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Old 11-27-2018, 04:51 PM   #1
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Default Need advice please!!

Okay I have a Syrian hamster. Honestly i've no clue her age she wasn't small when I got her and because she has heaps of energy i guess she is younger rather than older.
The last few days i've noticed I can feel her spine? It doesn't look like she's lost weight? Maybe i've just not noticed before but is that normal?

If it isn't is there anything you would suggest doing to help gain weight?

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Old 11-27-2018, 05:04 PM   #2
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It’s normal to be able to feel animals’ bones very slightly but if you think she’s lost weighg I’d take her to the vets to rule out possible illness. She’s probably just been requiring a little more food now that the weather’s colder. Harry Hamster is one of the best mixes out there and you can supplement with fresh veggies and dried mealworm, shrimp, boiled egg or chicken for extra vitamins and protein. Also give her extra some nesting materials to keep warm (torn pieces of tissue works great, avoid fluffy bedding at all costs).
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Old 11-29-2018, 08:24 AM   #3
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Dried rolled/porridge oats are good too.
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Old 11-29-2018, 09:53 AM   #4
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You can try with small pieces of Farley's Rusks, maybe even baby food to help with a bit of weight gain.
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