on its hind leg. What should I do?
A photo was too blurry to diagnose, but a large wound needs a vet for cleaning, disinfection, and possible suturing. Let a professional handle stitches.
I had a cold today and then kissed my hamster; in the afternoon it kept pressing itself under the tunnel and making noises. At first I thought it was the wood shavings, changed to dust-free, and it made fewer noises but still does. Is this a cold or a respiratory problem?
Frequent noises can come from temperatures that are too hot or cold, or from fright, given a hamster's keen hearing. Cold symptoms include lethargy, low appetite, soft stools, and later sneezing or runny nose. If it does not improve, seek veterinary care, as severe cases can be fatal.
Could my hamster have wet-tail disease? Its stool sticks to its body and smells, and it sleeps at night
Wet-tail shows as damp, dirty, foul tail base, watery stool, lethargy, slow movement, squinting eyes; with these, see a vet. From the photo the stools are still formed, so watch closely—if energy is okay, try gut probiotics, warm the room, and add toys; it should slowly recover.
Can a Hamster’s Cold Heal on Its Own?
Rarely — hamsters have weak immunity and a cold seldom clears without help; leaving it risks a life-threatening decline. Give banlangen (isatis) in cooled water 2–3 times daily, keep it warm and the cage disinfected, and see a vet if it doesn't improve in 5–7 days.
My hamster had loose stools twice in two days, a wet tail, and today I saw blood at its rear
From the description and photo the hamster likely has wet-tail disease: diarrhea, watery grayish-white foul stool, poor appetite, lethargy, and in severe cases bloody stool and rectal prolapse. Treat with antibiotics, anti-diarrhea medicine, and probiotics, plus fluids; avoid seeds and keep warm.
Campbell’s Dwarf Hamster
The Campbell's dwarf hamster is the most short-tempered of the hamsters, and looks very similar to the three-lined (Djungarian) hamster, with little individual difference. Some Campbell's dwarf hamsters have red eyes.
Should Hamsters Hibernate
Hamsters can tolerate cold and technically hibernate, but their hibernation — often called 'pseudo-hibernation' — is risky and usually unprepared, so pet hamsters should be kept from it. Low temperature plus low light triggers it; risks include fatal hypothermia, energy depletion, and dehydration. If it happens, warm the hamster gradually and offer warm sugar water.
Pudding Hamster Behavior and How to Care for Them
Pudding hamsters are gentle but timid — the easiest breed to bully — and are food-loving, sleepy, and low-energy, which is why most stay plump. Caring for them means avoiding human food, direct sun, and water baths, keeping them solo or same-sex, and following rules on diet, bedding, and clean drinking water.
Caring for a Roborovski Hamster
The Roborovski (or 'father' dwarf hamster) is tiny and timid, so it needs a warm acrylic cage, a calm adjustment period, and a varied but careful diet — avoid loquat, peach and spicy food. Watch for cheek-pouch inflammation and clean the scent gland regularly.
Hamster Feeding: What to Feed and What to Avoid
Hamsters are omnivores that do well on a fortified staple mix, supplemented with small amounts of grains, vegetables, fruit, cooked meat, and insects. Avoid spicy human food, fruit pits, and unboiled water; refresh food daily and keep the cage clean to prevent diarrhea.