Re: Hamster who had diarrhea, very underweight and now behaving oddly
It does not sound as if he is feeling at all well. The frantic behaviour could have been because he was feeling pain in his tummy like cramps or such like. There could be something inside going on like a tumour or other organ problem which is very hard to diagnose. If he is getting worse then I would be inclined to take the vets advice and try the antibiotics. Hamsters usually tolerate them very well. He is an old hamster now remember and he will be less fit to fight off problems so will need careful nursing, warmth and fluids and for you to listen carefully to any whisper that indicates he may be in pain.
I do hope he is helped by the meds but don't hesitate to go back to the vets should he get worse over the next day or so.
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