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Pebbles82 · 02-27-2021, 02:59 PM

Our previous Syrian was like this near the end and as Souffle says the swelling will be fluid whether it is heart, kidney disease, or a tumour. If his ears are flat all the time I think it sounds like he is in pain. Personally I would only take him to the vet to be put to sleep - if you feel it is the right time for that, rather than upheave him there for any other reason.

It is very very difficult when you think they are suffering and in pain but still eating and drinking. Our last syrian was still getting up for food and drink daily but it got to the point where I just knew he was suffering (he also had ears down all the time) and I was concerned he may burst and have an awful end. So I did take him to the vets to be pts at that point. The vet said it was the right decision as he was full of fluid and could have burst.

Only you know when it feels right and sometimes they give you a sign. A look maybe.

02-27-2021, 02:59 PM
Pebbles82 Hamster Antics Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 23,533	Re: Advice needed on elderly hamster body shape please Our previous Syrian was like this near the end and as Souffle says the swelling will be fluid whether it is heart, kidney disease, or a tumour. If his ears are flat all the time I think it sounds like he is in pain. Personally I would only take him to the vet to be put to sleep - if you feel it is the right time for that, rather than upheave him there for any other reason. It is very very difficult when you think they are suffering and in pain but still eating and drinking. Our last syrian was still getting up for food and drink daily but it got to the point where I just knew he was suffering (he also had ears down all the time) and I was concerned he may burst and have an awful end. So I did take him to the vets to be pts at that point. The vet said it was the right decision as he was full of fluid and could have burst. Only you know when it feels right and sometimes they give you a sign. A look maybe.