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About Sheila Adby
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Expertise
Syrian hamsters are my specialty, however, I have kept Campbells,Winter Whites and gerbils in the past. I can advise on most subjects associated with hamsters, including housing, bedding, feeding, handling, new borns and catching escapees. I have had some experience of various health problems with hamsters and can offer my opinion and advice on basic health issues, however I am not a qualified vet and therefore cannot recommend drugs etc. My website is www.thehamstersite.com

Experience
I have been keeping hamsters and other small animals for more than 12 years. My favourites are Syrian hamsters and I foster litters and 'difficult' hamsters for a rescue centre. My job is to tame hamsters ready for re-homing, which is extremely rewarding. I also enjoy looking after new litters and raising the pups. I have co-written a book on hamsters with my local vet and have a website: www.thehamstersite.com

Publications
Hamsters in Sickness and in Health - Sheila Adby and Dan O'Neill ISBN186163218-5 (Capall Bann Publishing)

Education/Credentials
Educated to A Level standard in the UK.

   

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Winter whites mating !!11/19/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: Two and a half weeks ago we bought two female winter whites aged 4 weeks.They have until now been ...
  A: If you are concerned that they may be opposite sexes then it would be a good idea to get someone to ...
Smell11/19/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: I want to get a hamster, but my mom says she doesn't want one because of the bad smell. She says ...
  A: Male mice can smell a lot, however hamsters don't particularly. Female hamsters can give off a ...
Winter whites mating !!11/17/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: Two and a half weeks ago we bought two female winter whites aged 4 weeks.They have until now been ...
  A: It could be that they are the same sex and they are squabbling - do you know if they have always ...
gerbil scent gland tumour operation11/17/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: My Gerbil is due to have a small lump removed tomorrow.Scent gland tumour he has to have removed or ...
  A: This is quite a common procedure. I had three gerbil brothers who all required the surgery. When ...
dwarf hamsters11/17/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: we had a cambells dwarf hamster for a while and then dicided to add another one but they just ...
  A: Unfortunately it is very difficult introducing dwarf hamsters unless they are opposite sexes. The ...
gerbils11/16/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: I want to get a gerbil soon and I've already researched them, I also know where to get each item and ...
  A: It is difficult for me to recommend one pet over another. Hamsters and gerbils are both very ...
Nervous/Scared hammy11/16/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: I got my first Syrian Hamster about 2 weeks ago. I bought him from a pet shop and they said he was ...
  A: I think you are doing well with your hamster. Some hamsters do take time to settle and if you ...
My Hamster's eye looks bad11/16/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: My dwarf hamster Lilah has had cataracts on her eyes her whole life. She has gotten on very well ...
  A: I'm sorry to hear about Lilah. There could be a couple of things wrong - one could be that the ...
dwarf hamster11/16/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: My daughter just found her hamster making circles in one spot and when she's spining her body is ...
  A: I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's hamster. As this is very sudden it could be that she has ...
sick dwarf hamster):11/13/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: about a month ago i noticed a bald patch on my little guys lower stomach area. he didnt seem to be ...
  A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster isn't doing too well. Sadly tumors are very common in hamsters ...
hampsters11/12/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: i have a question about black bear hampsters. iv heard they can be sweet or mean. large or small. iv ...
  A: In terms of Syrian hamsters I can't honestly say I've ever found any differences in personalities ...
My gerbil with pink patch eye11/10/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: I was the one who asked you about the pink patch around the eye of my new gerbil. Well, the patch ...
  A: Are you sure your gerbils aren't fighting? Blood around the ear area (if there is no logical ...
hello,11/10/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: I have two gerbils a female and male and i woke up this morning to the females neck all bloody and ...
  A: I'm sorry to hear about your gerbil. I'm afraid there is sometimes no logical explanation why two ...
blueberry dwarf hamsters health11/9/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: I have just got back from class and noticed that my hamster has moved all of his bedding into the ...
  A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. Around this age they are prone to illness and it could be that ...
My Dwarf hamster had babies around oct.16-20 and is fat again. what should i do?11/6/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: I had gotten two hamsters, not really caring what sex as i knew getting it from a petstore if it was ...
  A: I'm sorry to hear that you are becoming over-run with hamsters. The fact is that dwarf hamsters ...
bloated hammie11/5/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: My 4 year old male Syrian hamster nibbles has been sick for a while, I took him to the vets and got ...
  A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. This is incredibly old for a Syrian hamster. I'm afraid I ...
Syrian Hamster taming11/5/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: I just got my female syrian hamster, Yogurt, almost 2 weeks ago. I take her out nearly every night ...
  A: Hamsters' are preyed upon in the wild a lot from birds and other animals. Therefore, when picking ...
Homemade toys11/5/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: How do i make homemade toys, like mazes : What items do i need
  A: What pets have you got - are they gerbils or hamsters? If they are hamsters, are they Syrians or ...
gerbils11/4/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: I'm hoping to be a new gerbil owner soon and wanted to know a few things. I've already researched ...
  A: In terms of vet bills I'm afraid I can't advise you as I live in the UK and don't know how much they ...
Pregnant Hamster11/3/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: I don't know if my hamster is getting ready to have babies or not because she is licking her female ...
  A: Apart from her change in behavior why do you think she is pregnant? Have you mated her? What type ...
Introducing New Campbells Russians10/29/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: Yesterday one of my Campbell's Russian hamsters died - she was only a year old and I am worried that ...
  A: I would strongly advise you NOT to introduce another hamster! It is a nice idea to have more than ...
i have a russian dwarf hamster10/29/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: my Russian dwarf hamster is nearer enough 2 yrs old and she has had allot of litters of babies after ...
  A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster - it does sound as though there is something wrong with her. ...
Teddy Bear Hamster10/28/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: My daughter bought to male teddy bear hamsters (brothers from the same liter) about 2 years ago. ...
  A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. I'm surprised you kept them together - Syrian hamsters are ...
hamster health10/28/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: my hamster is just over 2 years old and has started to drink an excessive amount of water. we clean ...
  A: I'm afraid around this age there can be health issues with a hamster. Often they develop tumors ...
Syrian or Dwarf Hamster?10/28/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: I am an American teenager in sunny San Diego. My mom has recently agreed to let me get a hamster(s), ...
  A: My preferred hamsters are Syrians. The males can be quite placid and sleep quite a lot, but you can ...
is my hampsters eye ok?10/27/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: My hampsters eye exspanded one,he scrached it in pain,it happened again but thats all,i went to the ...
  A: Hamsters eyes stick out a lot and they are quite easy to injure. Also, if you scruff a hamster too ...
Pregnant Syrian Hamster?10/27/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: Yesterday my male hamster and my female hamster mated.(im assuming successfully) When should I begin ...
  A: The key thing is not to over-feed during pregnancy. Only give her the usual amount of dry mix and ...
Gentle hamster - now biting10/27/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: My daughter has had the sweetest little hamster for almost 2 months now. She has been so gentle ...
  A: I'm sorry you aren't getting on too well with your hamster right now. You haven't said what type it ...
Hamster or Gerbil?10/26/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: Do you have any thoughts about which makes a better pet? Pros and cons of both? Thanks for any ...
  A: I would suggest that if you decide on getting a hamster you choose a Syrian. These are the largest ...
Dwarf Hamster10/26/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: I'm about to get two dwarf hamsters. I have read Q & A, so I know that two dwarf hamsters can live ...
  A: Dwarf hamsters can live together providing they have never been separated. Unfortunately,however, ...
Help!10/26/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: My hampster shoulder is swollen and i dont know why..i see no bruises or anything..plz help..
  A: Whereabouts is he swollen? Is his whole body, or is it just one area? What type of hamster is he? ...
Attacking russians10/22/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: I am at my wits end i bought three female russian dwarf hamster(1 mum and 2 daughters. i have had to ...
  A: I'm sorry to hear you are having problems with your hamsters. Unfortunately they can sometimes turn ...
dieseise? infection? HELP!10/22/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: Sorry for pestering you because I am sure you are very busy! But I am worried about my Syrian short ...
  A: Around this age hamsters can start to show signs of old age and fur thinning is quite common. Also, ...
Ageing hamster10/22/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: My daughters hamster is about 18months old. We have noticed that the left eye looks cloudy in the ...
  A: Sadly when hamsters reach this sort of age they can start getting things wrong with them. The ...
Sore Nose10/22/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: Good day Sheila I have one gerbil I adopted back in January, when I got him from the rescue he was ...
  A: It's good to hear from you again - sorry your gerbil has got a sore nose. Is the soreness internal ...
my new hamster10/21/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: I've had my hamster for about 2 weeks now and I've done some research about how to hold your ...
  A: I've just has a look through my past answers and wonder if I have already answered this question for ...
my female gerbil10/21/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: I have this female gerbil named star and i adopted her she also had a male in the cage with her and ...
  A: Introducing adult gerbils is very difficult and can be impossible. I often end up fostering single ...
Hamster has broken back10/21/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: I have a 6 month old hamster named Evan who had gotten out of her cage and fell to the floor this ...
  A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. It could be that she has just bruised herself. I would think ...
Leaving Hamster alone for a week10/21/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: I noticed you answered similar question before but it was for 3 days. I have a winter white dwarf ...
  A: I've never left a hamster unattended for so long before. It's probably fine for the odd night or ...
Cause of death in hamster10/20/2009Sheila Adby
  Q: My pet hamster just died yesterday. It was given to me by a relative so I don't know how old he was ...
  A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. Sometimes it is difficult to know why a hamster dies as they ...

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