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Old 08-24-2015, 12:39 AM   #1
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Question Hamster catching a cold

I know hamsters can catch the common cold virus that humans get. I just wondered if anyone has ever had their hamster actually catch a cold from them?
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Old 08-24-2015, 03:25 AM   #2
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Default Re: Hamster catching a cold

A while back Hector was wheezy & sneezy at the same time I came down with a cold. As soon as my symptoms came out & I knew I had a cold I got my OH to deal with him so I wasn't coming in to contact/breathing on him. But I think I was incubating my cold when I was in with the hamsters (without realising). It may have been coincidence but I'm pretty sure I gave Hector my cold. If you have a cold & you haven't got anyone else to help you with the hamsters, make sure you thoroughly wash your hands before you go to feed them & be quick like a ninja so you're not breathing in them. Just changing food & water shield be fine so long as you're interacting with them, I think. And if this is more than a hypothetical question, I hope your cold gets better soon
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Old 08-24-2015, 06:04 AM   #3
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It's just hypothetical thanks no cold here fortunately! I manage to avoid most of the copious germs my 3 yo brings home from nursery so hopefully I can keep Bertie well too.
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Old 08-24-2015, 12:12 PM   #4
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That's alright then! Colds suck. Just make sure your 3yo knows your ham can catch bugs too. Children have a habit of wiping there noses with their hands, don't they? Eurgh!
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