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Old 04-04-2014, 07:31 PM   #11
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I read somewhere here that it's because in hybrids the skull sometimes doesn't grow enough for the brain? It's like the hybrid inherits the smaller parent's skull but the larger parent's brain and it just doesn't work Roxy is incredibly tiny, even compared to Veronica. I mean she's about 1/2 the size! It wouldn't surprise me if her brain didn't fit
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Old 04-04-2014, 08:27 PM   #12
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That's rather tragic; reminds me of pedigree dogs. Hopefully that's not the case. Fingers crossed.
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Old 04-04-2014, 08:34 PM   #13
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It is, you're right Hopefully it's just a matter of wanting a different home and being upset with me for putting her in one she doesn't like!
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Old 04-04-2014, 08:36 PM   #14
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I've read things that are similar, both of my sisters dwarfs had neurological issues as well , so it's seems to be one heck of a trend, at least here
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Old 04-04-2014, 08:46 PM   #15
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Get a ladle. Let her hop in the ladle to ride out of the cage for cuddles. Works wonders and hamsters seem to instinctively get it that they are supposed to hop in the ladle and sit still. Or at least that's what worked for me with hamsters that weren't able to be rehabilitated out of their cage aggression. Of course, those ones came here aggressive so YMMV.
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Old 04-04-2014, 08:56 PM   #16
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I'll try the ladle, or more likely, a cup. I'm just worried that in her hyperactivity lately that she's going to leap out! It's just sad that she doesn't crawl into my hands automatically for cuddles and treats like she used to. It's such a change
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Old 04-04-2014, 08:59 PM   #17
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I really love that my hamsters have no issues walking right into a cup (unless they don't want to go back in their home). lol
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Old 04-04-2014, 09:04 PM   #18
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It's funny in a way. Roxy was super friendly when she came here and is now the opposite. Veronica was aggressive and frightened and would scream and bite if picked up but now she's calming down and is happy to see me! Unpredictable little dears
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