Hi I am new to this .... Just wanted to say we lost our hamster at the end of June ... Was very sad ...
It sounds like your hammy had much the same as Rhubarbie. She squealed then was shaking so much and gasping for breath. It was horrible. This lasted for about an hour. Also out of one eye she had this horrible glue like substance around it.
I still miss her. I think it was possiblibly a heart attack.
I can't say how old she was because we were given her, but we had her for about 8 months. She was fairly big, a Syrian hamster. I would like to know if anyone else can tell me what she died of. Thanks to all ... Nicki