Do hamsters normally breathe fast when they sleep?

[alswlrla]

I noticed that my hamster's back moves very quickly when he's sleeping. I wasn't sure if that was normal. I'm taking him to the vet tomorrow for a check-up as I just recently got him, but I wanted to know what is considered 'normal' for hamster sleeping habits.

I tried to attach a video, but it doesn't upload so I uploaded it to google drive.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ssa...ODhBCMeZa/view

He also likes to sleep in his wheel a lot, and I don't know if it's because he's hot or if there's something wrong.

[LunaTheHamster1]

I can't see the video, says need password. I find that hamsters can breathe fast when asleep but then it can sometimes slow down too.

hope this thread helps, there is a video towards the bottom of the page
Do hamsters have rapid, heavy breathing when they sleep?


Not sure where abouts you are in the world but if it is hot they can come out of their houses to sleep. So maybe check the temperature in your room. You want it around 21c

Also, some hamsters just nod off in their wheels when they have been excersising and need a rest.