Comments for Hamster Common Illnesses

Kenneth, 19 July 2019

Myhamster is 2 1/2 years old. He is eating well, drinks a lot, bowels are good and he does urinate okay. However, I have noticed some scabs on his body in the past few days. He does not seem to scratch and sleeps well. Is there anything that I can do to make these scrabs or bumps go away. Thanks, Ken He is a bit slower than usual, but I attribute that to his getting older.

Chris, 15 July 2019

hello my chinese dwarf hampster is about 1-2 months old and i noticed last ight he has a lump under his butt like he has a hemorrhoid what should i do i need an answer asap please

Jeannette, 18 June 2019

My hamster has a dark motion I think as it's in his tail area I've tried bathing it but I can't get it of I didn't want to pull it off as it might hurt him has anyone any idea what it might be

Allyx, 14 June 2019

I NOTICED A SOMETHING(MAYBE BONE) SLIGHTLY PROTRUDING OUT FROM THE TOP OF MY HAMSTERS RIGHT HAND . DOESN'T SEEM TO HURT HIM OR ANYTHING ... IS IT POSSIBLE THAT HIS HAND BROKE AT SOME POINT AND HEALED WEIRD?? ALSO A FEW DAYS AGO I NOTICED A SLIGHT PATCHY GREYISH MAYBE PINKY NAIL SIZED SLIGHTLY SCABBY FUR DAMAGED AREA ON BOTH HIS LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF HIS BACK .. NOT SURE WHAT THAT IS .. PLEASE HELP. TY

Stephanie, 13 June 2019

I noticed a couple of days ago that my hamster has a small bare path wihich the skin looks a little inflamed slightly on his hind (left of his tail area) i did bathe with lukewarm water at 1st,although I I feel that is a skin/mite issue or could he need wormed? “HIS OVERALL HEALTH & MOBILITY PLUS BEHAVIOUR IS GOOD” So can I buy medication from vets or pet shop etc or do you think I should take him to a vet? I’ve never had hamster before I have dogs cats horses etc so I’m usually quite good at knowing if it’s something serious although like I said NEVER had hamster before had to take him&care for him abt 6months ago due to my niece that I had bought hamster for wasn’t caring for him I felt 100% so ANY ANIMALS WELL BEING IS MY 1ST PRIORITY NO MATTER WHAT SIZE.. So now I care for him so any info would be greatly appreciated,THANKS Stef Xx

Charlotte, 2 June 2019

Hi I have a syrien hamster and I have noticed that his nose hat gotten red do I need to worry or should I take him to the vet?

Michael, 29 May 2019

My 18 month old Robo is randomly falling asleep in narrow places like between her hideout and wall. She has been doing this for a while now. She is eating and drinking normally, skin colour is normal, still pink, not white or blue. She uses her wheel and ball. Just the tendon and often sleeping concerns me,

Alyssa, 13 May 2019

Hello, I have a hamster and today I have noticed that he has crusties around his nose, and I don't know if it's an infection. I told my mom and she said he's fine. I'm not sure if I should take him to the vet or not. Please reply!!!

Craig, 12 May 2019

We have a dwarf hamster and we have noticed there is a bubble like lump on its foot? It does appear to have got slightly bigger, will we be best to take to the vet to have checked?

Jane, 12 May 2019

We have a fancy hamster and her bedding was full of blood as she was walking I saw a piece of something sticking out from her private part I think that’s we’re the blood was coming from she’s also walking funny and seems to be hunched over most of the time and also has these 2 indent marks on both sides of her back what can this be please help