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Old 04-21-2021, 12:10 AM   #1
wendybear
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Unhappy Excessive eating and drinking?

Hi,
I’ve woken up and noticed that my hamster has eaten and drank a lot more than usual. She’s also passed faeces more. Normally there’s food left over in her bowl and she never drinks as much as she has last night. Could she be storing the food maybe? Or is it something more serious? I’m nervous that it’s wet tail however i can’t pick her up to check because she’s new and hasn’t gotten used to me yet. I’m not sure if i should be worried or i’m over thinking this situation help!?

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Old 04-21-2021, 03:14 AM   #2
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Default Re: Excessive eating and drinking?

hello,

it's always so hard to tell with new hamsters as they are still establishing new habits. For me, emptying the food bowl to store it somewhere is a perfectly natural habit for a hamster. The water I really can't tell. I think, if your hamster is active, on her wheel, etc I wouldn't worry too much. Check the water consumption, as I believe unusual drinking can be a sign of diabetes, to which many dawrf hamsters are prone. If your hamster seems unwell and is not active, I would consider a vet visit.
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Old 04-21-2021, 06:26 AM   #3
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Default Re: Excessive eating and drinking?

Keeping a hoard is perfectly normal because that is what hamsters do. Their hoards and nests are very important to them and best left undisturbed.

Have you checked the water bottle? Sometimes they leak or drip and bowls can get knocked over.

What kind of hamster is Wendy and how old is she?
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Old 04-21-2021, 07:52 AM   #4
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Keeping a hoard is perfectly normal because that is what hamsters do. Their hoards and nests are very important to them and best left undisturbed.

Have you checked the water bottle? Sometimes they leak or drip and bowls can get knocked over.

What kind of hamster is Wendy and how old is she?
I’ll check her water bottle today, to check for any leaks. Wendy is a syrian hamster and she’s 8 weeks old
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Old 04-21-2021, 07:53 AM   #5
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hello,

it's always so hard to tell with new hamsters as they are still establishing new habits. For me, emptying the food bowl to store it somewhere is a perfectly natural habit for a hamster. The water I really can't tell. I think, if your hamster is active, on her wheel, etc I wouldn't worry too much. Check the water consumption, as I believe unusual drinking can be a sign of diabetes, to which many dawrf hamsters are prone. If your hamster seems unwell and is not active, I would consider a vet visit.
Thanks! I’ll keep an eye on her, she was very active last night so maybe that’s why! But i’ll keep checking on her
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