Newbie with new hamster and possible eye infection?
Dear Hamster Central,
Our lovely Syrian hamster Valka has been with us for 9 days and seems to have something wrong with her right eye, which she is keeping mostly closed suddenly. Her mood has changed and she seems unhappy/not as inquisitive or active in the past day or so, and now we've noticed the eye. Is this a likely sign of infection developing? Poor thing, she is just little and came to us just over a week ago.
I am guessing we need to get her to a vet? Any advice is most welcome. This is our first hamster! We haven't noticed anything that has gone wrong, and her enclosure and food and everything is right.
Best wishes,
Tara
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