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Gillzy · 07-16-2011, 03:13 AM

Hi and welcome.

This is a new one to me. Does the paper towel not disintegrate when saturated with water? Then imagine it against the strong bil. e acid in the hamster. And ten days is quite a long time between the event and the result. I'd be tempted to say the hamster died of other causes. But I'm not an expert.

If you're really worried just use tissue instead. Enough of us use that to know it's safe.

Hope you're a bit at ease now. But we'll see what others say.

Also, cute hammy name!

07-16-2011, 03:13 AM
Gillzy Highland Hamster Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 3,569	Re: Hamster died of eating a paper towel? :-( Hi and welcome. This is a new one to me. Does the paper towel not disintegrate when saturated with water? Then imagine it against the strong bil. e acid in the hamster. And ten days is quite a long time between the event and the result. I'd be tempted to say the hamster died of other causes. But I'm not an expert. If you're really worried just use tissue instead. Enough of us use that to know it's safe. Hope you're a bit at ease now. But we'll see what others say. Also, cute hammy name! __________________ Welcome, my handsome LH syrian boy Dr Calcifer Lightman (a.k.a "Cal")! Run free at the bridge my precious little Senpop. (10/10 - 04/12) RIP My sweet little dwarfies - Doc and Noodle <3