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01-18-2015, 09:04 PM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 10
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Chocolate found in cage
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01-18-2015, 09:28 PM
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Hamster Warrior
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Lanarkshire, Scotland
Posts: 15,575
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Re: Chocolate found in cage
Do you know how it got there? How much do you think your hamster got?
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01-18-2015, 09:39 PM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Jan 2015
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Re: Chocolate found in cage
Quote:
Originally Posted by Thin Lizzy
Do you know how it got there? How much do you think your hamster got?
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I think one of my younger siblings put it in there. About half a Hershey square at least thats how much was left so hopefully one square.
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01-18-2015, 11:55 PM
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Dwarf whisperer
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
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Re: Chocolate found in cage
Have you searched the cage to see if any chocolate has been stashed anywhere? I would do a complete cage clean just to be sure there's no uneaten chocolate in there & try to find out just how much went in compared to how much you found.
If your ham has eaten some it could be very serious, keep a close eye out for any changes or signs of ill health in your ham & consult a vet if need be in case it has actually eaten it.
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01-19-2015, 02:02 AM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: UK
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Re: Chocolate found in cage
I'm in the UK so don't know, what type of chocolate are Hershey bars?
Milk chocolate or plain?
Plain chocolate is the most dangerous, although obviously milk chocolate isn't good.
As others have suggested, empty the cage to ensure none is stashed.
Vets do have an antidote for chocolate poisoning, I believe it's charcoal, and an iv drip would be needed too but in such a small animal speed is of essence, at the very first sign of any unusual behaviour don't waste a second before getting him to a vet.
Speak to your siblings, hopefully they only put in the amount you've found and none has been eaten, good luck.
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01-19-2015, 08:15 AM
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Retired Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Brooklyn, New York USA
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Re: Chocolate found in cage
Hershey's chocolate bars come in both milk and dark varieties. Chocolate can kill, so definitely check the entire cage for stashed chocolate. I'd also have the vet check him as soon as possible. A half square of chocolate for a hammy is too much. If your siblings do this type of thing the cage needs to be placed out of their reach. If they are old enough to know better, a conversation with your parents about this is in order. I hope your furry is okay.
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01-19-2015, 08:52 AM
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Adult Hamster
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Redcar, (near Middlesbrough)
Posts: 290
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Re: Chocolate found in cage
I'm in the UK and I know what a Hershey bar is; I've had one in fact and that was from a UK shop. However, I digress.
Chocolate can be fatal so first of all empty the cage to ensure it's not simply been stashed. Secondly, try to find out who put it in and how much - but please don't be nasty/mean to them as they were perhaps only trying to be kind and once a confession has been made you absolutely cannot punish them. Punish a youngster for being honest and they'll never be honest again.
Thirdly, ring your vet and explain that your ham may have consumed some chocolate but you're not sure and they may be able to advise you over the phone.
Fourthly and most important; keep an eye on him. Any sign he's unwell you must take him to your vet.
Good luck.
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01-19-2015, 09:02 AM
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Hamster Warrior
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Lanarkshire, Scotland
Posts: 15,575
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Re: Chocolate found in cage
I so agree with Angie B here - don't punish or shout at the youngster. Have a one to one in a calm voice, and find out what you need, encourage the youngster about what's good for a hamster.
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01-19-2015, 05:09 PM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 10
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Re: Chocolate found in cage
So far the only thing that seems to have changed is he is awake during the day and crazy burrowing.
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01-19-2015, 05:15 PM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Re: Chocolate found in cage
All the good advice has been given, hope the little one is okay disney. My family have had a few similar situations with young ones not understanding that although the dog REALLY wants the chocolate buttons you should not bow to pressure to feed them half the bag I hope the child is old enough to explain to as well, it's a great thing to get younger children started on proper animal care early.
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