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HelloTiger · 12-17-2020, 09:21 AM

Hello,
We have had our Syrian hamster, Tiger, since July. He was fine and active late last night, but today we found him in a ball inside his hut (instead of his bedding nest) and very lethargic. When we touch, him he will move a little, but he's not responding like normal at all. He has had plenty of food (no changes), and I tested his water spout, and it worked, so I don't think he'd be dehydrated. Just in case, I put it near his face and squeezed a few drops out, but he didn't seem interested. I heated a small bottle of water and wrapped it in a kitchen towel and put it right next to him (we keep our house cool, especially overnight, and it was a cold night last night). I told my daughter if he doesn't perk up later today, I'd try to. make a vet appointment, but we are in the middle of a snowstorm, so I don't think it would be until tomorrow. Any ideas?

12-17-2020, 09:21 AM
HelloTiger Newborn Pup Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 7	Worried - lethargic hamster Hello, We have had our Syrian hamster, Tiger, since July. He was fine and active late last night, but today we found him in a ball inside his hut (instead of his bedding nest) and very lethargic. When we touch, him he will move a little, but he's not responding like normal at all. He has had plenty of food (no changes), and I tested his water spout, and it worked, so I don't think he'd be dehydrated. Just in case, I put it near his face and squeezed a few drops out, but he didn't seem interested. I heated a small bottle of water and wrapped it in a kitchen towel and put it right next to him (we keep our house cool, especially overnight, and it was a cold night last night). I told my daughter if he doesn't perk up later today, I'd try to. make a vet appointment, but we are in the middle of a snowstorm, so I don't think it would be until tomorrow. Any ideas?