New unexpected baby - Page 2

cypher · 03-26-2017, 01:01 AM

She is very sweet bless her.

Sometimes hams are born with no teeth but then they don't normally survive long so it's hard to guess whether this is some genetic problem or if something happened to her without knowing her history, I hope you can keep her happy & healthy & she can live a good long life in spite of her problems.

I like Hamsterita's suggestion of Neboa as a name, it seems to suit her!

SKB_Hamsters · 03-26-2017, 02:11 AM

She is very sweet and it so lovely that she now has a caring home with you!

I have seen another hamster recently online who looked very similar - I think it possible that she may be hydrocephalus.

I normally name my hamsters after food items - these are a few name I can think off which I think would suit her
Nougat, Peanut, Biscuit, Pecan and Vanilla

Hamsterita · 03-26-2017, 02:49 AM

Exactly, hydrocephalus, that's what I meant but I couldn't remember the name of the disease. I agree with SKB.

cypher · 03-26-2017, 03:39 AM

I think you're probably right about the hydrocephalus too SKB, having another look at her the shape of her head & the teeth problems would certainly suggest that.

CSoehnge1 · 03-27-2017, 04:13 PM

Thanks everyone for your suggestions and help! Im thinking of either squidge or toots as names!! She is doing well now i just wet down her oxbow and she has normal poops and drinking fine!! Just a day at a time.

dreamtree1234 · 03-27-2017, 04:14 PM

I believe that Drago's wonderful name suggestion,Toriéo, would be an absolutely inspirational name for hope. I love it because it means survivor which is perfect because we all wish for your sweetheart to defeat all of the odds against her and thoroughly thrive. Although I believe that she may have hydrocephalus due to her head shape, the consistent watering of her eyes, and her lack of teeth, one internet site states that Syrians with this condition are prone to not living as long although there are cases where they may live longer than the average. I definitely will pray that it is the latter. The internet also states that hamsters without teeth can survive with a soft diet by soaking lab blocks with water to make it mushy and/or using baby foods to vary their diets. I would definitely take her to the vet to see if there are any other suggestions to increase her chances of a long and healthy life with you. You have given her a loving home and that is truly commendable and wonderful. I know that she is so very loved and pampered by you, and she is truly a lucky hammie indeed. I will wish you and your little one the very, VERY best. Please keep us informed of how things are going and share more pics if possible. Good luck and enjoy every single minute with your sweet ball of fluff. She is a total cutie and a real sweetheart.

dreamtree1234 · 03-27-2017, 04:16 PM

I am so glad that she is doing fine. That is a wonderful sign.

Thin Lizzy · 03-27-2017, 08:41 PM

Aww thank goodness she's got a home with you, she's so beautiful and unique.

CSoehnge1 · 03-27-2017, 09:18 PM

She is doing really well. I also saw that online about adding in some baby food. I also have critical care that I can give but right now she is doing great on the oxbow wet down. I will add some stuff in eventually. I have been giving her slightly warmed up yogurt drops (only 2 so far - I don't like giving it too often) as little treats and she does well with that too. Whatever life span she does have - I want her to enjoy it. I am watching for worsening symptoms like seizures and neurological things but she appears great for now. I am hoping she does well too because of course I am already attached. And I have had one like her before that lived to be about 7 months so I know she may not live as long as I would like. I will definitely keep posting updates and pics as long as I have her.

Thin Lizzy · 03-27-2017, 09:39 PM

Aww! I've fallen in love with her! She's such a determined little girl and those pics made my heart melt.