I can't give any advice on the wheel addiction, however I can assure you that whole pieces of baby carrots will NOT cause diarrhea or wet tail. Also wet tail is stress induced, and diarrhea is just a symptom. (Do not use dry-tail that just gets rid of symptoms!)
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Plus, I think he must be scent marking the cage, because it has only been two days and there is a very strong odor. If any of you more experienced hammy owners can weigh in on these strange behaviors, I would be so grateful! Tribble and I thank you for taking the time to read this 
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Yes, you are correct. Hamsters will scent mark their territory.
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