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mangoandmimi · 09-02-2018, 08:21 AM

UTIs are pretty common in hamsters, I think because bacteria can easily enter their bodies via the urethra, just from when they move around so close to the ground. The bladder can then get infected.
Anyway fingers crossed for Tali! I hope she’s feeling okay and pulls through quickly.

09-02-2018, 08:21 AM
mangoandmimi Little Miss Tinytoes Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 7,036	Re: Urinary tract infection UTIs are pretty common in hamsters, I think because bacteria can easily enter their bodies via the urethra, just from when they move around so close to the ground. The bladder can then get infected. Anyway fingers crossed for Tali! I hope she’s feeling okay and pulls through quickly.