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I took my hamster hiking and its mouth area got all wet, which looked like heatstroke; after water and the AC it slept; now it won’t eat, is hyperactive and climbs the cage (still in the car)
Early hamster heatstroke shows frantic running, then quietness with lethargy, rapid breathing, incoordination, vomiting, diarrhea or coma. Move it to a ventilated, cool place with ice packs or a fan. Give water with electrolytes or glucose for lost fluids; do not force-feed until it recovers.
What can’t hamsters eat?
Hamsters cannot eat fruit pits and pungent vegetables such as apple cores, pear cores, celery, ginger, garlic, and chives; the pits contain cyanide that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, or poisoning, and pungent vegetables irritate the gut and cause gastritis. Also avoid too much high-fat food and high-water fruits and vegetables.
I came home and found my hamster lying still and motionless
A motionless hamster can mean several things. Check for illness signs like weakness, stiffness, vomiting, diarrhea, rough coat, or low temperature, and see a vet if so. It may also be observing new things, frightened into stillness, or in pseudo-hibernation or apparent death; watch the situation and consult a vet if the cause is unclear.
My hamster ate 1/4 of a hydrangea petal, what should I do?
Hydrangea is toxic to hamsters, causing pain, diarrhea, vomiting, rapid breathing, and weakness; take it to the vet for induced vomiting and flushing, and watch for signs. Do not keep hydrangea at home.
What happens if a kitten eats a hamster?
A kitten eating a hamster is usually fine since cats are carnivores, but if it swallows bones without experience it may get indigestion or vomit. Most cats are skilled hunters, so keep hamsters out of reach.
What if a pudding hamster is too fat and is starved for a day?
Do not starve a fat pudding hamster to lose weight; it harms the gut and causes vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite, and shorter life. Instead cut daily food to 80%, avoid fatty foods like mealworms and sunflower seeds, then to 60 to 70% after adjustment. Use a bigger cage or out-of-cage time for exercise.
What to Do When Your Hamster Has Yellow Watery Stool
Yellow watery stool in a hamster can come from too much moisture in food, digestive upset, or chilling. First watch the hamster's energy and appetite; if both are normal, observe a while longer. Avoid high-moisture foods like fruits and vegetables, and keep the surroundings warm. Pet probiotics can help balance the gut flora.
What happens before a hamster dies?
A dying hamster shows low appetite, dull eyes, and messy fur, from old age, illness, or fights. Causes differ in symptoms, and some show clear trauma.
Do hamsters eat meat?
Yes, hamsters eat meat. As grain-based omnivores they benefit from mealworms or cooked chicken/beef for protein, but avoid raw meat to prevent infection, and limit portions to avoid obesity.
What three foods do hamsters fear most?
Hamsters most fear high-oil, salty, sugary foods and fruits like apricot kernels, apple seeds, and bayberry, plus strong-smelling foods like onion, garlic, and cilantro. Fatty, sugary, salty food causes gut buildup and enteritis; apple seeds and apricot kernels cause vomiting and even shock or death; strong-smelling foods cause severe diarrhea and dehydration.
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