AboutSheila Adby 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.
Question Hi i have a one year old teddie hamster and my two year old daughters just got a hold of frebreze and sprayed her i rinsed her off as best i could will this kill her??
Answer Hi Lindsey
I think there is still some debate as to whether or not Febreze harms animals and therefore it is difficult to know what effect (if any) it will have on your hamster. The main problem with sprays like this is that hamsters have a highly sensitive sense of smell and anything sprayed near their cage can cause respiratory problems.
You did the right thing in rinsing her off. I think it is a case of monitoring her over the next couple of days to see if there are any signs that she has been affected by this incident and if so get veterinary help. It would also be worth changing her bedding so that there is no trace anywhere near her nest/cage.
I hope you get on OK with this, please let me know.
