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Ria P · 01-18-2022, 04:15 AM

Hello and welcome to HC!

Vets usually weigh hamsters to convert medication that is manufactured for other animals and monitoring weight is important because unexplained weight loss can be a symptom of an illness. That's what i've concluded from taking various hamsters to the vet.

I'd keep an eye on your hamster which you are doing anyway and next time you see the vet don't be shy to ask questions. I always write down what i want to know so i won't forget to ask a question i need the answer for.

01-18-2022, 04:15 AM
Ria P House of Hamsters Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 7,103	Re: Vet injected hamster with antibiotics without weighing him first? Hello and welcome to HC! Vets usually weigh hamsters to convert medication that is manufactured for other animals and monitoring weight is important because unexplained weight loss can be a symptom of an illness. That's what i've concluded from taking various hamsters to the vet. I'd keep an eye on your hamster which you are doing anyway and next time you see the vet don't be shy to ask questions. I always write down what i want to know so i won't forget to ask a question i need the answer for.