Expert: Charlotte Sherrell, DVM - 12/6/2009

Question
PLEASE!!!  I stepped on my hamster 24hours ago.  I thought he was dead, he bled about 3 drops of blood.  But then he started moving and I put him back in his cage.  He has been breathing very deeply since and doing some strange movements.  Is there something I can do? Will he survive? HELP!

Answer
Kar -

You should seek medical help immediately!! Your hamster is probably hurt very critically and should receive help from a veterinarian as soon as possible.  His deep breathing can be a sign of damage to the lungs or some type of organ damage or a sign of severe pain.  Please have your pet examined by a veterinarian as soon as you can.

Best Regards,

Charlotte Sherrell, DVM