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Old 03-25-2017, 06:25 PM   #1
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HI I am new, my hamster escaped and I caught her nibbling on chocolate. It doesn't look like she has eaten very much, but I heard chocolate is very bad for hamsters. How can I make sure she is okay?
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Old 03-26-2017, 03:37 AM   #2
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You'll just need to observe her and if she shows signs of being unwell, take her to the vets. Yes it is supposed to be poisonous to them I believe, but a small amount shouldn't be a problem. If it is she will show signs of being unwell. Try not to worry. Main thing is to try and make sure she doesn't escape again now! Some cage doors can be easily opened by hamsters, so you may need to put a small padlock or a twist tie on it to secure it closed. Or she may have chewed a hole in the cage base. Do you know how she escaped? Human chocolate is bad for dogs too but our dog once climbed on a table and ate an enormous box of chocolates while we were out. He was sick afterwards but otherwise was ok.
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Old 03-26-2017, 03:42 AM   #3
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As Serendipity says all you can do is keep an eye on her & go straight to the vet if she shows any signs of being ill or abnormal behaviour that might suggest she's sick, she may well be ok if she only had a really tiny amount but chocolate is toxic to hams & being so small even a little can be dangerous.
Fingers crossed she'll be ok.
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Old 03-29-2017, 06:08 AM   #4
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Dun worry! Odds are very good will live if still alive. It's more milk than chocolate for most brands anyway.

The killers are the bitter chocolates which causes instant liver failure!
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Old 03-29-2017, 07:15 AM   #5
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How has she been doing? I hope everything has been okay with her, let us know
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Old 03-29-2017, 01:17 PM   #6
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I hope that she is alright. I will definitely be keeping my fingers crossed. Please let us know whenever you have a chance. We have been thinking of the two of you and hoping for the best.
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Old 04-04-2017, 10:34 PM   #7
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She is doing great! I was worried at first because she wasn't doing much for the next few hours, but she is fine. Its a relief. She is currently running around on her wheel as usual, thanks for the replies!
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Old 04-05-2017, 07:16 AM   #8
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She is doing great! I was worried at first because she wasn't doing much for the next few hours, but she is fine. Its a relief. She is currently running around on her wheel as usual, thanks for the replies!
So glad to hear she's alright
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Old 04-07-2017, 11:50 AM   #9
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I have also gotten a new cage which is a much better make and she shouldn't be able to escape any time soon!
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Old 04-07-2017, 12:22 PM   #10
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I have also gotten a new cage which is a much better make and she shouldn't be able to escape any time soon!
Why not share some pictures of her set up? We'd love to see and perhaps help give some suggestions
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