I think my hamster is dead but I don't know

[motherofthree(hamsters)]

Is there anything I can do? She doesn't move very much, jolts every once in a while.

[babyboos]

I am very sorry that your little one seems to be suffering - PLEASE contact a vet immediately they will help you and your hamster. Be strong, and good luck. You will be in my prayers tonight. Let us know how you get on.

[carefresh]

I'm really sorry that your hamster is not well.

[motherofthree(hamsters)]

She died I am afraid, and the vets here wont help they say they don't work on hamsters that is not fair!!! :evil: that makes me mad! Do you think 13 is too young for a chinchilla?

[carefresh]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[Emma]

I'm sorry motherofthree :(



It can seem difficult to tell with very sick animals sometimes, especially if you don't have a stethoscope handy.



If you mean is a 13 year old child too young to own a chinchilla - personally I would say not BUT any pet is always ultimately the adult's responsibility.

[pophammy]

I am sorry about your little one. I must say I would change vets. What sort of vet would refuse to treat a sick animal no matter what species. Ours do not even charge for small animals and give medication at reduced cost because it is so little. The also only charge £3 if the animal has to be put to sleep and do it with dignity and sympathy :evil:

[SnuggleHam]

Sorry motherofthree(hamsters),



That was sudden, do you think you know what might have gone wrong with it?

[babyboos]

I am sorry about your little one. I must say I would change vets. What sort of vet would refuse to treat a sick animal no matter what species. Ours do not even charge for small animals and give medication at reduced cost because it is so little. The also only charge £3 if the animal has to be put to sleep and do it with dignity and sympathy :evil:



Very pertinent point Pophammy - even if a vet refuses to diagnose and treat a hamster they can still provide a humane euthanisation service for a hamster which is obviously in distress. A consultation and small vial of antibiotics at my vet is only £8.50. Most people can relatively easily save this from their pocket money etc. I am thankfully not sure what a euthanisation currently costs.