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10-09-2018, 05:02 AM
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Senior Hamster
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: London
Posts: 509
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Pneumonia
Hi all,
Can anyone tell me the signs and symptoms of Pneumonia in syrian hamsters?
Sorry if there's already a thread on this but I can't find it.
Thanks in advance!
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10-09-2018, 05:18 AM
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Senior Hamster
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: London
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Re: Pneumonia
Sorry a quick Google search obviously provdided the answers.
Since i'm not sure how to delete this post, I'll include them in the hopes it's helpful!
Symptoms-
Fever.
Dull and depressed appearance.
Loss of appetite and subsequent weight loss.
Constant sneezing and/or coughing.
Respiratory distress.
Mucus discharge from the nose and eyes.
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10-09-2018, 07:14 AM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 3,190
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Re: Pneumonia
In advanced/severe cases - paws, nails and lip may start to look slightly bluish in colour due to lack of oxygen getting into blood from lung having mucus in them.
I believe this is what Maple’s Severe Respiratory Infection became before she passed away so I am really hoping Wonder doesn’t have pneumonia.
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Owning Hamsters since Nov 2007
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10-10-2018, 10:21 AM
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Hamster Antics
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 23,533
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Re: Pneumonia
I would have thought it would be similar to in humans - and the main symptom there is high fever - plus pain in the back usually - a bit like flu. OH had pneumonia and it was mistaken for flu at first until he couldn't breathe! Later symptoms would be respiratory distress.
If you suspect it then you need antibiotics asap. They are the cure for pneumonia
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10-10-2018, 01:17 PM
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Senior Hamster
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: London
Posts: 509
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Re: Pneumonia
Sorry to cause concern SKB & Serendipity
To be clear, I don't suspect Wonder has pneumonia, I was just interested in knowing the symptoms.
Thank you both for the additional info
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