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Ria P · 03-30-2021, 03:36 AM

Hi and welcome to HC!

I'm very sorry to hear that your hamster broke her leg but unfortunately, accidents do happen no matter how hard we try to keep our hamsters safe.

I would go and see another vet and insist on a prescription for a pain killer because your hamster acts like she is in pain.

I would also advise to handle her as little as possible until her leg has healed. Maybe you could put the medication in some tasty soft food like a bit of baby food, scrambled egg or porridge.

You could lower her second nest to the ground level temporarily to avoid her climbing for now.

I'm not sure about her wheel but i would be inclined to take it out for a week to give her leg a chance to heal. Someone else here may be able to advise you on that.

Wishing her a speedy recovery.

03-30-2021, 03:36 AM
Ria P House of Hamsters Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 7,103	Re: How can I know if my hamster is in pain? Hi and welcome to HC! I'm very sorry to hear that your hamster broke her leg but unfortunately, accidents do happen no matter how hard we try to keep our hamsters safe. I would go and see another vet and insist on a prescription for a pain killer because your hamster acts like she is in pain. I would also advise to handle her as little as possible until her leg has healed. Maybe you could put the medication in some tasty soft food like a bit of baby food, scrambled egg or porridge. You could lower her second nest to the ground level temporarily to avoid her climbing for now. I'm not sure about her wheel but i would be inclined to take it out for a week to give her leg a chance to heal. Someone else here may be able to advise you on that. Wishing her a speedy recovery.