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| Winter whites mating !! | 11/19/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| Smell | 11/19/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| Winter whites mating !! | 11/17/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| gerbil scent gland tumour operation | 11/17/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| dwarf hamsters | 11/17/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| gerbils | 11/16/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| Nervous/Scared hammy | 11/16/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| My Hamster's eye looks bad | 11/16/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| dwarf hamster | 11/16/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| sick dwarf hamster): | 11/13/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| hampsters | 11/12/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| My gerbil with pink patch eye | 11/10/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| hello, | 11/10/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| blueberry dwarf hamsters health | 11/9/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| My Dwarf hamster had babies around oct.16-20 and is fat again. what should i do? | 11/6/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| bloated hammie | 11/5/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| Syrian Hamster taming | 11/5/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| Homemade toys | 11/5/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| gerbils | 11/4/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| Pregnant Hamster | 11/3/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| Introducing New Campbells Russians | 10/29/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| i have a russian dwarf hamster | 10/29/2009 | Sheila 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. ...
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| Teddy Bear Hamster | 10/28/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| hamster health | 10/28/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| Syrian or Dwarf Hamster? | 10/28/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| is my hampsters eye ok? | 10/27/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| Pregnant Syrian Hamster? | 10/27/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| Gentle hamster - now biting | 10/27/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| Hamster or Gerbil? | 10/26/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| Dwarf Hamster | 10/26/2009 | Sheila 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, ...
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| Help! | 10/26/2009 | Sheila 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? ...
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| Attacking russians | 10/22/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| dieseise? infection? HELP! | 10/22/2009 | Sheila 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, ...
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| Ageing hamster | 10/22/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| Sore Nose | 10/22/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| my new hamster | 10/21/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| my female gerbil | 10/21/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| Hamster has broken back | 10/21/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| Leaving Hamster alone for a week | 10/21/2009 | Sheila 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 ...
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| Cause of death in hamster | 10/20/2009 | Sheila 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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