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Pebbles82 · 07-01-2020, 05:19 AM

Eyes, ears, teeth and throat etc can all be linked and they can get an eye problem if there is a tooth infection eg. Do his teeth look ok? Not overgrown long front ones? And is he eating ok?

He is very old really and they do get prone to sticky eyes when older. I wouldn't worry too much if he is eating ok. The noise could be anything really - they can make quite a loud kind of vibrating noise- which can be anger, excitement or just annoyance - no-one really knows! I've only seen a hamster do it once after he fell - not very far and onto something soft, but it shook him up. I took it very much as a "go away" noise!

As the others say could it be after having the meds if he doesn't like it? With metacam you can give it in a tiny bit of baby food - it doesn't taste bad so they normally just like it up with the pea sized amount of baby food (I drop the metacam on top). As they often don't like syringe feeding.

I think I would just monitor him for now as it can be stressful going to the vets when they're a great age as well. And 2 is a great age. The key is to prevent any suffering at this age. He is on metacam for pain relief. Has the eye improved with the drops or not? And how long do you have to give them? I don't suppose he likes that very much.

Providing he is eating and doing normal behaviours otherwise I would just see how he goes. If you think he is suffering though - looking hunched, ears down and - well you can tell - then it might be kinder to take him to the vets with a view to helping him on his way as if he is in pain when on Metacam then Metacam isn't enough for, say cancer - if there is something else going on.

I couldn't hear much on the video - it sounded more like clicking. They can make all kinds of noises sometimes. Is he still doing it or has it stopped?

How does he seem in himself - it may be that he is in his twilight time and when they are nearing their time they can develop a bit of a rattle. Just keep an eye on him and let him do what he wants and nice treats etc. He is a very great age.

07-01-2020, 05:19 AM
Pebbles82 Hamster Antics Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 23,533	Re: What is this sound? Is it something to worry about? Eyes, ears, teeth and throat etc can all be linked and they can get an eye problem if there is a tooth infection eg. Do his teeth look ok? Not overgrown long front ones? And is he eating ok? He is very old really and they do get prone to sticky eyes when older. I wouldn't worry too much if he is eating ok. The noise could be anything really - they can make quite a loud kind of vibrating noise- which can be anger, excitement or just annoyance - no-one really knows! I've only seen a hamster do it once after he fell - not very far and onto something soft, but it shook him up. I took it very much as a "go away" noise! As the others say could it be after having the meds if he doesn't like it? With metacam you can give it in a tiny bit of baby food - it doesn't taste bad so they normally just like it up with the pea sized amount of baby food (I drop the metacam on top). As they often don't like syringe feeding. I think I would just monitor him for now as it can be stressful going to the vets when they're a great age as well. And 2 is a great age. The key is to prevent any suffering at this age. He is on metacam for pain relief. Has the eye improved with the drops or not? And how long do you have to give them? I don't suppose he likes that very much. Providing he is eating and doing normal behaviours otherwise I would just see how he goes. If you think he is suffering though - looking hunched, ears down and - well you can tell - then it might be kinder to take him to the vets with a view to helping him on his way as if he is in pain when on Metacam then Metacam isn't enough for, say cancer - if there is something else going on. I couldn't hear much on the video - it sounded more like clicking. They can make all kinds of noises sometimes. Is he still doing it or has it stopped? How does he seem in himself - it may be that he is in his twilight time and when they are nearing their time they can develop a bit of a rattle. Just keep an eye on him and let him do what he wants and nice treats etc. He is a very great age.