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Old 07-16-2018, 03:59 AM   #1
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I am in need of help and fast I have a 5 month old female Syrian hamster named lilo she has fallen ill it started a week ago where she had some discharge coming out of her eye so naturally I took her to the vet and they prescribed me some eye drops. Still no change in her eyes and yesterday I noticed that her stomach had trippled in size over night and that she was have yellow poops which turned into diarrhoea so I immediately thought wet tail however this normally only occurs in younger hamsters however I rushed her yesterday to an out of hours vet clinic who said her temperature was fine and that her heart beat was as well the gave her sick m fluids under the skin and have given me some formula to feed her how ever the vet did nothing els and sent us on our way this cost me £128 so I was quite upset because she is more lethargic today than yesterday and when I went and gave her her eye drops she started to squeak which I know is a sign of severe pain and she is still eat but is starting to struggle to get around and I just don’t know what els I can do for her I don’t want her to be in pain
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Old 07-16-2018, 04:20 AM   #2
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I'm sorry to hear she is not so well
The eye problems are often a symptom of something else being wrong. The abdominal bloating is not good news I'm afraid and it does sound like she may have a womb infection (pyometra) These can affect hammies of any age and cause the diarrhoea as well as a discharge from the female vent. Swelling can also be caused by a blockage in the bowel or even a heart problem which causes fluid to gather. What type of bedding do you use? The fluffy type can cause blockages.
Can you call the vets and ask to see someone else that has more experience with hamsters as she does sound critically ill here.
Hope you can sort something out. Sorry it cost so much as well. It would be because it was a Sunday
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Old 07-16-2018, 07:22 AM   #3
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You could try and google exotic vets in your area. An exotic vet will know more about hamsters and be able to diagnose properly. Even if it means traveling a bit further I think it would be worth it. These things are so traumatic I am so sorry. That is a huge amount to be charged at the vets. I have never been charged more than £20 even with medication. Operations can be expensive but general care shouldn't be.

I would think an exotic vet would at least relieve her pain and discomfort and advise clearly what should happen next. I would think antibiotics and pain relief at the very least and then see how she is when those have started. Are you in the Uk and which area? I can check out a promising vet if you like.
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Old 07-16-2018, 08:35 AM   #4
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So sorry to hear that your precious little lilo is not well, such good advice from Serendipity7000 & souffle, I am sorry I cannot help you more but we are thinking of you and lilo and hope that things turn out for the best hugs to you xxxx
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Old 07-17-2018, 01:49 AM   #5
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Hi every one thank you for your advise I took her to the exotic small animal hospital and they where very lovey staff member who helped me out straight away however once they looked lilo over they determined that she had a tumour and that there was nothing any one could do because she was to weak at this stage to have an operation so there was only one choice left because at this point the vet said she was uncomfortable and in pain and it was the kindest choice so lilo was put to sleep yesterday... thank you everyone for your kindness
Oh and she was on carefresh confetti and had toilet paper as a bedding material
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Old 07-17-2018, 01:57 AM   #6
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I'm very sorry to hear about lilo. It's a hard decision to make to have a pet PTS but you did the right thing. I'm glad you were able to get the help you needed from a good and sympathetic vet. It makes a difficult situation a little easier. Play well at the bridge little lilo.
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Old 07-17-2018, 02:56 AM   #7
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I'm so very sorry Lilo but you did your very best for her and she is at peace now.
run free at the bridge Lilo
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Old 07-17-2018, 04:40 AM   #8
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So sorry your little one had to be helped on her way - it sounded like the kindest thing - very sad. I am glad you found some kind experienced people who realised her condition was not really treatable - these things can happen so quickly as you found and there was nothing you could have done differently. Sometimes a tumour can burst and this may have happened which is why she went downhill so quickly.

I am so very sorry for your loss of your little one. She is free from pain now and playing free over the rainbow bridge, but these things are so hard and so painful for us. She was lucky to have had such a caring owner and a loving home in her short time.

It may be too soon to think about but don't let it put you off having another hamster - sometimes these things are genetic. Getting a hamster from a breeder can help know about healthy genetics, or even from a rescue - an adult hamster who is fit and well in a rescue will have proved their fitness to a degree.

But whatever the breeding, sometimes these things just happen and it is very sad. Do take care.
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Old 07-17-2018, 08:21 AM   #9
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So sorry to hear about Lilo, such a hard decision to make but the right one you did the best you could in the circumstances, no more pain now little one, play well at the bridge Lilo hugs to you xxxxxx

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