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Vierville · 11-12-2019, 01:39 AM

I'm so sorry to hear about your little one.

Many vets do not know enough about hamsters, even if they are 'exotic' animal vets and I've had some horriffic misdiagnoses before.

Having said that, your little one does sound like she is in considerable pain and discomfort so her quality of life must be your primary concern. A hamster can very happily live with only one eye but then the eye must be removed by a vet and the appropriate medication and care must be given. Even though it is heartbreaking, sometimes euthanasia is the kindest thing. We all want to hold on to our beloved little friends as long as we can but often the right thing to do is make that extremely awful decision to help them on their way.

My advice is to find a reputable, well-recommended 'exotic' animal vet as soon as possible.

11-12-2019, 01:39 AM
Vierville Hamster Addict Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 1,010	Re: Please help! Second opinion needed. I'm so sorry to hear about your little one. Many vets do not know enough about hamsters, even if they are 'exotic' animal vets and I've had some horriffic misdiagnoses before. Having said that, your little one does sound like she is in considerable pain and discomfort so her quality of life must be your primary concern. A hamster can very happily live with only one eye but then the eye must be removed by a vet and the appropriate medication and care must be given. Even though it is heartbreaking, sometimes euthanasia is the kindest thing. We all want to hold on to our beloved little friends as long as we can but often the right thing to do is make that extremely awful decision to help them on their way. My advice is to find a reputable, well-recommended 'exotic' animal vet as soon as possible.