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Old 05-19-2023, 01:03 PM   #1
minnieandhammy
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Default what's wrong with 2 year old hamster?

My hamster (syrian) is 2 yrs 2 mths and has been slowing down but yesterday he was consantly squeaking quietly all the time as he slept and seems very tired. Today when I looked at him I thought he was dead but he then moved . He is just very tired and spends a lot of time in his nest although he is still eating and drinking. I thought he might have a respiratory infection so phoned the vet but they weren't much help unless I took him in. I didn't as I didn't want to disturb him and they wouldn't do anything over the phone. I'm due to go to hospital in 4 days and will be in over a week but someone will be coming in every day to see to him. Don't know if I should cancel my operation to stay with him in case he's dying.
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Old 05-19-2023, 11:18 PM   #2
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Sorry to hear about your hamster. Two years and two months will show some complications as part of their old age, so he is expected to have underlying health problems. Still, since no one here is a vet, I think only a vet can answer your question, and they are the only ones who can help; that being said, your well-being as the owner is more important than your hamster, so whatever medical issues you have should be considered high-priority. You shouldn't cancel your schedule for operation.
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Old 05-20-2023, 02:30 PM   #3
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Thanks. He's as frisky as anything tonight after appearing to be dying yesterday. Hamsters!
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Old 05-20-2023, 07:36 PM   #4
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Default Re: what's wrong with 2 year old hamster?

Hello,

Hamsters do make little noises while they sleep so unless you experience them while he is awake and he isnt displaying any other symptoms such as puffed up fur, being hunched, discharge..id prob rule out a RI. Vets have to see the pet in person by law so you'll never get a diagnosis or prescription without a prior, in person consultation.

Hamsters do sleep more in old age. I'd just ensure he has several water sources close to his bed and everything easy to maneuver around in his cage. Good luck for your operation
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