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Old 08-09-2006, 10:51 PM   #1
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I have a new litter from Cotton! I have contacted a exotic vet and he has preped her for her birth this time its going wonderful! She Birthed 8 medium sized babies and she is caring for them well! I am keeping my distance! I havent took pics or even went near the nest since last night! Ill update u in 2-3 weeks! Wish us Luck!!!
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Old 08-10-2006, 02:59 AM   #2
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I am thrilled to hear of your success this time. You have learnt so much I am sure we will be meeting a healthy litter of cuties in a few weeks. Keep up the good work and congratulations.
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Old 08-10-2006, 03:01 AM   #3
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Cant Wait for the update! Be sure to send us some pictures as im sure they are cuties.

Keep up the good work Personalityhamsters
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Old 08-10-2006, 09:55 PM   #4
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well Umm ive noticed Cotton has a very hard ball on her tummy!
Its really hard and swollen! Im worried i cant see a vet till tommorow night! any ideas?
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Old 08-11-2006, 07:53 AM   #5
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Can you explain a little more what you mean by a hard ball? Is her abdomen (tummy) swollen or is it one of the nipples or is it down near her vent? What is the size of it?
1. If its her tummy there could be an infection inside (pyometra) or a retained pup that she has not been able to give birth to.
2. If it is a nipple it could be mastitis or a blockage in the milk ducts or possibly because she's just started suckling the babies and they may have been a little rough.
3. If it is near her vent (where she gave birth from) it could be a prolapsed uterus or a large pup that has become stuck.

Unless we are worried about our mums we don't handle them so soon after birth so I can't really say what the nipples are like but any of the other conditions would definitely require veterinary attention which may mean that the mother will not keep the pups due to disturbance. I would make sure that I discussed it fully with the vet before risking moving her. I don't not think that the pups would survive away from the mother unless your vet was a very short distance away and you would have to take both mother and pups IN the nursery cage, I would definitely not take them out of the cage. Hope she is OK and the pups too. We will look out for how you get on .
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Old 08-11-2006, 05:44 PM   #6
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It is under her back right legs under her botton 3 nipples! Ill update a pic later im going to the vets right now! Babies are all healthy with milk bands so im sure they are getting enough milk! They sqeek all flippin night her last litter didnt make noise at all! This litter s looking good!

Well wish mamma hamster luck were on our 6 minute drive to our vet!

thank god its close!!!
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Old 08-11-2006, 06:46 PM   #7
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Well We Just got back!
The Vet Has No idea as to what it is! He Says its not a baby but its more of a infection and i have to see a exotic specialist on Wendsday! The babies are squeeking alot and moms on the nest every 5 secs so hopefully we will be good till wendsday!
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