Why does my newborn hamster’s belly keep twitching?

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A twitching belly in a newborn hamster may be normal breathing, or it may signal low oxygen or pneumonia. If it’s normal breathing, no treatment is needed. Low indoor oxygen can cause rapid breathing, which improves with supplemental oxygen.

Also check the mouth for foreign objects and clear them. If rapid breathing persists, seek veterinary care promptly to avoid suffocation.

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