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Old 10-15-2021, 03:31 PM   #21
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Default Re: Syrian hamster died one year old with bloated tummy

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HAVE YOU BEEN TOLD ABOUT THIS CONDITION!

My mums a vet and iv just asked her about ur female straight away she said she said ur hamster probably had a closed pyometra hamsters with closed pyometra is really serious condition because the cervix is closed there is no outlet for the infection to drain from the body. Pus then accumulates inside the infected uterus, and over a short period of time the build up of infected material causes the abdomen to become swollen, and considerably distended. A closed PYOMETRA IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE or detect until it is in the advanced stages of abdomen distension as there is no, or very little, noticeable discharge from the opening. However, symptoms in both cases may include loss of appetite increased drinking and urinating. Bacteria and other toxins may leak across the uterine walls and then into the bloodstream causing Sepsis: (blood poisoning) if urgent treatment is not sought. This can happen in both cases of a closed or an open pyometra. Once this occurs other organs such as the liver may not be able to cope in filtering out the toxins. Toxins then accumulate in the blood and eventually the brain. Signs of a build-up of toxins in the blood may include neglect of appearance, unresponsiveness, irritability, a refusal to eat and drink loss of balance, stumbling, shaking, coma and eventually death. Or the uterus may eventually rupture and the infection escapes into the abdomen causing peritonitis.
Advances have been made in treating hamsters with pyometra, see your vet if any of these symptoms become apparent. The only option in many cases may be the surgical removal of the uterus, this will remove the infection and prevent uterine rupture, and of course any recurrence of the disease.
I believe Pyometra was mentioned as a possibility when Lilaferm's hamster became ill but things happened very quickly before getting to the vet's. But her hamster has gone to the rainbow bridge now and whatever the cause it's probably best not to try and diagnose now as it's all very sad x
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Old 10-17-2021, 11:54 AM   #22
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Default Re: Syrian hamster died one year old with bloated tummy

I'm so sorry you lot your little one.

UNfortunately, dealth is uncomfortable for any species and just part of life. I have had many little ones pass in my hands and it takes great inner strength to remain with them as they are making their journey to the bridge.

The fitting you describe is quite common and just the body starting to shut down. I know how distressing it is to watch and im sure many other members do also.

Please try to not keep going over their passing but instead focus on the wonderful times you had together and the joy and smiles,

Play well little one xxxx
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Old 10-17-2021, 03:41 PM   #23
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Default Re: Syrian hamster died one year old with bloated tummy

Thank you all for your kind words ❤️

I’ve really appreciated all the support and suggestions. It is hard dealing with a death of any animal and for me dafdaf was particularly difficult given the sudden circumstances.

She was way too young and I feel I missed out on her lifetime of giving her a good life. But now in a way I felt she guided me, she supported me and I am thankful for every second with her.

I can hand on heart say there was only one single night in her life where I wasn’t home with her. I’d asked my partner to look after her while I was out and I remember freaking out and he didn’t get it. But I knew hamsters have such short lives every second she was awake I wanted to be there with her making her happy. I used to even set alarms at two in the morning if she’d been sleepy earlier, and spend an hour with her then sometimes. It was excessive but I’m glad I did that now.

I miss her, I’ve got pictures up around the house and her favourite toys I keep. Losing her guided me to this forum which has helped a lot, and not only that, taught me a lot.

Recently I rescued a hamster I’ve named Mitzi and slowly but surely she is getting adjusted. At first, I felt guilty, mainly because I’ve changed things since daf daf and I feel she missed out. But there’s another part of me that thinks daf daf is there with us enjoying all the new things also. I think she’s also looking after Mitzi because the progress of how this hamster has changed since I collected her is incredible.

Daf daf will always be in my heart, and she’ll always be the one that taught me so much about how special a hamster can really be. I love her, and even now I’m learning because of her.
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