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racinghamster · 08-31-2016, 02:26 AM

Sometimes this can happen if the hamster is feeling run down or is sleeping more. If the eye can`t open, you can gently bathe it with a clean cotton pad and warm water, wiping from front to back. Infection can also be a reason, but the hamster would probably show other illness symptom too like lethargy, lack of eating, looking unwell....

The eyes produce secreted liquid tears to prevent the eye drying out so it will help if you can gently wet the eyelid with the cotton pad and try to gently open the eyelid and then let the hamster clean her face.

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08-31-2016, 02:26 AM
racinghamster PM Fluffy for custom title Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 13,415	Re: Hamster always closes one eye Sometimes this can happen if the hamster is feeling run down or is sleeping more. If the eye can`t open, you can gently bathe it with a clean cotton pad and warm water, wiping from front to back. Infection can also be a reason, but the hamster would probably show other illness symptom too like lethargy, lack of eating, looking unwell.... The eyes produce secreted liquid tears to prevent the eye drying out so it will help if you can gently wet the eyelid with the cotton pad and try to gently open the eyelid and then let the hamster clean her face. How is she now? __________________ Get A Life, Get A Rodent!