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Old 02-17-2020, 06:02 AM   #1
Polle
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Post Syrian Hamster is really sick.

Hi,
I hope someone can help me with my sick Syrian hamster (1year and 5 months).
A few weeks ago i started to notice that he became less and less active. he didn't want his treats, he slept more and his eyes were half open. It got worse every day. he's sleeping around 23 hours a day, isn't drinking and eating as much as usual, his eyes are almost always closed, stopped cleaning himself, etc.

I went to the vet and she said that something might be wrong with his liver or stomach. She gave him something and told me to call her if he wasn't doing better in a few days.

A few days later, he still wasn't doing great. he's still sleeping all the time, lost appetite, eyes still closed,... i went back to the vet and she told me to give my hamster some extra medication for 5 days. I'm on day 4 now and my hamster is doing worse and worse every single day. he's getting bigger even tho he isn't eating, water retention probably. he's almost twice his size. He also get's clumps of feces stuck to him. i try to clean it at least twice a day, try to give him water and food but he doesn't want it... I'm starting to think that something else is going on since he's not getting better.

Anyone who's having an idea what it can be?
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Old 02-17-2020, 12:24 PM   #2
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Default Re: Syrian Hamster is really sick.

It sounds as if he has some sort of major organ failure now. It could be kidneys or liver but his condition sounds so bad now that I would really consider his life quality and his pain and remember that you have the power to give him the greatest gift of all which is peaceful rest. That decision made from love is always the right one. You have tried your best for him and he is telling you now he is ready.
I hope his path is gentle x
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Old 02-17-2020, 08:19 PM   #3
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Default Re: Syrian Hamster is really sick.

I also think it might be the time to help him on his way, due to the swelling. That is never a good sign. If left he could be in a lot of pain and distress if something burst. It is hard when he is only 1 year 5 months but they are considered elderly at that age, even though some do live longer.
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