So glad that went well. You're not foolish at all being so concerned about it - it's very nerve wracking and also we don't want to cause stress to our hamsters. I will remember the blob of banana method! Yes it may have helped with bonding between you with the regular dosing if it went well (and we fear the opposite of course - if it doesn't go well!). But also she was maybe in pain before and hence reluctant to be picked up or a bit nippy.
Do keep us posted about Peggy - you could maybe start and thread for her under the species section
