URGENT! Something wrong with Pop!

alvinsfamily · 04-01-2010, 08:27 AM

We have only had her about 4 weeks. She was completly fine yesterday and Ive just found her in a ball in her cage. Thought it was odd she wasnt asleep in her bed to stroked her and she didnt move. Ive picked her up and shes lifeless and slipping away. She has no wet bum. Shes a syrian hamster. Help! x

gnj4eva_2009 · 04-01-2010, 08:32 AM

sounds like she could be hibernating maybe?sudden change of environment and stress can do this.her whiskas might twitch now and then and really slow breathing.or could be another underlying problem.someone correct me if wrong.fingers crossed for her

suga · 04-01-2010, 08:35 AM

Is she breathing okay? See if you give a rub if she will perk up a bit. In the meantime give the vet a ring/

alvinsfamily · 04-01-2010, 08:46 AM

You can hardly see the breathing.... the whiskers are twitching on and off. When we put her in her cage she sort of dragged herself into the position she wanted 'head ducked right into the sawdust' kind of position. Off to the vets soon x

gnj4eva_2009 · 04-01-2010, 08:47 AM

sounds like hibernation.just keep her warm.but dont warm her up to quickly

gnj4eva_2009 · 04-01-2010, 08:48 AM

good luck for vets and keep us posted

alvinsfamily · 04-01-2010, 08:50 AM

would she hibernate in a warm house though? x

Katty_Sheldon · 04-01-2010, 08:59 AM

Can it be just that freeze from the fear? They usually pop out of it in a few minutes when left alone...?

**Hope** · 04-01-2010, 08:59 AM

Oh poor little Pop. I really hope she is ok. Sounds like hibernation to me though. Please keep us posted and good luck at the vets x

annie81 · 04-01-2010, 09:44 AM

good luck at the vets...hope its nothing serious