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04-06-2005, 03:26 PM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: california:)
Posts: 19
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I think my hamster is dead but I don't know
Is there anything I can do? She doesn't move very much, jolts every once in a while.
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04-06-2005, 03:58 PM
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Retired Moderators
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Scotland UK
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Warning
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.
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04-06-2005, 04:53 PM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: CANADA !!! and no i do not live in an igloo !
Posts: 168
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I'm really sorry that your hamster is not well.
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Still waiting for my hamster...but i got BETTAS !
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04-06-2005, 04:59 PM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: california:)
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She died I am afraid, and the vets here wont help they say they don't work on hamsters that is not fair!!! that makes me mad! Do you think 13 is too young for a chinchilla?
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A hamster can not mock a rat.(meaning were all equals!)
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04-06-2005, 06:02 PM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: CANADA !!! and no i do not live in an igloo !
Posts: 168
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I'm sorry for your loss.
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04-13-2005, 01:05 PM
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Hamster Addict
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: North Somerset, UK
Posts: 877
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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.
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Owned by Merry, Pippin, Lola & Shirley (roborovskis) Toby & Hazel (syrians)
Missing my angel Phoebe
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04-14-2005, 08:03 AM
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Retired Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: The land of hams!
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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
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04-14-2005, 08:26 AM
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Former Admin
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Connecticut USA
Posts: 2,590
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Sorry motherofthree(hamsters),
That was sudden, do you think you know what might have gone wrong with it?
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04-14-2005, 02:30 PM
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Retired Moderators
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Scotland UK
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 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
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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.
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