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Ria P · 01-21-2021, 01:23 AM

I don't know the answer because i'm not a vet but yes, i would be concerned as well. I would have asked the vet to explain why he thought injections were needed instead of oral medication.

Vets need to weigh a hamster and work out the dosage of oral antibiotics going by their bodyweight because the antibiotic is manufactured for cats or dogs (different strengths) so has to be adjusted for a hamster.

Did he check the inside of her mouth? Sometimes oral problems can affect the eyes.
With a respiratory infection your hamster's breathing would probably be affected. Did you notice any wheezing?

I would ask to see a different vet to get a second opinion. I saw three different vets when one of my hamsters took ill and was much happier and confident with the third one.

01-21-2021, 01:23 AM
Ria P House of Hamsters Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 7,103	Re: Respiratory Issue/Antibiotic Injection? Too much? I don't know the answer because i'm not a vet but yes, i would be concerned as well. I would have asked the vet to explain why he thought injections were needed instead of oral medication. Vets need to weigh a hamster and work out the dosage of oral antibiotics going by their bodyweight because the antibiotic is manufactured for cats or dogs (different strengths) so has to be adjusted for a hamster. Did he check the inside of her mouth? Sometimes oral problems can affect the eyes. With a respiratory infection your hamster's breathing would probably be affected. Did you notice any wheezing? I would ask to see a different vet to get a second opinion. I saw three different vets when one of my hamsters took ill and was much happier and confident with the third one.