Hamster Central - View Single Post - Harry’s back legs aren’t working properly.

Ria P · 05-09-2021, 02:13 AM

Personally, i would take the levels out because hamsters are such determined little animals and sometimes do things just to find out if they can.

When my late Syrian's health deteriorated, i placed his set up on one level. He was a climber not a burrower so wasn't happy at first but soon got used to it because all his favourite things were still there, even very low level "climbing" facilities.

Metacam (Loxicom) is a very effective painkiller/anti inflammatory and can really help an elderly hamster. Harry may have arthritis which is common in older hamsters.

Metacam is known to affect the kidneys longterm but with a hamster of Harry's age the presence is more important than the future.

I'm not a vet so can only advise going by experiences with my own hamsters.

05-09-2021, 02:13 AM
Ria P House of Hamsters Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 7,103	Re: Harry’s back legs aren’t working properly. Personally, i would take the levels out because hamsters are such determined little animals and sometimes do things just to find out if they can. When my late Syrian's health deteriorated, i placed his set up on one level. He was a climber not a burrower so wasn't happy at first but soon got used to it because all his favourite things were still there, even very low level "climbing" facilities. Metacam (Loxicom) is a very effective painkiller/anti inflammatory and can really help an elderly hamster. Harry may have arthritis which is common in older hamsters. Metacam is known to affect the kidneys longterm but with a hamster of Harry's age the presence is more important than the future. I'm not a vet so can only advise going by experiences with my own hamsters.