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Gerbils & Hamsters/Questions Answered by Expert Shawntiah Jones
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Hi-Gerbil related | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: My gerbil has recently had her two front teeth taken out and am struggling on what to feed her. I ... A: have you tried bread soaked in milk? The milk can add weight to the gerbil. Anything that's soft ... | |
| fat hamsters | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: im thinking of getting a hamster i did all my reserch but one of my friends has a really fat hamster ... A: Syrian hamsters get very large and typically it's not a good idea to buy cages with tubes for them. ... | |
| Mixed Questions | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: 1.I think my hammy is getting chubby, dunno if she is just growing up but I do think she is fatter ... A: typically most people do free feed their hamsters or fill their bowls up half way each day. Hamsters ... | |
| baby gerbils bullied | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: i left the females from the 1st litter with her to help with the babies, she gets on fine with the ... A: fostering baby gerbils is very hard to do as you do have to feed them every hour on the hour for ... | |
| need advice on sick hamster | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: i found him yesterday in his wheel on his back.Please can you give me some advice? A: it sounds like he may have had a stroke. It certainly sounds like some type of nerve damage if he's ... | |
| moving gerbils into new cage | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: I have two male gerbils that I've split cage introduced. they are getting along and have had toys ... A: I am assuming that you have two gerbils and not three. If you are talking about putting one gerbil ... | |
| Compatibility | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: Do hamsters and guinea pigs get along? Does a guinea pig make a good pet? What about a ferret? Is a ... A: hamsters and guinea pigs don't get along. The guinea pig could probably hurt a hamster. Guinea pigs ... | |
| hamster skin patch. | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: my hamster has a little skin patch that is missing hair and seems a little dry. it is above his nose ... A: my hamster has developed this as well. I call it nasal dermititis and I am currently using neosporin ... | |
| Strange little ham-ham... | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: Hey there.. I've never used this site, so bare with me if I seem out of turn here. I've a small ... A: poo eating also knownn as Coprophagy is normal. It's similiar to cows who basically chew their food ... | |
| Why are my gerbils dying? | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: Last month my Gerbil that I had for three years died. I cleaned out the glass cage that I had him ... A: it sounds like it was either biological or some sort of infectious disease. Considering that two ... | |
| Rectal Prolapse? Diarrhoea? | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: i've had my hamster for about two weeks now and when i went to get her, i was originally going to ... A: oh dear, it sounds like she has wettail as well. The best thing to do is to take her to a vet as ... | |
| Gerbil Falling On Back And Seems Blind In One Eye | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: My sweet little Golden (a 1.5 year old male Gerbil) seems to have some kind of problem. He's lost a ... A: it sounds like your gerbil had a stroke. There isn't much that can be done, but to use a very soft ... | |
| my neighbor... | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: got me a hamster and i looked inside the box and saw one hamster and thought "oh so cute" but when i ... A: right now the best thing to do is nothing, don't disturb the cage or anything for two weeks. Just ... | |
| gerbils | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I just got a second hand mongolian gerbil whose 6 months old and she wont let me stroke,touch or ... A: it really takes patience and bribing with food and yummy treats to get the gerbil to like you. ... | |
| Gerbil behavior | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a little 1 year old gerbil. He started out real friendly and played with my brothers gerbils ... A: I don't think there is that much that can be done except for trying to socialize and play with him ... | |
| hamster contantly sneezing and little bald patch on his head | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: have you any ideas why for the last two weeks my hamster at 3months old would have started sneezing ... A: what type of woodshavings were you using before? Were they cedar or pine because those can cause the ... | |
| I think my hammie is on its last string... | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: "THIS MAY SEEM LIKE ALOT TO READ BUT PLZ RESPOND"! Ok...i believe i have 2 Syrian Hamsters. And up ... A: it sounds like he has the classic case of wettail. You can treat Dritail which is over the counter, ... | |
| He is MEAN | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: What can i do to make my hamster nice?He is a male teddybear and he wont stop biting!We use recomend ... A: it takes a lot of patience and time for a hamster to get used to you and some actually never do. ... | |
| Pregnant and died? | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: My hamster was pregnant and was due at any hour today. And everyday when I come home I always walked ... A: Oh wow Stephanie, I am so sorry your hamster passed away while giving birth. It sounds like she died ... | |
| pregnant hamster? | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: i already asked a question but i need to ask more of something i just noticed. about every five ... A: she may have had a miscarriage if she got really stressed out. there is a possibility that she could ... | |
| gerbils | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: can 2 female gerbils mate? i think i have 2 females but they were mating which is why i want to know ... A: the same sex of course can't get each other pregnant, but gerbils can hump each other to show ... | |
| hamsters | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: i had two hamsters get together this morning i was just trying to find out how long they are ... A: generally hamsters are pregnant for about 15-17 days. You will notice bulging after about 8 or 9 ... | |
| Female Syrian | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: i have a female syrian hamster, she seems fine but she has completely stopped using her wheel, not ... A: many hamsters actually choose not to use the whell as exercise after a while. My hamster very rarely ... | |
| hamster eye | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: Our teddy bear hamster was chewing on the cage when we must have scared him and he backed away but ... A: his upper teeth will grow back but it is best to take him a vet asap. If he stops eating, I would ... | |
| gerbils | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: my two gerbils are females. there both a year old.a day ago i found my 1 gerbil sorta bloody but yet ... A: There is always no guarantee that two gerbils will get along together throughout their whole life. ... | |
| dwarf hamster fight | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: I have had two dwarf hamsters for about a month. They were bought together and had no issues until ... A: sometimes even if you buy dwarf hamsters at the same time they will start to fight when they get ... | |
| Hamsters | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: i bought 2 chinese dwarf hamsters from the pet shop about 2 months ago now and when i got them i was ... A: it looks like you are going to be a grandparent. Dwarf hamsters stay pregnant for about 21 days. Put ... | |
| Depression? | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: I have two hamsters. One is Banana: She is hyper and active and perfect. My other one is Pineapple: ... A: Congratulations Heather, you officially have a lazy hamster. :) When you read the books and see a ... | |
| my hamster | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: i got a Panda Hamster 4 days ago and i have not seen him drink water. what do i do and what is the ... A: hamsters don't drink a lot of water and so it's hard to notice a change just by looking at the ... | |
| MY HAMSTER WON'T EAT | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: My hamster no longer likes to eat his food. It is bag food that I get at the pet store. He also does ... A: was he purchased this May or May 2006? It sounds like he's getting up in years and is getting old. A ... | |
| Gerbil, big, hard fall, paralyzed? | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: My daughter got a gerbil in September for her 6th Bday. She has taken very good care of him, ... A: I am so sorry that the gerbil was hurt. It does sound like he has a serious spinal injury as well as ... | |
| Hamsters | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: "Hi Heather. I bought two hamsters this morning. The more I look at them the more I think they ... A: it's not at all possible that the hamsters would have been cross bred with a rat. That would more ... | |
| Behaviour of my Syrian Hamster | 11/16/2007 |
| Q: We have had a Syrian Hamster since July (about 2 months old when we bought him) and I am beginning ... A: hamsters really do have different personalities. Some hamsters are so active and friendly that you ... | |
| Sick Gerbil | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: I ot my gerbil 6 days ago and my gerbil hasnt been drinking hardly any water, he's eating a sock ... A: Sydney, have you cleaned out the cage since you got him? Also, you may need to give him a bath ... | |
| do hamsters need to cut their nails | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: do hamsters need to cut their nails cause whenever i carry my dwarf hamster the nails are like ... A: A hamsters nails should be trimmed. I trim my hamsters nails using regular nail clippers. Their ... | |
| I think my hamster is sick | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: i had someone take care of my hamster for a week while i was out of town and it turns our that every ... A: it sounds like whoever was taking care of your hamster stressed him out so bad that he is sick. It ... | |
| Followup on sick hamster | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I took Ruby to the vet today. They noticed that she had blood in her urine which I didnt even notice ... A: Oxbow has a formula to give to hamsters that is good for sick hamsters or hamsters that may not be ... | |
| HELP! Wet tail signs maybe? | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: I have what I think is a russian hamster although I am not exactly sure. She is white with s tsn ... A: actually your hamster doesn't have wettail. Dwarf hamsters rarely, rarely get wettail. Dwarf ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: What is the best size cage for my hamster, and what is the best kind of food for him? A: the best size cage is the biggest cage that you can buy, seriously. I started with the crittertrail ... | |
| gerbils | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: i have a gerbil im not sure if it is a boy or girl but it has 3 leg. im trying to get a hamster for ... A: don't buy a hamster for your gerbil. It's not a good idea to mix different species. Here is a link ... | |
| OLD HAMSTER | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: MY SONS HAMSTER, HAS DECIDED TO MOVE FROM HIS BEDROOM WHICH WAS UP A TUBE, AND IS LIVING IN HIS ... A: What type of flakes do they look like? You could buy a small animal flea and tick spray and use that ... | |
| teddy bear hasmter contagious illness | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: im zhilan. my situation goes like this. i have four adult male hamsters, three adult female hamsters ... A: it sounds like your hamsters have wettail. The best thing to do is to take them all to a vet for ... | |
| gerbils health | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: i just noticed today that my gerbil who is under one has lost some fur in the middle of his belly, ... A: what type of bedding are you using? Sometimes it can be the bedding that's causing the hair loss. ... | |
| rodents...all! | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: I think ur exactly the person im looking for!! I am planning on bcoming a rodent vet. I know allot ... A: There needs to be more small animal vets. They are hard to find and more people are taking small ... | |
| cannible hamster? | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: so last year i got my beloved russian dwarf hamsters, Carmel and his brother Truffles from the pet ... A: I am so sorry for your loss. I wouldn't take pip back, I would keep him and let him live by himself. ... | |
| Black Bear Hamster | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: I just got a black bear hamster as a classroom pet and my kids love him! However, he has built his ... A: the hamster may be drinking, but since they drink so little it's hard to notice a difference. To ... | |
| hamster depression | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: i think that my dwarf hamster has depression, my sister brought 2 chiniese dwarfs and they sterted ... A: it doesn't sound like your hamster is depressed it sounds like your hamster is acting like mine. ... | |
| Hamsters | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: Umm, just a few questions, I have trouble taming my two Roborovskii dwarf hamsters. Whemever I try ... A: with two dwarf hamsters it can be hard to tame them, but it takes time and generally it's easier to ... | |
| Gerbil or Hamster? | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: I am looking to get either a gerbil or a hamster. I read that you should only keep gerbils in pairs, ... A: gerbils can be by themselves, but you should provide social activity for the little fella. :) Me ... | |
| my hamster | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: I've had my hamster for a evening and a night and now a morning and I haven't seen it drink any ... A: hamsters don't drink a lot of water and it can be hard to know if they have had any to drink. There ... | |
| Hamster Breeding, gender, age for breeding | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: my friends hamsters just had 4 babies and she is going to give me a male and female, but i was ... A: Hamsters can mate at 4-6 weeks of age. Here is a link to sexing hamsters ... | |
| female gerbil torn between two brothers | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: First, I had a male gerbil and a female gerbil and they had a litter of eight babies together. By ... A: if you aren't sure which one is the father, you could take both males out of the cage and put them ... | |
| my hamster is biting on his cage | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: i have a panda bear hamster and he keeps biting on his cage what should i do A: I found a method that seems to work pretty well, you can place vinegar on the bars and that should ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamsters death | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: I have a teddy bear hamster which is about two years old.About 3 wks ago we let her out of her cage ... A: I don't think the nut had anything to do with it. Teddy bear hamsters like for about 2-3 years. I ... | |
| Hurt Hamster | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: i accidently dropped the corner of a book on the back of her neck. and now she wont stop running ... A: it sounds like she might have a concussion or something due to the accident. I think the best thing ... | |
| dwarf hamster pregnancy | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: ! latley i have been hearing frequent squeaking i have both a boy and girl hamster today i got ... A: it sounds like she's pregnant. i'd seperate the father immediently. make sure to give the female ... | |
| balding! | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: Please help me. My four-month old dwarf hamster started getting a bald spot on her belly under one ... A: what type of bedding are you using? If you are using cedar or pine bedding that can be the reason ... | |
| My Cosmo | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: My dwarf hamster Cosmo hasn't seemed to be drinking water a lot. Is this normal? Everything else he ... A: is your hamster eating normally and acting well like a hamster :)? Dwarf hamsters typically drink so ... | |
| taking care of a baby gerbil | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a baby gerbil who has been pushed out of the pack , the mother dosen't feed him and I have no ... A: since your gerbil is a little over 2 weeks of age there's still a chance you can keep him alive. You ... | |
| did my hamster have cancer | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I had two hamsters living together in one cage and one day when i came home from school I saw my ... A: I don't know if your hamster had cancer, but dwarf hamsters are the only hamsters that can be kept ... | |
| What happened | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: My 10 year old son is very upset. Four years ago his second grade teacher gave him two gerbils. One ... A: i'm sorry for your loss, but my goodness your gerbils were really old. Many gerbils only live for ... | |
| Hampster | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: My hampser is over 1 years old and all of a sudden she has been getting really fidgity and she keeps ... A: it sounds like your hamster could be having mild seizures when she's freezing for 30 seconds. She ... | |
| questionable pee | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: my hamster is one come december, i just started him gradually on a new type of food. his pee is ... A: i want to address the pee issue first. A hamsters pee can yellowish or milky white and will look ... | |
| gerbil | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I have two female gerbils. They are about 1 1/2 years old. Today, Mary was very lethargic and ... A: On no, I am so sorry that she died. Your gerbil will probably show signs of s little depression ... | |
| gerbil | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I have two female gerbils. They are about 1 1/2 years old. Today, Mary was very lethargic and ... A: it sounds like your gerbil is very sick and should see a vet asap. Keep giving her water through a ... | |
| Gerbil Unwell | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: I am really worried about my 2 year old gerbil. This morning, I found him this morning rolling ... A: it does sound like a serious stroke. When it comes to a stroke not even a vet would be able to do ... | |
| Bleeding mouth | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: I noticed my hamster seemed to feel a lot chubbier when I held her this weekend. She was also ... A: I'm sorry your hamster passed away. You know I think that the pine bedding could have had something ... | |
| health | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: i bought an orange and white gerbil with a littel bit of tan on its tail about four months ago for ... A: it sounds like your gerbil is very ill and may have nasal dermatisis and if you have any neosporin ... | |
| Baby Dwarf Hamsters | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: My dwarf hamster just had babies and they are now about 17 days old. I immediately took the father ... A: at 4 weeks of age you can seperate the males from the females. At six weeks of age I would give them ... | |
| Hamster | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: I've been to every site imaginable, but still NO answers! My hamster has been with me since ... A: it sounds like he is having a serious reaction to Cedar. Cedar and Pine bedding are known to cause ... | |
| balck bear hamster | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: hey i just wanted ask how to train a hamster thanks a million.....rielly A: there isn't many tricks a hamster can do and sometimes the hamster learns tricks or something due to ... | |
| my hamster got my bffs hammy pregnant! | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I thought i bought a girl but later on i found out it was a boy but before i knew he was a boy me ... A: there's nothing you can really do to prevent the mom from eating the babies, but the best ways to ... | |
| constipation | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: i think my hamsters has constipation as he has no stools in his cage +his body is bloated can you ... A: a lot of times a little piece of strawberry could help with constipation. Try that and I would also ... | |
| girbil stroke | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: He lost feeling of his back legs we took him back to the pet shop and they are going to call me ... A: Matt, the decision to keep your gerbil is really up to you. If it was me I'd probably bring him back ... | |
| MY HAMSTER IS GONE!! | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: I HAD A HAMSTER THAT HAD A FEW BABIES AND SHE LEFT! WHAT CAN I DO WITH THE BABY HAMSTERS? A: Raising hamster pups is a tough job and you will need to feed your pups every hour on the hour by ... | |
| My gerbils symptoms are weird | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: I got my gerbil coconut just 2 days again by brother said his poop was black and hard the first day ... A: it sounds like your gerbil may have a little diarrhea and I would keep a close eye on your gerbil as ... | |
| gerbils | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: i have 2 gerbils 1 male 2yrs and 1 female 2 yrs they have both lost their friends and now live ... A: do you want them to be in the same cage and just have a divider or do you plan on having them ... | |
| my gerbils is bleeding | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: my gerbils nose its bleeding I don't know how she got hurt but now i think its hurting her and she ... A: if your gerbils nose is bleeding the most common cause is allergies. Also gerbils mucous can look ... | |
| Sick hamster | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a teddy bear hamster LUBI and he looks really sick. I've had him for about 2 years now. I ... A: this is a tough decision that you have you to make. I know without a vets help there isn't much you ... | |
| little red bugs | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 female gerbils, Joon and Sugar, and every once in a while I will see little, tiny red bugs ... A: They could be mites or ticks, but since you said they don't look like ticks they are probably mites. ... | |
| dwarf hamster who is nice | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: i have this dwarf hamster whos is nice but can i wash him in the bath or something cos he stinks and ... A: it's really not a good idea to bathe hamssters, while you can bathe a hamster I really don't like to ... | |
| hamster | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: When the babies hamsters are born how do i keep the mother from eating them......how am i suppose to ... A: you should change the food and water like you do normally and that should be the only thing you ... | |
| birth | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: my hamster just gave birth the babys are now 2 days old, but yesterday 2 of the baby hamsters died, ... A: baby hamsters dieing is going to be normal. Some babies may be ill or something else may be wrong ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamster excessive drinking | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: We have a teddy bear hamster who is 1.5 years old. In the last few months he has really started ... A: you are right that it could be diabetes or a kidney problem such as kidney failure. I really don't ... | |
| newborn baby gerbils | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: i bought a gerbil two weeks ago. wel the second night we had her she had a litter of 5 babys well ... A: you can actually start holding the gerbils right now actually, but be sure to hold them in a safe ... | |
| Cage bar chewing - health issues? | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: I would like how detrimental it is for a hamster to be constantly chewing on his cage bars? Many ... A: The long term affects can cause the teeth to chip or break which would cause the hamster to not eat ... | |
| hamster | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: hi this is david i dont know know if my bro wes asked this question our not but how can you train ... A: hamsters are really little fluff balls of energy. It's hard to keep them to stay still on your ... | |
| Back legs | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: i own a chinese dwarf hamster named tiffany, and recently she suffered an accident, probably by ... A: it sounds like your hamster may have a pinched nerve and I honestly couldn't say whether or not your ... | |
| Hamster jealousy | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: Hey thank you for your time, mm I have two short hair hamsters, and they are both female, ones name ... A: Hell Nancy, it sounds like cookie is being a little greedy thing. What you could do is take Candy ... | |
| wet tail | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: We bought a teddy bear hamster 3 days ago. She is very tiny and timid. I have discovered she has ... A: I can't say for sure whether or not she will get wettail from it but to be on the safe side a little ... | |
| wet tail | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: We bought a teddy bear hamster 3 days ago. She is very tiny and timid. I have discovered she has ... A: you have done your research, depending on how far along the wet tail is many hamsters don't survive. ... | |
| hamster | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: hi it is me again so he will keep trying to jump off untill he gets taimed so when he does i pick ... A: it's going to be normal for a lot of hamsters to not want to stay still. I'd make sure that if you ... | |
| Growths on my Chinese Dwarf Hamsters | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased two Chinese Dwarf Hamsters about a month ago. One developed a growth on its ... A: you know they could be digging into the aspen bedding and causing them to have sores. I would try a ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamster Scratching | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: today I noticed that my teddy bear hamster has been scratching a lot. I don't see this as being ... A: what type of bedding are you using?? A lot of times wood shavings can cause problems for your ... | |
| Hamster ill | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: ..i have a girl teddy bear hamster. i beleive she is going to be a year old... wow time flies by. ... A: the first thing to do is to seperate the sick hamster just in case it is infectious. The only thing ... | |
| hamster BO | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a teddy bear hamster and lately when I've been picking it up i notice a very strange smell, ... A: is your hamster normal otherwise? Eating and drinking okay, eyes clear, bottom is clean? If ... | |
| ABOUT MY HAMSTER | 7/28/2007 |
| Q: HOW DO I KNOW WHAT TYPE OF HAMSTER I HAVE?....(SHE IS A BROWNISH GOLD WITH WHITE)....I HAVE A 3 ... A: you probably have a standard hamster. You will only really be able to tell physically if she's ... | |
| Gerbil | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if something might be wrong with one of my Gerbils, she just sits in a corner or ... A: I didn't know that you just bought them. Well that explains a lot, she's just settling in. A lot of ... | |
| Gerbil | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if something might be wrong with one of my Gerbils, she just sits in a corner or ... A: I'm so sorry for calling her a him. The sudden change in the way she's acting really worries me, ... | |
| Gerbils | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: com A: here is a link on how to sex gerbils. ... | |
| dwarf hamster | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: Hey shawntiah, My boyfriend purchased a male dwarf hamster from petco about 4 to 5 months ago. When ... A: well I'm not the only owner of a fluff ball with a head. :) It sounds like what your hamster has is ... | |
| My pregnant hamsters nest | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: I went to the local pets store where the hamsters chewed through the barrier separating genders ... A: the glue can be dangerous since it's not digestible. You can buy more aquarium glue but another ... | |
| My hamsters sick. | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: I am really sorry to bother you but my hamsters sick and my dad keeps saying. " its just a 5 doller ... A: You can go to PetSmart and buy a medicine called Dritail. It's the only thing I know that's over the ... | |
| Tumor or what? | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a female teddy bear hamster, about two years old. Very beautiful but I know something is ... A: first i want to say please don't cry about what's happening. There's nothing you can do to prevent ... | |
| Mouse Ailment | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old mouse with an unusual problem. His penis is exposed and has not retracted for ... A: it sounds like your hamster could have a urinary tract infection for one thing and the penis not ... | |
| DOES MY HAMSTER HAVE TUMOR OR JUST DIARRHEA? | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: MY FEMALE SYRIAN ORANGE-COLORED HAMSTER DAISY HAS HAS DIARRHEA FOR THE PAST FOUR DAYS. DURING THE ... A: aside from the tumor the symptoms clearly point to a disease commonly known as wettail and I'm not ... | |
| Mating Hamsters | 7/21/2007 |
| Q: I did tons of research on the internet and i was told by many websites that the best time to mate ... A: there are many different methods for breeding and all the ones that are mentioned are correct, but ... | |
| russian dwarf hamster | 7/21/2007 |
| Q: I have noticed in the past day my hamster has lost its hair from the mouth to the stomach...the skin ... A: what type of bedding are you using?? Cedar and pine and cause fur loss, but since the skin is ... | |
| Depressed Gerbil | 7/21/2007 |
| Q: I have had two female gerbils in the same tank for the past two and a half years. One died two days ... A: it's possible that you could try to introduce them, but I would introduce them in a neutral ... | |
| my chinese dwarf hamster died | 7/21/2007 |
| Q: my hamster died today and i cant figure out why. we got her from a pet shop in october and did ... A: dwarf hamsters can live fine just by themselves. One thing that could have caused problems was the ... | |
| gerbil fighting | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: We've had 2 male gerbils for 18 months and they are from the same litter and have always been very ... A: gerbils suddenly fighting and killing each other isn't that unusual but it's not as common as ... | |
| do my hamsters want to fight or mate? | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: i need to know if my hamsters want to fight or mate. heres what they are doing... 1.i introduce them ... A: Sophia, from what you have described they are really just acting normal. You typically won't see ... | |
| Aspergillus Fungus | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: Shawntiah. My dwarf hamster had a bladder infection and she just finished up her antibiotics this ... A: hmm.. the humidity can cause fungus to grow faster than normal and since she's peeing more that ... | |
| Aspergillus Fungus | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: Shawntiah. My dwarf hamster had a bladder infection and she just finished up her antibiotics this ... A: Hmmm, what type of bedding are you using because I remember when I used aspen I got a lot of fungus ... | |
| loss of hair | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: i notice that my hamster above the head has loss some of his hair . help me pls . what to do ? A: what type of bedding are you using? Are you using cedar or pine as that can cause animals to lose ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: My daughter found fur in the hamster cage while she was cleaning it. Do dwarf hamsters shed its ... A: generally dwarf hamsters may shed a little bit but if you are finding clumps of hairthan she could ... | |
| I wan be a hamster breeder | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: can you tell me what it takes to be a breeder ?? A: actually it really doesn't take a lot to breed hamsters unless you plan on breeding them from a good ... | |
| Dwarf hamster | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has a dwarf hamster for about a year. The hamster now has a red growth on its underside. ... A: it could be three things that the dwarf hamster has either a cyst, ancess or tumor. Really from what ... | |
| need some advise! | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: i just got 2 dwarf hamsters.one is a blueberry dwarf,named Thunder and my other one is a russian ... A: a sign of gaining weight, sleeping more and building a nest is a sign of pregnancy. Put some toilet ... | |
| gerbil thin | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: my gerbil is really skinny he wont eat much i feed him everyday but i dont know whats wrong A: do you have any vitamin drops to put in the gerbils water?? Generally oasis vitamin drops is very ... | |
| inbreeding of hamsters.. | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: uhmm, ive breed my hamsters and i guess they were brother & sister but then their offspring doesn't ... A: Just like in humans inbreeding can result in genetic defects or deformities down the line. It may ... | |
| My Gerbil | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: I have had my pet Gerbil for about 3 weeks. I went on Vacation a couple of weeks ago,for about 4 ... A: it sounds like your hamster has a pinched nerve or even a stroke as those are the two most common ... | |
| breeding/breed/gender | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: I have 3 questions. My first question is how do I know if my hamster is a boy or a girl? My second ... A: http://www.hamsterific.com/HamsterUniversity/SexingHamsters.html Your first hamster sounds like a ... | |
| Is my hamster prgo?? | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: I got my female hamster from the pet store about a week ago, they said she might be pregnet but i ... A: it seems like the female is possibly pregnant. she should have babies within three weeks of being ... | |
| Listless Gerbil | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: When I fed my gerbils tonight I noticed that one was crouched in a corner and was listless. I ... A: yes you should rush her to a vet as soon as possible. In the mean time try to keep her warm by using ... | |
| What's Wrong! | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: my hamster is white and fluffy and he has red eyes. My hamster has a red, bloody ,long thing coming ... A: oh my goodness, I don't know how to tell you this but your hamster has a collapsed rectum and what ... | |
| need help | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: I just rescued 4 gerbils yesterday from my barn. We assume someone came and let them loose assuming ... A: I would personally seperate the male from the female because the male will mate with her after she ... | |
| Which One? | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: I am about to buy a dwarf hamster but I don't know if the Chinese Dwarf is better than the Russian ... A: that's really also a preference and really up to the dwarf hamsters themselves. I've had males fight ... | |
| hamster | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: i have a 2 year old hamster, i believe she is a teddy bear hamster although i cannot remember. over ... A: I don't think your hamster is hibernating, I believe your hamster is suffering from a combination of ... | |
| My Gerbil is Ill | 7/14/2007 |
| Q: Recently while playing with my two gerbils (I have owned for the past 6 months) I discovered that ... A: It sounds like your gerbil could have nasal dermatitis, but generally you see more symptoms like ... | |
| 2 week old gerbil | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: I have this gerbil and its mother has died, it has fur but its eyes have not opened yet, i am ... A: At the age of three weeks you can start putting solid food in the cage and start weaning them off ... | |
| Gerbil questions | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: I noticed yesterday my gerbil was eating his poop. Is he lacking a vitamin? I give him mixed food ... A: from what I know some animals do eat their own poop as it is normal for them to do. However, if you ... | |
| gerbils | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: i am 45 years old, and may be interested in breeding gerbils. i love animals and do not have kids of ... A: yes you can keep the mom with the girls and the father with the boys. Generally the males are more ... | |
| Gerbil shaking with the heartbeat | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a pair of gerbils about 2 years old. One has a cancer tumour on his leg which is being ... A: Netty, if you got your gerbils from pet stores a lot of times things could be wrong with them from ... | |
| Long Haired teddy bear hamster training. | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: Ok. I was looking for a long haired teddy bear hamster when i fell in love with one. When the man ... A: It's going to take a lot of patience and a lot of bribing with treats and handling. You are probably ... | |
| syrian hamster | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: i just found black crusty stain (fece?) below my hamster tail. she's one & half year old female ... A: when pinch her skin does it go back to normal or does it stay the way pinched it? That's how you can ... | |
| hamsters diying | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: well i was getting ready for bed tonight and i checked on the hamsters and i was at the cage for the ... A: it's common to lose hamster litters and this litter may have just been sick. The best thing to do is ... | |
| syrian hamster | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: i just found black crusty stain (fece?) below my hamster tail. she's one & half year old female ... A: Hey, it could be feces stuck to her bottom. Does she look like she have wettail?? I'd consider ... | |
| Is it stressed? | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: I have one hamster and i dont play with it or anything like that as much as i should. It has a ... A: your hamster may be just be a little bored and want to go out a little. If you put some vinegar or ... | |
| wobbling gerbil | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought a gerbil and he wobbles when he stands still. Otherwise he looks in perfect ... A: hmmm generally if a gerbil can't keep their balance then they may have an ear infection. That might ... | |
| How do I take care of my sick gerbil? | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: I'm pretty sure my gerbil is sick, because one of her eyes is goopy and her nose looks runny. She is ... A: from my personal experience gerbils normally live 2-4 years actually. Five is really really lucky. ... | |
| old age | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a dwarf hamster that I have had for about one year and a half. He is now starting to show ... A: there really isn't anything else special that you can do. You can buy some vitamin drops to put in ... | |
| Sick Chinese Dwarf Hamster | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: My daughter got two chinese dwarf hamsters about a week ago. Now one of them has a wet bottom and ... A: Hmmm.. it sounds like the dwarf hamster may have diarrhea and the red spots could be anything. Is it ... | |
| HElp my hamster !! | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: hey my winter white hamster the shoulder part is reddish and she constantly scratching herself ... ... A: it sounds like she may have some sort of skin irritation or skin infection going on. Also, just ... | |
| Werid Lump | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: My hamster Farley is really old like 2 yrs and he lost some hair but it grew in really soft and ... A: well the lump could be a cyst and right now as your hamster is really old I don't believe there is ... | |
| Excessive Scratching | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: I recently had a hamster who scratched himself terribly until all his hair was gone and his skin ... A: a lot of times swab test come back negative even when there are mange mites. It's not a full proof ... | |
| Excessive Scratching | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: I recently had a hamster who scratched himself terribly until all his hair was gone and his skin ... A: hmmmmm.. you are certainly right by maybe it being environmentally. Do you have any other animals. ... | |
| Why is my dwarf hamster like this ? | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a dwarf hamster. She always drink water ... she 1 day can drink about 10 time and each time ... A: It could mean diabetes, but that's not the only sign. Sorry, didn't mean to scare you like that. ... | |
| Why is my dwarf hamster like this ? | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a dwarf hamster. She always drink water ... she 1 day can drink about 10 time and each time ... A: that actually isn't too much. If your dwarf hamster is drinking a lot it could mean diabetes. My ... | |
| Hurt Hamster | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a male long haired hamster that pulled an escape trick overnight. We found him stuck between ... A: A smaller cage with soft bedding and easy access to food will certainly help. I'd use some vitamin ... | |
| hamser or gerbil? | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: We have 7 goldfish, 4 cats - declawed when I got em, and we want to buy a hamster or gerbil. The ... A: Oh I love helping people with this. I just to have so much fun at work helping people find the right ... | |
| hamster death | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: My hamster Freddie died today i had only had him 3 months, i hads noticed the signs of wet tail and ... A: I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Freddie. You know the hamsters immune system could have ... | |
| are my gerbils fighting? | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: i have two female gerbils. one black one white, there are both the same age and i bought them at the ... A: Sometimes gerbils will groom each other and sometimes pull out tuffs of hair. The best thing to do ... | |
| how can i tell whether my hamster is a male or female | 6/30/2007 |
| Q: how can i tell whether my hamster is a male or female . that would allow me to separate them in ... A: The best way that I can tell you how to sex hamsters is by pictures. Here is a link on how to sex ... | |
| Rapid Weight Loss and Weakness in Gerbil | 6/30/2007 |
| Q: I have two gerbils. They are both 4 years old, which as I understand is about as long as they are ... A: It sounds like she's "wasting away" due to old age. There isn't much you can really do though. It ... | |
| HAMSTER HURT HIS LEG! | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: He was probably climbing the wire cage and I have the hamster wheel next to the wall of the cage. ... A: more than likely it's a broken leg and no it's not your fault. You didn't break the hamsters leg. ... | |
| Pink bump on hamster. | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: We have a white male dwarf hamster and we noticed that he has a small pink bump that is begining to ... A: the bump could be a type of cyst. For the long nails you will need to clip them and i suggest that ... | |
| I am worried about my Syrian Hamster | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: I bought my new hamster about 2 1/2 months ago and now, even after i have cleaned her out, she still ... A: what type of bedding are you using? Cedar and pine are known to cause problems that you are ... | |
| hamster smells of pee! | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: my baby hamster, who i brought home from the petshop a week ago, has developed this awful habit of ... A: yeah they make small animal shampoos. Check the small animal aisle to find them. What you can do is ... | |
| hamster smells of pee! | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: my baby hamster, who i brought home from the petshop a week ago, has developed this awful habit of ... A: awww what a stinky hamster. :) Well, it seems like you will need to buy some small animal shampoo to ... | |
| My gerbil | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: My gerbil is 3 years old, he is always hiper, But today he started holding his leg up to his body. ... A: he may have hurt his foot. Your gerbil is actually in a very old age and the older they get they do ... | |
| My hamster is lost!! | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: Please help i lost my hamster and i don't know what to do. Help!! A: the only things that you can really do in this situate is to put the cage on the floor and search in ... | |
| my hamster's paw | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: My hamster (female dwarf) has had a few problems with her paws since I got her (about 3 months ... A: Hmmm... Bonnie I think she may have a broken paw or at least sprained. I would personally take your ... | |
| My hampster is sick | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has a 1 and a half year old hampster. She is usually very active and has been a great ... A: hello it sounds like your hamster is also reaching old age as well as sick. I would take her to a ... | |
| getting a friend for my new hamster | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: i recently got a male siberian hamster exactly 5 days ago and housed him in a pretty large habitrail ... A: hmmm.. me personally I like to spoil my hammies and let them enjoy their mansion instead of risking ... | |
| teeth | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: D A: Goodness that's got to be certainly painful. The best thing to do is to call a vet. I think the ... | |
| getting a friend for my new hamster | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: i recently got a male siberian hamster exactly 5 days ago and housed him in a pretty large habitrail ... A: to be perfectly honest, it all depends on the hamster. I think I could have bought another hamster ... | |
| getting a friend for my new hamster | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: i recently got a male siberian hamster exactly 5 days ago and housed him in a pretty large habitrail ... A: Hmm.. that's a tough decision to make because the hamster can be perfectly fine by himself. :) ... | |
| dwarf teddy bear hamster | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: My daughter, 4 years old, dropped her dwarf hamster and she broke here leg. The hamster continues ... A: Yeah, you might need to let her rest. If a hamster is in pain they will rarely move and will ... | |
| Robo hamster pair | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a query about my pair of Robos (Loki and Thor!). The two were previously caged together, ... A: Actually robo hamster can be happy by themselves. If you really want to reintroduce them I would try ... | |
| hamster with odor | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: The cage gets cleaned regularly once a week on Wed. . But, I notice that today the hamster had a ... A: have you checked the hamster to make sure the hamster isn't having diarrhea. If the hamster has ... | |
| dwarf hamster | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: I am taking care of a dwarf hamster that is two years old and he seems to be losing his fur and he ... A: Pine and cedar bedding cause skin irritations in small animals. They can cause fur loss as well as ... | |
| Ooops! | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: Last night I bred my 5 month old female with my 3 month old male and I think it worked but this ... A: Generally you breed a young female to an older male, but I believe people prefer to breed older ... | |
| hamster bedding | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: is it ok to use pine bedding for my dwarf hamster? we used to use aspen, but we couldnt find it at ... A: it's not a good idea to use pine bedding. It can cause your hamster to lose fur and have a serious ... | |
| hello! | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: i was reading that you were rated as one of the most helpful people when it comes to small animals. ... A: I don't think there is a real emergency to bring her in since she's acting normal. If she passes ... | |
| pip died very suddenly =[ | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: i wish i could tell you the exact kind of hamster i have, but i cant.. im sorry =[ also, i did lose ... A: The way you are describing things it sounds like she was having seizures up until she died. Did she ... | |
| hello! | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: i was reading that you were rated as one of the most helpful people when it comes to small animals. ... A: guinea pigs don't have periods though. that's really sttrange that she was bleeding. You've had her ... | |
| gerbil with no hair around eyes/snout | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: We have two female gerbils. One had a bloody nose area (external) a week after we got her. It ... A: hmmm,, she's not scratching that area is she?? Are you using ceder or pine bedding because that can ... | |
| bleeding......................!:( | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: today i went to check on my gerbils nick and mason,nick is black and mason is white,anyway i went to ... A: is your gerbil only bleeding when he uses the bathroom? Did you wipe his bottom with a damp cloth to ... | |
| Hamster bleeding | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: I'm taking care of my neighbors teddy bear hamster for two weeks. She was sick when they brought her ... A: generally a urinary tract infection is when you see blood when she pees is trailing something behind ... | |
| Sexing gerbil pups | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: my gerbils had six babies on 6/6/07. After one day, I checked on them and found only five, with no ... A: It seems like you have one male and two females. I don't believe males have nipples at all. A female ... | |
| blind gerbil | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: All opened their eyes 2 weeks ago but one still hasnt, it has slits and i can see black..ive tried a ... A: more than likely it's a deforminity, but that won't hinder the baby from living a happy life. When ... | |
| Hamster not pooping | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: My hamster hasn't been pooping past the last 3 days maybe even more, i just noticited this when his ... A: he may be a little constipated, from the change in diet. I would give your hamster a piece of ... | |
| Dwarf hamster | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: We have two dwarf hamsters who live in the same cage. They have for almost a year. Upon coming ... A: I would put some neosporin on the marks and watch her. Does she look like she's in pain? Also as ... | |
| I am a first time Winter White Hamster owner | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me the most important things to know about owning a male Winter White Hamster? I am ... A: Well, I own a winter white hamster and I must say the most important thing to do is to give them ... | |
| Robo dwarf hamster fur | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: Our family just got our first robo dwarf hamsters. We are reading up on the care of these agile ... A: Hey Amanda, you have like a silky fur dwarf hamster, I hardly ever get to see one and I only saw one ... | |
| Family hampster will not drink water | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: My sister bought a hamster almost a month ago. It is healthy and active but will not drink the water ... A: If it's changed everyday how do you know he's not drinking? The thing is hamsters will not drink a ... | |
| My hamster | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: My hamster, Riley, I think was stuck in an attachment piece in his cage. I took it apart gently and ... A: I am sorry you lost his sister. it seems like she may have had a disease that she had for a long ... | |
| is my hamster dying?!! | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: i have a Russian hamster i feed him and give him everything but today i notice he looked weak..and ... A: I don't think your hamster is blind from taking a picture, it sounds like he may have an eye ... | |
| Is our hammy going to die? | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: I am so puzzled about our hamster, Marvin. We think he may have gouged himself with a piece of ... A: Ceder and pine beddings are the worst bedding to use on a hamster or small animal because it causes ... | |
| hamsters | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: I was going to get a robo hamster but i heard that they are aggressive. I want a hamster that is ... A: to be perfectly honest there's no guarantee that any hamster is not going to be aaggressive. The ... | |
| Gerbil Acting Strangely | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: I purchased 2 gerbils from PetCo about 20 days ago. They are both females and were supposedly kept ... A: you know what I will tell you this much, pet stores generally will give you a pregnant female. ... | |
| Hamster not using back legs all of a sudden | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a question about my hamster and why she's all of a sudden dragging her hind legs behind her. ... A: your hamster may have had some sort of stroke or a pinched nerve in her spine. I don't think there's ... | |
| blind? | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: i had two gerbils mamma gerbil(Angel) 3 years and her baby of 2 years(Baby girl)and just recently ... A: she may be going blind, but it also sounds like she's suffering from deperession and she may have an ... | |
| Hiccuping | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: I read your response that suggested that sneezing can sound like hiccuping. A few days ago our ... A: when did you take him to the vet? It can take a little while for the antibiotics to work. Also, what ... | |
| loss of fur, dry patches, and scratching. | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: my hamster has lost some fur on her back, just above her tail, and i've noticed her skin is dry and ... A: oooo may that changes everything. It's not mange mites, I should have asked what type of bedding you ... | |
| loss of fur, dry patches, and scratching. | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: my hamster has lost some fur on her back, just above her tail, and i've noticed her skin is dry and ... A: it sounds like your hamster has mange mites. You need to buy some ivermectin which you can find in ... | |
| what is wrong with roxy? | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: my hamster roxy is almost 5 years old. she has a swollen belly, and she can barely walk, maybe ... A: Roxy may have some type of urinary infection as well as some type of intestinal problems. I would ... | |
| my gerbils smell! | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: my name is Peter and me and my girlfriend Jess own a breeding pair of gerbils and they had their ... A: the best thing to help keep smell at a minimum is Bi-odor for small animals. You put it in their ... | |
| don't know | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: I got this hamster from my friend &i'm not sure whether it's hamster or mice.it's white and about ... A: If it's a mouse it will have an extremely long tail that is practically hairless. You can't help ... | |
| biting and handling | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: just under a week ago i bought a female chinese hamster. the first time i got her out she jumped out ... A: lets just ease your mind by saying the hamster biting blood and craving for it is not true. Trust me ... | |
| fancy dwarf hamster | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: Around 6:00 on June 9th, I was playing with my hamster when it started to what it looked liked, ... A: There is a little baldspot right below the underarms where the scnt glands are, but I don't consider ... | |
| Dwarf with red patches | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: About 6 weeks ago we bought 2 male dwarf roborovski hamsters. A week ago they started fighting a lot ... A: is the wound scaley looking or something. I don't believe they are self inflicting wounds, but I ... | |
| Blood and Scratching | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a very young, but friendly dwarf hamster. However recently I have found small amounts of ... A: hamster don't have periods, so the bleeding is something that I would certainly bring to a vet's ... | |
| MY 3 BABY HAMPSTERS LOST THEIR MOTHER!!HELP!!! | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: i have no idea what to do! my hamster just had 3 babies 6 days ago and she got out of the cage and ... A: this is a very serious isue and it will be very hard to raise the pups because you will need to feed ... | |
| Gerbil has lump | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: My gerbil has a pinkish red lump on his nose. He is 2 years old and, he doesn't and never has lived ... A: he could be having some typr of nasal infection. If it gets any worse then i'd contact a vet. Is he ... | |
| shaking hamsters | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a question about my male hamster Hammy.he never shakes when i hold him,but today its ... A: It sounds like he may be frightened by something. I do know sometimes a hamster will shake when they ... | |
| my hamsters are going crazy | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: Bye I hope you have a answer for me. A: It sounds like when you put them together the other hamster is seen as a threat. Do you keep the ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster Pregnancy | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I got 2 female hamsters about a month ago but have recently come to think that one of them may ... A: Hmmmm... it could mean that she may be pregnant. With hamsters it can be har to tell unless you see ... | |
| Dead gerbil | 5/27/2007 |
| Q: I'm devistated! My husband woke me at 5am this morning and told me that our gerbil (dippy) was ... A: I am so sorry for your loss, but I must say that there was nothing you could do to prevent this. ... | |
| gerbil | 5/27/2007 |
| Q: i went to pick my gerbil up off the table about 3.5 feet up an he jumped out of my hand and fell on ... A: He may have had serious brain injuries and I would personally see if you are able to take him to a ... | |
| hamster pees in sleeping area | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: My Syrian hammie pees in his sleeping area. From what I've read that seems to be unusual. Is there ... A: Actually, it can be quite normal, many hamsters will pee in their sleeping area. Generally I try and ... | |
| wet tail symptoms? | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: .. I bought a new hamster and this time it is a male robovoski. I had it for two weeks now in a ... A: It sounds like he has diarrhea and this just came on suddenly. I remember reading that dwarf ... | |
| Dworf Hampster Bump | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a dworf hampster named Reesess who has a purplish bump on her stomach. She is also sleeping ... A: is the bump hard? I would personally take Reesess to a vet to get the bump looked at. As hamsters ... | |
| concerned about my hampster | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: i have a dwarf hampster, who is about six months old. she is white and her name is madison. thats ... A: Hamsters will sleep on their back if they feel nobody is a threat to them. Also, hamsters love shiny ... | |
| Gerbils | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has owned her gerbils for a little over a year. We were told that they were only a ... A: The tooth should grow back, in the you may want to mash the food together and try giving it through ... | |
| something wrong with my hammie. something coming out of her anul area. | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: "my hamster milkshacke ,i just got her yesterday, and this morning i found out that she has ... A: It sounds like her rectum has relapsed and what you are seeing is her rectum being pushed out. I ... | |
| dwarf hamsters | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: My Girlfriend bought a set of 2 dwarfs just after xmas but did not no one was male and one was ... A: the females probably just didn't get along, it's normal and it happens quite a bit. It's just both ... | |
| hamster question | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: i know when the hamster babies are 3 weeks old i need to seperate them boys into one cage and girls ... A: if you have dwarf hamsters, it may be easy for the mom to stay with the females if she's a dwarf ... | |
| gerbil | 4/28/2007 |
| Q: My friend's gerbil is 3 and it is a female. There are two females in the cage. One of the gerbil's ... A: it is a hard lump? it could be some sort of tumor or fluid build up. I would personally call a vet ... | |
| hamster death | 4/28/2007 |
| Q: I am a 3rd grade teacher and bought a Golden hamster (Goldie) that was about 3 mts. old. My students ... A: I am sorry that your hamster died. Generally if a hamster dies for no specific reason and they are ... | |
| my hamster | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: my hamster iv had for 2 days and is now 3 months is afraid and when i go to touch him hi goes to an ... A: You have a regular short haired syrian hamster. The thing you can do to stop making your hamster ... | |
| fur loss | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: i have a hamster i have had him about 2 weeks maybe more he is about 8 or 9 weeks old he is a syrian ... A: Hmmm.. what type of bedding are you using? If it's ceder or pine that could be the reason why he has ... | |
| Diet & upset stomach | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: May I first say what an excellent web site and service you offer, I've just found it today and also ... A: it sounds like your hamster may have a little virus or something. Me personally I would still take ... | |
| seperating babies from mother | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: my dwarf hamster just had babies a week ago. i know you cant seperate them until 3 weeks. i read you ... A: You can actually keep the females with the mom and just seperate the males. :) Dwarf hamsters are ... | |
| my hams not so good | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: i came home today and my winter white dwarf hamster has a pink type flesh bag coming out of her ... A: Ouchies it sounds very painful. It sounds like her cheek pouch is out of her mouth. I forgot the ... | |
| Camera Flashes | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if camera flashes hurt gerbils and hamsters eyes. If so, how much harm can they do? ... A: the camera flashes don't do any damage to their eyes, but it can kinda confuse them for a little ... | |
| my teddybear hamster | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: My teddybear hamster is over three years old and just recently she has been losing hair- barely ... A: it does sound like she's very very sick. It's normal for hamsters to lose fur as they get older. It ... | |
| Whats going on with my hamster | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: Recently my hamster starting acting funny...he is shaking and not moving much. I have noticed that ... A: he does sound like he's slowing down in age and it sounds like he has an eye infection as well. If ... | |
| How to train your dawrf hamster? | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: How do you train a little Dawf Hamster? I think it would be cool if I cold train him. A: Generally I try to train my dwarf hamster using treats. I've trained him to come to the cage door ... | |
| russian winter cambles | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: I have kept a variety of hamsters and have a lot ofk knowledge about them as it is part of my job I ... A: hamsters are naturally cannibals and they will eat the bodies of their other comrads as a habit and ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster Squeeking | 4/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a Dwarf Hamster that just out of the blue wont stop squeaking, He eats when squeaking he ... A: it sounds like she may be having respiratory problems. Sometimes a lot of squeaking for no reason ... | |
| Disasterous: WET TAIL | 4/21/2007 |
| Q: My female hamster just gave birth to 6 babies last month. The female hamster is very healthy and she ... A: you do need to keep the baby away from the others as wettail is contagious. It's common for babies ... | |
| hamster babies | 4/21/2007 |
| Q: my baby hamster is going to be 3 weeks old on the coming Monday. may i know when the mother will ... A: the mother will weane the pups off the milk by the time they are 4 weeks of age and they should be ... | |
| Siberian Dwarf Hamster | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2 years old Siberian Dwarf Hamster. 2 days ago she was bleeding from her butt. Since than ... A: Considering your dwarf hamster is very old it does sound like she's "wasting away" which does happen ... | |
| help | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: i was looking at my hamster nate today and i noticed his eye had like a sore right above his eye ... A: has it just gotten there? Is your hamster grooming himself too much and scratching himself? If you ... | |
| i need a awnser | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: my hamster got really fat she is really mean if i touch her she bites me i cant even play with her ... A: Has your hamster been around a male within the last month? If she's not pregnant it's normal for a ... | |
| my gerbil | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: My gerbil Emerald is very nice. I have had her for four weeks now and shes been nice, slept a lot ... A: it sounds that for the past month your gerbil has been adjusting to her surroundings and is now ... | |
| What is Happening! | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: My hamster Charley is hiccuping everytime i pick him up.....and i'm worried because he started ... A: it sounds like the hiccuping could be snezzing. Does he only hiccup when you pick him? If so it ... | |
| hamsters | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: helo. i have campbell hamsters and i just would like to ask if related hamsters can mate. can a ... A: I wouldn't let the babies mate from either litter with each other since they are related. Sometimes ... | |
| biting | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: i just got my hampster, about four or five days ago, and when i try to hold him/her(we don't know ... A: Awww.. this is something that hamsters normally do. Your hand must be pretty tasty. :) Seriously ... | |
| pregnant | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: i have a pregnant dwarf hamster and i also have 2 male dwarf hamsters. we are not sure who the ... A: I would put the female in a seperate cage since the males will try to mate with her as soon as she ... | |
| follow up from yesterday | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: The following is my question and your reply from yesterday. After that I will explain what steps I ... A: if it's pink she may not have mites, it just may be an allergic reaction to the previous bedding. ... | |
| hamster sick? | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: My panda bear hamster has an enlarged abdomen and can no longer fit up his tubing. His stomach ... A: considering your guinea pig is very old, he's slowing down naturally but the bloat that he has is ... | |
| Tumor on Dwarf | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: My daughter and I noticed a "tag" like mole on her dwarf's back. It does not seem to bother the ... A: the mole on his back could be a birth mark and if it's not bothering him, I wouldn't worry about it ... | |
| Bugs | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: Hey Can Syrian hamsters eat bugs? (i.e daddy long legs) If so, is it healthy and what other bugs are ... A: actually hamsters do benefit from having little bugs in their diet. It will provide them extra ... | |
| Red stuff in eye? | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: my gerbil is about three years and six months old. Her sister died in September last year (I'll ask ... A: it sounds like your hamster has an eye infection or respiratory problem and is also in her old age ... | |
| injured dwarf hamster | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: My friend and I each got a dwarf hamster about 2 or 3 months ago. We each got a male, about the same ... A: did you seperate the hamsters for good to prevent more injuries? Do you have any styptic powder or ... | |
| Red-coloured et shavings | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: I have two hamsters and about a month or so ago, I noticed some redness on their shavings (these ... A: hmmmm.. wow this is kinda tough because if your friend gave them the strawberry that would ... | |
| I already touched the Hamster Babies!!! | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: While my girlfriend was cleaning the cage, she found that we had a litter of babies! We called the ... A: wow it seems that there is a big dilemma here. The thing is that you have to hand feed these babies ... | |
| Hamster health questions | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: We received 2 hamsters from a friend. We have had them for 3 weeks. Today, within the last 2 hours ... A: It sounds like she may also be constipated as well, you can try giving her a strawberry and seeing ... | |
| Hurt Gerbil | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: My kids where playing with their pet Gerbil,Boots, and accidently drop him. He looks like he hurt ... A: It sounds like he's in shock from the incident. Take out his wheel and try to place some soft ... | |
| captain jack | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: i bought a little Syrian about a week ago and i have never had one before. Hes very cute and is a ... A: it sounds like your hamster was showing that he's the boss in his cage and you're someone he doesn't ... | |
| fancy hampsters | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: my female hampster just had babies 1 month and 6days ago. i noticed 4 are female and one is male 1. ... A: Hamsters are generally solitare animals and don't tolerate another hamster in the cage for too long. ... | |
| gerbils | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: I had my gerbils for about a year now but the white one passed away unexpectidly, and i was really ... A: Some gerbils when they shed will lose fur on their tail and it can also be as a result of allergies. ... | |
| Gerbil Bleeding | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: ! i was just wondering if you knew what was wrong with my gerbil? it seems to be bleeding from its ... A: Gerbils don't have periods, is she in the cage with another gerbil, because they may be fighting. If ... | |
| New Hamster not eating | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: I just got a syrian (teddy bear) hamster yesterday. He seems pretty young, probably about 4-5 ... A: it sounds like he just may be fasting a little while. You can add some pedialyte in his water and ... | |
| Gerbil Bleeding | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: ! i was just wondering if you knew what was wrong with my gerbil? it seems to be bleeding from its ... A: It sounds like your gerbil may have a urinary tract infection if he's only bleeding when he uses the ... | |
| Unsure of whats wrong with my hamster | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a teddybear hamster she is about 4 months old. She was born from the 2 other hamsters I have ... A: it sounds like she could be a birth defect or a brain problem or an ear infection. With an ear ... | |
| hamster | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: I have two hamsters my first question is I have a exercise wheel and one likes to stay in the wheel ... A: a lot of hamsters will spend a lot of time on the wheel, some are just really active. I wouldn't be ... | |
| hamster bite | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: My hamster recently bit my finger. What action should I do? Also should I even go to the doctor and ... A: don't worry about the bite, you shouldn't get rabies. hamsters are too small to be a goodcarrier of ... | |
| wheezing | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: Our hamster Max is probably at least a year old. Several days ago we noticed he is ... A: it sounds like your hamster has a cold or respiratory problem and the best advice is to take your ... | |
| I think my hamster sick but i don't know with what. | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: I've had 2 hamsters before the one i have now and none of them have had this, one of my hamsters eye ... A: I am sorry to say that without a vets help there's really not much you can do. It sounds like he has ... | |
| my gerbil has a bald patch | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: my gerbils sugar and spice r stil really lively but sugar has a longish bald patch on the base ov ... A: what type of bedding are you using and what color is the skin where the bald spot is at and how long ... | |
| Please answer ASAP | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: God bless, I have a Syrian Hamster that was given to me by my dad's co-worker and he had bought it ... A: I need to know a little more information, does she have wettail? The lumps on her stomach could be a ... | |
| Gerbil. | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: Ive had my gerbil for about 3 months now and shes doing great. Last night though i noticed that her ... A: It's common for gerbils to have slightly bulging eyes. I would monitor your gerbil to make sure her ... | |
| Help!!!!!! | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: I am not certain if my hamaster is pregnant or not because she is only like 2 months old, because I ... A: how long was your hamster in with the male? It's hard to tell if your hamster is pregnant or not ... | |
| sad hamster and parents not willing. | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: My friend had just given me a Campbells/Winter White Hybrid Hamster that her hamster gave birth to. ... A: Oh yes, humans can get ringworms from hamsters. The thing is are you sure it's a ringworm because ... | |
| new gerbils | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: Shawntiah, I just recently bought two Gerbils from Petco (one is Lilac [FLASH] and the other one ... A: As far as healing goes I am not at all sure how long it actually takes for the gerbils leg to heal. ... | |
| new gerbils | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: Shawntiah, I just recently bought two Gerbils from Petco (one is Lilac [FLASH] and the other one ... A: Yes, I would take out the wheel so Thumper won't go on the wheel. The best thing to do is to call a ... | |
| my hamster died | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: bought my robovoski hamster about three weeks ago and seems fine. The fur was soft and clean. It ... A: I'm sorry Tina that your hamster died. It could have been something that you couldn't see. Sometimes ... | |
| Hamster is balding | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a two 2 1/2 year old hamsters. As I was cleaning their cage today, I noticed that one of them ... A: It sounds like your hamsters are having an allergic reaction to something. What type of bedding are ... | |
| Hamster swollen toe/bump | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: My hamsters toe is swollen and im not sure how maybe she got it caught on something or my other one ... A: It sounds like she probably got it caught in something. That's really normal for it to happen to ... | |
| swollen finger | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: i just noticed my hamster has a swollen finger. it looks a little red but it is not bleeding. can ... A: It sounds like your hamster may have bruised it or injured his finger. Sometimes they can do that ... | |
| Lost hamster | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: OMG! 2 days ago i bought a hamster and this morning shes gone! I have tried to look for her ... A: this happens a lot and the best thing you can do is to look for tiny hamster droppings and to place ... | |
| Gerbils Having TOO Many Babies and Eating Them | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: my little sister got 2 gerbils for her birthday months ago. They were suppose to be male and male or ... A: I would certainly seperate the males from the females. Gerbils can be pregnant and nurse at the same ... | |
| Gerbil, Help! | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: lately my gerbil has lost a lot of weight. For a while now I've been feeding him myself and that's ... A: it sounds like he's at the end of his life right now. :( When a gerbil gets older they will lose a ... | |
| New Roborovski pet hamster | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a younger female Roborovski hamster, she is very curious, but that may be the problem. Her ... A: Your hamster is doing the same thing that my hamster did when I first got him. He did it for about a ... | |
| Bar chewing driving me crazy....... | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: All my animals, (hamster and gerbils) all like to chew on the bars of their cage. I have tried ... A: my hamser chewed on his bars as well, I decided to buy grannick's bitter apple spray and spray it on ... | |
| unexpected baby hamster | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: my roborovski hamster just gave birth to some baby today unexpectedly ...... i do not know that she ... A: Some people do wait until 2 weeks to remove the babies. I would wait because you are right you don't ... | |
| unexpected baby hamster | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: my roborovski hamster just gave birth to some baby today unexpectedly ...... i do not know that she ... A: if you think the baby is dead I would remove. I am sorry that one has died. A hamster can eat their ... | |
| dwarf girls | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: I'm not sure if there girls but there supposed to be. and i cant see if they are because they don't ... A: If you bought both guinea pigs on the 14 of feb. and if she is pregnant she could have the babies in ... | |
| hamster skin disorder | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: We have a male Teddy Bear hamster that is approximately 2 1/2 years old. He started losing his hair ... A: what type of bedding are you using and was it a lot of fur? When hamsters get old they will start ... | |
| Hello | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought 2 gerbils , and i looked at them today and one of them keeps sneezing ! im scared ... A: Your gerbil may be having allergy problems or it may be the onset of a cold. I would really consider ... | |
| my hamster | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I have had her since October and lately she has been falling asleep in weird places like on the edge ... A: A dwarf hamster will have a very fast heart beat. Many dwarf hamsters will sleep in weird places and ... | |
| I moved my male...... | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I moved my male gerbil into a seperate cage and I can tell the female is enjoying it already. She ... A: You can seperate the pups at the age of four weeks. :-) Also, I'm so glad that your mother gerbil is ... | |
| hamster | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: my dog had my hamster in it mouth and i got it and it seem to be fine except when i looked at his ... A: hmmm.. keep a close watch on the eye. Try to wash it out with some luke warm water. I can't think of ... | |
| hamster | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: my dog had my hamster in it mouth and i got it and it seem to be fine except when i looked at his ... A: Hamsters eyes will pop out because they are stressed sometimes, but it shouldn't be completely out ... | |
| Timid Gerbil | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: A couple days ago my girlfriend and i bought 2 gerbils, A grey one and a black one which are still ... A: how big is the cage that you have, becuase sometimes a small cage can initiate territory fights and ... | |
| hamster dieing | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: my hamster is dyeing .....he has eye infection has puss coming out of his eyes,squirming and biting ... A: the only thing you could is to take your hamster to a vet, but considering that it's sunday I don't ... | |
| hamster help | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: When I first got my teddy hamster it would come out at night and play and whatnot but now it doesnt ... A: it sounds like your hamster is slowing down in life. How long have you had your hamster? When the ... | |
| Black Spot on Female | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a Russian dwarf hamster (not sure if she is a robo or Campbell). She gave birth to a litter ... A: It sounds like a nipple that may be bruised or infected. I would really take your dwarf hamster to a ... | |
| is my hamster dying? | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: I have had a hamster for almost 2 years now i am not quite sure how old she is but she has been ... A: It sounds like she is sick. Without a vet's help there isn't much you can do. You can try giving her ... | |
| New babies | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: HELP! my hamster just had some babies, i didn't know she was going to have them so i didn't do ... A: There is nothing you can do for your hamster. Don't worry about not doing anything during the ... | |
| I found space! | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: I found space for my male gerbil! I cleared some stuff out of my room and I am able to get a smaller ... A: I'm so glad to hear that you found enough space for a smaller cage. :-) This will give the female ... | |
| Sick gerbil, about 3 1/2 months old | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a pretty young male gerbil, about 4 months old. A few days ago I found him looking puffy, ... A: it sounds like he may have a respiratory problem. My advice is that you should really take him to a ... | |
| Hampster's eyes glued shut | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: My long haired hampster has something wrong with his eyes. They seem to be glued shut like he has ... A: It sounds like he certainly has an eye infection. The rye infection could be because of respiratory ... | |
| gerbils | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: What is the better gerbil to get a male or a female? And why? A: In actuality both are equally good. The only good thing about buying a male is that you know for ... | |
| Gerbils | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: If i want to get a gerbil how much would that be if i get one at petco? And if i get the gerbil,the ... A: Well as far as prices go for gerbils at Petco I am not sure. The price may range from state to ... | |
| Gerbil babies are so scared.... | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: My gerbils had 4 pups this time and they are very jittery. Everytime I walk into the room, or put my ... A: You will have to constantly interact with the gerbils for them to become more tame and not run and ... | |
| Seperating the male... | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: When I seperate the male from the female because they keep on having babies does the male have to be ... A: Well if you don't have the room, gerbils will produce litters until they are two years old. If you ... | |
| Gerbil keeps on having babies.... | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: Sarah again. My gerbil is on her 5th litter and I was wondering what the average number of litters ... A: If you have her in there with another male she continue to have babies. You should seperate her from ... | |
| My gerbil is listless.... | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old gerbil who has recently been really listless and lethargic. She will just sit in ... A: Generally having a lot of litters like that can shorten her life and make her ill. I think she is ... | |
| Hamster | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: Our hamster sneezes alot. Changed the bedding thinking that would help. I am guess she has ... A: What bedding did you change it to? Soft-sorbent and carefresh bedding are generally good for ... | |
| Hampsters | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: Do female hampsters spray to attrcat the attention of male hampsters. I noticed one night when I ... A: oh i'm sorry I forgot to explain that part. Some people will just use regular warm water but I ... | |
| Hampsters | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: Do female hampsters spray to attrcat the attention of male hampsters. I noticed one night when I ... A: I've never known a hamster to spray to attract the attention of male hamsters but I do know their ... | |
| Baby dwarf hamsters. | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: I have 3 dwarf hamsters, the oldest female recently gave birth to a litter of six on monday morning, ... A: Congrats on the babies and congrats on everything you have done so far. You have done everything ... | |
| gerbil wounds | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: recently i found a wound on my gerbil sparky with "dots"(i think are mites) eating it. i shooed ... A: awww poor gerbil he must be irritated by it. It does sound like mites. The best thing to do is to ... | |
| my hamster | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: hi my dog killed my hamster and it was the mother of 4 babies and they have all the fur that they ... A: Exactly how old are the baby hamsters? I can give you a link to a website that tells how to take ... | |
| Hamster wheel | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: I would like to see my new chinise dwarf hamster on his wheel a little because every time i put him ... A: Actually, there really isn't anyway you can encourage your hamster to use the wheel if he doesn't ... | |
| hurt leg | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: My hamster got bed fluff wrapped tightly around his leg. I got the sting off, but now the leg is ... A: Bed fluff has been known choking and other problems. Generally tissue paper is better. I have used ... | |
| traveling for the weekend | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: Hey Shawntiah :) I have 2 young gerbils, and I have leaving for the weekend. I won't be able to ... A: don't be so worried about gerbils and take a deep breath and relax your mind a little. Okay ... | |
| Gerbil problem | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: My gerbil is around 3 and a half, and I noticed he has a fairly large swelling on his stomach. I did ... A: it depends on whether the tumor is cancerous or not. If it's cancerous than yes it's very dangerous. ... | |
| dwarf hampsters | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: i have a desert dwarf hamster and i don't know if she is pregnant but she is very jumpy when you try ... A: How old is your dwarf hamster? Dwarf hamsters only live on average 1-2 years. How long have you had ... | |
| pregnant hampster | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: I got 2 hampsters and I believe that the female is pregnant because I caught the two of them in the ... A: The two should certainly be seperated so she can have some privacy. Put some tissue paper in the ... | |
| Angelina the Gerbilina :( | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: My almost-12-year-old daughter's gerbil Angelina (Angie for short) is not looking well. I'm not ... A: I am so sorry your cat and guppy died. I hope the cat didn't die because of the pet food recall. It ... | |
| My Gerbils haveing problems. | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: My Gerbil Katarah is haveing problems. She has been haveing alot of nose bleeds. we heard we should ... A: Do you buy her enough chew treats to chew on? Gerbils are going to have an addiction to chewing to ... | |
| health | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: i have had my dwarf hamsters since they were born. i have 4. i have 2 cages 2 in each they are all ... A: What type of bedding are you using? A lot of times ceder and pine can cause animals to lose fur. It ... | |
| whats wrong with my hamster? | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: my hamster has always been active but tonight i noticed it not moving from its tube i thought it had ... A: Wow it sounds that your hamster is very sick and I really do advise that you take your hamster to a ... | |
| sick gerbil | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: My female gerbil, A, doesnt look right. I noticed a couple months ago her one eye wasnt opening all ... A: It sounds like she has some sort of infection that's causing inflamation of the skin. I would really ... | |
| New Hamster - Worried it is sick | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a dwarf hamster from the pet store, and my roommate made a comment about it having an ... A: Do you know if its a boy or girl? If it's a boy then it's more than likely his testicles. Is the ... | |
| My new gerbil is nervous and some weird looking tails? | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: :) Thank you very much for helping me! I love my 2 new gerbil girls, but am very worried for ... A: Since they are acting normal again they were probably still adjusting like the vet said. I agree ... | |
| 2 Gerbils - 1 has died - they are still small | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: My kids 6 days ago got 2 gerbils (different colors) from the same breeder. They are small (body ... A: The gerbils will eventually get used to it. I would sometimes place my hand over the end and drip ... | |
| Hamster bleeding | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: My Hamster is a female Short hair hamster bought 2 weeks ago it was fine but it started bleeding ... A: I would really consider taking your hamster to a vet. It sounds like she could have either a urinary ... | |
| leg chewing | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: my daughter has a hamster that was recently given to her. She noticed last night the hamster has ... A: It sounds like he's having serious hot spots. Hamsters will scratch themselves raw if they are ... | |
| My new gerbil is nervous and some weird looking tails? | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: :) Thank you very much for helping me! I love my 2 new gerbil girls, but am very worried for ... A: it doesn't seem to be mange mites or anything. I couldn't see any scaley or red skin, just baldness. ... | |
| Panda Bear hamster | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: my Panda Bear hamster had babies back in August '06 and when they got older they chewed holes in ... A: The mom is sniffing her to figure out who the hamster is and she is also going to show she is the ... | |
| hamster | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: i guess i was 2 late all my hamster died. it suck my hamster are my life. they all died a day after ... A: I'm so sorry your hamsters died. It sounds like a virus was going around. The thing is that as soon ... | |
| Help me! | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: i just found out that one of my robo had a lump-liked thingy slightly above its hind legs and ... A: There are probably cases where the hamster gives birth to one pup. If the pup is a female keep her ... | |
| I'm scared my hamster is going to run away! | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: This is about my other hamster Riley shes a little spit fire so to speak i got her from Zoos and ... A: How long have you had Riley? It seems she is very active which is good. You may not have much time ... | |
| sicknesses | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: my hamster did not eat or sleep had a bloody butt and when it tried to walk it fell down and was ... A: It sounds like your hamster had a collapsed rectum or had intestinal bleeding. The bloody bottom is ... | |
| hamsters | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: i have three hamster they are all in different cages. last night i found my oldest hamster which is ... A: It sounds like something contagious is going around. What type of bedding are you using? Sometimes ... | |
| I don't know how to really put this im confused about the death of my hamster | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: My boyfriends brother got this hamster back in October of 2006 because his friend couldn't take care ... A: It really helps me understand the situation better. It sounds like the hamster had a few problems ... | |
| girbel | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: i have change my girbels bedding about 5 times. no matter what it is his nose still bleeds. not only ... A: It sounds like your gerbil has a sore nose or nasal dermatitis. It can be caused by stress, small ... | |
| My Hamsters potbelly | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: Hey, I have had a Chinese dwarf hamster for almost 2 years now and fear he might have tumors. He has ... A: has he been pooing lately. It sounds like a gas buildup or fluid buildup in his stomach region. You ... | |
| Hamster Bleeding | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: Do you know why our hamsters bottom around its tail is bleeding? It is aproximately 18 months old. A: has the hamster been having a wet bottom or diarrhea if so it could mean that there is blood in his ... | |
| some questions about my white-face roborovski | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: I have 4 white-face robo. 2 males and 2 females. Firstly, is a 4ft tank too big for them? Or the ... A: a four foot tank is big and the bigger the better!! However, even though it's fun watching three ... | |
| hamsters | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: how do you know when hamsters are mating? i got 2 and they look like they are trying to fight and ... A: Hey Kayla, Well, without knowing what sex they are I don't know if they are mating. But it sounds ... | |
| gerbils | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: Well my gerbils just had a baby and the mom isn't feeding very much! What kind of food can i give ... A: you can feed her mixed veggies for added nutrition. The best thing to do is to go to a pet store and ... | |
| Baby Gerbils | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: Well my gerbils had 2 litters of babies already but we have three older gerbils so we have 1 extra ... A: Gerbils are cannibals and they will try to eat the young. It's just something that from time to time ... | |
| hamsters dropping fur | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 hamsters. They are about 6 months old. I notice that 1 of them is dropping fur. It seems to ... A: What type of bedding are you using? If it's ceder or pine they are probably having allergic ... | |
| Hamsters sleeping pattern | 3/14/2007 |
| Q: My 3 hamsters have adapted to my sleep schedule. I'm a bit of an insomniac and I tend to go to bed ... A: It seems like they are watching and as soon as you go to sleep they have a hamster party lol. It's ... | |
| hamster babys | 3/14/2007 |
| Q: i need help i dont no if my hamster is pregnet i got her a month ago and the males and females were ... A: If your hamster has been with a male for a while more than likely she is pregnant. They are pregnant ... | |
| my hamster | 3/13/2007 |
| Q: about my new hammy i got ,i was wondering how many treats i would be aloud to give her. i love ... A: Me personally, I don't actually measure how much I give my hamster in treats and stuff. I'm a person ... | |
| hamster | 3/13/2007 |
| Q: i just got a regular hamster about a week ago named Alice,and i need to ask you a question about ... A: It's perfectly normal for a hamster to use the bathroom in his wheel. Mine does it. That's his pee ... | |
| I Think My Gerbil Is Sick | 3/11/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a female gerbil from the pet store exactly one week ago. She was a little scared but ... A: I wouldn't give your gerbil any citrus fruits r grapes. They can cause upset stomachs and it sounds ... | |
| Furr loss and dieting | 3/11/2007 |
| Q: I think its the sawdust and bedding i use, so what saw dust should i use? the skin is pink and my ... A: Aspen is generally a better bedding but in my personal opinion I don't like any type of wood ... | |
| Furr loss and dieting | 3/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a hamster called Snowy and i have had her for about 7 months. She has funny red bald patch on ... A: What type of bedding are you using? Sometimes fur loss can be a result of the type of bedding. ... | |
| Hamster has a swolen lip | 3/11/2007 |
| Q: I am really hoping you can help me. My hampster has a swolen bottom lip and she has a line going ... A: Question, what type of bedding are you using? Sometimes ceder and pine can cause fur loss in ... | |
| hamster bedding | 3/10/2007 |
| Q: im currently using CHIPSI classic bedding for my roborovski hamster and i would like to know will it ... A: CHIPSI bedding should be safe bedding. Not all wood shavings can cause respiratory problems. Aspen ... | |
| Hamster sick? | 3/8/2007 |
| Q: I bought my daughters hamster a new cage and she has nested in the wheel and has stopped doing ... A: My hamster pees in his wheel. It's his new bathroom. I don't think the hamster likes the new cage. I ... | |
| hamsters diet | 3/8/2007 |
| Q: what type of fruits can a hamster eat? Ijust brought a hamster a week ago and I have a book and it ... A: Hamsters get wettail due to being stressed out. It's more of a bacterial infection. Don't give your ... | |
| chewing on ball | 3/7/2007 |
| Q: really? how long do i have to stop putting her in the play ball?hi! whenever i put my hamster in her ... A: Personally, I wouldn't put her in there anymore. It seems she just gets really stressed out from ... | |
| Doesn't Make Sense | 3/7/2007 |
| Q: I read lots of places that Golden hamsters cannot live together and will kill other hamsters. I've ... A: You may not see any blood because before the store opens they go in there and make sure there aren't ... | |
| is my hamster pregnet? | 3/7/2007 |
| Q: My cousin gave me a girl teddy bear hamster,he said she already mated. I dont know if she's pregnet ... A: How long ago was the mating? Hamsters stay pregnant from 16-20 days. You really don't know she is ... | |
| Time to separate them? | 3/5/2007 |
| Q: How do you tell the boys from the girls? And how soon can they mate?Hi, On Feb 16th our little ... A: Gennerally, they reach sexual maturity at 45 weeks of age. Here is a link on how to sex dwarf ... | |
| squeekers sleeps too much | 3/5/2007 |
| Q: my hamster sleeps too much she is 1 month old and we just got her. shre is very shy and i think that ... A: Well, she's still a young baby so she's still going to sleep all dayand only be active at night. Is ... | |
| My hampster i think i pregnant | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: well do you think something is going to go wrong with these litter of babys her 2nd litter she ate ... A: Are you leaving the male in cage with her after giving birth? Do you leave her alone and give her ... | |
| Hamster | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: I had my teddy bear hamster DJ for 2 years and about 2-3 months. He was a great hamster. Being my ... A: Wow you kept your hamster for a long time and to the right old age of two years. Considering ... | |
| help | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: today he isn't shaking anymore but know he is breathing funny.in short deep breaths and isn't ... A: It sounds like he may have had a stroke or a heart attack. Is he curled up as well and just taking ... | |
| help | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: this morning when i left for school my teddy bear hamster was fine but i came home and he was in the ... A: sounds like you really starled him and for a minute he didn't know what was going on or where he was ... | |
| Black Bear Hamster | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I noticed that our son's hamster's belly swelled up. I have never seen anything like ... A: hmmm.. and you're sure he is not constipated? you can give him a piece of strawberry to help with ... | |
| HAMSTER - swollen bladder | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a gold and white female hamster that is 2 years old. I have noticed over the past week that ... A: Well, since you are already taking good care of her and taking her to the vet, I'd say you've done ... | |
| Sick or Just old | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: My hamster is 2. It has a pink growth in the front armpit. It is also losing fur on its' stomach, ... A: I would certainly take your hamster to a vet. The pink growth could be a tumor and what type of ... | |
| questions about gerbils | 2/28/2007 |
| Q: How do you find out if your gerbil is a boy or girl?? Is it hard to take care of a pregnant gerbil? ... A: I'll give you a link below on how to sex gerbils, the best way to know is generally through a ... | |
| hamster toys | 2/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a golden hamster,and I would like to know what kind of toys that are safe for my hamster that ... A: well, a cool little toy or treat that I always buy my hamster is Kaytee Munchables Shred-A-Box. You ... | |
| my gerbils | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: how do i know when my gerbil is pregnant? i've been wanting to know for a past few weeks but i still ... A: They generally mate during the evening or night time, so you probably won't see them mate. Generally ... | |
| how do i no | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: how do you no if your hamster is pregnant i put my male hamster with my female but i dont no if shes ... A: hamsters are pregnant for about 16-19 days. Generally you see a different attitude in the female. ... | |
| Smelly hamster | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: I just picked up my teddy bear hamster and she was crawling on my chest and I got a big wiff ... A: You can go to many pet stores and find a small animal shampoo and use that to give him a bath with. ... | |
| Fancy Hamster | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: My hamster is 3 1/2 He is very sick. He started with a swelling on his right side now its all over ... A: It sounds like he is very old and besides having an eye infection and there seems to be poor ... | |
| Hamster outings | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: I absolutely adore my new teddy bear hamster and would loooove to take her on outings and show her ... A: yeah it's perfectly fine and great to take her out on outings and other places. Hamsters love it ... | |
| can u help? | 2/24/2007 |
| Q: I am concerned about my syrian hamster. I have had him for a couple of months and the person that i ... A: It sounds like he may have a urinary tract infection and my suggestion is to take your hamster to a ... | |
| chinese dwaft hamster | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: I'm just trying to find out everything i can about them i just got 1 a baby and just want to take ... A: Dwarf hamsters are cute and really nice. They live for about 1-2 years and they get about 4-5 inches ... | |
| dwarf hamster | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: my hamster has small lumps on its body underneath its fur is missing at back but eating and drinking ... A: hmmmm... small lumps and fur missing. What type of bedding are you using? Sometimes the animals ... | |
| Dwarf Skin Disease | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: i got 3 female dwarf hamsters and when i pick them up to play with them they fur feels wierd. like ... A: The most aggressive one may be pulling fur from the others.I would take the most aggressive one out ... | |
| Buddy | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: Is there other signs I should look for, for wet tail? A: hmm.. wetail symptoms are diarrhea, not eating and drinking and when an animals stops eating and ... | |
| Buddy | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: I have been a hamster owner for7 years now. My Ruby just passed away and I brought Buddy home on ... A: It sounds like he had wettail when he was at the petstore and they treated him for it and he ... | |
| ? | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: How can you tell that your hamster is pregnant? A: You can generally tell a difference in their behavior. A lot of times they will start building a ... | |
| My Gebils eye is swollen I don't know what to do? | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: Just recently I went to check on my Gerbils and noticed That one of my gerbils eye's were half ... A: Sounds like he may have an eye infection going on and I really think you should take your gerbil to ... | |
| My teddy bear hamster. | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: You did'nt answer one of my questions maybe you missed it: I want to get another hamster but do i ... A: sorry I didn't receie that question. If you are going to get another hamster yes disenfect the cage ... | |
| what should i do with my hamsters | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: yes before you told me to separate them but i dont have enough cages all i have is the critter trail ... A: I would buy something without tubes as the teddy bear and fancy hamsters get far too big to fit in ... | |
| My teddy bear hamster. | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: OK , so a few months ago i bough my first ever hamster ( it was a teddy bear if that helps) and when ... A: it sounds like she may have had a stroke and died. a lot of times when animals have strokes they can ... | |
| cages | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: how do U know if she happy in her cage and can they get bored and should i always keep something she ... A: well to be perfectly honest if she has a big cage with good food and plenty of treats to chew on and ... | |
| i need help with my hamster | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: ok i have two fancy hamsters and a black bear hamster in the same cage. the fancy hamsters are girls ... A: the black bear hamster will probably mate with the other hamsters, if that already hasn't happaned. ... | |
| i need help, mating hamsters project! | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: i have two males and two femmale dwarf hamsters. Do you know of any pills, drugs, hormones, ... A: There is nothing known to boost a hamster's sex drive. Hamsters produce a lot of litters during the ... | |
| Hamsters | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: I would really like a hamster as a pet, but my family do not agree. How would i persuade them to let ... A: Well the thing about owning any animal is cost and how much care that they require. You need to ... | |
| Bedding and Washing | 2/12/2007 |
| Q: Before this i bought a pack of corn corbs pallets and it doesn't feel pleasant for the hamster to ... A: Hmmm.. CHIPSI classic bedding is made from fir and spruce trees and I haven't seen anything bad ... | |
| wet tail | 2/12/2007 |
| Q: i suspected that my hamster had wet tail a week ago and i immediately brought her to the vet. shes ... A: How old is your hamster? If she she is over three years old you could consider putting her to sleep, ... | |
| Is my hamster sick? | 2/11/2007 |
| Q: We have recently got a hamster (i beleive it is a sirian by looking at pictures on the internet) I ... A: They are going to get big. That should be nothing to worry about, now if it's not his testicles then ... | |
| chinese hamsters | 2/10/2007 |
| Q: I've been reading about Chinese hamsters and am thinking about getting one but should I keep one or ... A: Chinese hamsters are really sweet and really friendly, but I really think it's best to keep them by ... | |
| Cyst on my hamster! REALLY WORRIED | 2/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a male, two and a half year old, teddy bear hamster. He was very healthy all his life, but ... A: Well hamsters only live 2-4 years and it really does seem like he may have a tumor. There is really ... | |
| BIG hamster... | 2/9/2007 |
| Q: i have had them around 3 weeks, almost a month. My other hamster looks fine and doesnt have any ... A: having a fatty hamster is a good thing. Mine is a fatty too. If you want to switch food then that's ... | |
| hamster pee | 2/8/2007 |
| Q: i have 2 roborovski hamster. why do they like to pee at their running wheel? i thought they are ... A: A hamster will pee anywhere they please and you really can't train them to not pee on the wheel. My ... | |
| Hamster diet | 2/8/2007 |
| Q: My hamsters don't seem to eat/like the small particles of food found in the vita vittles. My cousin ... A: hamsters can be very picky and they may not eat all of the food. Figure out what they are eating in ... | |
| I think i know what it is but i'm not sure what to do? | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: My other Gerbil Jett (His father) is 3 1/2 years and he and his mother (Lightning) are vary special ... A: hmmm.. you can give them more fruits and veggies if you like. Some people give them fruits and ... | |
| I think i know what it is but i'm not sure what to do? | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: I worried about my gerbil who has a red bump on his scent gland i think it is a tumor. He has had ... A: well to start off with your gerbil is officially a senior. Gerbils live 2-4 years, but the majority ... | |
| Gerbils with Balled nose | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: The condition developed on the adult gerbil after she was a year old, so it can't be a genetic ... A: Okay, thanks for giving me more info. It sounds like your gerbil has Nasal Dermatitis. The first ... | |
| Gerbils with Balled nose | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: I have two gerbils with this condition. One is an adult, the other a baby of about 7 weeks of age. ... A: question, what does the skin look like? is it pink and normal? If so it could just be a genetic ... | |
| My hamster's health | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: My daughter's hamster just turned one year old in Oct., 2006. She's a female and her name is ... A: Her activity decreasing is normal with age, but the lump could be a sign of a tumor. Is the lump on ... | |
| gerbil females | 2/4/2007 |
| Q: ok, i have one female gerbil. her mother died a few days ago. would it be a good idea to get a ... A: If you want to get another gerbil than that can be a good idea. Just be prepared for them to fight ... | |
| Bathing a Teddy Bear Hamster | 2/4/2007 |
| Q: Can you? If so, what do you use and how do you do it? A: You can bathe them and you should use a small animal shampoo that you can find at many pet stores. ... | |
| My Gerbil | 2/3/2007 |
| Q: I have two gerbils(daughter and mother)and this mother just died. She was only 2 years old,I dont ... A: If you want to get another gerbil than that can be a good idea. Just be prepared for them to fight ... | |
| teddy bear hamster | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: My kids hamsters is about 2 years old and it appears to be losing weight and is constantly cleaning ... A: Is the hamster eating normal and drinking normal and is the poo normal as well? The best thing to do ... | |
| teddy bear hamster | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: for a long time i wanted two hamsters and now i can but i was wondering if i can put two in one cage ... A: You don't want to mix hamster breeds, that will cause a fight. Teddy bear hamsters do better by ... | |
| pusie eyes | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has a teddy bear hamster he is about 2 years old and we have noticed that one eye has ... A: It sounds like your hamster has an eye infection and I strongly advise that you take your hamster to ... | |
| 1st time mother........! | 1/30/2007 |
| Q: ( but while i was cleaning the remains out i found 1 still alive!but from nose and mouth was gone! ... A: the pups could have been sick and not healthy enough to survive. Also gerbils are cannibals as well ... | |
| babies! | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: my gerbil just had babys!(4 but 1 died)and i have to say the are NOT TAME! and i thought i was ... A: there is really no way to tell the father unless you pay for DNA testing which is expensive. If your ... | |
| sexual maturity of baby mice | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: I don't know if you'll be able to help me out at all with a few questions I have regarding some baby ... A: you should begin to seperate the pups at four weeks of age, especiall if the male is taking an ... | |
| BATHS!!! | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: .....I wanted to know how i should give my hamster a bath.She kind of has an odor....and id liked to ... A: A hamster shouldn't need a water bath because they groom themselves, if your have hamster has a very ... | |
| my hamster has crusty eyes | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: well i have a baby hamster he was born a couple days after christmas and he has always had crusty ... A: take him to the vet, sounds like he has an eye infection or a respiratory infection like a cold. ... | |
| tail boil | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: One of my gerbils has what appears to be a large boil on its tail. At first it just looked like it ... A: hmmmmm.. the boil on your gerbils back could be either a boil or a tumor. Without running a few ... | |
| scab | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: i have 1 hamster (short haired hamster) and i noticed on his tail there was like a little scab. it ... A: anything could have caused it, like hurting himself or falling down. He will be just fine though. If ... | |
| dwarf hamster | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: Hey, I got a dwarf hamster about 2 to 3 weeks ago an she is a female she's very timid and has a ... A: Well, you could try to wash her with a washcloth and get it off of her or bathe her to get the ... | |
| blood on gerbil? | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: well, we thought that, but we NEVER see them fight......or are they fighting whenever were not ... A: A lot of times they could be fighting when you don't see them, but generally most people see some ... | |
| blood on gerbil? | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: I have learned that male gerbils will display behavior that looks as if they are mating by showing ... A: are your two gerbils in the same page? If so you need to separate them because one is fighting with ... | |
| Hamster | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: my hamster's right ear appears to be more red then the other ear, i think he might have scratched ... A: you can take your hamster to a vet because if he is scratching hard enough to turn red he may have ... | |
| Broken Pelvis | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: I cannot feel any back injury. I am really suspecting the broken pelvis. The X-rays will be best. ... A: Many hamsters can recover from a broken pelvis just fine, as long as they are given the proper ... | |
| Broken Pelvis | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: My son's hamster became stuck in couch and kids pulled him free. I found him in his cage crawling ... A: poor hamster. It seems like he may have a pinched nerve and you could try calling the vet to see if ... | |
| lhamster | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: Interested in a very gentle hamster that doesn't bite, what breed should I get? A: The most gentle hamster I have handled is the chinese dwarf hamster. They are really friendly and ... | |
| Is my hamster dying? | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: but does this mean that he is going to die soon? Will the vet give me any other advice?My hamster, ... A: I don't like to give a yes or no. If you don't get your hamster to a vet in time then yes he will ... | |
| Campbell Dwarf Hamster Problem.... | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: My Campbell dwarf hamster has cancer, is there anything I can do to make her more comfortable and is ... A: well you could try giving your hamster vitamin drops which just provides them with more vitamins and ... | |
| Is my hamster dying? | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: My hamster, Hammie hasn't been acting himself lately. I've had him since November 2004 and his eyes ... A: Wow, you've had your hamster for a long time. In general hamsters only live 2-3 years so he's really ... | |
| dwarf hamsters that are sick | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: My friends dwarf hanster was not moving when she woke up,but was breathing.She had him by the window ... A: So is he moving now? What are his other symptoms? Is he being sluggish, with his eyes slightly ... | |
| Hamster with respiratory infection? | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a syrian hamster who turned 2 on January 4th. On the 6th I had to take him to the Vet's ... A: Okay, I am going to take a shot at this answer. Fluid build up around the lungs and heart can be ... | |
| teddy bear hampsters | 1/17/2007 |
| Q: she had seven babies which will be 3 weeks old on sat but this morning i woke up and one of them had ... A: actually, it's going to be normal for a few not to survive. that's why they have so manny and ... | |
| Why are my babie hamsters dying? | 1/15/2007 |
| Q: My hamster tricky gave birth to a litter of 7 two weeks ago and one by one they have been dying, l ... A: The baby hamsters may be sick or something internally wrong with them and that's why they are ... | |
| siberian gerbils ?? | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: ..Here's my story. Six years ago we were given two ,"siberian gerbils, both were males",& a week ... A: Did the pets that you had have long tails? Gerbils have long slender tails with a little bit of fur ... | |
| hamster heart attack or stress or stroke? | 1/13/2007 |
| Q: well yesterday night my hamster was perfectly fine and happy, she was running in her wheel and being ... A: It's possible that she could have had a stroke and that's why she's acting funny. Give her a day or ... | |
| He's better | 1/13/2007 |
| Q: He was holding very still at first, which was terrifying, but he has started moving a lot. There ... A: keep him cozy and he may be in a little shock as well. Don't be alarmed though. My only ... | |
| gerbil death | 1/12/2007 |
| Q: please answer quick!!! one of my gerbils fell off my sister's loft bed and he's really bloody. if ... A: it all depends on how bad his injuries are. Do you have anything to cleanse the wounds with such as ... | |
| Hamster | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: Shawntiah.I bought 2 siberian dwarf hasmter (male & female) the female is so quiet it doesn't move ... A: how long have they been together? With the male and the female together you are certainly going to ... | |
| poor fat thing | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: My dwarf hamster is fatter than she use to be. I feed her healthy things and no sugar or anything ... A: Wow, thank goodness I am not the only one with a fat, lazy one year old dwarf hamster. Your hamster ... | |
| Hamster Water Intake? | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: I bought a hamster yesterday and he seems perfectly fine...eating, sleeping, using the wheel, hiding ... A: he's more than likely drinking you just can't tell because they don't drink a lot. They hardly drink ... | |
| Is my hamster going blind? | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: I just bought him about 2 months ago, so he isn't that old. He still looks like a little baby. I ... A: If he's not drinking any water try feeding him water through a dropper or try some gatorade if he's ... | |
| Housing | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: I wonder if you can advise me on how best to keep my dwarf hamsters. I have a pair of Roborovskis, ... A: connecting the cages is a great idea!!!! This would make a really great cage. and allow more room ... | |
| Is my hamster going blind? | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a male dwarf hamster, he's very hyper and full of energy. Today when I went to pick him up he ... A: It sounds like your dwarf hamster is sick and needs to go to a vet asap. Sounds like the reason he ... | |
| Gerbils bedding | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: I changed the bedding in my gerbils cage. 2 days later he has this huge bloody sore on his chest. I ... A: yes it is certainly the pine bedding that's causing the reaction. Pine and ceder bedding are the ... | |
| My male dwarf hamster | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: I bought my daughter a Russian dwarf hamster(dalmatian) in July. When we tried to put him in his ... A: Well you can go back to the glove method until he calms down again. My hamster bites me anytime I ... | |
| Abandoned gerbil pups? | 1/7/2007 |
| Q: I am panicking here. Here is what just happened: I just returned home from grocery shopping to find ... A: It's possible that several may die due to the injuries. The mother could have rejected them and ... | |
| Gerbils? | 1/7/2007 |
| Q: I just got a pair of gerbils a couple days ago. I've done lots of research and i have heard that ... A: Gerbils don't drink a lot of water. If your gerbil is squeaking a lot it could also mean that he may ... | |
| introduce a gerbil | 1/7/2007 |
| Q: I'm Evelin and i live in Brazil. I have 8 gerbils, one of them are alone and I'd like to introduce a ... A: Do not introduce the two females in with the one male. The females will fight over the male, killing ... | |
| hamster care | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: my name is russell and my hamster is nearly 2 years old now so i want to give it the best days of ... A: As hamsters get older they do have a rough time climbing. I've noticed my hamster choobles is having ... | |
| Is my hamster sick? | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: My hamster has been losing hair for about a week to 2 weeks. Also 2 days ago, I noticed he has a ... A: your hamster probably has mange mites and should go to the vet asap for treatment. mange mites live ... | |
| sleepy gerbils! | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: We have recently adopted two gerbils from a rehoming centre. They are adult females but we are not ... A: Older gerbils are less active and usually are hard of hearing and have difficulty seeing. You are ... | |
| Gerbil | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: I pick my gerbil up and try to flip it over but it never cooperates and just wiggles and flips back ... A: you kinda gotta grab them under their front paws and flip them. When we had animals delivered to the ... | |
| Helpp!! | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: i have a hamster i just bought about 6 days ago at the local pet store, and today when i got home ... A: you may have two options. See if you can take the hamster back to the pet store if your hamster is ... | |
| gerbils | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a few questions/concerns. My daughter (age 7) has been begging for gerbils for about a year. ... A: During the holidays store animals are more likely to get sick because of all the people buying small ... | |
| Sneezing when held | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: i have a 8 and a half week old female Syrian hamster. she is very energetic and loves her wheel. i ... A: Do you wash your hands before you pick her up? Do you wear any type of fragrance on yourself and ... | |
| Clicking noise in gerbil | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 female (I believe Mongolian gerbils?) I got them in a pet store for my daughter last year. ... A: labored breathing and clicking noises are signs of respiratory infection. A gerbil not acting and ... | |
| Not another one!! | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: My poor daughter has had three hamsters--two of whom died--one only after having him for two days. ... A: the hamster has serious respiratory problms and should see a vet asap. if you don't the hamster to a ... | |
| Nosie | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: Hey. My hamster is fairly old but now all he dose is make a noise (hissing) and dosent move. when i ... A: he may be losing his eye sight, because he doesn't know what's going on and hissing is a threat to ... | |
| weird sneezing noise | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: i got a hamster yesterday, and i've been so excited, i spotted him in the petstore a week ago, and ... A: hamsters don't drink a lot water and right now he's just getting familiar with his surroundings. ... | |
| Gerbil in bathe dust. | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: I recently got a gerbil. It's just a baby. I adopted it but i don't know when it was exactly born. ... A: it sounds like your gerbil is being just a curious baby with eating the dust bath. It shouldn't harm ... | |
| lazy bum | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: its me again with the black russian dwarf hamster. I was just wondering why my hamster sleeps so ... A: I seriously think our hamsters are distant cousins. I have an albino winter white hamster that is ... | |
| Hamsters! | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: Id like to know if its possible for hamsters to go into a coma?Becuase my hamster(gabriella)went ... A: hamsters don't like it cold. they are found in the desert and prefer heat. hamsters can go into a ... | |
| old gerbil | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: My gerbil Arnold has been living with us for about two and a half years now (he was 4 weeks when we ... A: Hearing may be going as well as sight too. The one thing I always recommend to people is to buy ... | |
| food in cheek | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: We noticed our female hamster had starting storing food in her cheek about time she was to give ... A: She could have died because of complications with the litter. She could have gotten extremely ill ... | |
| teddy bear hamsters | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: i bought a teddy hamster from a pet shop about 3 weeks ago. wasn't sure if it was male or female, ... A: Is the hamster building a nest and becoming irritated when you try to pick her up? Pregnant hamsters ... | |
| I dont know if he likes it | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a black russian dwarf hamster and he does not like his wheel... I thought every hamster likes ... A: My hamster used his wheel the first month I bought him and he doesn't use it anymore unless to pee ... | |
| sick hamster | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: This morning when I got up , my hamster was not responding . She was listless, not eating or ... A: no, being near the plant isn't going to make your hamster sick. The last hamster that died, did you ... | |
| russian hamsters | 12/27/2006 |
| Q: this morning i went to check up on my hamster and i found it laying in its food bowl. i opened the ... A: it sounds like he is dieing. he sounds really really sick. I can't exactly tell you what's wrong ... | |
| Gingers Coat | 12/26/2006 |
| Q: Hey I have a hamster for the past 2 months and just recently I noticed that her coat is started to ... A: hmmm... she may need to take a dust bath to get rid of the extra oils that her skin is producing. If ... | |
| Red nails and tail | 12/26/2006 |
| Q: My question is in the last two weeks my one year old hamster has gotten a reddish-purple tail and ... A: It sounds that her body is having a hard time supplying blood to other parts of her body. She may ... | |
| wet tail | 12/26/2006 |
| Q: my dad bought a male hamster on Saturday,on Sunday i went to the store and bought a female,so the ... A: the chances of him getting wettail are pretty high. I wouldn't buy another hamster for your male as ... | |
| toes | 12/26/2006 |
| Q: I have am awesome hamster Named Gizmo who really is the love of my life. So sad i know... A couple ... A: it sounds like she may be having poor circulation to her toes. How old is your hamster?? I would ... | |
| Why is my 2 gerbils not drinking its water? | 12/25/2006 |
| Q: My gerbils are ok. They eat and are active but I don't sêe them drinking. The water bottle is ... A: have you checked to make sure the bottle is working? Sometimes the bottle drinking tube get stopped ... | |
| my hamster has started to grow a tail | 12/24/2006 |
| Q: My dwarf hamster is nearly two and a half years old which i have been told i a good age for a dwarf ... A: It sounds like he has a growth on him. You can take him to the vet but because of his age I doubt ... | |
| chinese dwarf hamsters | 12/24/2006 |
| Q: I bought 2 female Chinese dwarf hamsters yesterday. My brother (8) dropped one while it was in its ... A: it sounds like your brother really injured his paw. he may have a sprained or broken paw. you need ... | |
| pregnat hamster | 12/23/2006 |
| Q: I have a Dalmation hamster.Me and my dad think our hamster is pregnat.Can you tell me some symptons ... A: hamsters are only pregnant for about 16 days during that time you will notice her belly getting ... | |
| Sudden Death | 12/22/2006 |
| Q: I got a Panda Hamster at the end of October from Petsmart and i work at Petsmart. Ok i would nothing ... A: I always call it sudden death. It could be because of a heart attack or something internal. When a ... | |
| My hamster (syrian hamster) is unwell. | 12/21/2006 |
| Q: My pet hamster, Teddy is sick. On one side of his cheekish area is swelling, its pinkish-red and its ... A: It sounds like his cheek pouch may be infected. Sometimes that happens beause of food getting stuck ... | |
| Pregnant dwarf hamster | 12/20/2006 |
| Q: I wanted to know when I will know when my female is going to deliver her babies. I bought her from a ... A: the average length of a dwarf hamster pregnancy is 19-22 days. since you bought her from a pet store ... | |
| hamster with open sore on stomach and lumps | 12/20/2006 |
| Q: We got this hamster about a year ago. He's still eating and drinking. He has a large,open sore on ... A: what type of bedding did you use before and what is the brand that you use now? There are two ... | |
| lost hamster found | 12/19/2006 |
| Q: about maybe a week ago my hamster got out and went behind the dryer and chewed and climbed into the ... A: wow, she's had a serious adventure, she may be a little paranoid due to the adventure, but she ... | |
| New born Gerbils | 12/19/2006 |
| Q: My daughter's gerbil just had babies and it seems that the mom is distracted running around the cage ... A: well the mother generally knows what's best for her pups and some new mothers may look like they are ... | |
| fighting in older gerbils | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: I have 3 male gerbils and have lived together peacefully for a couple of years now.But two of them ... A: you know there is a big chance that they could get into another fight. i would really consider ... | |
| gerbils nails to long | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: My gerbil is about 3 years old is it natural for him to stop shredding cardbord and things like ... A: some gerbils may get tired of shredding the same things. Have you tried giving him other treats. ... | |
| Sick Hamster | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: My hamster is unusually "round". When i took him out of his cage to clean it, i put him in his ball ... A: you have had your hamster for a long time. they generally only live 2-3 years. it could be that your ... | |
| New Baby Gerbils!!!! | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: My gerbils just had five babies or as I have been told they're called "pinkies" one of them I think ... A: the best thing to do right now is nothing. mom will take the pup back to her nest and if she doesn't ... | |
| My hamster is sick | 12/16/2006 |
| Q: no put i can pick some up tomorrow does it matter what kind an how old do they have to be before you ... A: you can probably tell a few days after birth. when they are able to be sold you can certainly tell ... | |
| My hamster is sick | 12/16/2006 |
| Q: But i have another question i cleaned that cage real well with hot soapy bleach water an riniesed ... A: hmmm, did one of the release it through their behind? that's their urine. it looks kinda white and ... | |
| My hamster is sick | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: She is now to the point to were she is barely breathing she comes out of her little house an just ... A: okay, i am going to be honest, it truly does seem like she has a very bad internal infection. It's ... | |
| my babies hamster | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: We had purchased a hamster for my daughter and it died, the pet store told us they were having ... A: the Christmas season is the worst season for hamsters and other small animals. with other kids ... | |
| hamster | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: Yes, I brought a hamster from the pet supermarket about 2 weeks ago, and on the way home it chewed ... A: it sounds like she may be a dwarf hamster, i'll give you a link so you can see the difference ... | |
| My hamster has a weird skin condition.... | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: My name is Yara, I'm 12 years-old and I have a hamster I love a lot. I just noticed last week that ... A: what type of bedding do you use? hamsters can be allergic to certain bedding especially wood ... | |
| hamsters | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: my russuian dawarf hamsters bite all the time! Are they becoming wild? what do i do? A: naturally they are wild and do bite. mine used to nip me a bit when i first got him especially when ... | |
| Mr. Darcy =( | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: i think my hamster, mr. darcy, is sick and i'm not sure what to do. one morning i noticed that he ... A: i think he is really sick. is the skin where the bald patches are at flaey and reddish? if so he ... | |
| Help me plz!!!! whats going on?! | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: ON THE FIRST DAY OF BUYING MY HAMSTER (FRIDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2006), HE WAS VERY CURIOUS AND FRIENDLY. ... A: hamsters are normally night time creatures so him waking up at 1am can be normal. my hamstep did the ... | |
| Gizmo | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: I have a hamster named gizmo who is very active, and a joy to have. today when i took her out og ... A: she may have scratched herself on her back or she may have just cut herself on something in the cage ... | |
| Gerbils wounded, split up? | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: I have two female gerbils about one and a half years old. Four days ago we can home to find Skittles ... A: those are two reasonable scenarios that could have happened to the poor gerbil. I would keep her ... | |
| Eye Problems | 12/9/2006 |
| Q: I don't really have a follow up question but I just wanted to Thank You for your time. But I wanted ... A: You can touch him and pet him but make sure to speak to him since he can't see too well he may try ... | |
| Escaped Gerbils | 12/8/2006 |
| Q: can you please give any advice you may have on how to catch gerbils? Both of my gerbils have chewed ... A: I really do you think you have tried everything that can be done. once gerbils escape it is really ... | |
| sick grebil? | 12/6/2006 |
| Q: I'm an assistant. kindergarten teacher and we got a gerbil as a class pet about a week ago. we are ... A: She is probably sick and should go to a vet. When the children play with the gerbil is the gerbil ... | |
| ill hamster?help | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: I have a syrian hamster about a year old and was very active and inquistive always getting up at ... A: during winter some hamsters may be less active,. but it doesn't stop them from eating. my hamster is ... | |
| Sick Hamster? | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: Yes, today Jack did eat and drink, though he did not eat as much as he usually does. His bottom is ... A: He could have an ear infection if he's walking funny. He would still have to go to the vet to get ... | |
| Hibernating Hamster | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: I believe Hammy is hibernating (or sick) he is cold and doesn't move much, he seems to have a puffy ... A: i think your hamster is sick and has a serious problem with his stomach if it's bloated.he more than ... | |
| Sick Hamster? | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: Our hamster, Jack (6 months old), is not acting the way he usually does. Just yesterday/last night ... A: Is he eating or drinking anything at all? Does his fur look healthy or does it look dull. Also, is ... | |
| my hamster | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: i bought a hamster and the lady said that they would get alone and they are dwafts but they dont so ... A: sometimes dwarf hamsters can live together if they are from the same cage and have grown up ... | |
| Pregnant gerbil | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: I have two gerbils. One is a boy and one is a girl. They are both 18 weeks old. How can I tell ... A: the pregnancy can last 24-28 days. unless you know when they mated it's kinda hard to figure out ... | |
| Old, wobbly hamster - please help! | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: I have a 3 year-old hamster who just recently started developing some problems...can you help? One ... A: it sounds like there are a lot of problems going on with him. He more than likely has an intestinal ... | |
| Very worried | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: Shawntiah, I am very worried about my hamster, we bought her 5 months ago when she was still very ... A: wow it seems that your hamster has a serious case of wettail here. The swelling on her stomach can ... | |
| dwarf hamsters | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: how do they get it? i clean the house once a week every Wednesday and i feed them in the mourning ... A: well dwarf hamsters rarely, rarely get wettail and I didn't know you had dwarf hamsters, so I really ... | |
| sick hamster | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: my 2 year old hamster has dull eyes and and mark on it's chest like a popped blister. it is eating ... A: sounds like a skin infection. With the dull eyes and skin problem on his stomach it sounds like ... | |
| blackbear hamsters | 11/26/2006 |
| Q: This is Melissa, one thing, I can't remove the wheel because she made her nest in it. The male has ... A: You still should find a way to get the male out of the cage, once the female gives birth she can get ... | |
| blackbear hamsters | 11/25/2006 |
| Q: My hamster has given birth befor, and I think she is pregnant again. Although I'm not sure. How can ... A: Has she been kept in the cage with other male hamster? If you look at her from the top and her belly ... | |
| Abandoned Hamsters | 11/25/2006 |
| Q: I was going to work the other day and I caught a man dumping two hamsters in front of my work. The ... A: Obviously the poor little things need to go to a vet or they will probably not last long. You did do ... | |
| wet tail | 11/24/2006 |
| Q: one day when i came home from school my hamsters was just sitting their not moving so we took it to ... A: there is nothing that can really be done to help prevent your hamster from getting low glucose. You ... | |
| gerbil abdomen swelling and discharge | 11/23/2006 |
| Q: I don't know if you can answer a question about a gerbil but I noticed yesterday that my gerbil's ... A: the only things i can think of that your gerbil may have is a tumor, or some type of blockage in her ... | |
| hampster feeding | 11/23/2006 |
| Q: What does mean when a hampster stuffs a buch of food in it's mouth al at once and it's jaws get ... A: hamsters have little pouches in their cheeks where they store food. it's a natural thing and it just ... | |
| injured hamster | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: Today my son dropped his hamster and said he landed on his back. Alvin can still walk but drags his ... A: I am soorry to say but there really isn't much that can be done. He may have pinched a nerve on his ... | |
| my hamsters dont like to chew?!?! | 11/5/2006 |
| Q: ok, i have had 2 male dwarf hamsters for a week, they are 9 weeks old and have adjusted beautifully ... A: wow, it sounds like you have the perfect hamsters. I wish mine was active. He's only active when he ... | |
| hamster died after a week... | 11/4/2006 |
| Q: my daughter's hamster died after 1 week. she had plenty of food and water. she had been sleeping a ... A: she could have really done some damage to herself because of intense itching. Many animals will ... | |
| help not sure what is wrong | 11/3/2006 |
| Q: We have only had our male syrian hamster for a week, he has been absolutely fine - nesting and ... A: yes. you need to see a vet as soon as possible. It seems that your hamster has a bacterial ... | |
| my gerbil's ear is bleeding | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: I have had a my gerbil peaches for almost a year along with three other ones peaches is different ... A: Mites can travel from animal to animal. The mites I think your gerbil may have are mange mites and ... | |
| my gerbil's ear is bleeding | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: I have had a my gerbil peaches for almost a year along with three other ones peaches is different ... A: sounds like your gerbil has mites and she should go to a vet asap. I would bring all your gerbils to ... | |
| Peanut Head | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: .. The pups are doing pretty well, but one has an eye that will not open. It seems a little crusty. ... A: Poor pup. Sounds like the pup has a little eye infection or it could be possible that he may not ... | |
| crusty eyes in hamster | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: We have an almost 3 year old long hair teddy bear hamster. Recently his eyes have become crusted. ... A: Mr. Snickers is pretty old and yes it is because of old age and he probably has an eye infection ... | |
| Strange Behaviour! | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: I have just gone out yesterday and bought my 4th hamster which I have named marbles, as she is a ... A: Chink was probably just being a messy hamster like some hamsters get when they are alone. I know ... | |
| Hamster Hair Loss | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a Teddy Bear Hamster, her name is Baby. I have had her for almost 3 years. I noticed tonight ... A: Your hamster is very old for one and is the skin that's bare looking reddish or scaly looking? Is ... | |
| how do I feed baby mice? | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: I work at a horse barn and earlier today I found 6 baby mice in the hay loft (actually they were ... A: wow this is a tough dilemma for you. Okay, I'll tell you everything that I know and see if anything ... | |
| is my friends hamsters dying | 10/28/2006 |
| Q: my friend has gone on holiday again this is the second time i have looked after it last time it was ... A: it seems that the hamster is indeed sick. I advise that you either talk to your parents and have ... | |
| Sudden Hamster Dearh | 10/28/2006 |
| Q: I bought a hamster for my daughter about 2 weeks ago. The little guy was fine when we brought him ... A: He died because of a bacterial infection. The diarrhea and lethargy that you described are signs of ... | |
| Ill Gerbil and perhaps a depressed one? | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: We have 3 male gerbils approxiametly 2 years old. We separated 1 off from the other 2, about 2 ... A: It sounds like one is missing it's friends but it will adjust soon enough. As long as he's eating he ... | |
| HURT HURT HAMSTER | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: and i hope that u can help me.I have a bunch of european black bear hamsters.One got into anothers ... A: you know if you want to get rid of the babies, call all your pet stores and ask if you can put a ... | |
| Teddy bear Hamster (fuzzy butt) | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: I have a question... Fuzzy butt is the first hamster ive ever had, when we got home last nite he was ... A: hmmmm... generally if you wake a hamster they generally go into a defensive position. The hiccuping ... | |
| Russian hamsters white eye! | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: My hamster is now just over 2 years - I understand that is fairly old for a hamster. I have noticed ... A: It sounds like he may have scratched himself in the eye or he may be getting an eye infection. If ... | |
| can't tell betwen wet tail and dihorrea | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: ) please and thank you A: your hamster has diarrhea also known as wettail. You really do need to take your hamster to a vet ... | |
| eyes | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: my hamster was attacked by my dog, it survived, but it's eye is really red .we're not sure if it's ... A: Her eye is red probably due to an eye injury. you could try using visine eye drops to try to flush ... | |
| Peanut Head | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: My dwarf hamster recently had pups (about 3 days ago) and I found one with it's head trapped in a ... A: I am sorry to say but without mothers milk the pup will not survive. This is why they have so many ... | |
| gerbils | 10/21/2006 |
| Q: hey again ! iv heard gerbils love to dig ! is this true?how can i recreate this for them ? i have a ... A: well both gerbils and hamsters like to dig several feet under ground. You don't have to recreate ... | |
| Gerbils | 10/21/2006 |
| Q: I recently had a hamster that died of wet tail and i was wondering if gerbils can catch the disease ... A: well the thing is wet tail is just another name for diarrhea and any small animal can get diarrhea ... | |
| hampsters | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: I was given 2 male hampsters and to my shock when cleanin cage today when to may shock I found ... A: wow that is a shock to find baby hamsters. The chances are about 50/50 that she may or not eat them. ... | |
| Sex of Baby Hamsters | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: My mother's class decided to have a pet this year in the classroom. Hamsters was their choice. They ... A: well you gotta seperate them asap. What type of hamster are they? Because if they aren't dwarf ... | |
| What is the right size cage for a hampster? | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: My hamster has a 2 story cage. Do you think it is big enough? She is a Long Haired teddy bear ... A: As long as the cage you have doesn't contain plastic tubes because the plastic tubed cages found in ... | |
| bleeding | 10/15/2006 |
| Q: We have had our black bear hamster, Amunet, for at least a month now. She's the first female hamster ... A: no female hamsters don't have periods actually and it's not a stupid question. Your hamster probably ... | |
| hamster period | 10/14/2006 |
| Q: recently got 2 hamsters 1 fmale and 1 male when i was cleaning cage noticed fm was limping. and ... A: sounds like there may have been a fight going on between the two. Hamsters don't have periods and if ... | |
| Hamster problems | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: My hamster has curling claws that hurt A LOT when i pick her up. Also, she bites me a lot. I ... A: you will need to cut the claws and if you can't cut them yourself bring her to a vet. About your ... | |
| Is my hammie pg | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: i put the females with the male whenever they are in season. one of the two females is building ... A: I would seperate your two females. They will need their own cage while giving birth because hamsters ... | |
| My female Teddy Bear hamster has edema | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old female that is being treated for a kidney and spleen infection. She has had 4 ... A: I have known that things like this could happen to hamsters but i've never heard of it from a pet ... | |
| wat goes on | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: My neighbors have a boy and girl hamster.3 weeks and 3 days ago i breeded them.my friends mom told ... A: It's generally an average 2-3 weeks after conception before they are born. Are you positive that ... | |
| Hamster Disorder | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old short-haired hamster. It has always been active and alive, though recently, it ... A: You should really take him to the vet to get looked at. it sounds like he may have a tumor or a ... | |
| sick hamster | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: I do not know what kind of hamster it is, just the general kind that you get in a pet store. She is ... A: it sounds like your hamster has wettail. it's a bacterial infection of the intestine. The best thing ... | |
| LUMP | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: I HAVE A PET FEMALE HAMSTER, AND HAVE JUST NOTICE A HARD MOLE COLOUR LUMP ON HER BACK COULD THIS BE ... A: yes it could indicate cancer or a number of things. but generally a hard lump on a hamster is an ... | |
| Male and Female Gerbil | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: If we put a male and a female gerbil together for the purpose of mating and have never seen each ... A: I've read and heard that the female can be a bit more aggressive than the male and that you should ... | |
| Is my hammie pg | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: i have 2 female syrian hamsters and one male. i have heard that they go into the heat cycle every 4 ... A: they either both could be pregnant or they do not care for the male. It takes about a month for them ... | |
| Sick Gerbil | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: I have noticed for the last week that one of my three gerbils, peter, has been getting really ... A: it sounds like your gerbil may have had a stroke. How old is your gerbil? A stroke can cause a ... | |
| hamster has a swollen belly | 10/8/2006 |
| Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old black bear hamster. Lately I've noticed that her belly is swollen and hard. ... A: Try feeding her a strawberry to see if she is constipated. Since you have noticed her urine is ... | |
| gerbil's shedding | 10/8/2006 |
| Q: My gerbil is shedding alot. I was wondering if it is natrual if gerbils shed in the fall? A: gerbils can shed a little bit, but if your gerbil is going bald then it's probably a skin irritation ... | |
| My gerbils nose is bleeding and raw | 10/8/2006 |
| Q: My gerbils nose is bleeding and raw , I change his cage all the time and kept it clean, I use the ... A: you could try using a different bedding for a while that isn't wood shavings such as carefresh or ... | |
| is my hamster ill or pregnant | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: my daughters hamster has a little bit of blood around its private areas and im not sure if she is ... A: how long has the blood been there? Is she showing any of the signs or symptoms of pregnancy, such as ... | |
| my winter white's balding!!! | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: i have a winter white whos 1yr n 3 months old. he's been balding at his head, near his eyes and near ... A: the best thing to do is to take your hamster to a vet. How is his skin? Is it pink or scaley ... | |
| New hamster | 10/6/2006 |
| Q: My hamster of four years just passed away and i would like to buy a new one. I would like a teddy ... A: make sure the one you choose has a shiny coat and doesn't have a wet bottom or messy coat. When a ... | |
| hamster scratching and biting non-stop | 10/6/2006 |
| Q: About 23 days ago we tried to breed my daughters hamster for the 2nd time (the first went very ... A: she probably has mites and she should see a vet asap. I would just look in the phone book for a ... | |
| Hamster not eating and sleeps alot | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 yrs and 3 months old hamster named Pippi. Recently, he is not eating and is drinking less. ... A: Well your hamster is getting up in age and you've done everything that I would do. I really can't ... | |
| Roborovski issue | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 Roborovski hamsters, same sex, bought together from a reputed Pet Shop. They are so far a ... A: hmmm.. in all honesty your older hamster wouldn't live a sad life and dwarf hamsters actually only ... | |
| sick hamster | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: My 9 month old hamster seems to have a cold. I noticed it last night when I tried to wake him as he ... A: it does seem like your hamster probably has a cold. All of the symptoms you've described does sound ... | |
| Short Haired and Dalmation Hamsters | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: What Vegies are OKand what Veggies are not? A: there are so many things they can and can't eat it would be such a long list to give you. I'll give ... | |
| i think my hamster is dying | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: today when i checked my hamster about 20 days old she was cold to the touch and she couldnt move she ... A: it does seem like she isn't going to make it without a vets medical attention. Have you looked at ... | |
| hamsters | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: My 3 year old hamster looks and feels bloated in his belly. He is eating and drinking, but stopped ... A: is he pooing as well?? if you don't notice him pooing normally you can try feeding him a strawberry ... | |
| hamsters swollen belly | 10/1/2006 |
| Q: my daughter has a 3 year old white albino hamster which we have noticed in the last few days her ... A: wow the hamster is pretty, they generally live 2-3 years and generally a little home remedy of ... | |
| My hamster has a growth | 9/30/2006 |
| Q: i have a winter white hamster that has a growth on it's right hand and it's only a year plus. it's ... A: well to be perfectly honest there's nothing you can do outside of a vet's help to get rid of the ... | |
| Hamster cleaner | 9/30/2006 |
| Q: What cleaner should you use to clean out your hamster cage with? What is the best hamster medicine ... A: Hey, the particular cleaning product that I use is Super Pet Clean Cage Deodorizer. The best ... | |
| Is it okay... | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering.. I know hamster sleep during the day and play at night. My husband wakes up for ... A: you know certainly know when a hamster is annoyed because they will need to run away from you and ... | |
| She's not enjoying her treats.. | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: I had bought Scruffy those pouchy little puff treats and she seems not to be eating them. I heard ... A: Is she eating anything at all and is she active or acting normal otherwise. I know that my hamster ... | |
| taming | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: first of all, im a new expert and see that you r like the hamster guru, so i really need your help. ... A: In all honesty you are doing the right thing. The hamster is going to scuttle out of your hand. It's ... | |
| MY NEW FURRY FRIEND | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: I am seeking fast help regarding my new furry Russian Dwarf hamster. Scruffy is a 5 week old female. ... A: it seems that you have everything for her and everything is just fine. She is just being a normal ... | |
| baby mouse losing hair on head | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: I found 2 baby mice on my back patio about 2 weeks ago, they appeared to be maybe 4-5 days old. One ... A: Wow, such a tiny young thing and a good person that you are to try to take care of them. Right now ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster Swollen/Red Area, Very Shy | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: My hamster is a chinese dwarf hamster and he is about four or five months old. His privates have ... A: hmmmm.. wow that seems really weird that he has had a swolen area over night. It sounds like he may ... | |
| escape please help | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: I cant let her die she is just a baby and i love her. and most of all i got her last night. please ... A: the best thing to do is to place the cage on the floor and keep it open. place a treat outside the ... | |
| i Lost my hamster | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: Well, the problem is my hamster can climb the stairs (i tught it) i didnt quite get around to ... A: have you tried placing the cage pm the floor and keeping th latch open and putting some food on the ... | |
| Buying a baby hamster | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: Im about to buy a baby hamster from a per store I was wondering what kind of special things will I ... A: you will need a fairly nice size cage for the hamster. If you are buying a dwarf hamster you can buy ... | |
| hamster breed | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: my daughter just got a hamster from a large petstore. It is not a dwart hamster or a teddy bear ... A: I've never heard of a grey bear hamster, but they come up with new types of teddy bear hamsters all ... | |
| gerbils | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: I have gerbils that have smalltwo gerbils that have small black and small red bugs on them. They are ... A: It sounds like they may have ticks. I would buy some animal flea and tick spray and spray it ... | |
| Hamster in trouble, need some help... | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: I would say 4 days ago I noticed that both of my Teddy Bear hamster Fuzzy's eyes were stuck shut and ... A: carefresh and fluff are very good bedding to use. Your hamster has wetail which is a bacterial ... | |
| Bleeding and injury | 9/24/2006 |
| Q: Is there a specific type of vitamin drop to get that will help her or anything like that? And if so, ... A: my hamster uses oasis vitamin drops and you can find them at petsmart. I love them and a a little ... | |
| Bleeding and injury | 9/24/2006 |
| Q: My hamster got out last night and when I found her she wasnt moving her front left paw, she also had ... A: poor hammy. she's hurt pretty badly. she is not going to eat because she's in pain and the best ... | |
| ill dwarf hamster??? | 9/23/2006 |
| Q: ! unfortunately nothing has changed, we are useing the same bedding, food, treats etc that has been ... A: make sure she isn't scratching herself raw. If she starts doing that than the hospital is the way ... | |
| gerbilss | 9/23/2006 |
| Q: i love my gerbill so much and i look after her as much as i can. im always buying her them pet small ... A: *smiles at the gerbil* the gerbil is going to chew anything you put in there. It's normal. The best ... | |
| female pregnant dwarf hamster-male | 9/23/2006 |
| Q: We wanted to mate our recently purchased male and female dwarf hamsters. (They were purchased ... A: yes, the female can get over stressed with the male attacking her constantly. it's best to just ... | |
| Missing Parts....... | 9/22/2006 |
| Q: I have a Teddy Bear hamster about 2 years old. For the last couple of weeks he has been sleeping, ... A: More than likely he is mating with the female and that's why his penis is prutruding. I wouldn't ... | |
| size of hamster | 9/22/2006 |
| Q: I bought a teddy bear hamster a week ago. I also bought a critter trail cage will those tubes for ... A: yes, teddy bear hamsters get too big to where they will get stuck in the tubes. it doesn't take too ... | |
| iss dwarf hamster??? | 9/22/2006 |
| Q: we aquired HAPPY in january of this year, then SPOTTY in march then DELILA. all 3 are in seperate ... A: it sounds like she's having an allergic reaction to something. what type of bedding are you using??? ... | |
| gerbil birth | 9/22/2006 |
| Q: Also is there any way i can find out if there is a boy and/or girl? thanks for your time and ... A: the best thing to do is to go to this website to sex the gerbils. it's easier to see a picture than ... | |
| Hamster behavior | 9/22/2006 |
| Q: I have a month-old male Syrian hamster, and I've noticed that as he is exploring his cage, running ... A: it sounds like he may have a had a mild stroke or something and that's what causing to him to act ... | |
| young gerbil suddenly very lethargic (ill?) | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: At first I was wondering if she could possibly be going into labor, but now I doubt it. Her ... A: it sounds like she went into cardiac arrest and I don't think she's going to make it past the night ... | |
| Gerbil biting its own tail | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 gerbils and they have lived happily together since birth, now being about 7 or 8 months ... A: he is becoming aggressive towards the other gerbil and the only way to stop it is to seperate them. ... | |
| young gerbil suddenly very lethargic (ill?) | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: We have a male and a female gerbil about 3-4 months old, and all was well until suddenly this ... A: have you had any babies from these gerbils and are you sure she isn't pregnant? it does sound like ... | |
| Gerbil | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: I have had my 4 gerbils for just over 3.5 years now but have recently had to seperate them into 2 ... A: eeewwww.. sounds like he has mange mites. i would take him to a small animal vet asap to get ... | |
| Is my Chinese hammie pregnant? | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 chinese hamsters, which i bought from a small local pet shop. When i bought them i thought ... A: it sounds like she may be either pregnant or really aggressive. The thing is to keep cleaning out ... | |
| Is he dying? | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: I had gotten a long haired Teddy Bear hamster(male)last Feb. as a gift from my boyfriend. Cookie has ... A: I hate to say it but it does sound like he is in the last stages of death. It sounds like he's ... | |
| hamster | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: !!!? Also how many roborvoskis is reccomended? thanks A: you could actually put some wooden blocks in the cage for them to step up on but you'd be surprised ... | |
| Do you know what my hamster died of? | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: Well I wasn't sure who to ask on this page but I thought I might as well ask anyways. My Russian ... A: Well to be honest he was very close to old age. He was almost a year old and dwarf hamsters only ... | |
| Gerbil - Problem Teeth | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: They have a wood house and some small wood toys in the shape of vegetables. They used to love them, ... A: since you said they were chewing and active before their teeth were broken, i'd say that as soon as ... | |
| Gerbil - Problem Teeth | 9/17/2006 |
| Q: Shawntiah, I have two male gerbils just under two years of age. I noticed Kramer had been losing ... A: what else do you have for them to chew on inside the cage? Do you have any chew treats for them to ... | |
| mice(dormouse or fieldmouse)help!!! | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: please help us! my son found a newborn dormouse or fieldmouse near our house we have struggled for ... A: you will need to feed the baby mouse special milk from a petstore. The milk from the petstore is ... | |
| my hamster makes constant squeaking noises | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: about 3 weeks ago i was sitting outside and this hamster crawled into my lap..... i brought her ... A: The first thing I would do is immediently take out the ceder bedding. She's having an allergic ... | |
| Gerbal has deserted her babys!! | 9/15/2006 |
| Q: One of my gerbals recently gave birth and she wont go anywhere near the babys. i also have another ... A: if the other gerbil is pregnant or producing milk than you could actually try and see what happens ... | |
| Mouse health | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: I have had my mouse for a year and in the last week he has been scratching more often mainly on his ... A: your mouse needs to go to a vet asap. It sounds like he has mange mites which you need to go to a ... | |
| Hamster acting crazy - death immenent? | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: So my wife used to have a dwarf hamster that was pretty mild mannered and fun, but then one day it ... A: Well how old was the dwarf hamster?? Dwarf hamsters only live about a year and it may have had a ... | |
| gerbil health | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: About 6 weeks ago my boyfriend and I bought 2 male gerbils that were 8 weeks old. They both seemed ... A: sounds like there's a virus or bacteria infection going around between your gerbils that's infecting ... | |
| Hamster Eye Infection | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: My hamster has some sort of eye infection. Two days ago the area around its eyes were a little red ... A: The vet tech is completely right. It's an eye infection and the sad part is without medicine from a ... | |
| Red/Closed Eyes (2nd Question) | 9/10/2006 |
| Q: You answered my first question, & I didn't notice you did. I'm now about to buy Carefresh, since ... A: You are a really good parent to save up all of your b-day money to take her to a vet. I am very ... | |
| Bald patches of fur with lumps? | 9/10/2006 |
| Q: Are you absolutely positive this could be it? She has been scratching constantly for the past day, ... A: If you honestly think it's the bedding then I would take out any bedding and see if the bumps go ... | |
| Bald patches of fur with lumps? | 9/9/2006 |
| Q: I recently changed my Hamsters cage, and in doing so I noticed that she has two small patches of ... A: You're the first person to send me a picture of your animal. This really helps a lot. *looks at ... | |
| Gerbil Age | 9/9/2006 |
| Q: I have two gerbils that i got two months ago, but the woman at the pet store didn't tell us how old ... A: It's pretty hard to actually tell the exact month. Most gerbils that are in a petstore are generally ... | |
| Coughing | 9/9/2006 |
| Q: I'm just wondering about my Dwarf Hamster, Honey. I think shes been coughing but i dont know what ... A: dog treats are not good for hamsters. only give them hamster treats. it soounds like the treat may ... | |
| Inactive gerbil | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: I have a gerbil, she is almost two years old. She seemed to be fine a few days ago but for the past ... A: wow there are a few possible things that could be wrong with your gerbil. I think your gerbil may ... | |
| syrian hamster care | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if you can give our family any insight to our problem. Our son has a pet Hamster ... A: Well most skin cancers I have seen in hamsters generally has growths. Mites that I have seen have ... | |
| little red bugs and brown | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: I read your answer to a previous question about this and my dwarf hamsters definately have this ... A: sometimes but very, very rarely can humans get them, they are attracted to animals with fur. so I ... | |
| brown spots on my hamster | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: The other day i noticed she was itching alot right above her hips so my brother and i gave her a ... A: hmmmm.... well hamsters do scratch right above their hips a lot but is she losing fur as well and ... | |
| bald spot on dwarf hamster | 9/7/2006 |
| Q: My wife's black russian dwarf hamster has a bald spot under his left ear that feels like a slight ... A: How long has the bald spot been there and how old is the hamster? Is the activity level of the ... | |
| Hamster health | 9/7/2006 |
| Q: My hamster is 2 years and 3 months old. She has always been very active, but lately she seems to ... A: It sounds like she is old and weak. Has she lost a lot of weight? If so it could be a sign of a ... | |
| Fleas on Hamster | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: I, really don't know if my hamster has fleas, but I have noticed that on his fur and skin, he has ... A: it sounds like he either has lice or mites. Without me seeing a photo of the parasite up close I can ... | |
| My Glue Eating Hamster | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: Recently I bought a cage in which the ramp up to the food dish was too slippery for my hamster. My ... A: to insure your hamster doesn't chew anymore glue remove the ramp. Look at what the glue is made out ... | |
| Old teddy bear hamster ill | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: .. we bought the vitamins and will see if they help. Aside, you didn't address the dermititus issue ... A: Oh so sorry about the dermititus issue. Do not put the pet wipes on his skin. He really should go to ... | |
| Injured Hamster | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: While I was away for a weekend trip, our 1 yr old hamster managed to get out of his cage. I'm not ... A: well it certainly seems like he injured himself from a fall maybe. He is certainly in pain and the ... | |
| Another hamster question | 9/4/2006 |
| Q: I bought a hamster toilet for my hamster, but she doesn't use it. She still goes to the washroom in ... A: hamsters generally pick one spot where they will use the bathroom in. the hamster toilet is made so ... | |
| Hamster | 9/4/2006 |
| Q: I have a short haired Syrian hamster My hamster likes to chew on the cage bars. I bought her many ... A: Hamsters don't know what's the best thing for them when it comes to chewing. When you first buy your ... | |
| is my hamster sick , if so what can i do? | 9/4/2006 |
| Q: my hamster i think is sick its not very active and its not eating or drinking alot, it mostly sleeps ... A: how old is your hamster? hamsters generally live 2-3 years. Does your hamster have any other ... | |
| Old teddy bear hamster ill | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: Our sweet teddy hamster is very old - about 3 years...he moves slowly and loses his balance ... A: It seems that sweet teddy is going through the old age symptoms like you said. Not wanting to be ... | |
| My hamsters a week pregnent. what should I do? | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: My Hamster Jr. is pregant and next week the babies will be born. should I let the male help with ... A: seperate the male from the female. it's not good to keep the male in cage because he can and will ... | |
| new hamster?? | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: ! ok, about 6 months ago I got my hamster but, i only got him a couple of days before I had to go ... A: hmmmm since your hammie was never let out of the cage it can be a little difficult to tame him to ... | |
| Please Help Me...Something wrong with chin | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: My chinchilla has a wart-like thing on its left side....it is about as long as one of its ... A: hmmmm... it sounds like some type of growth. I would really take your chinchilla to a vet and have ... | |
| i think my humster broke her legs | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: My hamster accidentally fell from my hands in the carpet of my room. Now when she moves around, she ... A: she may have broken her legs or she may have fallen on her back and caused her to have a pinch nerve ... | |
| can more than 1 dwarf hamster live together? | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: Well i'm going to get a dwarf hamster or russion dwarf hamster but i wanna get more than one and i ... A: in my personal opinion I wouldn't put more than one hamster together. dwarf hamsters can sometimes ... | |
| hamsters sharing a cage | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: I recently bought a male hamster. My little sister likes it so much that she wants one as well. Is ... A: I would not put two male hamsters together. Dwarf hamsters are generally the ones that people keep ... | |
| Getting another hamster | 8/26/2006 |
| Q: My daughter's hamster escaped and it has been over a week. First, how long can she survive? And what ... A: I am sorry your hamster escaped. There are a few things you can do to try to get the hamster back, ... | |
| hamster skin problems | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: Have you ever treated a skin condition on a hamster. My hamster has slowly been losing hair and the ... A: it does sound like mites and the best thing to do is to take your hamster to a vet to get ... | |
| hamsters | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: we brought our chinese dwarf hamsters yesterday at about 4pm. At around 9pm they have been in bed. ... A: yes it is perfectly normal for them to sleep all day and play all night. My hamster actually sleeps ... | |
| Gerbils and ladders | 8/17/2006 |
| Q: What type of material should I use? I know nothing that they can chew.Can gerbils climb ladders? I ... A: sorry for such a late response. I was moving to another state and did not have internet for a few ... | |
| How to bathe my gerbils | 8/17/2006 |
| Q: I have two wonderful gerbils, but they kind of smell. I was just wondering how to give them a bath ... A: when was the last time you cleaned out the cage? Sometimes an animal will lay in their pee. The best ... | |
| Help!!! Gerbil hurt? | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: Gerber was not moving for about five minutes in the corner of his cage, and he kept freezing in one ... A: yes he was in shock and he still may be a little woozy from the incident. Monitor him for a few ... | |
| asPEN! | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if ANY kind of aspen bedding ok for hamsters? Because I have the aspen bedding ... A: i had my hamster on aspen bedding and aspen bedding is generally not a bad bedding to use. it ... | |
| itchy | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: i have a golden hamster and she has been itching so much and now she has black spots, what do i do? A: either your hamster has mites or is having a bad allergic reaction to something. what type of ... | |
| My gerbil dumping her food bowl over | 8/15/2006 |
| Q: I have a question, you've answered some of mine before,My female gerbil had babies they are fine, ... A: Lol. she may just have lost her mind, tehehehe. In all honesty she's just being a mom. They are two ... | |
| Help!!! Gerbil hurt? | 8/15/2006 |
| Q: My name is Noa, and today I took my 2 gerbils, oreo and gerber out of their cage to run and play in ... A: I am so sorry that one of your gerbils got stepped on. It's really very common since they are so ... | |
| baby mice | 8/13/2006 |
| Q: well i dont know if you know anything about mice. but i just found a baby field mouse without its ... A: if you found the baby and it still needs to be handfed like you're doing the best milk to use is ... | |
| Red/Closed Eyes? | 8/13/2006 |
| Q: Skittles, my pet dwarf hamster (I got her January 06) has just got a red/puffy eye, now it's shut. ... A: Don't feel like a failure. Hammies get sick, it's normal. What type of bedding are you using?? I ... | |
| Hamster has diarrhea and sick | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: I have only had my hamster for a little over a week I bought her in a pet store in New Jersey. We ... A: The best thing to do is to take your hamster to a vet for antibiotics. She has a bacterial infection ... | |
| My baby gerbils | 8/9/2006 |
| Q: You've already answered a few questions for me but I have a few more.I had six baby gerbils right ... A: parents will normally eat their babies because the babies may be too weak and may not survive, they ... | |
| are my mice pregnant? | 8/9/2006 |
| Q: You said you know stuff about mice aswell so i need your advice. I brought a mouse to accompany my ... A: If the male has been in there for about a week chances are very, very good that your two females or ... | |
| My hamster ran away! | 8/8/2006 |
| Q: MAYDAY.My female eropean blck bear hamster chewed a hole through the screen at the top of the cage ... A: Well, you did everything that you are supposed to do to try to catch an escaped hamster. Try to look ... | |
| Month old baby gerbil very sick | 8/8/2006 |
| Q: MY gerbil had a litter or 6 gerbils 4 weeks ago. Yesterday I noticed what I assumed to be the runt ... A: awww poor thing. What you are doing is great, the chocolate milk was probably okay for now since you ... | |
| Bloody gerbil paw | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: One of my gerbil's fingers? has been purple for the past few days. This morning when i picked him up ... A: It sounds like he had lost circulation to his finger in his paw. The best thing to do is to take him ... | |
| DriTail | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: I just got a hamster and I am giving her DriTail for the first few days because the guy at the pet ... A: personally I wouldn't give your hamster dritail unless they have it. Since wettail is caused by an ... | |
| sick hamster | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: He seems to being a little better. His eyes are both open and he is taking water from a dropper. ... A: hmmm.. *sings* it's a miracle!! well if he is opening his eyes a little bit feed him some milk. This ... | |
| sick hamster | 8/6/2006 |
| Q: I've had my hamster for about 2 years. I don't know what to do, he seems very sick. He feels cold ... A: Well, I must say he is very dehydrated and he's certainly not eating. One thing is for sure and that ... | |
| Mice | 8/6/2006 |
| Q: I have a Fancy Mouse and her fur is falling out on one side. She is also very itchy. What is it and ... A: it sounds like she has mites. The best thing to do is to take her to a vet and get some antibiotics ... | |
| My hamsters are scared and punching me!!! | 8/6/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 dwarf male hamsters, and you see the problem is that every time i put my finger in the ... A: oh yes, that's normal for hamsters to defend themselves. You're going into their territory and they ... | |
| pregnant mouse | 8/6/2006 |
| Q: what is the first sign of pregnancy of a mouse? thank-you A: The best way to know if a mouse is pregnant is to look at their belly and see if it's more rounded. ... | |
| Gerbil info | 8/5/2006 |
| Q: Thanks again Erin A: Well the thing is some people will put in pup from a different litter into another litter because ... | |
| Gerbils | 8/5/2006 |
| Q: I would like to know if two gerbils that are 3 weeks old can live together and grow up to be friends ... A: it really depends on the attitude of the gerbils. Most of the time gerbils that are introduced at ... | |
| Hampster has something wrong... I think... | 8/5/2006 |
| Q: I have a friend who is on vacation right now, so I'm babysitting her female pet hamster for a week. ... A: That was weird about the furless things going away, you know everything you say is normal hamster ... | |
| Gerbils | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: If you have two gerbils not from the same litter that are 3 weeks old they will they stay friends ... A: it really does depend on the way you introduce them and on how agressive the gerbils are. Some ... | |
| Wobbly Chinese Hamster | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: My Chinese hamster Meriadoc is very very old - I bought him young in February 03. He's normally fine ... A: he may have had a stroke. Their heads tend to tilt and they tend to walk funny. Some never recover ... | |
| Sick Hamster? | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me. My hamster just lays around most of the time now. When he does ... A: It sounds like me may be sick, I would really take your hamster to a vet to get checked at. How old ... | |
| Mites | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: Aight i bought bird mite spray for the hamster. Like you said and i sprayed them and the cage. But ... A: did it get into their eyes or mouth?? if so you need to get a washcloth and try to drip some water ... | |
| about hamster | 8/2/2006 |
| Q: i dont no if she is prengent but it bites its belly it eats more and it somesthing wont let u pick ... A: She may just be agressive. Is she biting really hard? A lot of times they groom their tummies and it ... | |
| gerbil sick | 8/2/2006 |
| Q: We have a gerbil that has been declining in health for about two weeks. She does not do the normal ... A: to be honest with you, your gerbil has reached it's golden years. The average lifespan of a gerbil ... | |
| gerbil food | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: We have 2 gerbils and we feed them Lm animal farms bonanza, which is a seed mix. But the gerbils ... A: well it's quite common for the gerbils to want to just eat their favorites. In my personal ... | |
| chewing bars | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: one of my hamsters are biting on the bars and I read that that causes brain damadge is there anthing ... A: biting on the bars can actually cause them to get a chipped tooth. Do you have enough chew treats to ... | |
| hamster losing fur | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: i dunt remember if i asked you a question about my hamster but, about 3 weeks ago my hamsterhad bald ... A: well it sounds like your hamster has mites. The best option to do is to keep using the carefresh ... | |
| sick gerbil | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: male, probably 2 years old. Acting sickly. Eyes barely open, doesn't stretch out, mostly stays in ... A: Have you noticed any fighting from the other gerbil. If he bit off his claws he may be having some ... | |
| Teddybear Hamster | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: My hamster seems to have had a bloody nose but now i dont know what to do. He is acting normal and ... A: did he run into anything in his cage, he is probably still healing from the fall he took. You said ... | |
| emergency | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: The gerbil ball that I use fell down a flight of stairs...WHILE MY GERBIL WAS INSIDE. This happened ... A: it is possible for them to recover from such a bad fall, but i'm also thinking that he may have an ... | |
| suspicious lump on testicles | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: i've had my hamster Dave for about 5 months (brown and ginger syrian) i got him as a baby from my ... A: Generally the penis is near the balls but I don't think that's what it was. Sometimes in hamsters ... | |
| Hamster pups | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: Just recently they started to kind of roll around and wrestle and bite at eachother.I was wondering ... A: they are doing a little bit of both actually. It is perfectly fine to seperate your hamsters at ... | |
| lost siberian hamter | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: after i woke up, i notice that the cage of my siberian hamster is empty. how do i will find my ... A: I am sorry your hammie escaped. Hammies are good at that. The best thing to do is to place the cage ... | |
| Mating period for dwarf hamsters | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: Our dward hamster had babies, didn't know she was PG when we bought her. We removed the male within ... A: They can give birth in only a few hours after giving birth. Generally it's like the first 1-4 hours ... | |
| care and health | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: Why does my hamster stink? Is he sick? A: hamsters actually only stink when they are sick, generally from wettail or diarrhea. You can tell if ... | |
| Constipation...? | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: this morning when I woke up, my gerbil was just sitting there, and it looked like he was trying to ... A: sorry for not replying sooner, I thought I had pressed send but it seems that I didn't. If your ... | |
| Sick hamster | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: i have a black bear hamster.For a while now he has been constantly sneezing and he seems a lot less ... A: it does sound like your hammy may have a little cold or allergic to something. The best option is to ... | |
| Gerbil, Stroke... | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: My gerbil seems to have had a stroke, and he has spent the last day and a half with a noticeable ... A: I must say that sometimes animals never recover from a stroke and sometimes it could take a few ... | |
| sick hamster | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: I am not sure of the specific type of hamster but when I bought them they said they were teddy bear ... A: If you really think they have pnuemonia or a cold buy some Ornacycline for them. You can find them ... | |
| tumor or something else? | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: i read a post and am having the same problem, hope you can help. the hampster is about 2 years old ... A: It sounds like he may have a growth. How long has he had it?? If he's had it for a while it may not ... | |
| Me again!!! | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: I just have a quick quetion, how often are hamsters suppose to bathe each day, cause mine bathe ... A: do you mean they are grooming themselves 10 times a day or they are taking dust baths 10 times a ... | |
| 2 QUESTIONS BOUT MY HAMSTERS! | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: 1.i have 2 hamsters, hammie and herbie, there both male dwarf hamsters, i bought them at petco, ... A: well lemme say what they are doing is normal behavior actually. hamsters scratch themselves and ... | |
| hamster losing fur | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: My teddy bear hamster is 1 year old and just recently I noticed his fur has changed dramatically. ... A: i would certainly take your hamster to a vet. He may have mites or it could be his bedding. What ... | |
| My hamsters are always itching, but one always squeaks when it is sleeping | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: yea my hamsters are always itching!!! their both males, but one of them when their sleeping and it ... A: well it's normal for hamsters to scratch and groom themselves and the squeaking is normal. :-) If ... | |
| Hamster in bad condition! | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: From Michael Gatt, Rabat, Malta (Europe) Kindly requesting advice regarding hamster condition which ... A: to be honest with you it sounds like Vertebral Degeneration. I've seen it happen in animals that are ... | |
| Hamster | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: I have a Syrian hamster named Tater-Tot. A month ago, he started losing hair, from his chin to his ... A: it seems like your hamster may have mites as well as an eye infection. Are you going to be taking ... | |
| gerbils | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: Against my better judgement I allowed my children to get 2 more gerbils after recovering a bit from ... A: well first let me say i'm sorry your gerbil died, it probably was a weak heart or another internal ... | |
| gerbil - died | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: for christmas i got two gerbils and one of them died, so we got another one and guess what? it died ... A: hmm... hello well it could have been an internal disease. How were they behaving before they died? ... | |
| hamster bleeding | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: My kids and others were playing with the hamster. One the oldest who should have known better was ... A: wow it seems the kids were really rough with him. He needs to see a vet if he is bleeding down ... | |
| Gerbil very sick please help fast | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: My pet gerbil who I have had for 4 years is very sick he does not move very much and his eyes are ... A: I must say your gerbil is very old. You've kept him a really long time. It sounds like he is having ... | |
| A gebils broken bone | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: I was just wondering if my gerbil will heal from its back leg injury and what i should do. A: your gerbil should heal just fine from it's leg injury, if you don't take him to a vet to get a ... | |
| hamsters | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: well i have a dwarf hamster and i wanted to know how to tell the diff. between a male and a female. ... A: well it's really hard to describe how to sex dwarf hamsters so i'll give you a link to a place where ... | |
| is my son's hamster dying? | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: We got our son a drawf hamster last may so Spa is only 14 months. Old how long do they live. Spa has ... A: it sounds like your hamster is old. Dwarf hamster live for about 1-2 years. So it seems like spa is ... | |
| Can hamsters have tumors? | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: I was looking at my hamster when I was feeding him a carrot i noticted that he had a big lump on his ... A: Hmmm... are you sure it's not his testicles on his behind? If you are not sure if it's his testicles ... | |
| Unhealthy Mouse... | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: Poor Sam had to be put to sleep. Turned out her bowels had collapsed and she ended up with blood ... A: Wow, even in the sadness a joy has come. I'm so glad you are now a grandparent. Well the best thing ... | |
| sick hamsters | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: i have a dwarf hamster and i would like to know what to do in case my hamster ever gets sick. also i ... A: well the best thing to do is your dwarf hamster gets sick is to take him to the vet. They can give ... | |
| Black Bear Hamsters | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: My ex recently purchased our daughters two baby blk bear hamsters-the bill stated they must be ... A: generally when you purchase them they should be mature. Generally 4-6 weeks is when they are mature. ... | |
| ANOTHER RAT QUESTION | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: I am feeding my rats a brand of food called exact. On the cover it said it was for hamsters and ... A: the kaytee exact for hamster/gerbil is generally okay for rats and mice but really isn't the ... | |
| Hamster with a broken leg | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: My hamster *I'm not sure what type of hamster it is but I know it is from Russia and it's black* has ... A: so sorry your hammy broke her leg, You could try bitter apple spray and put that on the splint. I ... | |
| HAMSTER QUESTIONS AND RAT QUESTIONS | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: My friend "Debbie" found a golden hamster in her yard and wants to know about there behavior. She ... A: how is thor and benny doing? Well, hmmmm.. lets see well it's odd that she found a hamster outside ... | |
| discharge on hamster | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: My daughter has a black bear hamster (or maybe a panda bear hamster - black and white fur) We went ... A: did the person that watched your hamster have any other animals. The whitish glob could have been ... | |
| Hamster genders | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: Uh-oh... before you told us the opposite of what you said now... now our hamsters might have mated ... A: How old are the babies? Terribly sorry about telling you the opposite, I have a friend who was ... | |
| Rat questions | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: I have 4 rats. Two boys and two girls. Yes they are seperated. I want to introduce my baby male Thor ... A: how are you? Generally, I would feed corn that is dried since mold likes to grow on things that are ... | |
| female gerbil bleeding genitals | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: I had 8 gerbils, two parents and 6 babies. the male gerbil got out a couple weeks ago and died, and ... A: no she isn't having a period, gerbils don't have periods. I would certainly take her to a vet. Can ... | |
| Hamster has bald spot | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: but one day while i was checking up on my hamster i discovered a small white little bug in the cage ... A: To help make sure your animal doesn't get fleas or ticks you can try a flea and tick spray for small ... | |
| Hamster has bald spot | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: Umm thanks for the advise but say my hamster does have mites will mites spread onto people as well? ... A: Actually, the mites can come from other animals and I am actully not sure if people can get mites ... | |
| Hamster has bald spot | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: my hamster is a russian dwarf and it lives in a wired cage, and it only has two front legs. I dunno ... A: it seems your dwarf hammy may have mites. I would buy some mite spray and you can find that at any ... | |
| sick gerbil, help! | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: My gerbil, which is about 3 years old, is very very sick. She had a stroke about 4 months ago, and ... A: hmmm, It seems that with her losing fur and her fur is slightly wet i would certainly give her some ... | |
| help: my hamster is sick | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: I have two hamsters and one is sick. I am not sure what kind of hamster she is but I desperately ... A: try some ornacycline since you can't take your hammy to a vet. You can find it in the bird section ... | |
| Hamster vomit? | 7/14/2006 |
| Q: My hamster threw up. He's acting normal and staying active. Should I bring him to the vet? What are ... A: he may have had something that didn't agree with him. If he throws up again take him to a vet to get ... | |
| gerbils tail | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: A: Hmmmm.. something may be stressing her out. Put some bitter apple on her tail. You can find it at ... | |
| siberian dwaf hamster, bleeding genitals | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: How do I know if I have a female or a male? and how do I know when they are ready to mate? I may ... A: The best way to tell is to pick them up and look at their bottoms. The male will generally have his ... | |
| siberian dwaf hamster, bleeding genitals | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 siberrian dwarf hamsters. I think one is male and the other female, but I am unsure. I went ... A: dwarf hamsters don't have periods like humans. What probably happaned is that she got into a fight ... | |
| my hamster | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: my hamster has resontaly started having blood in her urine. She is a dwarf russian roboksi hamster. ... A: sounds like she may have an urinary tract infection. Take her to vet. That is the best thing to do. ... | |
| poorly hamster | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: he has very sticky eyes which are being bathed every day and his abdomen appears to be getting ... A: your hamster seems really old, he has an eye infection for sure and he needs to go to a vet. I ... | |
| Mice & Hamsters | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: is it possible for a male mouse to share a cage with a female hamster as companions? I'm not ... A: don't put your mouse in with a hamster. They will hurt each other badly. Your mouse won't be lonely ... | |
| Hamsters | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 long hair hamsters,1 black bear hamster, I was wondering what is the best temperature to ... A: The best temperature to keep them at is room temperature. Keep them in an air conditioned room that ... | |
| gerbils | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: I went to a major chain pet store with my 9.5 year old daughter to buy a hamster, but she fell in ... A: generally many gerbils do get along together when they are from the same group, but that's not ... | |
| GERBIL MITES??? | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: I JUST bought a gerbil like 3 hours ago and was wordering do they groom themselves THAT MUCH its ... A: Hey, yes gerbils constantly groom themselves everywhere to keep themselves clean and healthy. If ... | |
| hamster has swallowed a cherry pip | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: What can i do for a hamster that has gotten hold of a cherry. He is now looking swollen in the ... A: how big was the pit?? I thought cherry pets were big. Hmmmm.. the cherry probably wouldn't hurt him ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster Care | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: I just got a dwarf hamster and am a bit confused by his behaviour. I am used to having dogs and ... A: Awww... lol hamsters are very cute when they eat. Be careful with the peanut butter though as ... | |
| gerbil matted eyes | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: Occasionally we have noticed some reddish discharge from our gerbils eyes, but he seemed to get ... A: it sounds like he has some eye infection going on. He really needs to go to a vet to get some ... | |
| My gerbil's barely eat and don't drink their water | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: My gerbil's, Lil' Bo and Poop, barely eat. I know they have small stomaches, but most gerbil's eat ... A: with them not eating and drinking something is not good. Try and pinch a fold of their skin, if the ... | |
| My gerbil's eye won't open and is sleeping alot | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: My gerbil, Lil' Bo, I don't know what kind he is, is very active loves his wheel and tube, but I ... A: hmmmm if you are unable to get to a vet go to a pet store and go to the bird aisle and buy some ... | |
| hamster woes | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: recently, me and my bf got a syrian male hamster. He's very shy and mild. Today, we were intending ... A: If you adopt the two female hamsters keep them away from the syrian hamster. A fight is probably ... | |
| Gerbil nose concerns | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: I found a website about mites and it showed me how to sort of check for them but i don't think he ... A: Hmmm.. self limiting I believe means that it will go away on it's own or it won't get any worse. ... | |
| hamster babies | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: . MY NEXT QUESTION IS SHE GAVE TO THEM IN THE PETTING PART OF THE CRITTER2 CAGE, THE BABIES R ... A: if you want you can start spot cleaning the cage and slowly taking out areas where it's just nasty. ... | |
| gerbils | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: I was just wondering if gerbils were able to see in the dark or does their vision adjust just like a ... A: Considering gerbils are more active during the evening and at night, their vision at night time is ... | |
| Lump | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: Hey Shawntiah, I have two russian hamster, coco and cream. Coco has a lump on her left side between ... A: you know what it could just be a regular bump, like a wart or something that isn't cancerous or ... | |
| Gerbil nose concerns | 7/8/2006 |
| Q: my little gerbil Gizmo is maybe 2-3 months old. i noticed a small red hairless spot just underneath ... A: Hmmmmm... what it could be is mites. Have you checked his fur for any ticks or mites. This is what I ... | |
| My New Gerbils | 7/8/2006 |
| Q: i'm not sure what type of shavings it is. i was given a large bag when i bought the tank it just ... A: well I think the shavings will be fine then. Was it in a black bag?? If so I think that's regular ... | |
| sudden gerbil lethargic | 7/8/2006 |
| Q: Regretably the only vet in our area who sees small rodents had an appt today which I was gonna use ... A: I would not give up on wanting another animal. They bring so much joy and obviously he brought a lot ... | |
| My New Gerbils | 7/8/2006 |
| Q: Many thanks shell A: what type of shavings do you use? If you are using aspen shavings than it's for them to chew and ... | |
| Gerbil - Swollen Bottom | 7/8/2006 |
| Q: Until this week, we had 2 gerbils, 1 sadly passed away on Thursday. I have noticed that the ... A: as far as having a swolen bottom it's really hard to determine what he might have. I can't give you ... | |
| Gerbil baby question | 7/8/2006 |
| Q: I bought a gerbil last year. The people at the pet store told me that it was a male gerbil. This ... A: Generally male gerbils are much nicer to the young. The thing is you need to seperate the males from ... | |
| sudden gerbil lethargic | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: Gerbil was behaving normally all day now this evening midnightish I discovered the gerbil being ... A: He may have a cold or pneumonia at this point there's nothing you can do but hope for the best. You ... | |
| Hamster Death-very disturbing | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: Ms. Jones, I bought two dwarf hamsters at the pet store about one month ago. One was smaller and ... A: I am so sorry for your lost but I must say please don't throw in the towel. Hamsters are generally ... | |
| Gerbils General | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: Well I know alot about gerbils I was just wondering if i made a toy out of PINE and they chewed it ... A: Hmmm.. making a chew toy out of pine probably wouldn't hurt the gerbils, although I wouldn't do it ... | |
| My hamster has a scab... | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: My hamster has a large scab on his hind left leg. He's only around 7 months old, and he is a golden ... A: hmmm he probably injured himself and it's healing just fine, If he's maintained regular behavior ... | |
| sick? | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: My hamster has been acting strangly lately. He bit me when I tried to pick him, and he has never ... A: Hmmm, eyes looking more red and getting bigger. Hmmmm.. that's something really strange that i've ... | |
| Cat litter material for hamsters | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: we have been using a product for hamsters called Kay-kob, which is made of corn cob, with good ... A: most doctors recommend the use of Kay-kob bedding when a hamster has allergies and they are trying ... | |
| My two gerbils | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: Okay I'm getting really curious now!I bought my son 2 male gerbils at least that's what the cages ... A: ummm i'm going to blunt here, either you have two gay gerbils or you got a mating pair. I'm going to ... | |
| Gerbil aggression | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: I have had four female gerbils for about a year. They were all born at the same time and I haven't ... A: it seems that there must have been a fight for dominance and well she won. When they reach about a ... | |
| Sneezing | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: You have answered past questions. I have another one. I got my hamster two weeks ago. He is a Black ... A: Hmmm it seems like he may have a little cold or allergies. He could be having allergies to his ... | |
| dead newborn hamster?? | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: I'm not sure if the newborn hamsters are dead or asleep. The mother hamster put them into the food ... A: The babies that are missing she ate them. Hamsters will eat babies because they are cannibals and if ... | |
| hamster's | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: do you no eanything about Dwarf hamsters...I want to get one but I just need help on what Ishould ... A: I have a dwarf hamster myself. The best way to check to make sure the hamster is healthy is by ... | |
| hamster health | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: my hamster balls and skin (around the bottom area)have grown big and they have never been that big ... A: actually your hamster isn't young he is actually middle aged. His scrotum growing is actually ... | |
| hamster sickness | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: i have a male syrian hamster called sparkey. i have had him for 2 months and he is now 4 months old. ... A: your hamster has wettail, it's a bacterial infection of the intestine. Buy some dritail and give ... | |
| Gerbil lump on stomach - bleeding | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: We have a gerbil that is just over 2 years old and she recently developed a lump in the direct ... A: there are a few possible things that could be going on. One is that it's just a regular sore that ... | |
| pregnant hamster | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: i have a hamster that i recently purchased we were told it may be pregnant,inthe past couple of days ... A: well if she is pregnant it's best not to touch her so you won't hurt her or hurt the babies. ... | |
| eye crud | 7/2/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 female short-haired gerbils and 1 of them has crud in her eyes and i have no clue what it ... A: your gerbil has an eye infection. He should go to a vet to get antibiotics so his eye will clear up. ... | |
| buying gerbils | 7/2/2006 |
| Q: i am thinking of buying a pair of gerbils for the first time i have been looking at the glass tanks ... A: yes a 30 gal tank will be more than big enough for two gerbils. As far as males or females go, their ... | |
| hamster sleeping more | 7/1/2006 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old female teddy bear hamster who has been sleeping almost the entire night lately. ... A: Nah your female hamster is fine. She's pretty old and she's just being lazy :). My dwarf hamster ... | |
| hamster babies | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: TO KEEP A ROOM. HOW DO I KNOW IF THE FEMALE IS TAKING PROPER CARE OF THE BABIES, I'M NEW TO THIS SO ... A: congrats on your hamster giving birth. Well the best thing to do is to do nothing at all right now. ... | |
| Gerbil toenails | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: I have a couple gerbils that are a few months old, and I'm thinking their toenails are getting a ... A: yes it is quite safe to do that, grab them by the scruff of the neck. They are really going to hate ... | |
| Hamster Health | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a teddy bear hamster who is almost 2 years old. Just recently he seems to be having some sort ... A: you know he could be having seasures and there really isn't a cure for that. It sounds like he has ... | |
| My hamster | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: I recently got a 4 month old teddy bear hamster and earlier today she got spooked and jumped off the ... A: It sounds like she is just in a little bit of a shock. Did she land on her head?? If she did she may ... | |
| Gerbils | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: Out of my own curiosity I was wondering if there was a good bedding for tunneling, and how would I ... A: Well any type of bedding that is soft is generally good, but for tunneling dirt is actually good as ... | |
| Sick Hamster keeps stratching even after medication | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: I used to own 4 winter white hamsters. They are about 4 months old now. One just died a week ago. It ... A: so sorry to hear that your babies are sick. Well to help with itching you could try some anti-itch ... | |
| hamster | 6/27/2006 |
| Q: my hamster got out of the cage and i found him in the toilet. he is still alive and seems to be ... A: the best thing to do is to take your hamster to a vet if he keeps acting funny. Did you dry him off ... | |
| Gerbils strange behavior | 6/27/2006 |
| Q: k i have two female gerbils(i dont know the specific breed or anything) i clean out their cage ... A: What type of bedding do you use? It seems like it could be a combination of respiratory problems as ... | |
| Chinese Dwarf Hamster | 6/27/2006 |
| Q: I bought my daughter 2 chinese dwarf hamsters for a birthday present, both female. After about a ... A: yes take the new hamster back. Generally hamsters will start to fight to battle for dominace and ... | |
| Swollen gerbil! | 6/26/2006 |
| Q: You answered one of my questions a few weeks ago and was spot on - I just hope you might be able to ... A: ooh wow and hmmm... her not drinking is not a good thing. I would take her to the vet. Even though ... | |
| Gerbil Tail | 6/25/2006 |
| Q: Help! We bought two gerbils yesterday and was told by the pet store to pick them up by the tail. ... A: it will probably slough off because infection will probably step in soon. I know it's a nasty thing ... | |
| how to tell girbel sex | 6/24/2006 |
| Q: from:a animal lover A: well it's really hard to explain how to tell the difference between the sexes without showing ... | |
| fighting hamsters | 6/24/2006 |
| Q: i bought two robouski hamsters at the same time from the same litter. they were fine in the same ... A: Well, hmmm it seems like they want to be seperated and have their own space. I would buy another ... | |
| hair loss | 6/24/2006 |
| Q: That makes since, I did just but some cheaper bedding that's a mix of cedar and pine, was using just ... A: Actually hot conditions don't really bother many hamster as long as they are not in direct sunlight ... | |
| hair loss | 6/24/2006 |
| Q: I have a teddy bear hamster that used to be huge and fluffy. He started getting smaller, and I ... A: well without the vet attention there may not be much that can be done. He may have mites and what ... | |
| Hamster Sleeping | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: I bought my hamster from the pet store about 3 weeks ago. They told me that he was 6 months at the ... A: Hmmm.. did you disturb him to see if he's okay? A lot of times a hamster will lay on their back with ... | |
| Hamster Tunnels | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: I am babysitting hamsters for the summer so I am new at this. 3 days ago the mother gave birth to 5 ... A: Hey! Oh! I had the same problem with my hamster peeing in one of the tubes and it leaking onto my ... | |
| Two Female Dwarf Hamsters | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: I recently bought a female dwarf hamster, and I already had a female dwarf hamster. They are both ... A: I'm sorry to say but there really isn't anyway for them to get along together. Since you got them at ... | |
| abandoned baby hamsters | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: Our hamster just had babies today. She just started eating them, so we removed her. Now what do we ... A: Well generally a hamster will eat her babies if she's stressed or doesn't feel she can take care of ... | |
| pregnant and running in a wheel | 6/21/2006 |
| Q: Should I take out my hamster wheel if my hamster is a week pregnant. Sometimes she runs until she ... A: Congrats on being a grandparent. Yes I would remove the wheel so she won't run on it so much. ... | |
| gerbil health | 6/21/2006 |
| Q: i purchased 4 gerbils for my children about a month ago when they were 8 weeks old they are now ... A: well I would buy some vitamin drops to hellp add more nourishment. I use oasis drops that you can ... | |
| Dwarf hamsters as pets | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: I recently purchased two dwarf hamsters. We already had two teddy bear male hamsters that we adore. ... A: Well my hamster is pretty tame. Choobles hates it when I go into his cage though. He will nip at me ... | |
| swollen cheeks | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: I have a teddy bear hamster. It was fine, and all of a sudden, I just noticed that it has like ... A: it seems like she is just stuffing her cheek pouches. It's a normal hamster thing. Hamsters have ... | |
| hamster | 6/17/2006 |
| Q: I dont know what kind is it she had it for almost 2 yrs now but recently we saw that it has a little ... A: oh yes everyone gets attached to their small and furry friends. I'm attached to mine. Okay lets see ... | |
| dwarf hamster | 6/17/2006 |
| Q: Please help me, I cant figure out which hamster is female from male. My hamster has long hair and my ... A: Generally it's hard to find out without getting bitten. The males will have their testacles dropping ... | |
| hamster illness | 6/16/2006 |
| Q: the last 2 weeks i noticed that my hamster had diaria and i looked up on the internet how to solve ... A: hmmm.. the best thing to do is to take him to a vet. Since he is bleeding it's really kinda serious. ... | |
| blind or tumer | 6/16/2006 |
| Q: well my adult hamsters have something wrong with them `cause,ok um one of them is named white boy ... A: Well, it's possible they could be in heat if they are mating. Generally hamsters are almost always ... | |
| Hamster cheek pouches | 6/16/2006 |
| Q: I work for a small animal breeder and right now she has a siberian Hamster whose cheek pouch has ... A: The only way to possible even help the hamster is through a vet's help because he would have to put ... | |
| sick? | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: i`ve got no clue to it`s got,but it`s happened before and now i`m getting worried `bout it.if u know ... A: It sounds like your hamsters have respiratory problems. Do you use ceder or pine bedding?? That has ... | |
| hamster illness | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: My hamster who is only 6 months old recently began bleeding while urinating. Could this be a urinary ... A: Yes it is possible it cold be a urine infection. Go to a pet store and go to the bird section and ... | |
| How long till the nowborns develop? | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: Can you give me a quick list of how long it usualy takes for baby chinese dwarf hamsters to develop ... A: I am happy your hamster has babies. The pups will have hair on the bodies after about 7 days. At ... | |
| Single mother hamster | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: It was a female and then after less than 2 weeks we bought it a wheel and one day it was running ... A: Do not worry. Let nature take it's course. It's the best thing to happen for both the mom and pups. ... | |
| Hamster acting weird! Help! | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: I recently got hamster. He was 4 1 weeks old when I got him and now he is 6 1/2 weeks old. A couple ... A: Awwww it seems that your hamster has figured out that he likes the tube better than anything else. ... | |
| Tumors? | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: My hamster has been sick for longer than a week i brought her to the vet last thursday because her ... A: Hmmm.. you know what something could be stuck in her cheek pouch. That happens all the time. What ... | |
| NewBorn Baby Gerbils | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: i have a hamster but thats not what I need help on! My class has two GERBILS and last night ... A: the male should have actually been taken away from the mom an hour or so before giving birth so the ... | |
| how to lure a pet hamster out? | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: I've got 2 pet hamsters, of the same Djungarian breed. Sadly, one of them went missing in the house ... A: Hmmm... well there is only one suggestion that I have that most people try and it's a 50/50 chance ... | |
| Gash and Gerbil's Stomach | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: I gave my gerbil the neosporin but he keeps licking and picking it off. The other gerbil in the cage ... A: hmmmm... seems that they like the taste of it. Well I really think he is doing everything that he ... | |
| ill hamster mum and babys | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: I have a lovely and lively dwarf hamster who gave birth to 6pups. Unfortunately two of them died but ... A: Generally pups squeak a lot. What type of bedding are you using? Aspen is generally the best bedding ... | |
| Gash and Gerbil's Stomach | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: Lately, I have seen a gash on one my gerbil's stomach. I don't know when or how he got it but it ... A: a gash on his stomach. Hmmmm the best thing to do is to use neosporin on it. That will help keep the ... | |
| Sick Hamster? | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: I have a longhaired hamster who is about half a year old. The other day I gave my hamster a bath ... A: generally you shouldn't have to give hamsters a bath, they groom themselves to keep themselves ... | |
| Hamster Pregnant | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: my hamster has been acting weird. Out of no where it topples over to its bottom and then starts ... A: *giggles* It seems your hamster is doing hamster zoomies. I say it's zoomies because she's running ... | |
| Weird thing about my hamster. | 6/12/2006 |
| Q: I have an adult female hamster. She is honey brown in color. Yesterday we knowticed some comming ... A: wow this is really serious. Okay was she having anything wrong with her before like having a wet ... | |
| two dead hamsters | 6/12/2006 |
| Q: My son and I cleaned out his two hamster cages yesterday. We cleaned out the cages outside since it ... A: I am so sorry the two hamsters died. It does seem like they were overheated in the tanks being ... | |
| runt gerbil | 6/11/2006 |
| Q: I am sorry, i do not have a hamster, i have gerbils. My mother gerbil had eight babies and has ... A: it seems you are doing everything you can to save the little guy. The dropper is really a good thing ... | |
| Sick Gerbil? | 6/10/2006 |
| Q: One of my gerbils, which is named Pumpkin, got sick from I'm thinking my other gerbil, Gracie. ... A: You can try to force water in her mouth, with a dropper or syringe. That is the best way to try to ... | |
| Sneezing Hamsters | 6/10/2006 |
| Q: I have two syrian hamsters, Charlie and Gavin, and they are always making this sniffle-sneeze type ... A: Awwww.. if they are alwayss making sniffle sneeze it sounds like allergies or a respiratory problem. ... | |
| baby hamsters | 6/9/2006 |
| Q: I have a teddy bear hamster that had 11 pups 16 days ago. She will let them wonder around the cage ... A: Aww you're a granny now :-). Yes it is okay to change the bedding now. Waiting 2-3 weeks is great. I ... | |
| pet rodent for 6 yr. old daughter | 6/8/2006 |
| Q: We think our daughter is ready for a small pet--either a hampster, mouse, or gerbil. Which is best ... A: Well, hello! A pet is always wonderful for a child who is ready. At work I always tell people you ... | |
| Possible Birthmark? | 6/8/2006 |
| Q: Its not on his other side an is above his left leg not right above id say maybe mid way. He's had no ... A: hmmm... to me it could be a birthmark or just a lump. If he's doing fine and you don't notice it ... | |
| Possible Birthmark? | 6/7/2006 |
| Q: I have a siberian(sp) male hamster hes only about 4months old.But a few weeks back i noticed what ... A: How are you? May I ask a few questions first? Where on his side is it? Is it right above his hind ... | |
| I am concerned for my gerbils! | 6/7/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 gerbils who have been doing quite well. I recentely just cleaned their cage and noticed ... A: Wow you have great reason to be concerned. It sounds like mites, ticks or fleas to me. EEEwww.. it ... | |
| Can you use Hamster stuff for gerbils? | 6/5/2006 |
| Q: I want to get a gerbil. I want it to et good exercise and want to get a hamster exercise ball. Can ... A: Why yes gerbils and hamsters can use almost the same things!! Most companies make hamster/gerbil ... | |
| gerbils compared to hamsters | 6/5/2006 |
| Q: I recently found out that a Gerbil is not the same as a hamster. I am considering buying two ... A: Well I certainly think you should read up on gerbils as they are really different but they need the ... | |
| hamster wheel | 6/5/2006 |
| Q: My friend just bought me a hamster yesterday named scuttles because she felt i needed a pet. ... A: congrats on getting a hamster. Well yeah it's completely normal. Mine sleeps all day and all night ... | |
| hamster hair loss | 6/5/2006 |
| Q: I HAVE A TEDDY BEAR HAMSTER SHE IS ABOUT 3 YEARS OLD. ALTHOUGH SHE IS VERY ACTIVVE AND EATS LIKE A ... A: I would try some mite spray for birds. It sounds like he is just losing hair because of old age ... | |
| Possible Sickness? | 6/5/2006 |
| Q: Well, I've been watching my hamster for a day or two, and he's been sleeping more than normal, and ... A: !! Yes your hamster is sick. what you are seeing is diarrhea. He has what is known as wettail it's a ... | |
| New Hamster Not Going Well | 6/4/2006 |
| Q: I bought my female black bear hamster (Chloe) at Pet Smart about two weeks ago. She's been acting ... A: Awwwww, seems like Chloe is only being a hamster and doing what she wants. My hamster choobles ... | |
| different animals living in same cage | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: Can hamsters and mice live together peacefully in the same cage? We currently have neither but are ... A: No do not put different species of animals in the same cage it will be world war III in there. Mice ... | |
| Poorly gerbil | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a brown agouti gerbil about 2 years old. She's been fine up until now and seemed to get fat ... A: I don't think she's in pain. If she is acting normal again the cream must be working. If she gets ... | |
| Hampster Babies | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: I have two female golden hampsters, that had babies with in a few days of each other. The first one ... A: there are many reasons why hamsters kill their young. It could be because of stress, or the fact ... | |
| sic k gerbil | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: We have a black female gerbil that is approximately 2 1/2 years old. Last week she swell up almost ... A: Well hello! Okay just take a few deep breaths yourself and then lets brain storm. Okay in my ... | |
| Mouse Health | 5/31/2006 |
| Q: I've had my mouse for about a year now and about two months ago he started losing his hair and there ... A: Well what type of bedding is your mouse on? Is he eating a mouse diet?? Mice can have allergies if ... | |
| Russian Dwarf Hamster Bleeding | 5/31/2006 |
| Q: I was just giving some attention to my Russian Dwarf Hamster who is about 1 year old when i noticed ... A: Wow bleeding is always a serious thing and there could be many reasons for the bleeding. Did you ... | |
| gerbils | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: i am thinking about getting a gerbil and i wondered if they bite people? and if they do bite people ... A: Yup gerbils can bite. All gerbils can bite and all animals can bite. If you constantly handle them ... | |
| funny noises what do i do? | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: My hamster is 3 years old, and latley has been sleeping alot, not running on her wheel, and making ... A: Wow your hamster is pretty old. It seems to be going through old age. Even though your sister's ... | |
| Hamster ate chocolate!!! | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: My son has a White Russian Dwarf Hamster. He takes very good care of her but one night, we ... A: Wow congrats on finding her! With her being so small it's nearly impossible to find them once they ... | |
| Selecting a hamster... | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: Shawntiah! I am very seriously considering purchasing a hamster... but I am not sure as to the ... A: Well to be honest I've never known a hamster to sit in your lap for longer than a few minutes. And ... | |
| hamster | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: I just bought my daughter 2 hampsters about a month ago, a male and a female. It seems the female ... A: Well unless you want more babies, keep your hamsters seperated. Since the mommy is not able to find ... | |
| Broken gerbil leg | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: Our healthy gerbil, Fiona Freckles was accidentally dropped on his left side today. His front left ... A: The droppings could be because of the milk and bread you're feeding him. If his droppings are still ... | |
| HAMSTER CARE | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: NOW HER FUR HAS ALL GONE AND SHE GETTING ALL FLAKIE SKIN AND HER NECK HAS STARTED GOING REALLY WEIRD ... A: How old is your hamster?? It sounds like she has mites. Take her to a vet asap so she can get ... | |
| Hampster/Gerbil bite | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: Unfortunately I do not know whether it was even a hampster or a gerbil, never mind the type it was. ... A: Don't be concerned about the bite. Hamsters and gerbils constantly bite, it's normal. Just wash the ... | |
| hamster itching | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: I would like to let you know that the itchy hamster is better! The staff member put Tresaderm on ... A: OOH.. I'm so glad!! the hamster is doing better. I'm not sure what the white cloth is for either ... | |
| Hampster Hair Loss | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: I have a new short hair all white hampster. I got him one week ago and he has some pink spots that ... A: Tania hello! Well it sounds your hamster has mites. You can use a mite spray for birds to get rid of ... | |
| sick hamster | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: my son has a short-haired hamster (approx. 6 months old) - he has been doing fine, up until ... A: Take him to a vet asap. Does he have a wet bottom. If it is a wet bottom than he has a bacterial ... | |
| Gerbil sick from bedding? | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: I have finally linked that evertime I clean all the cages, one of my little gerbils gets sick. He ... A: Hmmm... may I suggest that you buy some vitamin drops for your gerbil. You know what he could just ... | |
| Hamster Behavior | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old long haired honey bear hamster. Since the first day I got him he has used a ... A: Wow you have a pretty cool and funny hamster. It's all normal, don't worry :-). He's just finding ... | |
| My gerbil has this huge lump... | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: My gerbil has this huge lump on one of his front legs. He's had it for about 3 days. He recently ... A: Take him to the vet asap!! He probably has an infection or something. If his eyes are shut and ... | |
| gerbil | 5/21/2006 |
| Q: i have an albino gerbil and ive had it almost 3 years now. but just today it has become lifeless and ... A: Well gerbils live 2-4 years. It could be that it is just getting old and tired. It could also be ... | |
| hamster behavior | 5/21/2006 |
| Q: My dwarf hamster unexpectedly had offspring. They are about 2-3 weeks old now and extremely tiny in ... A: See if the hamsters are fighting. Sometimes they will squeak if another one is fighting them. It is ... | |
| gerbil is sick | 5/19/2006 |
| Q: We noticed this morning our gerbil is breathing heavily. He won't eat or drink. He wobbles when he ... A: Yup what you are doing by taking your gerbil to vet is the best. He is having an allergic reaction ... | |
| gerbil pregnancy | 5/19/2006 |
| Q: is there any early simptoms of pregnancy if you havent seen them mate as my female gerbil keeps ... A: How are you?? First of all how old is your gerbil? Generally old gerbils will sleep more. My hamster ... | |
| help | 5/19/2006 |
| Q: My hamster is light brown(beige)and white,she is quite big and the question I really want to ask is ... A: There could be two things that i'm thinking of. What you are probably seeing is the scent glands of ... | |
| Recovering Gerbil & Diet? | 5/19/2006 |
| Q: My two year old male gerbil got terribly sick. I bought some over the counter antibotics, (for ... A: Use half milk mixed with water. This will help your gerbil gain weight. If you have given chicken ... | |
| Gerbil with leg thumping | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: Our 12-month old gerbil has started eating the plastic shelves in her cage. Since she has been ... A: Well hello!! Your gerbil is perfectly fine. The leg thumping is a basic behavior of gerbils. Leg ... | |
| gerbils | 5/17/2006 |
| Q: My gerbils already have aspen bedding though, but the sneezing has seemed to have stopped! The ... A: Nah, nothing you're doing wrong and it isn't a stupid question. :-) When you fill up the water it's ... | |
| gerbils | 5/16/2006 |
| Q: hopefully you can answer them, thanks! The first one is that I have a gerbil that is sneezing and i ... A: How are you?? Okay to answer the first question, take your gerbil to the vet so he can get ... | |
| Hamster cage adhesive | 5/16/2006 |
| Q: I have a dwarf hamster in a plastic cage and would like to use some sort of glue to fix some of the ... A: You know what i've been looking for a glue myself that won't hurt my hamster and will also work as ... | |
| Pine Bedding | 5/15/2006 |
| Q: I have read that pine bedding is not good, but how do I see if he/she is sick (he/she isn't tamed)? A: Really with pine or ceder bedding it's what you don't see that's the real problem. Pine bedding is ... | |
| Breeding Hamsters... | 5/15/2006 |
| Q: I have a Chinese hamster, who will soon be mating with my friend's male chinese. How long should we ... A: Wow what cute names. Okay lets first stsrt with the potty training. I wouldn't invest in a cornet ... | |
| gerbils how to get rid of mites | 5/14/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 mongolian gerbils they have a kind of bold patch on their stomach and it is a bit scaly I ... A: the drops she gave you should help. They do have flea and tick medicine for small animals that you ... | |
| hamster behavior | 5/14/2006 |
| Q: I have two siberian dwarf hamsters. The female was alone for 1 year. 3 weeks ago I purchased another ... A: They really don't understand. You can try wearing some grannick's bitter apple. Did that suggestion ... | |
| My gerbil ate its leg | 5/14/2006 |
| Q: i just found my gerbil dead today it must have died thru the night just of old age, but its leg had ... A: So sorry to hear your other gerbil died. Gerbils, even though they can sometimes be put together, ... | |
| Hamster injury due to drop | 5/14/2006 |
| Q: Our wonderful hamster, Theodore, suffered an injury today when he was being carried in his exercise ... A: It seems as if his leg was broken or at least injured. More likely broken. He should survive to see ... | |
| Older gerbils fighting after 2-1/2 years | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: We have had two male gerbils for 2-1/2 years but a couple of weeks ago one of them started fighting ... A: Don't worry about your gerbils getting lonely. They will be fine. They just want some space. As ... | |
| Hurt Gerbil | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: My daughter has a 4 year old Gerbil, who is very alert and spry. Recently, we noticed a small cut in ... A: Yippie!! I'm so glad the gerbil is doing better and is healing nicely!!!! Gerbie is a real trooper. ... | |
| Gerbil Death | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me. Thursday night (May 11, 2006) I purchased 3 gerbils from a reputable ... A: So sorry your pup died. Did you get them all from the same habitat?? Were you using aspen bedding?? ... | |
| Hamster Sick? | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: I have a male dwarf hamster that has been in my care for the past four months. It is fed fresh water ... A: From my research dwarf hamsters do not get wettail. It is unknown as to why but they don't get it. ... | |
| Chinese hamsters | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: I bought 3 male chinese hamsters because I heard that you can keep more than one if they already ... A: No you do not need to buy another hamster for your furry friends. Three is perfectly fine. Watch ... | |
| gerbils genitals | 5/11/2006 |
| Q: i own two mongolian gerbils. today i noticed that smeagol's genitals seem to be swollen. i have read ... A: hmmm.. this is a toughie. I've been getting a lot of questions about genital problems in gerbils and ... | |
| hampster | 5/11/2006 |
| Q: i Know a person who is selling hampsters and i want to buy one, except i don't know what kind they ... A: Well the most common hamsters are short haired, long haired, dalmation, black bear and a few other ... | |
| gerbil health | 5/9/2006 |
| Q: I have two male gerbils, their breed and age are unknown. A few weeks after I got them Peanut began ... A: Well if his droppings are normal then that rules out what most hamsters get and that is wettail. ... | |
| URGENT, care for newborn orphan gerbil | 5/9/2006 |
| Q: My gerbils just had a newborn baby(just 1 pup) on Sat 5-6. Last night I just found out that the ... A: Okay don't panic. That's my job lol. Okay are you ready to take on the care of being a full time ... | |
| Please help me! | 5/9/2006 |
| Q: I have an oldish hamster, she is 2 and a half to three and she seems to be acting strange. It may be ... A: So sorry you had to put your hamster down. Yeah an infection in the abdomon does cause the same ... | |
| ? poorly gerbil | 5/9/2006 |
| Q: My daughter has a 3 year old gerbil (Bob) who is not quite right but is eating and drinking well. ... A: Well. Hello! I must say this gerbil is quite old. Gerbils only live 2-4 years. Bob is going through ... | |
| lethargic gerbils | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: three weeks ago I bought three 6 week old male gerbils from a reputable pet store chain but last ... A: they probably had a disease or bacterial infection they had when you bought them. So sorry to hear ... | |
| hamster death | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: I live in Italy and I bought what is called a Dwarf Hamster or a Russian hamster here a couple of ... A: ! Well yes hamsters do have heart attacks and sometimes they can over work themselves. It seems ... | |
| hamster babys | 5/7/2006 |
| Q: Well my hammster had 6 babys and i was just wonderring what i should do. Also when will they open ... A: Their eyes should open in 3 days to a week. You should not do anything but provide your hamster with ... | |
| gerbils & hamsters | 5/7/2006 |
| Q: What is the difference between a gerbil and a hamster? Thank you, Angela A: The difference between the two is that they are of completely different species and the hamster ... | |
| baldness on gerbil's back | 5/7/2006 |
| Q: We have 5 female gerbils total and they are in 3 separate cages. Our albino gerbil is ... A: Hmmmm.. If they are not scratching constantly and there are no red marks on their body. Than they ... | |
| gerbel | 5/6/2006 |
| Q: can gerbels do tricks? A: well you can train gerbils to come when you call them. as far as teaching them to sit and stay I ... | |
| gerbel | 5/6/2006 |
| Q: can you tran hampsters tricks? A: the only thing I've known people to do is to train hamsters to come when they call them by name. ... | |
| Does My hamster have a broken back? | 5/5/2006 |
| Q: well i have onli just got a hamster off a friend and yesterday it flipped out of my hands and since ... A: Well hello :-). Is your hamster eating and drinking just fine. Watch him for a few more days. If he ... | |
| dwarf hamster has swollen / red penis | 5/4/2006 |
| Q: I have a 12 week old white russian dwarf hamster that I have seperated from his 3 grey brothers one ... A: yes, taking him to the vet is the best thing to do. I mean it's normal for a hamster to enlarged ... | |
| Gerbils and Hamsters | 5/4/2006 |
| Q: If you have a cage with a gerbil in there that has been living in there by itself for sometime now ... A: How are you doing? Well there is a very easy answer to this question. The answer is no!! Please ... | |
| Syrian Losing Hair | 5/3/2006 |
| Q: My Syrian hampster gave birth two weeks ago (to our suprise) and ever since, she seems to be loading ... A: There are a lot of reasons why hamsters lose hair. It can be stress, a disease or a case of flea and ... | |
| lethargic gerbils | 5/3/2006 |
| Q: three weeks ago I bought three 6 week old male gerbils from a reputable pet store chain but last ... A: Well hello :-)! Hmmm.. three gerbils sleeping more than playing. well to be perfectly honest that's ... | |
| Hello- I have e female... | 5/2/2006 |
| Q: I have e female hamster, who gave birth two weeks ago. She ate all of her babies. Now she looks as ... A: Poor female hamster. She was probably really stressed for some reason and that's why she ate her ... | |
| parent eating baby hamsters | 5/1/2006 |
| Q: We have two Chinese Dwarf hamsters, one male and one female. She just gave birth two days ago ... A: Congrats on being a granny!! You should keep the male seperated until the pups are able to be away ... | |
| hamster death | 5/1/2006 |
| Q: My hamster was already 2 years and 5 months old when he died this weekend so I assumed he died of ... A: Well hello! I am so sorry your hamster died. Hmmm.. well from what you have been telling me it is a ... | |
| Gerbil babies | 4/30/2006 |
| Q: Ok, heres my situation: i bought 2 young "female" gerbils from petco (mistake, i know) about 2 ... A: Buying the gerbils from petco isn't a mistake :-). I work at petsmart and we take pretty good care ... | |
| Fleas | 4/28/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering, how often do hamsters groom themselves and how can you tell if the hamster is ... A: How are you? Hamsters groom themselves everyday constantly. To know if they have fleas you need to ... | |
| Red nose?? | 4/28/2006 |
| Q: My winter white dwarf hamster has developed a very red nose and has become much less tolerant of ... A: Poor little hamster with a red nose. Yeah, he's not feeling well. There could be a number of things, ... | |
| Gerbil hind legs | 4/27/2006 |
| Q: but no luck so far. Mimi is about 2 1/2 - 3 yrs old, and recently began limping on one back leg. ... A: Hmmmm... well this is certainly something i've seen but have never been able to figure out what it ... | |
| my hamster is dying | 4/26/2006 |
| Q: Louie is a Syrian hamster.he's nearly 3 and he's had a good and healthy, happy life. unfortunately ... A: Well you are certainly an excellent parent. When we had sick hamsters at work we could tell if they ... | |
| My hamster | 4/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a teddy bear hamster that I just got and am training. I also travel a lot. What do I do with ... A: Hey! Well exactly what are you training the hamster to do? From my knowledge it is pretty hard to ... | |
| Slight hamster injury | 4/20/2006 |
| Q: My hamster (female golden Syrian) has an injury on her fore-paw. It's very slight, and not ... A: ! Well you're an excellent parent and you are doing everything that you are supposed to do with an ... | |
| types of dwarf hamsters | 4/17/2006 |
| Q: I have a campbells dwarf hamster. I fell in love with another little boy at the pet shop the other ... A: Well, there are three different type of dwarf hamsters: Campbell Dwarf, Chinese Dwarf, Roborovski ... | |
| Hamster Odd Noises | 4/15/2006 |
| Q: We have a hamster thats older then 3 years. Lately she has been making odd noises almost like ... A: -). I am so glad you have taken such good care of your hamster. Yes she is quite old and the odd ... | |
| Health | 4/11/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 hamsters Lovonda and Cherry. Cherry has just gave birth to her 3rd litter about 2 weeks ... A: You are a being a great owner and being concerned is good. There are two common things that can ... | |
| hampsters | 4/9/2006 |
| Q: Can 2 male hampsters live together ? The hampster we have is very friendly and Id like him to stay ... A: Well, you have a good reason to worry about them fighting because they will fight. Don't put them ... | |
| gerbil care | 3/30/2006 |
| Q: what can they eat? Do they need heat? How do you bathe them? A: Gerbils eat a variety of things: seeds, fruits, veggies and even some insects. When you get your ... | |
Gerbils & Hamsters
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I have great knowledge in many small and furry animals such as hamsters, gerbils, rats, mice, chinchillas, guinea pigs, rabbits and ferrets. I have taken care all of these animals and have great knowledge in appropiate cage sizes as well as food and health.
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I no longer work at pet store. because I am now working at a hospital, but I worked in the petcare department for a year and was the petcare lead of my department. It was a lot of work and a lot of fun. I also own many types of animals.
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