Hi Everyone!
My last visited date is showing as Nov 24th 2012! Wow I can't believe it's been that long. I hope everyone is keeping well and hello to everyone I don't know yet.
A huge amount has happened since I was last active on here but the thing that has driven me back is my health, and my hamster Teddy's health
As some of you may recall I suffer from asthma. Well, last time I did a full clean out of Ted's cage I had to call the ambulance
It thankfully didn't result in having to go to hospital on that occasion, however more recently at 3am Tuesday morning my asthma flared up and again I had to call the ambulance.
I'm not proud to admit this but I have to say I have been neglecting Ted since needing an ambulance after cleaning him out. I don't clean him out properly any more and I no longer handle him.
Despite this I've still landed myself a 3 day stay in hospital and it's given me the kick I need.
I have noticed he seems to be sleeping a lot more, less active, doesn't collect all his food when I put in the cage like he used too, to add to his store etc.
I think we are both suffering and he is getting old for a hamster now - 2 years & 2 months.
If i'm honest I am considering re-homing him but I do love him dearly and I don't know that's what would be best for him.
So here I am really with my tail between my legs I guess
Ready & willing for all your advice!
Are pellets more asthma friendly than wood-shavings (what he has now), and if so, what process should I use swapping him over?
Do you have any suggestions on how to handle this tricky situation or would you advise re-homing?
Much love to all and thanks in advance for any help offered xx
Long time no see - help!
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