[BubblesHamster]

Originally Posted by cypher

Sometimes you can get a look at their teeth by holding a treat above their head then as they reach up to take it you should be able to see the teeth, doesn't always work but worth a try.
Do you ever see her doing things like peeling the shell off sunflower seeds? If they can shell seeds their teeth are usually ok.

I wouldn't recommend using a glove to check teeth, you need to gently scruff them & pull the skin back around the mouth a bit to see the teeth properly & really need to be able to feel what you're doing with both hands, it's not difficult to do when you know how but if you lack confidence or are afraid of being bitten that will make it harder, a vet can easily check teeth though if you are concerned or unsure.

She can shell seeds she does it all the time. Could i feed her a few extra mealworms or something high in protein to help her gain some weight. Ill continue to weigh her once a week to see is she looses or gains any weight is this okx

Originally Posted by Drago

That makes sense, just wanted to double check to see if that was a possibility of what is causing her to be underweight. I agree with checking her teeth, issues like malocclusion and other tooth problems can occur without us noticing until we notice their weight has dropped or that they overall seem uncomfortable. If you're able to, you could hold her in a hand with a gardening glove on it, and use your bare hand to examine her mouth (best not to glove this hand for dexterity purposes) to see if you notice anything. Hope she is alright

Whats malocclusion. I dont think she has lost weight judging by how she feels when i handle her its just 28g is fairly lightx