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Originally Posted by Littlephodopusmom
Oh sure, I'll share why I use it / like it.
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Thank you! Great info. How is it given, is it dissolved in water or into food? I'm going to try to find the food you mentioned.
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Originally Posted by Serendipity7000
Apologies - it is someone with a very similar username asking about Cushings (periwinklepets!).
That is a good point about the sugars. If it’s for a Syrian or a Robo that wouldn’t be an issue but if it’s for a Russian dwarf then ask the vet about a suitable probiotic. There’s a thread on here about probiotics- I am not sure which other ones are available in Canada - I’ll link it. Sounds like she has a cold. Although you mentioned her sneezing when you lift the house up - sometimes hamsters can make a sneezy noise or a kind of vibrating noise if they are startled or don’t like something.
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It's strange that my Vet wouldn't have told me that it could just be a cold... I think I might get a second opinion as she just doesn't seem like herself and I've had to put food right in front of her the last couple of days because she won't even leave her nest to go get any.
The sneezing comes in fits and when she breathes rapidly I can hear very soft clicking sounds. Her nose does run occasionally but it's never white, always clear. I ordered the benebac but it likely won't arrive for a while. Anyone have any suggestions on what I can do in the mean time?
I cleaned her cage and disinfected it twice since she's been sick so I know her odd behavior could also be due to stress from this and vet visits, but I didn't want the cage to be a cesspit of bacteria.
Also, does anyone know what the protocol is for cleaning wooden toys in this scenario? Should they be thrown away? Her cage is super empty at the moment because all of her toys were natural wood. This has also likely stressed her out because Chinese don't like open spaces.
I feel like a bad hamster mom. I don't get why this is proving to be such a difficult sickness to deal with.
