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About Shawntiah Jones
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Expertise
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.

Experience
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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Questions Answered By Expert Shawntiah Jones
In Category Gerbils & Hamsters

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 ...

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