[Hamstermomma75]

My daughter has a rescue hamster who is a long haired Syrian. He is older. He started having a red and raw belly last Tuesday. One of his front legs was pulled up into his body and he smelled awful. Took him to the only local vet who sees hamsters and they treated him for mites (Ivermectin?) and put him on antibiotics 2X per day. Deep cleaned cage, accessories and bedding change. He got worse over the weekend. His whole head is hairless and skin is crusty and his poor little mouth is bloody/crusty. So Saturday he stopped eating and I was thinking possible need to have him put to sleep. Then last night he started eating plain spaghetti and plain yogurt. But he can't walk well and I cannot even see one of his front legs. The vet said it was there upon the physical exam but could be sore. We love this little guy and it is absolutely heartbreaking to have to handle him, but I got the syringe in his mouth a little easier this morn. I am taking him back for another round of Ivermectin(?) in a week but Im just really worried. Do you all have any advice on really soft, mushy food that sick hamsters will eat? Or any advice on how to make him more comfortable? Thank you. Sorry this was so long.