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Old 03-22-2014, 01:01 PM   #11
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CreamSyrian, its a big possibility that he is. I'm so worried for hin, he's not had a great start. He's booked in on Monday to the vets. So fingers crossed we can get his condition under control. He's only 6 months too
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Old 03-22-2014, 02:00 PM   #12
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Oh no, poor boy I hope for the best at the vet visit. At least he is in good hands, so I'm positive that his condition will be controlled well and he will be taken great care of
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Old 03-22-2014, 05:25 PM   #13
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He's a cutie! I hope you manage to get his ketones under control and he lives a long happy life with you.
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Old 03-23-2014, 06:17 AM   #14
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Thank you both. Here's hoping for a good outcome.
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Old 03-23-2014, 07:25 AM   #15
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Good job giving this guy a better life, and good luck at the vets. If it's caught early enough is it possible to stop the progression of diabetes?
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Old 03-23-2014, 08:09 AM   #16
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Good job giving this guy a better life, and good luck at the vets. If it's caught early enough is it possible to stop the progression of diabetes?
Its much better for a ham to be diagnosed earlier rather than later. As long as the diabetes is controlled well, a hamster can still live a happy, healthy life. Of course, if it is caught later, enough time has allowed for the impacts of diabetes to progress.
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Old 03-24-2014, 07:43 AM   #17
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Good on you for rescuing him! We were in Petsmart on Saturday to pick up items for our newest ham, Java, and there was a family with two kids getting a hamster each. The boy was probably six, and the daughter was four. The manager was helping them get crittertrail (or whatever, the tiny colourful cages) for them, I didn't see her help with wheels supplementary for their two male LH syrians. At least she helped them get carefresh, but still. She was saying how they had to clean their tanks once a week and I piped up and said that my hamsters lived in an aquarium and since I spot cleaned I barely had to clean it once a month. She did not look very impressed.

I hope your little one doesn't have diabetes. <3 he's so very sweet.
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Old 03-24-2014, 08:33 AM   #18
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Good on you for rescuing him! We were in Petsmart on Saturday to pick up items for our newest ham, Java, and there was a family with two kids getting a hamster each. The boy was probably six, and the daughter was four. The manager was helping them get crittertrail (or whatever, the tiny colourful cages) for them, I didn't see her help with wheels supplementary for their two male LH syrians. At least she helped them get carefresh, but still. She was saying how they had to clean their tanks once a week and I piped up and said that my hamsters lived in an aquarium and since I spot cleaned I barely had to clean it once a month. She did not look very impressed.

I hope your little one doesn't have diabetes. <3 he's so very sweet.
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Old 03-24-2014, 08:34 AM   #19
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Fingers crossed for a good result. But, even if he does have diabetes, it can be managed with help from the vet.
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Old 03-24-2014, 01:36 PM   #20
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So Harvey had his vet trip today. There's not really much to tell. He wouldn't pee so they couldn't test his urine. I have to drop a urine sample of to get tested for glucose. The vet didn't seem overly concerned as he looked so well. In the meantime I'm to monitor his weight and bring him back if he loses any. We'll see what the urine shows. I did tell her his ketones were high but she said that's doesn't necessary mean diabetes. She didn't mention anything else it could be. I'll be happier when his wee is tested.
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