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08-07-2017, 09:44 AM
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Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Yorkshire, UK but my heart lies in Scotland!
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Re: Hammy changed personality
I would cover half up and see if that makes her feel better. More often than not they are OK after a fall however she could have internal injuries and they should have checked her very carefully.
Poor little mite I feel so sorry for her. It's not your fault in any way. You have done all you can for her from love and that is the most important thing.
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08-07-2017, 12:19 PM
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#22
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 23
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Re: Hammy changed personality
She's still not wanting to come out so I'm leaving her alone for tonight. I picked her up an apple and left a slice outside her nest as it's her favourite I've attached a photo of her cage (I've draped a towel over half to try and help her feel more secure). The photo of her was taken 4 days ago when we managed to get her out for a little while, I think you can kind of see what I mean when I say she's quite round but again I might be imagining it!!
Thank you x
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08-07-2017, 01:14 PM
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#23
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Banned
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: United States
Posts: 4,407
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Re: Hammy changed personality
She does look round, so sorry the vet dropped her 3x's, that's horrible. Hope she's okay & your able to find out what's wrong soon. Sending hugs to you & your hamster XX
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08-07-2017, 01:20 PM
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#24
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 23
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Re: Hammy changed personality
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cinnamon Bear
She does look round, so sorry the vet dropped her 3x's, that's horrible. Hope she's okay & your able to find out what's wrong soon. Sending hugs to you & your hamster XX
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Thank you so much x
I don't know much about hamster anatomy and this is my first hamster but she does seem to carry all of her bulk in one specific place. Her legs and chest are very skinny but then her belly is very much like a ball... I've had Guiney pigs and rats before (completely different, I know ) and I don't recall them feeling that way
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08-07-2017, 02:01 PM
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#25
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Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Yorkshire, UK but my heart lies in Scotland!
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Re: Hammy changed personality
She's not right Kippy - I'm really sorry. She's either got a pyometra (womb infection) and the womb is full of pus. It looks to be closed as you haven't mentioned any discharge or smell. There could be a tumour there as she looks like a young hamster I took on that died young with massive kidney tumours. If it is a pyo she would need spayed and she doesn't look strong enough there to stand an operation. If it's a tumour you need to look hard at her life quality and ask her what she wants to do. I really would urge you to seek out another vet and ask them to scan her to see what is going if they can;t tell on examination. I've seen hundreds of hammies as a judge and breeder and I can see there is something wrong there.
She hasn't got fluffy bedding has she? It can cause blockages.
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08-07-2017, 11:10 PM
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Dwarf whisperer
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
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Re: Hammy changed personality
Can't add to what souffle has said but just want to say I am sorry you are having to go through this with her, I really do hope you can find a good vet who may be able to help her.
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08-07-2017, 11:18 PM
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#27
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: May 2017
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Re: Hammy changed personality
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08-07-2017, 11:22 PM
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Dwarf whisperer
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
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Re: Hammy changed personality
I would just gently & quietly have a look in her nest, better to check on her & it shouldn't upset her much more really & you do need to know how she's doing, check if she's in distress or if she is still with you.
I know how hard this is, thinking of you.
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08-08-2017, 12:31 AM
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#29
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: May 2017
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Re: Hammy changed personality
She's gone just taking her back to the vet now just to triple check. Thank you so much for your support the last few days, I just wish her last few hours hadn't been like this
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08-08-2017, 12:35 AM
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#30
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Dwarf whisperer
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
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Re: Hammy changed personality
I'm so very sorry, I'm sure she knew she was loved & that you were doing your best to help her even though the end was hard, try to remember that.
Hugs.
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