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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Syrian Hamster - Growth on corner of mouth | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: My four month old Syrian hamster has developed a strange ball-shaped growth on the corner of his ... A: It is difficult to know for sure what this is. Hamsters can get lumps and bumps - they can injure ... | |
| My hamster, Doodle, is sick :( | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: I have 2 hamsters, Doodle and Minnie. About a week ago, I noticed Minnie had a watery eye, a runny ... A: I'm sorry to hear that Doodle is sick. These types of symptoms could point to a cold, or an ... | |
| gaging | 2/2/2012 |
| Q: my dwarf hamster has been gagging for 24 hours now her heart and brething rates are normal but it ... A: I was really sorry to hear about Selly. It is very sad that she died so young. Sometimes it is ... | |
| milk | 2/2/2012 |
| Q: i would like to ask, what milk can i give to my hamster? I heard cow's milk can be dangerous to them ... A: Cows milk is OK for adult hamsters, however, the problem with giving milk is that if it starts to ... | |
| gaging | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: my dwarf hamster has been gagging for 24 hours now her heart and brething rates are normal but it ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster isn't well. How is she today? You haven't said how old she is. ... | |
| Problems with my new syrian hamster | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: Three days ago I bought a female Syrian hamster from a Pets at Home store and I have called her ... A: It is very early days - so please don't give up on her yet. Syrians generally tame well, but ... | |
| hamsters | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: Why does my male dwarf Russian hamster have a lump below it head on its right side i am really ... A: The fact that the male has this and not the female, and also his age would suggest that this is ... | |
| hamsters | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: Why does my male dwarf Russian hamster have a lump below it head on its right side i am really ... A: firstly, how old is your hamster? Regarding this lump - what does it look like? Is it covered in ... | |
| black bear hamster seems disoriented and has two red toes | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: My daughter has a black bear hamster she came to my husband and us with him/her earlier freaking out ... A: You haven't said how old he is. Is he young, or old? His behaviour sounds like an old hamster. ... | |
| lump under gerbils throat | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: My gerbil (superhans) is 3years old give or take and I recently noticed That he has a marble sized ... A: It is difficult to know what is actually wrong, but this may well be a tumor. These are pretty ... | |
| Malnurished Hamster | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: My dwarf hamster escaped at least five days ago. We found it last night alive and being played with ... A: I'm glad you managed to catch your hamster. You could try feeding some baby food - if you buy the ... | |
| hamsters | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: how can i tell if my hamster is a boy or a girl and is it safe to have another hamster my hamster is ... A: The best way of identifying if your hamster is male or female is to have a look on-line - perhaps on ... | |
| One minute they love each other and the next they don't | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: I have two teddy bear (syrian) hamsters that live together in the same cage. They're male and ... A: Firstly, you are correct in that Syrian hamsters shouldn't live together. They are solitary ... | |
| lump on hamster | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: I have a Syrian hamster that I noticed has a lump (it feels like a round marble) on his side sown ... A: Regarding this lump - hamsters are very prone to getting tumors especially when they are around 2 ... | |
| 2 hamsters | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: for Christmas i got 2 hamsters and my brothers told me that the mom and fake dad started fighting ... A: First of all, what type of hamsters are these? Are they dwarf or Syrian. If they are dwarf then in ... | |
| Bulging cheek pouch | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: I have a hamster(mush)she is going to be two in April.her pal died last December due to tumor and ... A: Sorry to hear that Mush isn't well. At around the age of two they can lose weight and are very ... | |
| is my hamster pregnent. help!! | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: i have a male and a female draf . can i keep both together as female one is nesting from 2 weeks ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your baby dying. It is hard to know how many babies a hamster will have, ... | |
| is my hamster pregnent. help!! | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: i have a male and a female draf . can i keep both together as female one is nesting from 2 weeks ... A: It is fine to keep them together - the male should be Ok with any babies. However, you must be ... | |
| gerbils | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: What should i do if 4 out of my 5 gerbils has bald paches on their tail? ANSWER: Hi Sharon Thanks ... A: If you use any medication on a gerbil/hamster who lives with others, it is important to put a tiny ... | |
| my hamster and his teeth plz help | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: sincerely yours Stacey king ANSWER: Hi Stacey Thanks for your question. This is a common problem ... A: Have you checked your hamster's teeth? It would be worth looking at them just to make sure they are ... | |
| Need to know what kind of hamster I have. | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: My 5 year old son just got a hamster for Christmas present & I was reading on Hamsterific.Com about ... A: Are you sure this is a dwarf hamster? The measurement you have given would suggest it could be a ... | |
| gerbils | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: What should i do if 4 out of my 5 gerbils has bald paches on their tail? ANSWER: Hi Sharon Thanks ... A: That's good. I suggest you perhaps just keep an eye on them. If their tails look sore you can ... | |
| asking about my albino pragnant hamster | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: I have ª pragnant hamster, and now arround at three pm after I back from school, I found ª tiny ... A: What type of hamster is this? Syrians usually gestate for 16-18 days, dwarf hamsters usually for ... | |
| gerbils | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: What should i do if 4 out of my 5 gerbils has bald paches on their tail? A: Any idea if your gerbils are fighting? I just wondered if the bald patches were due to fighting one ... | |
| my hamster's nose tumor burst | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a one-and-a-half year old hamster who has a tumor on her nose.the tumor has been for around ... A: If this is a tumor, then a ruptured tumor may not cause a problem providing the area is kept clean. ... | |
| URGENT 2 year old female syrian bleeding | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: my 2 year old female Syrian hamster tigerlilly has had poo around her bottom for a good few months ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. At the age of two, sadly hamsters are very prone to getting ... | |
| my hamster tumor | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: I would like to ask you if there is an alternative for nose tumors on a hamster.Would surgery or ... A: have you checked her teeth at all? It would be worth checking they aren't overgrown/uneven in case ... | |
| my hamster and his teeth plz help | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: sincerely yours Stacey king A: This is a common problem with hamsters, unfortunately. You should only trim a hamster's teeth if ... | |
| my hamster tumor | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: I would like to ask you if there is an alternative for nose tumors on a hamster.Would surgery or ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. Tumors are quite common in hamsters, and some are operable, ... | |
| Eye Infection | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: About a month and a half ago, I purchased a Winter White Dwarf hamster. A couple days ago I noticed ... A: Hamsters often get sticky eyes, and it is important that they open their eyes daily. If they don't ... | |
| Bump on Hamsters Neck | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: I purchased my hampster a little less than a week ago and the hampster appeared perfectly healthy. ... A: Sorry to hear that you might have a problem with your hamster. The lump that you have noticed, are ... | |
| babies | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: i have a litter of dwarf hamsters that are one week old. mother has them in upper wheel. two of them ... A: Sorry but I've only just seen your question - I hope I'm not too late. It is a real nuisance when ... | |
| Hamster sneezing sounds | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: I just got a new hamster last night from a pet store. last night and today, she was making little ... A: Sneezing can mean a couple of things. Hamsters can get colds and they sneeze, have runny eyes etc. ... | |
| my hamster babies | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: My hamster born her babies about 3 days ago. the male hamster fight with the female once a day and I ... A: he must be separated so if you don't have a cage you might need to borrow one from someone. ... | |
| my hamster babies | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: My hamster born her babies about 3 days ago. the male hamster fight with the female once a day and I ... A: What type of hamsters are these? If they are Syrian then the male definitely needs to be separated ... | |
| Naughty naughty hamster:( | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased two Russian dwarf hamsters from petsmart one died two weeks later(r.I.p. ... A: Sorry to hear that you are having problems with your hamster, and that her sister died recently. ... | |
| winter white dwarf | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: My hamster is about 1 1/2 yrs old. He had hair loss across his low back with itching and decreased ... A: Hair loss and scratching at this age is fairly common. As they get older their hair can thin out. ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster Hair Loss | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a dwarf hamster, and I have recently (in the past couple of months) noticed he is loosing ... A: You haven't said how old your hamster is. Is he young or old? If he is old (2 years or more) then ... | |
| New color in the face??? | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a Russian hamster and left it at home with someone taking care of it for two months. I just ... A: Dwarf hamsters can sometimes change colour during their life. In the wild, Winter Whites change ... | |
| pet chinese dwarf hampster | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: Tonight I was packing with my mom and she went to look at my pet hampster named Peanut. She couldn't ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster - this must have been a shock for you. It is very sad ... | |
| hamster being wild and vicious | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a hamster that I bought for 3 weeks ago. I didn't touch my hamster for a few day. Than, I try ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster is difficult to handle. How old is she? You mention that she ... | |
| Hamster with worms | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I think I have a hamster with worms. I have asked a question here before. Well I was holding my ... A: I've never had a hamster with worms before and therefore can't really advise you on this. I've had ... | |
| Syrian Hamster | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: My hamster is 2 years old and is normally very active, he hasn't come out of his nest for 2 days ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. Sadly, he seems to be displaying the signs of a very ... | |
| I think my hamster is pregnant | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: i recently got a dwarf winter white hamster. when i first got her she was realy friendly but ... A: It could well be that your hamster is pregnant - it is hard to know for sure until the gestation ... | |
| Russian Dwarf Hamster | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: I got a hamster today. I was so excited I forgot to check to make sure it was healthy. It wasn't ... A: How is your hamster in itself? Dwarf hamsters can be quite vocal and they can make sounds, such as ... | |
| Mating my cambells dwarf hamster | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a female cambells dwarf hamster for a while and 1 day my mm came home with a new hamster him ... A: Mating hamsters is much more difficult than you would expect. First of all, if you have a Campbell, ... | |
| hamster | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: My 3 year old female calico hamster is giving birth and she as been giving brith for 2 and a half ... A: Do you mean that she is 3 months old, rather than 3 years???? I would be surprised if she was giving ... | |
| My female Teddy Holly bleeding | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a Teddy bear hamster recently she has been bleeding from her bottom,she has also been acting ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. How old is she? If she is old - i.e. 18 months or more, then ... | |
| Sick Hamster | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: My sister's hamster is very sick. I know you said you weren't a vet, but I can't think of anyone ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your sister's hamster. He does sound very ill. How old is he? The crusty ... | |
| Dwarf hamster | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: My dwarf hamster (Russian), has recently had 4 pups. All were alive for the first 3 days, now I ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamsters. Sometimes the youngest in the litter doesn't survive. The ... | |
| Gnawing | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: unfortunately the cancer had spread and within a week he had 9-10 tumors and was having difficulty ... A: I'm sorry to hear about Timbit. A day in a hamster's life is probably the equivalent of a month or ... | |
| Hamster's eyes pop out randomly | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: So I have two cream, red eyed hamsters. They're about 3 months old, and recently I've noticed ... A: I've never come across this before. I have heard of people rough handling a hamster which has ... | |
| Is my hamster having fits? | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a question about my syrian hamster, Marigold. I got her last Monday and today when I stroked ... A: I'm assuming that when she raised her tail she went quite rigid and didn't want to move? If so, ... | |
| Hamster with missing foot is red | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: I just got a teddy bear hamster 3 days ago. In the store we noticed he was missing his back foot. It ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. The first this is to remove his wheel. Hamsters with missing ... | |
| baby gerbils | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: i have 4 baby gerbils that no longer have a mother. my sneaky female rat removes the cage lids and ... A: Animals who live in colonies tend to push any sick creature out of the nest so that they don't all ... | |
| hamster breeding | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: hey i have a long haired syrian hamster who is a few months old and i wish to mate him with my ... A: When you say that your friend's hamster is a different type, what exactly do you mean by this? Is ... | |
| hamster UTI | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a Syrian hamster and believe he has a UTI. I heard that apple cider vinegar helps them but im ... A: How do you know that he has a UTI? What are his symptoms? Is there blood in his urine? If so, then ... | |
| Hamster sprawling out to rest | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: Just got a new hamster. I'm not a hamster expert, so I have no idea what kind it is - golden color, ... A: It sounds like you've got a Syrian hamster. It definitely isn't usual for a hamster to sprawl out ... | |
| baby gerbils | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: i have 4 baby gerbils that no longer have a mother. my sneaky female rat removes the cage lids and ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your gerbil mum. It is a real shame that this has happened. Babies ... | |
| un motherd baby gerbils | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: i have 4 2 week old baby gerbils and the mother escaped her cage and was killed by my pitbull. she ... A: I read your questions in the wrong order I'm afraid. I would think that rats milk is fine for the ... | |
| my teddy bear hamster worries me :c | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: i been searching all throughout the web to see what might be the problem with my hamster. hes about ... A: Teddy bear hamsters have scent glands on their hips. They are symmetrical and often they are ... | |
| Syrian Hamster Sneezing! | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I recently got a Syrian hamster named Snickers and I cleaned out his cage the other day and I have ... A: Hamsters can be prone to allergies and it could well be that there is something that he is allergic ... | |
| Sticky eye | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: My hamster Tarzan is a dwarf, slightly over a year old. Yesterday I noticed his left eye was closed. ... A: sorry to hear that Tarzan isn't well right now. Sticky eyes is a very common problem with hamsters. ... | |
| Hamster help please respond ASAP | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: I just noticed he has a patch of skin missing next to his cheek and it basically looks like he got ... A: sorry to hear about your hamster. It is difficult for me to know what is wrong, but it could well be ... | |
| dwarf hamsters | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: my hamsters left eye is all red and she can barely open it when i wipe her eyes with a tissue red ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster isn't very well. How old is she? apart from her eye, how is ... | |
| Follow up - Lump | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: the vet didn't think his skin looked like mites, and he is not itchy at all. Amazingly he has ... A: I'm sorry your vet thinks it is a tumor, but it is good news that he thinks it is operable if ... | |
| syrian itch | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: I would like to find out from you is it normal the hamster still itches on some areas after applying ... A: sorry to hear that you are having problems with your hamster. The anti parasite spot on should be ... | |
| Lump | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I have him in a separate room from my others. I had him to the vet the day I picked him up,as he had ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. Do you know how old he is? Firstly the dandruff - is this mites? ... | |
| female syrian hamsters/mating-pregnant | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: ok i hope you know this how many times do hamsters have to mate to become pregnant like can they ... A: Syrian hamsters come into season every 4th day. They can be sexually active from 4 weeks of age, ... | |
| my hamster is loosing hair and no ones helping me.. | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: i have had my hamster for 3 weeks now and my little brother held him today,so i took him back ... A: I'm not sure if I can help you with rats - I've never kept any. From what you've said, however, I ... | |
| syrian hamster with sneezing fits and breathing trouble. Vet can't find anything. | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: in an old thread Heather replied to there was a syrian hamster described who had sneezing fits. ... A: You can always add a drop of blackcurrant juice(the concentrated variety such as Ribena) to the tip ... | |
| Hamster does not like new cage | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought an acrylic tank and wanted to transport my 1 y.o dwarf hamster from his smaller ... A: Sorry to hear that your hamster doesn't like his new home. I'm not sure if there is an answer I can ... | |
| my hamster is loosing hair and no ones helping me.. | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: i have had my hamster for 3 weeks now and my little brother held him today,so i took him back ... A: Sorry to hear you are having problems with your hamster. Whereabouts exactly are these bald ... | |
| Hamster babies? | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: Hey, Ok, so I got a new hamster (Ronnie) about 2 weeks ago from a petstore. When I got her I ... A: Glad to hear you are getting on OK. Regarding the possible eyeless white - this is a defective gene ... | |
| Dexter | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: My companion Dexter (Long Haired Syrian, about 6 months old) has diarrhea. His tail is not wet, but ... A: Sorry to hear about Dexter. Diarrhea can become very serious for a hamster as they can lose body ... | |
| My Syrian(f) is biting me and fighting with my Syrian (m)after first time mating? | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: Good Day and thank you. My two Syrian Hamsters were let out of their cages to ply at the same time ... A: but you may not end up with a litter. Sometimes the female conceives, but reabsorbs/miscarries, in ... | |
| syrian hamster toy | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: Is it possible to make a homemade run-about ball?If so how? A: I'm really not sure that you could do this. The ones you buy have air vents in them so that the ... | |
| gerbil help! | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a male gerbil who is roughly two years old, he recently escaped from his cage and now seems ... A: Apologies for the delay in getting back to you. It is always a worry if a gerbil/hamster escapes - ... | |
| Odur | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: We have a Syrian hamster she is about 2.5 years old since Sunday we have noticed a very strong odur ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. This is old for a Syrian hamster and unfortunately around ... | |
| White spot on hamster's lower lip | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I have just noticed a new white spot on my 1 y.o. dwarf hamster. I dont know if it hurts, but he has ... A: What a gorgeous little chap - he didn't seem too bothered by all the fuss - more interested in ... | |
| Hamster chewing foot | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I got my daughter a Dwarf Russian Hamster in April 2011 from a pet store. Well 2 weeks later while ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamsters. Unfortunately it is quite a common story in that a single ... | |
| Gerbil swollen stomach | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: My golden gerbil is female and 3 years old, she lives by herself because her sister died 1 year ago. ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your gerbil isn't doing too well. This could be a number of things - ... | |
| White spot on hamster's lower lip | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I have just noticed a new white spot on my 1 y.o. dwarf hamster. I dont know if it hurts, but he has ... A: I'm not sure what this white spot is - does it look like it has pus in it? With ... | |
| Chinese Dwarf Hamster | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a male Chinese dwarf hamster and he has been losing a little bit of hair. I can see it in his ... A: You haven't said how old your hamster is. Often their fur can go a bit thin when they start to ... | |
| Missing Hamster/Mouse Problem | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: We have had our syrian hamster Winnie for about 2.5 months. We came home from an overnight stay a ... A: I'm sorry to hear about Winnie. It is always a real worry when a hamster escapes. It is a shame ... | |
| White discharge? | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: Um, sorry to bother you with a question that has most likely been asked before, but what is that ... A: Does this white discharge have a pretty awful sweet smell? If so, it could just be a discharge that ... | |
| hamster | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: good evening,my name is vicky,i want to ask about hamster..i don't know why,but my little ... A: This is a fairly common problem with hamsters. They secrete a fluid that helps lubricate their eyes ... | |
| Hamster Bleeding Ears | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: My female Syrian hamster is just about 1yr old and I have noticed over the past couple of weeks some ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. It is hard to know what is wrong, but I would strongly ... | |
| missing hamster | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: my sons hamster disappeared under the floorboards 9 weeks ago, ever since then we have dropped food ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. I suppose in many ways I would never want to give up ... | |
| sick hamster? | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I'm sorry to disturb you but I'm very worried about my teddybear hamster. He has been sleeping a lot ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. How old is he? When they reach around 2 they can show signs ... | |
| Hamster starved? | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: Some friends asked us to take care of some animals while they were gone for the weekend. Their ... A: What a horrendous discovery you have made. First of all, Syrians are solitary and must be kept ... | |
| why hamster's body become stiff when it died? | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: My golden hamster just passed away few nights ago, he looks really healthy and active all the time ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. It is always a shock when something so unexpected ... | |
| 14-day Baytril dose for Abscess too long or just right? | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: Took my hamster in for an abscessed cheek pouch last Tuesday, vet aspirated it with a needle and put ... A: I've not heard back yet, but will be in touch over the weekend if I get any info. These little ... | |
| 14-day Baytril dose for Abscess too long or just right? | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: Took my hamster in for an abscessed cheek pouch last Tuesday, vet aspirated it with a needle and put ... A: Sorry to hear your hamster hasn't been well. I'm going to check into this for you and ask a friend ... | |
| My Hamster (Menstruation or wet tail?) | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I am really desperate. My hamster, Oreo (F), has been bleeding and after my parents brought her to ... A: Sorry to hear you are worried about Oreo. First of all, this isn't wet tail. Wet tail causes ... | |
| ... | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: why do my hamester trying to get out the cage? what should we do for her? :s:S A: Hamsters love escaping and given any opportunity they will try to, therefore it is very important ... | |
| Why does our gerbil flip | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: often she suddenly flips while walking weird what could be causing this ? A: This sounds like strange behaviour. Is this the mum who is flipping and walking weird or the baby? ... | |
| Inbred, chewer, mental syrian hamster | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I've got a Syrian hamster but I'm at the end of my tether with her. I got her when she was 6 weeks ... A: It sounds as though you really have your work cut out! The problem with hamsters who chew is that ... | |
| Hamster fight/personality change | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I have different kinds of hamsters, and I keep them all in aquariums so that they don't escape (I ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamsters. It must have been incredibly frightening for your ... | |
| I cannot tame my chinese dwarf hamster | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I have just bought two 7 to 8 week old chinese dwarf hamsters. They are really shy and hide in their ... A: Sorry to hear that you are having problems taming your hamsters. I don't know what you have tried ... | |
| Which one is mom? | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I discovered a litter of pups last night. I thought they were all females and they've been in the ... A: I have been in a similar situation as this with a litter and two females. First of all, what type ... | |
| Why is my hamster having fur loss? | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: Why is my hamster having fur loss? It is old, almost 2 years, but there are something like black ... A: When hamsters reach about 2 they can show signs of old age and one of these signs is fur loss. All ... | |
| Gizmo | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: my hamster Gizmo ate through my phone charger while my phone was on charge and I was surprised that ... A: I think Gizmo is a really lucky hamster! Whilst phone chargers don't have a huge amount of ... | |
| Mites | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: HELP! As you know I have several hamsters that I've homed from a local rescue. I am just sick; the ... A: Sorry to hear you are having problems with mites. The problem is that mites can come on bedding ... | |
| chinese dwarf hamster | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: My daughter has a chinese dwarf hamster. I have noticed it not running like a madman the last ... A: Does this lump look like a spot? Is there any sign of pus/blood coming from it? Hamsters can ... | |
| follow up question: sick ham-ham | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: ... I'm really glad to say that my pet, Hammy is alright now... the bald spot is gone. Just a follow ... A: I'm glad to hear that your hamster is improving. Regarding his wheel - in the wild hamsters can run ... | |
| LittleTed? | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3 by old hamster who is called little ted. When he was younger, he was FAT! but now i have ... A: Sadly hamsters are very prone to tumors, especially after the age of about 2 years. When they have ... | |
| chinese dwarf hamster | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: My daughter has a chinese dwarf hamster. I have noticed it not running like a madman the last ... A: Sorry to hear that your hamster isn't 100% right now. Is there any chance that he has come into ... | |
| Gerbils | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I have just bought 2 female gerbils (3/4 days ago) from the pet store so only babies and yet to be ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you ended up handing your gerbil back - it is good that the pet shop took her ... | |
| Winter White | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I had a Winter White that just passed away last night and I am not sure why. She was not showing any ... A: I use woodchip on the base of the cage and give mine shredded paper for their nest. I never use the ... | |
| Lump under hamsters throat | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: My hamster has developed a lump under his chin in the last few days, and it's really big. He's a ... A: Sorry to hear your hamster isn't well - this lump really is huge. It is hard to know for sure what ... | |
| dwarf hamster main food | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: i've just gotten a winter white hamster less than 2 weeks ago. I've been researching on hamster's ... A: The most important thing with regard to their food is that they should have a well balanced diet and ... | |
| dying hamster? | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm quite sure I know the answer but here it goes.My daughter has a 2 year old Teddy bear she ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster - she does sound very sick. There could be a couple of things ... | |
| Winter White | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I had a Winter White that just passed away last night and I am not sure why. She was not showing any ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your Winter White. It is always a shock when a hamster dies this ... | |
| What can I feed my sassy hamster? | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: I just got a Golden hamster, female. Named Bailey. Had her for a week now, and I am wondering. What ... A: I hope you and Bailey are getting along well together. Foodwise, she needs a good dry hamster mix. ... | |
| Ziggy, my gerbil | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: My gerbil Ziggy has a toe on his hind right foot that is kind of swollen and purple-ish. His nail on ... A: Sorry to hear that your gerbil has hurt his toe. It could well be a break or a crush injury. Most ... | |
| getting new hamsters | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I just got a Syrian hamster today, its a girl and i want to get 2 more.Should i get 2 more girls ... A: Congratulations on getting a Syrian hamster. These are solitary creatures and under no ... | |
| Hamster tumor | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a beautiful Golden/Syrian hamster that is a pet in my classroom. She developed a large ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. Sadly hamsters are very prone to getting tumors around this ... | |
| Sick ham-ham? | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: just want to ask if i should be worried about my pet, Hammy (a teddy bear, about 6-7 mos old)? The ... A: It is hard to know if there is anything wrong with your hamster without seeing him. They don't ... | |
| Syrian losing weight | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a grey and white Syrian called Button who is roughly 8months old and I have noticed recently ... A: Sorry I misread your initial question and didn't take on board that he is only 8 months old. Weight ... | |
| Hampster tumor?? | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: We have a 2 -3 year old teddy bear/panda hampster. We just got back from vacation and noticed our ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. Sadly hamsters of this age are very prone to getting tumors. ... | |
| teddy bear hamster | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: p.s. she is a teddy bear and mated with a short hair. A: Often when hamsters are pregnant you don't really notice much difference in their behaviour, ... | |
| Hamster Eye Bleeding | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: this morning I noticed my hamster was squinting his right eye much more than usual, and then this ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. This might not actually be blood. Hamsters have glands at the ... | |
| gerbil chewing it's hind leg off | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: Recently a 7 yr old got one of our 2 female gerbils out of the cage and threw her up in the air and ... A: Sorry to hear about your gerbil. In the wild if they injure their tails/legs, they will chew them ... | |
| Winter white hamster stopped eating after vet visit | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: My 10 month old dwarf winter white hamster suddenly developed a lump on his left face, and it was ... A: Sorry to hear that the lump has grown back straight away. Have you spoken to your vet about it ... | |
| Teddybear Hamster Behavior | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a male Teddybear hamster that is about 6 months old. He has been acting strange lately and I ... A: I'm not sure if there is anything wrong with your hamster. A lot of hamsters gnaw their bars - their ... | |
| Bathing question plus another | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: I just bought a roborovski dwarf hamster yesterday and I've been researching all over on how to care ... A: I've not heard of the powder that you mention, but I guess it figures that if this is natural in the ... | |
| My Hamsters | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: hi I have had a male robo dwarf hamsters 4 a few weeks now and yesterday i got a female to keep him ... A: Hamsters come into season every 4 days, therefore she might fall pregnant immediatley. However, you ... | |
| Diabetes | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: you've been very helpful to me over the past weeks so thanks. Regarding baby (now grown up at 6 ... A: You seem to be doing very well with this little fella - the only other things I would give are ... | |
| My Gerbil | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: I was cleaning my 2 Gerbils out last night and instead of putting them in the balls to run around I ... A: This sounds very strange. I'm honestly not sure what happened. It could have been some sort of ... | |
| prolapse? | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I don't know if you can help or not but I thought it was worth a try!! My boyfriend and I adopted 2 ... A: If you have a look at my website: www.thehamstersite.com there are some photos of the different ... | |
| prolapse? | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I don't know if you can help or not but I thought it was worth a try!! My boyfriend and I adopted 2 ... A: This sounds really strange. It is hard to know for sure what it is without seeing them. However, ... | |
| Taming question | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: Ive read that after you get a hamster you should wait a 3 to 5 days before touching it and slowly ... A: I usually don't advise handling a hamster for a day whilst they settle into their new home. After ... | |
| winter white losing hair on hind quarters | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: my hamster is missing some hair on her hind quarters, the area around the hair loss appears dry and ... A: How old is your hamster? You could apply aloe vera to the area (either from a plant, or if you buy ... | |
| Gerbil | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I got a baby gerbil about 5 months ago so she is now older and bigger. I just noticed yesterday that ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you are worried about your gerbil. Firstly, the reddish fluid you have found ... | |
| Hamster Fall | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: Yesterday night, he escaped out of his cage. I found him on the carpet, but his cage is on the ... A: Ideally you don't want your hamster to fall as they can break bones or suffer internal injuries. ... | |
| Hamster droppings | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: hello my name is Lucas and I have a question for you my first is that I have a hamster for 15 days ... A: Congratulations on getting a new hamster. Firstly, what do these droppings look like? Are they ... | |
| Winter white hamster stopped eating after vet visit | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: My 10 month old dwarf winter white hamster suddenly developed a lump on his left face, and it was ... A: It sounds as though your hamster went through quite an ordeal, and for a creature so small this must ... | |
| Baby ham drinking | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: Well, Peanut is a boy!...I had moved him into his own bin at 4 weeks and I'm glad I did. He seems ... A: I'm glad you've separated Peanut from mum. Generally you shouldn't really notice a baby drinking ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster-Eye Infection? | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I've noticed that my dwarf hamster (a little over 1 yr old) has been favoring his left eye. His ... A: Sorry to hear that your hamster has an eye problem. Eye problems are quite common in hamsters ... | |
| Hamster sneezing/hiccup | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I bought a new syrian hamster 10 days ago. So far he is eating, drinking, and pooping normal. He has ... A: It is difficult to know what is wrong. Hamsters can suffer from colds, but as you said, they tend ... | |
| Hamster with possibly eye infection | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: Just wanted to get some advice re: our lovely syrian hamster. He started waking up last week with ... A: Sticky eyes are quite common in hamsters. The important thing is that a hamster opens both eyes ... | |
| Can I play piano for my hamster? | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: You might remember me from the other question about taming. Anyway, my question is, is it okay to ... A: I'm sure it is fine for you to play piano with Waffles around. however, it is important to remember ... | |
| Hamsters Eye | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: My hamster is about two years old and for the past couple weeks his one eye is swollen shut and ... A: Sorry to hear that your hamster has an eye problem. Around 2 years of age hamsters can show signs ... | |
| Weird taming? | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I bought my Hamster (her name is Waffles Pancakes OR Ms. Pancakes) and I was reading about how to ... A: There is no one rule for taming a hamster. The friendliness of a hamster depends on how stable/calm ... | |
| hamster and guinea pig | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: im Revz, i have 2 teddy bear hamster the male ham is ok but the female is not. She has wet anus but ... A: I'm afraid I can answer your question about your guineapig as I'm not an expert on them. I do keep a ... | |
| Follow up baby ham | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: ..there seems to be a problem with the follow up page in that there is no right margin when typing. ... A: Usually 4 weeks is the time to separate, but a few more days probably won't matter judging by how ... | |
| Sexing hamsters | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: ..I don't know who is more traumatized...me or Peanut! I just tried to have a look at her/him at 3 ... A: For some reason I can only read part of your question - in answer to the question about separating ... | |
| Baby hamsters | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: So my hamster had a litteer of babies 7 days ago and my hamster some how got out of her cage at ... A: Is the mum back with her babies now? At this young age they rely on her totally for food and ... | |
| Sexing hamsters | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: ..I don't know who is more traumatized...me or Peanut! I just tried to have a look at her/him at 3 ... A: I laughed when I saw your email - yes they are very difficult to handle. They don't seem to ... | |
| Possible allergic reaction | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: we just acquired a dwarf hamster on Sunday, during the ride and at the pet shop "Hammy" was fine and ... A: What type of bedding are you using? If it is a woodchip I would advise that you stop using this for ... | |
| Toothless might be sick! i'm worried! | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a Robo hamster named toothless, ive had him for a month from the pet shop... he's very ... A: There could be a number of things going on here. Firstly the wet belly could be down to a ... | |
| Possible allergic reaction | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: we just acquired a dwarf hamster on Sunday, during the ride and at the pet shop "Hammy" was fine and ... A: Sorry to hear that Hammy isn't doing too well. With regard to her biting, dwarf hamsters can be a ... | |
| Hamster Constipation | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I think my Teddy Bear hamster is constipated and I was wondering if you know what I should do? A: You could try giving some lettuce - this can cause diarrhea if too much is given, so it would be ... | |
| New hamster suddenly died | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: First, thank you so much for answering my question. I really appreciate it. Thank you. I'm very ... A: I would avoid using bleach - although I am guilty of using cleaners like this I always soak the cage ... | |
| New hamster suddenly died | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: First, thank you so much for answering my question. I really appreciate it. Thank you. I'm very ... A: I'm really sorry to read about your hamster. It is always very sad when something like this ... | |
| hamster babies | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: my hamster had babies.They are now only a lil over a week old..At what age can you tell if they will ... A: Congratulations on your litter!! Assuming it was planned. It is difficult to know if they will be ... | |
| Gerbials | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I read the question about bathing gerbils, I have sort of the same question, but it's different. I ... A: I personally wouldn't bathe my gerbils in water/shampoo unless there was a medical reason to do this ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster - What's Up With Her? | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I know you specialize in syrians, but the dwarf specialist is on vacation and I desperately need ... A: Just as a follow up - I've heard from Beaphar. Their small animal anti parasite medication is only ... | |
| hammie behavior | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: its me again. Thanks so much for the answer... Hammy, my teddy hamster is very much okay. He seems ... A: I'm glad your hamster seems to be OK after his recent ordeal. Hamsters do like to escape and will ... | |
| mites and loss of fur | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: my hamster has been acting strange, it has been scratching alot and has lost some fur, my friends ... A: What type of hamster is this? If this is a Syrian hamster then it is easy to treat for mites. ... | |
| pregnancy | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I took my girl hamster to see my friends hamsters which are boys yesterday and i think my hamster ... A: Firstly, a word of warning with hamsters - they really should not be introduced to one another ... | |
| eye popping out and bleeding | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: my daughter has a robo hamster and it appears to have been squeesed. her right eye is bleeding badly ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. This is a danger with hamsters as their eyes protrude so much and ... | |
| Baby ham - WORRIED! | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: baby's eyes opened last night and he seemed quite lively. Today however, he seems a little sleepy, ... A: Babies can be a bit of a worry - most times they are fine, but there is always the chance that they ... | |
| Have lost 2 hamsters similarly & mysteriously | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I have had 2 Syrian hamsters in the last year; one from a pet store & the other from a friend whose ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you have lost 2 hamsters. This really is a mystery. If they had shown signs ... | |
| syrian hampster | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: i opened the cage to check him and he was shaking and disorientated he is hardly able to walk . i ... A: I'm sorry to hear your news, but pleased that your hamster is not suffering at all. A hamster's ... | |
| Robo Dwarf hamsters | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: i have 2 male robo dwarf hamsters in the same cage. i was told they were born in the same litter, so ... A: It is really frustrating when something like this happens. If you want to keep two dwarf hamsters ... | |
| Baby ham | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: It seems that there is just one. I think it is about 9 days old??? It has fur but eyes are not open ... A: Glad to hear that baby is doing well. In terms of food, I usually give: small pieces of bread, raw ... | |
| gerbil got really fat in a few days | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: Within the last week she got pretty big, I mean even her feet got fat, and she started breathing ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your gerbil. It is difficult to know what to do as ideally she should see a ... | |
| My hamster! | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: Hey, just a quick question... I'm a bit worried about my hamster he is 1 and a half maybe more years ... A: Just another thought - what type of bedding is he in? It might be worth just putting paper bedding ... | |
| Dying or sick Gerbil | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I bought my daughter 2 female gerbils for her birthday last month. At the pet store, they were in ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your gerbils. I'm honestly not sure what the problem is, but having ... | |
| my hamster has a boil/tummer!! | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: My hamster has a boil/tumor i'm not really sure what it is but he chewed it off what should i do? A: The most important thing is to make sure that this area does not infect. You could try bathing it ... | |
| Hamster gagging | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: We took our hamster to a pocket pet vet a few weeks ago because he was wheezing/squeaking and the ... A: Just as a follow up something you could try while you are waiting to get him to a vet is to apply a ... | |
| My hamster! | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: Hey, just a quick question... I'm a bit worried about my hamster he is 1 and a half maybe more years ... A: What type of hamster is this? Is he a Syrian or a dwarf? If he is a Syrian then it might be worth ... | |
| hammie problem | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: this is my 4th time actually to email... I just want to ask something about my pet Hammy,my teddy ... A: I'm sorry to hear about Hammy. I think the first thing is to make sure he is OK. How is be today? ... | |
| hamster breeding behavior. | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I have two adult Syrian hamsters. They are both black and white. One is a male and the other is a ... A: The answer is a very definite NO to letting them stay together. They might be OK now, but believe ... | |
| Babies...help! | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I adopted 4 from a rescue and unfortunately they had a female in with two of the males. I think she ... A: It's great that you've adopted some hamsters from a rescue but annoying that they didn't sex them ... | |
| pregnant dwarf hamster | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I adopted a dwarf hamster about 1 week and a half ago. Out of the ordinary she bit me while trying ... A: It is difficult to know if your hamster is pregnant as often they don't really show many signs. ... | |
| my hamster got a boil | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: my Syrian hamster got a boil (raised pink skin with blood like red in middle)on her back. its around ... A: I think that your hamster needs to see a vet. If this is a boil, then the vet can lance it and ... | |
| Hamster babies | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: My Syrian hamster had babies about a month ago. The mom seemed to be getting annoyed of them so I ... A: Congratulations on your litter (if it was planned!). In terms of separating them, then this ... | |
| Hamster issues | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: My hamster A] has a filmy white over his eye(or it turned like whitish pink form red) and has little ... A: It is difficult to know for sure what is happening here and I suspect you may need to get a vet to ... | |
| Baby Hamsters | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: my two baby hamsters are (as of 28th Dec) 3 weeks & 2days old. I want to know if I can already ... A: What type of hamsters are these? Are they syrian or dwarf? Usually you separate out any males at 4 ... | |
| My classroom pet dwarf hamster | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: My pet seems to have an enlarge scrotum that looks too large.Should I be concern? what causes his ... A: Would this be a chinese hamster by any chance? if so, this is perfectly normal. The males have ... | |
| Sick Hamster | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: Just bought a hamster 4 days ago and today it can barely walk, hes all wobbly as if he has a stroke, ... A: i'm really sorry to hear about your hamster - this definitely isn't normal behaviour. is there any ... | |
| chinese dwarf hamster, what to do next | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: A few months ago I got 2 male chinese dwarf hamsters for my birthday. A few days ago I found 1 dead, ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. It is hard to know what happened exactly - sometimes they do ... | |
| Pregnant Hamster? | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I think I have a pregnant hamster. I got her and her sister together from the pet shop 5 days ago, ... A: I would wait another couple of days in case there has been a mix up with the dates. Usually the ... | |
| Pregnant Hamster? | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: I think I have a pregnant hamster. I got her and her sister together from the pet shop 5 days ago, ... A: I wouldn't worry if there aren't any obvious signs of pregnancy - it really varies from one hamster ... | |
| older hamster diet & care | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: My hamster is now around 30 months old. Recently he has been slowly losing weight and has become ... A: Your hamster's loss of weight is quite common when they are elderly. The first thing really is to ... | |
| bleeding ear and swollen bum | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: My hamster, teddy a mixed breed is about two years old. It has just recovered from stroke a few week ... A: sorry to hear that your hamster has got problems. Firstly his ear - it could be that he has mites ... | |
| Hair loss-dwarf hamster | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I adopted two baby hamsters from a friend who only has two. They were fine until they turned 6 ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding. Fur loss and itching can occur for a couple of reasons. ... | |
| newborn | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 12 day old syrian hamster that the mother can no longer care for. It is not eating or ... A: Sorry to hear that you are having problems with your hamster. Why won't the mother look after it? ... | |
| Ear infection? | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: my hamster got a cut in his ear a couple of weeks ago and the cut has expanded all over his left ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster's ear. If this is an infection then he will probably need ... | |
| my hampster | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: my chinese hampster is missing some of her toes an i need to know why this is happening an how i can ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. This is very unusual. What do her toes look like? Are they ... | |
| Pregnant Hamster? | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I think I have a pregnant hamster. I got her and her sister together from the pet shop 5 days ago, ... A: Are these Syrian or dwarf hamsters? If they are Syrian then they definitely need separating as they ... | |
| Babies | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I want to ask how can I prevent my female hamster from eating her two newborn young? A: The main reason why a female will kill her newborn is if she is afraid, if there isn't enough food, ... | |
| dead hamster | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I got a hamster a little less than two years ago for Christmas and it is now September. she looks ... A: sorry to hear about your hamster. Two - 2 1/2 is the average life expectancy for Syrians and around ... | |
| food changes | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: ..the people at my local vetshops havent been very helpful.sadly.The other thing i wanted to know ... A: sorry to hear you are having problems getting information. I know it can be very difficult, hence ... | |
| Black bear hamster scared | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: Bought a 4 month old black bear hamster a month and a half ago was told i was buying a male but a ... A: This sounds like a large tank (not exactly sure how big a 55 gallon tank is.) What type of roof ... | |
| losing hair | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: i really do need your help! I have a dwarf hamster,he's just over a year old.its the first time i ... A: It is quite hard to know what is wrong with your hamster (if anything). When hamsters reach about ... | |
| which should i get? | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: I am getting a pet soon, but i haven't quite decided which kind to get. I am trying to decide ... A: This is a difficult question to answer because they are such different animals. I'm not sure how ... | |
| Black bear hamster scared | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: Bought a 4 month old black bear hamster a month and a half ago was told i was buying a male but a ... A: Sorry to hear that your hamster isn't being very friendly right now. I'm in a very similar ... | |
| dwarf hamser | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: i went to my hamster there yesterday and there was no movent in her at all she was cold and her ... A: I'm sure you didn't kill your hamster. Whilst hamsters can go into hibernation if their body ... | |
| my syrian hamster URGENT PLEASE | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: then half and hour ago he just lay down under hes water bottle n now has a wet head, hes been eating ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. Firstly, it is important that he isn't wet - so if he is ... | |
| hamsters | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: hi I'm Samantha and I'm 9 i have a black and white Syrian hamster and i don't know if he is a boy or ... A: How old is Coco? How long have you had him/her? In terms of sexing Coco, I'm afraid the photo you ... | |
| lost hamster | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I lost my hamster this morning and he did this before but the thing is he open the cage his self ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. The first thing is to work out which room he is in. If you ... | |
| gerbil mazes | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: my friend and i are doing a science experiment for school and it evolves gerbils and their sense of ... A: Your experiment sounds interesting. What are you making the maze out of? Is this wood? Be careful ... | |
| catching a hamster | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: My daughter's hamster got out we know where it is but it won't come out I have set up a bucket trap ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your daughter's hamster has escaped. It can be quite difficult to catch ... | |
| guiena pig | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: We awoke to find our guinea pig had a left eye puffed up and it had a bit of dried drainage like we ... A: I'm afraid I can't advise you on guinea pigs. Whilst I keep a few, I am no expert on them and am ... | |
| Is it a stroke or a fit? | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: My Gerbil Tiara is about three years old now, and early in the morning she turned on her back and ... A: When a hamster/gerbil suffers a stroke they tend to become paralysed on one side and can't walk ... | |
| teddy bear hamster | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: What is a safe treat to give my hamster to file down his teeth? Specific type of wood? something ... A: It is important that hamsters can file their teeth as they grow constantly. Some hamsters who are ... | |
| Is my hamster dying? | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: My hamster, Lola, has been acting strange the past day. She is having trouble balancing and using ... A: I'm sorry to hear about Lola. From the description of how she is behaving, I would guess that she ... | |
| Soar?? | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I got my hamster about 3 months ago and a few days after i brought him home i realized he had a ... A: The first thing that comes to mind having read your email is that this is a scent gland (assuming ... | |
| syrian taming | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a syrian hamster for almost 2 wks. I've gotten her when she was just 3 weeks old. I tried to ... A: I think you need to let your hamster know who is boss!! Hamsters are nocturnal and therefore it is ... | |
| Wheel killed gerbil? | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: First off, thank you for taking the time to read my question. I had three gerbils living together. ... A: I was so sorry to read about Nano - this is so sad. I've never heard of this happening before. He ... | |
| Gerbil | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I bought 3 gerbils a couple of days ago - I have just noticed that one of the gerbil's eyes have ... A: This is quite strange - I have known them to have one red and one black eye before but not one that ... | |
| gerbil illness | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: He's also losing some hair and I don't know what to do this is my first Gerbil. Also he won't eat ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your gerbil. You haven't said how old he is. I'm assuming he is elderly??? ... | |
| my hamsters tail has gone purple | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: my hamster is fairly old now, she seems to constantly shake, shes not nervous shes recently ... A: Unfortunately when hamsters get to around 2 years of age they can start to display signs of old age. ... | |
| Hamster Death and Head Tilt? | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: my hamster had died just at the beginning of last month. He was just a tiny bit past two years old ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. Unfortunately hamsters are incredibly prone to getting ... | |
| Winter White | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: Can I know what's the symptom shown by the female hamster if she is pregnant? If she really is ... A: Often there is no actual way of knowing for sure if a hamster is pregnant. Sometimes they do show ... | |
| Lemon Juice Safe? | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: Our teddy bear hamster suddenly began eating the silicon glue that keeps her tank together. We are ... A: I have been asking around and the general view is that lemon juice won't harm your hamster, but it ... | |
| Help my gerbil! | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: My gerbil has bitten off her tail, strangely i have no idea why. She also has a 3 month old baby in ... A: I've been asking around about this and I am afraid I haven't really got any news for you. The ... | |
| my syrian hamster, i think he's dying??? | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I think our wee sam is dying. he seems to have been off his food over the last week and not running ... A: I'm sorry to hear about Sam. He certainly sounds very ill. You haven't said how old he is and ... | |
| Help my gerbil! | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: My gerbil has bitten off her tail, strangely i have no idea why. She also has a 3 month old baby in ... A: I'm going to mention this to a friend who rescues hamsters and gerbils as she has considerable ... | |
| Lemon Juice Safe? | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: Our teddy bear hamster suddenly began eating the silicon glue that keeps her tank together. We are ... A: I'd like to get back to you on this. I have heard both arguments and want to check with someone who ... | |
| Syrian Hamster's health | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I've recently noticed that my pet hamster (ginger) has a swollen, red toe. I suspect that it might ... A: Sorry to hear about Ginger's swollen toe. I had a rescued hamster once who had a swollen toe. He ... | |
| Help my gerbil! | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: My gerbil has bitten off her tail, strangely i have no idea why. She also has a 3 month old baby in ... A: The fact that some of her tail is missing isn't a problem in itself. Their tails are designed so ... | |
| is my russian hamster dyeing | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: my hamster in the last week as lost lots of weight. When my son got him out tonight, he was biting ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. You haven't said how old he is, but certainly from his ... | |
| winter white hamster | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: Why does my winter white hamster keep biting me? I always wash my hands before and after putting my ... A: I'm sorry that your hamster is biting you. Sometimes it is hard to stop them doing this. Whilst ... | |
| hamster hair loss | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: ok, my hamster is lossing his hair and I can't figure out why. my first guess was old age but then i ... A: 2 1/2 to 3 years is a good age for a hamster. They do tend to lose some of their fur when they are ... | |
| FEMALE TEDDY BEAR HAMSTER ILLNESS | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: 3 year old female hamster; we bought her at one month old; lives by herself in a cage & never been ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster isn't her usual self. Unfortunately this could be a few ... | |
| Cyst? | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a Syrian hamster. I got him about a month ago and today while I was playing with him I ... A: It is very difficult to know what this lump is. Firstly, how far down his body is it? Hamsters ... | |
| How to teach hamster to drink from water bottle? | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: How do you teach a teddy bear hamster to drink from its water bottle? We noticed her first day ... A: Hamsters tend not to drink very much and so often you don't notice them drinking - in fact if you ... | |
| hamsters (dwarf) | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: can they eat mealworms? i have never heard of that before. A: Yes they can!! In the wild hamsters would survive on tiny insects and seeds etc. It is OK to give ... | |
| bleeding? | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: my name is nicole and my very close friend helena has a hamster. She got it a just before her high ... A: I'm sorry to hear that Helena's hamster is bleeding. Blood is always something that should be ... | |
| dwarf hamster abscess? | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I though my hamster had an abscess when i noticed a large lump on his tummy area with puss in it. ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. Dwarf hamsters have scent glands on their stomach and sometimes ... | |
| a large lump on my hamster | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: i bought 2 hamsters last week but today i have noticed that the bigger hamster has a lump on the ... A: How are your hamsters getting along? Are they OK together or is there any sign of fighting? ... | |
| My hamster and her babies | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: My Syrian Hamster had her babies and their 19 days old and i noticed today that one of the babies ... A: Congratulations on your litter. The mum does sometimes behave like this. She might be slightly ... | |
| Speedy Hamster | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: Hey. we just got a syrian hamster who is 12 weeks old and he is too speedy to handle. We left him ... A: His behaviour is normal for a hamster of his age. However, he will calm down a bit as he gets ... | |
| hammy had a fright! | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: A next door neighbours cat got in to my house 2 nights ago and got my hamster. Luckily we found her ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster - it must have been a real shock for you and your hamster! ... | |
| hamster died | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I don't know how my hamster died but my sister told me that before he died he can't breath properly ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. It is often very difficult to know why a hamster dies, ... | |
| A hammy with a really fat tummy. Could it be?? | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 females I got about 2 weeks ago from "Pet Supermarket". They are regular dwarfs. I sexed ... A: There are two things that spring to mind with Selena - pregnancy or diabetes. It could well be that ... | |
| robo hamster males but had babies | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I bought two male robo hamsters at a store last year and a week ago discovered movement in sleeping ... A: Sorry to hear that you had a surprise with your two 'boys'! Sadly this is a very common story. I'm ... | |
| dwarfs continued | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: They seem to be scrapping a bit, for example one was sitting in one of the two wheels and the other ... A: When to split hamsters is a very difficult decision to make as you can't change your mind. There ... | |
| Vincent my hamster | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: my hamster has a small lump on his left frount paw and he is favering one side a bit. he is eating ... A: It is difficult to know what this lump is. How old is Vincent? Generally, lumps in hamsters are ... | |
| Is bedding sand safe? | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I've been using hamster bedding sand for my dwarf hamster's toilet for over 5 months now and I'm ... A: If you haven't actually seen your hamsters removing this litter, I suspect they could just be ... | |
| hamster has a red cyst | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: My hammie Princess Leia just grew an unsightly red cyst on the underside of her belly by her rear ... A: If this is a cyst then it will probably need draining and/or antibiotics prescribed, which would ... | |
| New adoption | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: After the death of my spiny mouse I went to our local rescue and adopted two female dwarf hamsters. ... A: It's nice to hear from you again. It is difficult with dwarf hamsters as sometimes they get along ... | |
| Is bedding sand safe? | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I've been using hamster bedding sand for my dwarf hamster's toilet for over 5 months now and I'm ... A: What type of sand is this? Is this the actual 'hamster litter', or Chinchilla dust? Both should be ... | |
| Hamster death | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I had a very active Teddy Bear Hamster that was barely a year old. He was very active until a couple ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. Unfortunately you will probably never know why he ... | |
| Hamster | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I just have a question - my hamster (a chinese dwarf, about two years of age, realativly healthy, ... A: It is really difficult for me to say what this is without having a look at him and even then ... | |
| syrien hamster bitng | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: Sheila I read your answer to Lucy's question which helps alot.I also have a Syrian hamster and i've ... A: Sorry to hear that you are still having difficulty handling your hamster. Ideally they should settle ... | |
| Hamster Testicles discolouration | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a syrian hamster for already 2 years. Lately I noticed his scrotum became pigmented with ... A: I would hate to tell you to wait and find that was the wrong thing to say, but from what you have ... | |
| hamsters eye | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: my friend have a hamster that has something white in the eye what is it anyway? A: Is this a discharge, piece of bedding or a white spot? Hamsters must open their eyes daily ... | |
| syrian hamster | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: why does my hamster have something lumpy on her butt????? A: Are you sure this is a female hamster and not a male?? Male hamster's testicles can look very ... | |
| Hamster Testicles discolouration | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a syrian hamster for already 2 years. Lately I noticed his scrotum became pigmented with ... A: I don't know if this is anything to worry about. Sometimes their skin can become pigmented and I ... | |
| sick hamster emergency | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: my hamster is sick, i am so worried. he is a golden long haired hamster and he is sniffling and ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster isn't well. This could be a cold in which case you need to keep ... | |
| Is my gerbil sick? | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I've had my gerbil Sam for maybe 2 weeks, and I don't think he was at the pet store for very long. ... A: Sorry to hear about your gerbil. Are the two gerbils living together? Have they always lived ... | |
| Newborn Hamster | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: My friend's hamster just gave birth and died. We know that the mother is supposed to feed the babies ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your friend's hamster - this is a very sad situation. Babies rely ... | |
| hamster chewing on door lock | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: Screech chewed at his door lock and it opened while we were at work. Since then every night, at ... A: This is a very common problem and in all honesty I'm not sure what you can do to stop this. One ... | |
| My hamsters | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: We have resently been given a female golden hamster who wasn't happy about being handled but loves ... A: Syrian hamsters are solitary - if kept together they fight and as you discovered they will bite. ... | |
| My hamster has some problems | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a teddy bear hamster who will be 5 in December, named Jaz. He's always been very lively and ... A: This is a phenomenal age for a hamster. Firstly, his eye - it is important that you get this open ... | |
| syrian | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: my sons 17 month old hamster has started making this screeching noise.. i noticed when he looked ... A: Screeching noises aren't normal for a hamster - something must be wrong either physically or ... | |
| hamster | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: our hamster is cold and is not very active he can't walk very good either could he be dying? A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. How old is he? If he is over 2 years old, then this could be age ... | |
| What hamster should i get? | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: i am trying to decide what type of hamster i should get. We are looking to get some kind of a ... A: In many ways it is difficult to advise on what dwarf hamster to get. This is because you never have ... | |
| Hamster is sleeping too much? Or is it old age? | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I got my Syrian, in February 2009. She wasn't very old in the Pet store I was told that she hadn't ... A: sorry to hear that your hamster isn't her usual self. The average life span of a Syrian is 18 ... | |
| Friendly hamster turned aggresive? | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I know that hamsters housed together sometimes will fight and needs to be separated. I have 2 ... A: sorry to hear your hamsters aren't getting on. I don't know if there is any logical reason when ... | |
| my hamster | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: i found out she was diabetic so i changed her diet and she has went from being sleepy ,lazy and ... A: It is great news that she is becoming more 'normal'. When sugar levels are wrong, this can cause ... | |
| No glucose, low ketone? | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: This has been going on for 2 months since I brought him home from the pet store. I'm guessing he's ... A: You don't have to do anything special to the seeds - straight from the packet is fine. I usually ... | |
| Thank You | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I send you the picture of my sisters hamster. She took the hamster to the vet and they cut the ... A: I'm glad you got in touch with me so that this situation could be sorted out. The key thing now is ... | |
| No glucose, low ketone? | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: This has been going on for 2 months since I brought him home from the pet store. I'm guessing he's ... A: Diabetes is quite hard to test for with hamsters because ideally you want a blood test which is ... | |
| gerbil babies | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: My gerbil had babies about 6 days ago and i want to keep one I was wondering if i could keep a girl ... A: Congratulations on your babies!! You need to sex and separate out the boys when they are 4 weeks ... | |
| gender | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: how can you tell if a winter white hamster (female) is happy or not? A: If she is happy she should be quite bright, running around, keeping busy etc. If she sleeps all the ... | |
| Hamster light | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: Don't hamster need light to create vitamin D? A: In theory you do need sunlight - however in hamsters' natural habitat they see very little sunlight ... | |
| HELP!!! my hamster just had babies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: Ok,Ok, MY HAMSTER JUST GAVE BIRTH AND I DONT NO WHAT TO DO!!! We got em from the pet store and they ... A: Sorry to hear about your unexpected litter! I'm sorry to break this news to you, but dwarf hamsters ... | |
| hamster cadge | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: what should the normal hamster cadge size for a normal hamster A: I didn't relate this message to the previous one - sorry. I'm really surprised to see that these ... | |
| is my hamster dying | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I have had my hamster for 7 months she is 10 months old I used to have 2 but one dyed. now the other ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. What type of hamster is this? Is it a dwarf or Syrian? A ... | |
| Sick Hamster? | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: My sister has two hamsters that are about one year old. At first,both of the hamsters where healthy. ... A: This definitely looks like a tooth. Have you checked his teeth? Are they OK - or has one over-grown ... | |
| Hamster help | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I got my hamster about 2 months ago and he is healthy and happy. But today when I picked him up I ... A: Glad to hear your hamster is getting on OK. I suspect the greased wheel could well have caused this ... | |
| housing hammys | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: i have a male and female hamster and they have just had 4 babiies and i dont want to have to re home ... A: It is fine to keep Chinese hamsters together. The only problem you may have is that if dad is still ... | |
| sirian hamster | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a sunflower in my garden and I would like to know if my pet hamster can eat the seeds that ... A: I would imagine it is fine to give these (although I never have as the birds usually get to the ... | |
| Syrian hamster | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: my daughter has a syrian hamster, hes about 2 and a half years old. just recently we noticed that ... A: Hamsters eyes often crust up, especially when they are elderly as is your daughter's. It is ... | |
| My hamster's nose | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: Hey Sheila, I recently bought a Teddy Bear hamster. He has been fine, as far as health goes, except ... A: The only times you should not use Ivermectin are if the hamster is ill or I wouldn't apply it if the ... | |
| is my hamster pregnant? | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: i have 2 winter white hamsters and they were both sold to me as boys, i've had them for about 4-5 ... A: You may well discover that one is female, and she is pregnant - in fact this would be the most ... | |
| My hamster's nose | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: Hey Sheila, I recently bought a Teddy Bear hamster. He has been fine, as far as health goes, except ... A: I'm glad your hamster's nose is getting better. Sorry he isn't using his loo - some hamsters get ... | |
| cookie | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: i have a black bear hamster called cookie. a couple O days ago she started to get really oily and ... A: How old is your hamster? How long have you had her? The fact that Cookie rubbed herself against ... | |
| hamster bump | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a hamster that is almost 3yrs now and he seems to have a swollen Bump on hes chest. At first ... A: Three years is very good for a hamster - unfortunately when they start to get old they are very ... | |
| Hamster | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: My hamster is approx 2 year old now, he has a tumour coming out of his ear which the vet confirms is ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. Your hamster may well be going blind. Blindness itself isn't ... | |
| Hamster euthanasia best? | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: My hamster has been sick for a while now. I don't much know how they die really, because she is my ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. Any condition like this must be treated. Hamsters don't ... | |
| my hamster is bleeding from bottom | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: Please help me. My hamster keeps bleeding on her bottom. My parents and I went to see a vet today ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. I'm assuming that your vet has thoroughly examined her to ... | |
| hamster vision | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: do hamsters see in color or black and white? A: I honestly don't know. I would expect they see in black and white like a lot of other animals do - ... | |
| Gerbil with broken foot | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: My daughter's gerbil got her leg stuck in the wire cage and broke her foot. The foot was dangling, ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your gerbil. The important thing is to keep a close watch on your gerbil's ... | |
| My hamster pup is seriously hurt. | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: One of my hamster pups escaped its cage, and i saw that it was trying to climb a book, but the book ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. You really ought to get a vet to look at it. Hamsters are ... | |
| Mating | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I don't know if anyone else has this issue but one of my dwarf Russian male hamster is constantly ... A: I'm glad you've separated the robo. It is a nice idea having several together but the fact is that ... | |
| sand bathing hamster | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: is it ok for pregnant hamster too? ANSWER: Hi Paul Some people do let their hamsters have sand ... A: If you suspect she is, then the important thing is not to over-feed her. You don't want her gaining ... | |
| sand bathing hamster | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: is it ok for pregnant hamster too? A: Some people do let their hamsters have sand baths all the time, but they only really need them if ... | |
| dwarf hamster | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: how would i know if my dwarf hamster is pregnant? can you please send me details on how to identify ... A: If she is pregnant you may not notice anything until about a day before she gives birth. More often ... | |
| My new gerbil | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: About a week ago i got a gerbil from PetSmart, and she is absolutely adorable. However (betcha ... A: Glad to hear that you like your gerbil. I find them great fun to watch with all their cardboard ... | |
| Mating | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I don't know if anyone else has this issue but one of my dwarf Russian male hamster is constantly ... A: Are these both the same breed? I wasn't sure if one is a robo and the other is a different dwarf ... | |
| cookie my hamster | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: i have a black bear hamster and she is called cookie.she is about 7-9 months old. she always piggs ... A: Black bear hamsters can be quite large, especially females - this is normal. The key thing however ... | |
| bedding | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a teddy bear hamster and I wanted to know if I could use shredded up newspaper for Its cage ... A: that should be OK - however it is important that the ink doesn't come off the paper. If it does ... | |
| hamster mix problem | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: i have 2 syrian sisters living together in the same cage. i've read that syrians should be kept ... A: Syrian hamsters are solitary and should be kept alone. They are very territorial and can become ... | |
| my sons dwarf hamster | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: my sons hamster has started acting weird in the last few hours she is just about 10 months old and ... A: I’m sorry to hear about your hamster. It sounds as though she might have had a stroke or some sort ... | |
| hamster needs manual assist in excreting | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: friend rescued a very young hamster. She has to use warm water and a Qtip 3-4 times a day to help ... A: Sorry to hear about your friend’s hamster. Do you know if the hamster has always been like this or ... | |
| My hamster's nose | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: Hey Sheila, I recently bought a Teddy Bear hamster. He has been fine, as far as health goes, except ... A: I think the nose problems are down to rubbing it. It is hard to see from the photo, but this is a ... | |
| hamster allergy | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I got a Syrian male hamster and for around a month he sneeze allot .i changed him the bedding from ... A: sorry to hear about your hamster. You have done the right in that you have substituted his bedding ... | |
| Syrian Hamster | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I've noticed that my Syrian Hamster has got sore looking cracked skin around her nostrils. She seems ... A: I would be tempted to try her with just paper bedding for a week. If you put paper towels in the ... | |
| Syrian Hamster | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I've noticed that my Syrian Hamster has got sore looking cracked skin around her nostrils. She seems ... A: Is your hamster snuffly at all? Has she been sneezing or her nose running? If so she might be ... | |
| I'm not sure if my teddy bear hamster is pregant. | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: She always make a "hill" with the bedding and goose in it, she is kind of mean, and also do I ... A: The fact that your hamster has a big belly and is building a 'hill' doesn't necessarily mean she is ... | |
| biting dwarf hamter | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: i just got a new russian dwarf hamster and he won't stop biting me. i have had many dwarf hamsters ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you are having problems with your hamster. It is very difficult to snap them ... | |
| Pregnant? Or not | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I just recently got my pair on Saturday to be exact. I told the people at the petshop that I wanted ... A: It is difficult to know if she is pregnant. The usual gestation period for a dwarf is 18-21 days ... | |
| redish mites | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: my niece got a hamster from a friend a few weeks ago.about a week and a half ago she started ... A: I'm not sure what these little bugs are - I've never actually seen any on hamsters before. In terms ... | |
| gerbil food | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: can my 9 month old gerbils eat daisies from my garden? I hope you can help ANSWER: Hi Eve I would ... A: I meant to give you a couple of links that you might find helpful: ... | |
| Breeding | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I have raised hamsters my whole life, and have had many different litters born, I would like to ... A: I'm not sure if I'm the best person to advise you on this. In the UK there are so many unwanted ... | |
| teddy bear hamster mating etc. | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: We bought 2 teddy bear hamsters because they are apparently very social, turns out they are opposite ... A: Firstly, you shouldn't have been sold two teddy bear hamsters together! Syrian hamsters aren't ... | |
| Gerbils biting | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 female gerbils, i have noticed that one has bite marks on her tail and around the base of ... A: This is a very difficult thing to establish. Obviously you don't want to take out the wrong one, ... | |
| lump | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a guinea pig that is probably about 5 years old, I am not certain because I took him off of ... A: As a follow up - I've heard from a local guinea pig rescue. Their view is that your guinea pig ... | |
| RE:Hamster | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: Dear sir or madam i have a 10 weeks old female hamster and this morning my daughter noticed some ... A: There is probably nothing to worry about. I have had this before with some of mine and it is ... | |
| fungus on gerbils foot/claws | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: my daughters gerbil has a fungus on both front feet/claws and is not wanting to stand on them. A: I would advise either getting a vet to check this out or see if your local pet shop has an anti ... | |
| dwarfs fighting...now biting | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I purchased two dwarf hamsters (white in color, easy to handle, not sure of exact breed) in ... A: I'm pleased to hear that your hamsters are doing well and you are not suffering as much with ... | |
| Blackspots on my hamster | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a beige female hamster. She is about 1 1/2 years old. I noticed she has developed a black ... A: If these are symmetrical then I think there is nothing to worry about. These sound like scent ... | |
| leg wound | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: My son's hamster has a wound on his leg ( I think from fighting with his sister's hamster) and it ... A: I'm assuming these are Syrian hamsters? In which case they must be kept in isolation. They are ... | |
| dwarfs fighting...now biting | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I purchased two dwarf hamsters (white in color, easy to handle, not sure of exact breed) in ... A: I'm sorry to hear your hamsters haven't been getting along. Unfortunately this is a common problem. ... | |
| fighting | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: sheila, I have two russain dwarf hamsters. they both are sweethearts but one of them keeps ... A: It is a great idea keeping two or more dwarf hamsters together and in some cases this works really ... | |
| Syrian hamster | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: My hamster has a lump on the right side of his neck, it looks pink, an feels so, it also looks like ... A: Where exactly is this lump? Are you sure it isn't something in his cheek pouch? These pouches ... | |
| Syrian Hamsters | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking at getting a syrian hamster. I had a dwarf hamster for 11 months, until she died of ... A: Syrian hamsters are my favourite type of hamster. Although I have had some great dwarf hamsters I ... | |
| gerbils | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: how to bathe a gerbil after they start to smell and get nasty and dusty A: Gerbils are generally very clean animals. If you do need to give them a bath then you should give ... | |
| my syrian hamster has a swollen abd broken leg.. | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: please help me my syrian hamster has a broken leg .. he fell from a very short place he jumps from ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. Often broken bones heal on their own, however, sometimes you ... | |
| poorley hamster | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: He eats and drinks and still has a go on his wheel at night ,its just that he looks awful .Do you ... A: 4 1/2 years is incredibly old for a hamster. I've only ever got mine to just over 2 1/2 years so his ... | |
| hamsters | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: If my female hamster gets pregnant should i take out the wheel or will she even run/walk on it? A: You can leave the wheel in providing it doesn't have a drainage slit or bars. Babies can get caught ... | |
| Shriveled testicles | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a orange and white hamster. In the past few days his one testicle has gone black, then has ... A: How old is your hamster? Their testicles can look a bit odd at times and sometimes appear lopsided ... | |
| hamster frequently shows penis | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: OK, so I have a 4 month old male teddy bear hamster. The past month or so, I've noticed that when I ... A: This sounds very strange - I can't say that I've come across this before. I know that their ... | |
| Dwarf hamsters | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: i got a female dwarf hamster for my birthday on April 6, and the store clerk never really socialized ... A: the usual gestation period for a dwarf is 18-21 days, therefore as you have had her for longer than ... | |
| Poor Rhino! | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I have had my hamster now for about a year. He is a Roborovski Dwarf. Last week I got him a little ... A: Sorry to hear about Rhino. Firstly, it is very dangerous mating different types of hamsters. I ... | |
| Hamster bloated stomach | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2 and a half year old Syrian hamster. She has recently developed a bloated stomach (not ... A: From the description you give your hamster may well have a tumor. This tends to make them look big ... | |
| Hamster flat ears | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I've noticed that my syrian hamsters ears have gone flat against his head and they never used to be ... A: One thing to know about male Syrians is that some are very lazy! I've known some to pretty much ... | |
| holding hamsters | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a Syrian hamster that will let me pet it and eats from my hand. There is only one problem. ... A: Sorry to hear that your hamster bit your friend. In the wild these little creatures are preyed upon ... | |
| Hamster flat ears | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I've noticed that my syrian hamsters ears have gone flat against his head and they never used to be ... A: How old is your hamster? Apart from this how is he behaving? Often when they first wake up their ... | |
| baby hamster is born | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: baby hamster is born on Friday, I know not to touch the baby, but the mommy come to me for food, I ... A: Congratulations on having a baby hamster. I would advise not touching mum - you don't want to ... | |
| Is my gerbil dying? | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I've only had her for a year and 4 months, so she is not that old. She is laying in her little house ... A: Sorry to hear about your gerbil - she does sound very sick I'm afraid. It is hard to know what is ... | |
| Hamster Pregnancy | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: my hamster may or may not be pregnant. Is there any indication of pregnancy in the first couple of ... A: I'm afraid you won't know. You can sometimes do a 'test mating' 4 days after the first mating - the ... | |
| hamster eye problem | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: my hamster has a hard, white film over its eye, and yellow discharge is coming out of a it, and ... A: It is difficult to know if your hamster had an infection that has caused the bedding to stick to it, ... | |
| winter white hamster | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I bought two male hamster a month ago, about 2-3mos old, now I find out one is female, she has all ... A: Unfortunately this is a very common story - a lot of dwarf hamsters are wrongly sexed and their ... | |
| mother & son | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I have 1 male baby gerbil left, if i keep him with mum, will they breed? please understand me, i do ... A: I'm afraid that they may well do. Whilst you know they are mother and son once he reaches maturity ... | |
| Hamster Death Cause | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: i understand that you probably don't entertain such requests. But this knowledge could change the ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. It is always hard when something like this happens. I think ... | |
| Elderly Gerbil with a leg issue | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a gerbil, noel, who's about seven years old. Last week i found him in the twenty gallon ... A: Sorry to hear about Noel. I think that possibly the main problems are coming from his age. Gerbils ... | |
| My gerbil is awful looking | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I have had my gerbil for about a week now and I have seen no sign of her usinig the restroom. Now ... A: Sorry to hear about your gerbil. Gerbils tend not to pee that much anyway and are generally very ... | |
| My Hamster | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I keep my hamster in a bin (because she gets out alot!) and I see her nails are getting very much to ... A: You can cut these but be careful you don't cut them too short otherwise they may bleed. Get a good ... | |
| Allergic hamster | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I'm pretty sure my hamster has a food allergy, the sneezing started about 2 months ago and has ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you - been caught up trying to get my bosses back from the ... | |
| Help fat hamster overnight | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: Hey,I have a albino dwarf hamster and last night I got changed her water and put fresh food in her ... A: How old is this hamster? Is she young - have you just got her? Is there any sign she is pregnant? ... | |
| ha,ster safety | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: what is the best male-female, male-male or female-female as pets? A: If these are Syrian hamsters then they must live alone. If they are dwarf hamsters they can live in ... | |
| How can I tell how old my hamster is | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I purchased my hamster a few weeks ago. I found out this morning, we have baby hamsters. They have ... A: I bet that was a surprise when you found a nest of babies! The fact that they have fur indicates ... | |
| Which one is better? | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: Because I have read that hamsters are nocturnal, will this affect how I can interact with them? And ... A: There is a quite a big difference between gerbils and hamsters. Gerbils need to live in a tank - ... | |
| gerbils | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I had 4 gerbils altogether 2 males and 2 females. They were kept in separate cages according to sex ... A: In theory at 2 1/2 years the gerbil becomes infertile, however, this isn't always the case as cycles ... | |
| Hamster seems Not well | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: My hamster Keeps making weird noises whilst on the most. Doesn't like to sleep him her bed, only ... A: As she is young I would definitely get someone to check her out if she is still behaving like this. ... | |
| dwarf hamster | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: We bought my son and daughter their first dwarfs at X-Mas time - 2009, so the hammy's were about 1 ... A: From the sounds of the smell of his urine and water consumption then it might be safe to assume this ... | |
| Hamster may be sick?? | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: For the past week or so, my hamster has gotten really fat for some reason. I checked on him today ... A: You haven't said how old your hamster is. The way you describe him however makes me feel he is ... | |
| dwarf hamster | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: We bought my son and daughter their first dwarfs at X-Mas time - 2009, so the hammy's were about 1 ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. It is difficult to know for sure why he died. It could well ... | |
| Hamster seems Not well | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: My hamster Keeps making weird noises whilst on the most. Doesn't like to sleep him her bed, only ... A: What type of hamster is this? Is it a dwarf or Syrian? If it is a dwarf does she live with her ... | |
| Fingers of my hamster began to detach! | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I really need a help and there is no vet to ask around here for hamsters. 4 weeks ago, I saw my ... A: I wondered how your hamster was getting on. Would you please let me have an update and some photos? ... | |
| poorly hamster | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: i have a syrian hamster, who got quite big, and hes lovely, tame and beautiful, but i have noticed ... A: Sorry to hear that your hamster isn't his usual self. You haven't said how old he is. From the ... | |
| russian hamsters | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE JUST ADOPTED A MALE RUSSIAN HAMSTER WHEN HE CAME HOME HE WAS VERY SMELLY NOW HE IS SETTLED IN ... A: How often are you cleaning him out? It should really be just once a week and if necessary remove ... | |
| My Chinese Dwarfs | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I just read this woman's post about how she had two male Chinese dwarf hamsters and one went missing ... A: I'm so thrilled they returned. I know it was hard to believe that they could have got out but it ... | |
| russian hamsters | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE JUST ADOPTED A MALE RUSSIAN HAMSTER WHEN HE CAME HOME HE WAS VERY SMELLY NOW HE IS SETTLED IN ... A: Why is he smelly? Is he unwell? Is there any sign of diarrhoea? If so, this needs addressing ... | |
| Dwarf Hampster | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: My dwarf hampster is suddenly "wetting" a lot in his cage. I have had him for almost 2 months. ... A: Is your hamster drinking a lot too? Does his urine smell sweet? If so, then the most obvious reason ... | |
| My Baby Hamster | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: .. my sisters hamster has just given birth to 10 pups on the 27th of march yesterday and i don't ... A: I would avoid giving them loads of cucumber as this can cause diarrhoea. The best thing to feed ... | |
| breeding | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: can a "teddy bear" hamster breed with another breed "type" of hamster? A: A teddy bear hamster is a Syrian hamster. Providing they mate with another Syrian this is fine. ... | |
| 9 month old hamster with lump under jaw | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I have had my hamster Izzy for 9 months and he has been a great comfort to me as my family has moved ... A: Is the lump hard? If it is something in his cheek pouch you could gently see if it moves. If you ... | |
| 9 month old hamster with lump under jaw | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I have had my hamster Izzy for 9 months and he has been a great comfort to me as my family has moved ... A: The first thing to check is that this isn't something stuck in his cheek pouch. Their pouches ... | |
| Possibly Sick Hamster? | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I noticed a couple of days ago, my short-haired male teddy bear hamster has two bulges coming out of ... A: It doesn't sound as though this is anything to worry about. He has now reached adulthood at which ... | |
| Hamster routine | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help. I have had a syrian hamster for about 6 months and about one month ago I ... A: I think you need to persevere with changing her body clock. Try waking her when you get home in the ... | |
| Immaculate Hamster Conception | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: My girlfriend called me over today to check on her hamsters. The one that she caught in the act, as ... A: This really is a mystery. I have read articles about dwarf hamsters who have delayed impregnation - ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: My names Andrea and I bought my Dwarf Hamster Joey from a pet shop not too long ago. I am not sure ... A: The patch on your hamster's belly is a scent gland. Sometimes they get a bit blocked and can look ... | |
| my gerbil :( | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: my gerbil sugar is over 4 years old. the other day she went very sleepy kept her eyes closed and ... A: I'm afraid this is because she is very old and is dying. If you have a local vet you could take her ... | |
| my gerbil :( | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: my gerbil sugar is over 4 years old. the other day she went very sleepy kept her eyes closed and ... A: This is very old for a gerbil and I think that her body is just shutting down, I'm afraid. It is ... | |
| hamster paw | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: my hamsters hind right paw does not grip anything, and seems out of place when my hamster is ... A: It sounds as though she might have sustained some sort of injury at some stage. You haven't said ... | |
| green slimy poop | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: My hamster has had runny poop for the last week and when I picked her up today her poop was green ... A: I've only just seen your message in the 'question pool' so I don't know if the situation has changed ... | |
| Sick hamster? | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has a sweet female Syrian hamster, Cotton, that is only about 9-10 weeks old. She was ... A: Sorry to hear that Cotton is having a problem. It is difficult to know if this is serious and ... | |
| sick hamster | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: Today she is lethargic, has not eaten, and her eyes are glassy and still have sticky stuff around ... A: Sorry to hear that your hamster isn't very well. The reddish discharge around the eye is not blood ... | |
| Hamster | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: Hope you may be able to help. We bought a hamster 3 weeks ago for my daughter, did everything ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you have had a bad experience. Sadly diarrhoea can be common in young ... | |
| eating blue bedding | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I just got my gerbil today its a male and its eating the blue bedding scared to go up the tunnels ... A: Your gerbil is probably just chewing the bedding rather than actually eating it. Gerbils love to ... | |
| My Hamster | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a male panda bear hamster. and its very aggressive. it wont let you hold it and is ... A: Sorry to hear you are having problems with you hamster. Unfortunately a lot of hamsters sold in pet ... | |
| Hamster Experiments | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: My son is doing a experiment with his hamster. He has a maze and wants to test how quickly his ... A: I don't know of any scientists who have done this type of research although I'm sure a lot of people ... | |
| do gerbils remember each other | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: we recently purchased a gerbil and after being told that they should be in pairs we are thinking ... A: I meant to give you a link to a really good site on gerbils that gives some very good advice about ... | |
| introducing baby gerbil to father | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: We bought 2 gerbils that we thought were brothers -- turned out to be male and female, and the ... A: Just as a follow up. There is a very good site: ... | |
| hamster with broken back leg | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: My granddaughters hamster fell and her back leg (only one)seems to not be working very well. Is ... A: Broken bones in hamsters usually heal well. There are different views on how to treat however. Some ... | |
| Lose hamster | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: My Hamster Cookie, always tries to get out of her cage, she got out last night and i can't find her! ... A: Sorry to hear that Cookie has gone walkabout. Do you know what room she is likely to be in? If you ... | |
| Balding Gerbil | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I have been searching for answers for a while. I bought my first gerbils a little over a month and a ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your gerbils. It is difficult to know why they died - there could be a ... | |
| Wierd things o. My hamster | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I have noticed wierd things on my hamsters bottom neir his tail. They are like two little ball-ish ... A: By the sound of things your hamster is definitely a boy. I think you are describing his testicles. ... | |
| My gerbils | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I got two gerbils just a couple of months ago the are called Prince and Sam one is fully black with ... A: I've never heard of them changing sex. I know that sometimes it can be a bit of a worry if you see ... | |
| Gerbil Family Habits and Hamster questions | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I went to an environmental center today where they had all sorts of animals, included among them 4 ... A: Regarding the gerbils - a lot of people remove adult females from a tank when one is pregnant in ... | |
| How do you treat a hamster's cold. | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I had a cold the other day and wanted to play with my long haired hamster Sprinkles. So I did all ... A: It is possible to give a hamster your cold, however, if you have then the symptoms will be pretty ... | |
| sleeping habits | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: My boy dwarf hamsters have been sleeping next to each other for 11 and a half hours, together. Are ... A: How old are these hamsters? Are they young or old? Sometimes they can get a bit lazy and sleep a ... | |
| Is he sick or just dying? Please help... | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a Teddybear hamster who is about 2 years old. A couple days ago, we found him barely ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. It is very sad when this happens. Hamsters (and other ... | |
| Teddy bear hamster | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: My teddy bear hamster escaped. I have set bucket traps and left the cage open but I can't seem to ... A: Sorry to hear your hamster has escaped. It is always a bit of a worry when this happens as you ... | |
| Breeding two differant syrian hamsters | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: (: hey, Im planning on breeding my panda bear hamster and my friends teddy bear hamster. Is it ... A: Mating a panda bear hamster with a teddy bear isn't a problem as such as they are both Syrian. ... | |
| Is she in heat? | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: My hamster Lu-Lu is a black bear hamster and is very hyper and perky but today she will not wake up ... A: Hamster come into season every 4 days and sometimes the female can smell a bit then (it really ... | |
| loose, smelly bowel movements in gerbils | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: What do I do for a gerbil that has loose, smellier than normal bowel movements? The gerbils are not ... A: Have you changed the gerbils' food whilst they have been with you. This is probably the most likely ... | |
| gerbil health | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: my female gerbil gave birth to 8 babies 8 days ago, and 2 days ago we checked on her to find her ... A: I'm afraid I don't know what is wrong with her. The bald patches don't concern me particularly as ... | |
| Gerbil Sand | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I bought reptile sand and was wondering if this sand is safe for them to use, but only is a section ... A: Reptile sand should be OK for your gerbils as it needs to be silica free. You need to avoid ... | |
| I think that my hamster is blind | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I think that my hamster may be blind in his left eye. about 2 or so weeks ago i had taken him out of ... A: Hamsters can get cataracts and it could be this. It might be worth checking with a vet to ensure ... | |
| night sleeper | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Again, my daughters teddy Charolet is acting even weirder. now she sleeps at night. she fell asleep ... A: Whilst hamsters are meant to be nocturnal, in captivity the female hamster often awakes on and off ... | |
| Weird pregnant hamster | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: my daughters hamster may be pregnant.she has 2 beds and covers the 1 she is not using,and is putting ... A: It isn't that uncommon to get a new hamster from a pet shop and find they are pregnant - ... | |
| new hamster | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I moved his cage into the lounge where there is a lot more activity and what a change it has ... A: I'm really glad he is getting on a lot better. Hamsters are very nosey and once they realise there ... | |
| I think my hamster may be pregnat | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: i had hamsters over the years but this is way differnet i havd a short haired syrian hamster femals ... A: Your hamster could be pregnant. Unfortunately a lot of hamsters that are sold in pet shops aren't ... | |
| Controlling hamster urine | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: My hamster shoots his pee. I'm not kidding. He actually shoots it through the bars of his cage. I am ... A: I can totally sympathise with you on this. I have had a few that pee up the sides of their cage and ... | |
| Gerbils | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I have found a yellowish, bald spot on both my gerbils chest. Is this normal, I have not noticed it ... A: Gerbils have very glandular skin on their stomach area and this can appear quite yellow. It is an ... | |
| Is my Hamster Dead? | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: My Hamster is about 3 and a half years old. last night my hamham looked dead. He was not moving, was ... A: It certainly sounds as though he is dying. Chances are he is unaware of everything around him by ... | |
| pregnant gerbils | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: A couple of weeks ago (2 weeks) i got a gerbil from a pet store. The lady told me she was a couple ... A: Your gerbil could be pregnant and the others that were with her could have been her babies - it is ... | |
| what kinda ham ham do i have? | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Well i have a little dwarf hamster and at the place i bought her they said she was a Chinese but i ... A: If you go and have a look on my website www.thehamstersite.com there are photos of the different ... | |
| unusual hyper-activity | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: i have a Syrian hamster, almost 2yrs old. she has suddenly woken up and rapidly built a nest and ... A: This is unusual behaviour for a hamster of this age - usually you would expect them to start slowing ... | |
| pets | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: if my hampster has died buti am about to get another 1 and put it in the same cage will it be ok or ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster died. Do you know why he died? Was he old or young? Had he ... | |
| Hamster All Hair Loss | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a female hamster, (1/2 teddy bear, 1/2 fancy) that is 15 months old. She has lost ALL of her ... A: It could be her natural smell - females do tend to give off a stronger smell than males. Because ... | |
| getting my hamster used to me | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I've had bad experiences with mean hamsters in the past, and I just got a Chinese dwarf (female I ... A: Sorry to hear that you are having problems with your hamster. It certainly isn't very nice when you ... | |
| Cannot forgive myself. | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I am writing to try and seek some comfort. I am pretty sure I accidently killed my hamster, Little ... A: I was really sorry to read your email. I have had similar experiences myself - times when I felt I ... | |
| Gerbils taming from pet store. | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I have had two female gerbils that i got from a pet store. I have tried the hand in the cage at the ... A: Sorry to hear that you are having problems taming your gerbils. Gerbils can be very fast and quite ... | |
| baby hamsters | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: My hamster just had babies 5 days ago and tonight when my son looked in the cage he noticed the mom ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. It is very sad when this happens. Unfortunately it is very ... | |
| Hamster All Hair Loss | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a female hamster, (1/2 teddy bear, 1/2 fancy) that is 15 months old. She has lost ALL of her ... A: I used to have a completely bald hamster too! He looked odd, so I can easily picture what yours ... | |
| Biting Gerbil | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: We bought a Male gerbil 2 days ago, and I have been putting my hand in the cage, slowly, and letting ... A: I'm sorry you are having problems handling your gerbil. It is horrible when they bite - hopefully ... | |
| Hamster chewing | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I really hope you can help me. I bought a Syrian hamster about a week ago and she seems to keep ... A: Just as a follow up - the best way I have found to tame a hamster is to talk to them a lot. She ... | |
| Hamster Eyes | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: My hamster is about 3 and a half years old. He is a long haired teddy bear hamster. His eyes ... A: It is difficult to know if your hamster has an eye infection. Sticky eyes is common in hamsters, ... | |
| Teddy hammy - sick? | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: This is my second time asking someone here and I need an answer. I'm not looking to have him ... A: I'm sorry to hear that he has taken a turn for the worse. It really sounds as though he is dying ... | |
| My hamsters claw is red | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: My hamsters claw was red and puffy when I picked he up today. She isn't in pain but it is bloody. ... A: Has she trapped her paw in anything? Is there anything sharp in her cage that she might have ... | |
| My Chinese Dwarf hamsters | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: i've go two male chinese Dwarf hamsters Which I bought from pets at home neat a month ago now, they ... A: It certainly sounds as though they are afraid of you. You need to find a way to win their ... | |
| dwarf hampster question | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: my dwarf hamster gave birth while i was at school and mated again before i could separate the male ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster baby. It is possible to remove the pups from the first litter now ... | |
| Causes of death in Dwarfs | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I just need closure on why my previously healthy and happy Cambell's Dwarf suddenly got sick and ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. From what you have said I would still be tempted to think ... | |
| 2 hamsters died within a week | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I had bought a male short-haired hamster last week. He seemed fine when I bought him. Was playful ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your experience. You seem to have been very unlucky. It is ... | |
| Teddy hammy - sick? | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: This is my second time asking someone here and I need an answer. I'm not looking to have him ... A: If you can't get him to eat vegetables directly, you could always get some baby food and give him ... | |
| black bear hampster | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: my hammie is sick. eyes shut and shakeing. are there any home remedies and is he contagious? A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. It is hard to know what is wrong. How old is he? Is he ... | |
| new hamster | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: Not sure if you remember me asking about rehydrating my hamster treacle who had wet tail and the ... A: I’m sorry to hear about Treacle. Sadly when hamsters get illnesses they can deteriorate so rapidly ... | |
| why is my hamster ill ? | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: my hamster chunk is nearly 2 years old and he losing his hair,hes got scabs on his belly and his ... A: sorry to hear about your hamster. At this age it is very common for them to lose fur. Regarding ... | |
| Teddy hammy - sick? | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: This is my second time asking someone here and I need an answer. I'm not looking to have him ... A: It sounds as though you are doing a fantastic job with your hamster. It is always difficult when ... | |
| serin hampster question | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: he is running on his wheel like normal and drinking just fine we clean his cage yesterday cause it ... A: Whereabouts is this bald patch? Is it on his hip? If so, have a good look at the other hip and see ... | |
| New dwarf babies? | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: My dwarf hamster just had babies (surprise! They were supposed to both be girls). She's keeping ... A: If you can modify the cage to make it baby proof for the next couple of weeks then I would be ... | |
| Sick Hamster | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a Russian Dwarf hamster and recently it has gotten a cold. I could see bubbles coming out of ... A: These symptoms could relate to a cold or some other respiratory problem. If it is a cold, then she ... | |
| New dwarf babies? | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: My dwarf hamster just had babies (surprise! They were supposed to both be girls). She's keeping ... A: dwarf babies can be small and sometimes they can fall out of cages if the bars are too far apart, or ... | |
| My hamster fell | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: What do i do because my hamster fell and she barely moving and im scared and sad A: I think that you should get her to a vet as soon as possible. It could be that she has just winded ... | |
| My hamster is sick | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: My hamster Mio has a large lump under her body.We took her to the vet, but he only put her on ... A: What type of hamster is this? Hamsters are very prone to getting tumors when they get old - how old ... | |
| why? | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: my hamster is losing her fur in certain places, behind her ears and by her bottom. she also has ... A: What type of hamster is this? How old is she? Fur loss can occur for different reasons. Often it ... | |
| Whats wrong with my hamster? | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I've had my panda bear hamster "Bamboo" for a little over a year now. She's happy and hyper and I ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster - she does sound quite sick I'm afraid. As her rear is wet you ... | |
| Hamster Rear End / Testicles? | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: Checking to see if this is normal. My children tell me it has been like this for awhile, but I ... A: I think you will find that this is perfectly normal for him. Chinese males are known to have large ... | |
| Russian Dwarf Hamster | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought two hamsters from PetsMart. At first they were using their little shelter that I ... A: It sounds as though you may have a nesting female. It is hard to know for sure - if you can handle ... | |
| Sick Hamster | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: My Russian dwarf hamster is sick... i am almost positive she has diarrhea... how can i help speed ... A: Firstly it is important to thoroughly clean out her cage in case she has picked up a virus of some ... | |
| Gerbil care | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I am going to be getting a gerbil (or 2) this weekend. I have ordered the Crittertrail 2. Is this ... A: Regarding the cage - I personally believe that gerbils should be kept in tanks. The reason for this ... | |
| Winter White Dwarf Hamster | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: On January 19th, my female dwarf hamster had babies. There is no male hamster because my boyfriend ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding. Do you know if you have a Winter White or a Campbell? They are ... | |
| Winter White Dwarf Hamster | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: On January 19th, my female dwarf hamster had babies. There is no male hamster because my boyfriend ... A: Hamsters become sexually active from 4 weeks of age, hence the reason why they have to be sexed and ... | |
| Hamster Lip Problem | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: My hamster is about a year and a half old and in about November I started to notice a cut on her ... A: There are a couple of things I would be inclined to do. Firstly, have you checked her teeth? ... | |
| Attention: Hamster | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Recently my smaller hamster got into a fight with another bigger hamster and the bigger hamster ... A: If he is in that much pain then he really ought to see a vet as soon as possible. It does sound as ... | |
| Attention: Hamster | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Recently my smaller hamster got into a fight with another bigger hamster and the bigger hamster ... A: I'm assuming these are dwarf hamsters and not Syrian? Are they still living together or have you ... | |
| Robo fight | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: My robo got injured about a week ago by his sibling (or dad idk)and I am just concerned if he is ok. ... A: I'm glad your hamster is making progress. Regarding bathing his nose - the best way is to get some ... | |
| Robo fight | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: My robo got injured about a week ago by his sibling (or dad idk)and I am just concerned if he is ok. ... A: Your little robo looks very battered! Have you separated him from the others or is he still with ... | |
| My Geriatric Hamster | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a Syrian Hamster who is just over 2 years old and quiet recently (within the last 3-4 months) ... A: I'm afraid that an increase in water consumption usually indicates a health issue and in a hamster ... | |
| Feeding | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: me male hamster is about 10 months old and he is very skinny and doesnt eat much. Im very worried ... A: Have you checked his teeth lately? If not then this is really the first place to start. The bottom ... | |
| gerbil dominance | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: i have three gerbils that are sisters but recentley one of the gerbils has been trying to mount the ... A: It is worth double checking the sexes of the gerbils just to make absolutely certain that a boy ... | |
| Hamster Pouches | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I've asked a couple questions before, my most recent one about my hamster's strange behavior and ... A: Apologies for not getting back to you yesterday on this. Strangely enough the other evening when I ... | |
| Hamster won't use cheeks | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I have recently purchased what I believe is a russian dwarf hamster. According to the pet store she ... A: I'm not sure if you can train a hamster to pouch their food. Syrians do it a lot and their pouches ... | |
| Hamster Pouches | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I've asked a couple questions before, my most recent one about my hamster's strange behavior and ... A: It is very difficult to know from this photo - I wish I could have a feel of it! If this is food, ... | |
| Feeding advice | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: Stephanie again :o) Poor treacle has developed wet tail :o( I took him to the vets on saturday ... A: Sorry to hear that Treacle isn't too well. Wet tail is actually an illness that causes severe ... | |
| Hamster Pouches | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I've asked a couple questions before, my most recent one about my hamster's strange behavior and ... A: Apart from the 'bump'how is Lilah in herself? Is she behaving normally? You are right in that ... | |
| Nervous Hamster | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I just got my Chinese dwarf hamster it's been about 2 day's and he's still been nervous when I try ... A: It's great that you've got yourself a hamster. However, don't be put off by his nervousness. Some ... | |
| Ice cold Syrian Hamster | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: Got my 9 month old Syrian hamster out of her cage to clean it at 1pm and thought she was dead. She ... A: Whereabouts is your hamster's cage situated? Is it in a cold room? Is there any chance she has ... | |
| Respiratory Illness-dying? | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have e-mailed you before and have several hams. I however have never had one with respiratory ... A: Sorry to hear your news - you definitely made the right decision. It is such a shame that often ... | |
| Is my hamster playing dead? | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have looked quite thoroughly on the for a characteristic that my hamster does that is quite ... A: I'm glad that his behavior looks to be associated with being startled etc. If he collapsed after ... | |
| sore looking eye after escape | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: i got my hamster last week from the pet shop, and on sat night he managed to escape, i cought him ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. It is hard to know if your hamster was really injured when he ... | |
| Respiratory Illness-dying? | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have e-mailed you before and have several hams. I however have never had one with respiratory ... A: Sorry to hear that your hamster isn't well. If this is aspergillosis, then whilst this can be ... | |
| Is my hamster playing dead? | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have looked quite thoroughly on the for a characteristic that my hamster does that is quite ... A: I can't say I've had one who has done this before. They do sometimes freeze if they are scared or ... | |
| Hamster/babies | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a question regarding my hamster and her pups. I recently bought a hamster at the pet store, ... A: I'm relieved you have successfully relocated the tube. It will be a lot less stressful all round ... | |
| My hamster's lump/tumor??!! | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: but the strange thing is i haven't had it that long!Its like a big ball stuck to her neck and its ... A: Is this lump at the back of the neck or more to the side? If it is towards the side, then it is ... | |
| lump | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: my syrian hamster has a large pinky looking lump at the bottom of his tail.it almost looked like the ... A: Chances are there is absolutely nothing wrong with him. Some of the male hamsters have very ... | |
| Hamster/babies | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a question regarding my hamster and her pups. I recently bought a hamster at the pet store, ... A: I'm afraid this type of cage isn't at all suitable. It is important that they have full access to ... | |
| Hamster has an ear problem | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: My syrian (teddy bear) hamster has had her ears down for at least a week. They occasionally perk up, ... A: It is difficult to know if there is something wrong as sometimes they do just slow down a bit and ... | |
| My hamsters ears are pinned down | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: My hamster's ears are always flat down to her head. She also has been sleeping more than usual. She ... A: Some hamsters do seem to carry their ears flat to their head, although this can indicate illness of ... | |
| Hamster has an ear problem | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: My syrian (teddy bear) hamster has had her ears down for at least a week. They occasionally perk up, ... A: You haven't said how old she is. Is she an old hamster (more than 18 months old?) If so then this ... | |
| my hamster | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: this is my reply for your question yes my hamsters whole body moves. his body moves forwards its ... A: It could just be that he is nervous or startled. Some hamsters do jump more than others and ... | |
| Old Teddy Bear Hamster (after my visit to the vet) | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I think that my Syrian Teddy Bear Hamster is getting old. I never was able to figure it out her ... A: I'm sorry it ended like this, but at least you know she isn't suffering any more. By the sound of ... | |
| are my gerbils ok? | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I just got two new boy gerbils from the pet store and they've only been in the cage for about an ... A: It is difficult putting two gerbils together. In fact I often end up keeping one on its own because ... | |
| syrian hamster handling | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: hi i have a syrian hamstr i used to pick him up but lost confidence when he bit my brother it was ... A: Hamsters only really bite if they are scared or being handled badly. I guess your brother may well ... | |
| Hamster Illness, Please help. | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a hamster that itches and scratches at his skin and fur. I've also noticed that underneath ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. He sounds in a bad way right now. There are skin complaints that ... | |
| hamster confusing | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I have bought 2hamsters coming to 3weeks.initially they are quite well as i bought from the same ... A: Winter Whites are one of the dwarf varieties of hamsters. They can live in single sexed pairs or ... | |
| my hamster | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: s my other hamster may be pregnant, will she have any symptoms? A: I'm not too sure what you mean about him twitching. Hamsters do rely heavily on their sense of ... | |
| bleeding under the tail | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: my friend has a female hamster and for the last 2 weeks she has apparently been bleeding from under ... A: Blood is something that really ought to be investigated. You haven’t said how old this hamster is. ... | |
| Health | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: My hamster is 10 months old and she has began to start being tired even though she sleeps all day ... A: When hamsters settle down into their new homes sometimes they become a bit less active. However, ... | |
| Old Teddy Bear Hamster | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I think that my Syrian Teddy Bear Hamster is getting old. I never was able to figure it out her ... A: Sorry to hear your hamster isn't her usual self. Hamsters tend to show signs of old age at anything ... | |
| Tumour on Gerbil | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a three and half year old gerbil who has what appears to be a tumour on his scent gland, it ... A: I've had several gerbils with this type of tumor. In all my gerbil's cases they turned out to be ... | |
| Hamster sleeping through most of the night | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a male syrian hamster who's about 7 months old. For a couple of months he's been getting up ... A: I had a hamster like this before. In theory Syrian hamsters should wake up in the evening/night ... | |
| Hamster has diarrhea | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: Does this always mean the hamster has wet tail, if no can it recover from this? A: Diarrhea doesn't always mean wet tail. Wet tail is actually an illness called proliferative ileitis ... | |
| campbells dwarf hamster | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: Six months ago I bought 2 dwarf hamsters from a pet shop and had the same size, but now I noticed ... A: I wouldn't think this is a problem. I've had litters where some are half the size of others and ... | |
| mommy hamster died while giving birth | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: i have 2 dwarf hamsters, both females, one of them which was pregnant gave birth last night, i ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. Sadly the likelihood of you saving any of these pups is very ... | |
| hamster might have mite and have a bald spot | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a dwarf hamster and I think she has mite. I really don't know what to do, I called Petsmart, ... A: There is a product you can use that you either buy from a pet shop or on-line. It is made by a ... | |
| SICK HAMSTER | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: My daughter's hamster is approximately 2 and a half years old. I know that this is old for a ... A: I'm pleased to hear he is making progress. Regarding his eyes, it is important that he opens them ... | |
| My Campbell's Dwarf Hamster | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I have had my Campbell's dwarf for about six months. I adopted her from Petco, since she was a ... A: Hormonal changes wouldn't necessarily cause weight loss. Have you checked her teeth? It might be ... | |
| My Campbell's Dwarf Hamster | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I have had my Campbell's dwarf for about six months. I adopted her from Petco, since she was a ... A: Campbells are known to have a personality change when they reach adulthood. I have heard many ... | |
| SICK HAMSTER | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: My daughter's hamster is approximately 2 and a half years old. I know that this is old for a ... A: sorry to hear about your hamster. 2 1/2 is a good age for a hamster and unfortunately around this ... | |
| Cause of Death? | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: One of my three gerbils died last night, and i'm wondering whether it was from some sort of diseaese ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your gerbil. I'm not an expert in gerbil health and therefore cannot ... | |
| Male Teddy Bear Hamster | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I have only had my hamster for 4 days, and i just noticed a red bump on his back today. I think he ... A: Whereabouts is this bump? Is it towards his hip and is there another one on the other hip too? If ... | |
| help pleazz!!!!!!!! | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: My teddy bear hamster is shaking and smells really bad and she won't move and won't eat or drink ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. This is a good age for a hamster and I am afraid that her ... | |
| Syrian Hamster | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a large rat cage for my hamster which he loves but I live in a fifth wheel with a cat and ... A: It should be fine moving him to another cage during the day. He may be a bit stressed initially but ... | |
| hamster | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: My hamsters like playing with yarn is it ok to hang it in their cage? or is it dangerous? A: The problem with this is if they get caught up in it. If they do they may injure themselves - even ... | |
| Pet-sitting | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I've had a traumatic experience this evening and hope you can help me alleviate my guilt. We ... A: What a terrible experience for you. It must have been a real shock to have found him like this. ... | |
| "Branding" hamsters | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: Okay so I don't really want to brand my dwarf hamsters but I need a way to mark a certain one. We ... A: It is always difficult identifying hamsters that all look alike. The trouble with using markers is ... | |
| Gerbil babies | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: So i found this morning as i was about to clean my gerbil cage that they had had babies. Since i was ... A: If you leave them alone they should be OK. Sometimes the mum can get spooked,but if you let her ... | |
| my new hamster | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: i got a hamster yesterday and i was just wondering how long and the steps i need to take for him to ... A: It is great that you have got a new hamster. I find the best way to tame a new hamster is firstly, ... | |
| wobbly gerbil | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: My Gerbil 6 month old gerbil managed to escape recently, and we found her almost dead in the toilet. ... A: It could be that she got water in her ears - this really does upset your balance - I know because I ... | |
| wobbly gerbil | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: My Gerbil 6 month old gerbil managed to escape recently, and we found her almost dead in the toilet. ... A: Sorry to hear about your gerbil. When you say you found her in the toilet - do you mean in the ... | |
| Female Syrian Hamster | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: She Seems To Be Sleeping A lot More than Usual But She Was Very Lively Hamster. She is Very Unsteady ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. I am afraid these are typical symptoms of an old hamster. ... | |
| my dwarf hamster | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: SHE IS BLEEDING BADLY BY HER PRIVATE AND SGE S BIGGER THAN THE MALE AND LOKS PREGNANT THO WHAT ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. You haven't said how old she is or if there have been any ... | |
| Cause of Death | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I had a Campbell's Russian Dwarf that died just a few days ago. I do not know why, but something i ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. The difficulty with these little creatures is that ... | |
| Possible Hamster Stroke? | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help. My son owns a Syrian hamster, about 2 years old. We have never had any health ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster but he did sound very ill. It is very hard seeing a ... | |
| Does My Dwarf Hamster Have A Tumour? | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: my dwarf hamster is under a year old, and today I found something very odd on him, it looked as if ... A: Have you touched his cheek? Does it feel like this is a lump/cyst? What colour is it - is it ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster Pregnancy | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a female hamster that mated four times.I waited 21 days for her to give birth,but today it ... A: This is a difficult situation - I have heard of dwarf hamsters not mating before. Sometimes you ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster Pregnancy | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a female hamster that mated four times.I waited 21 days for her to give birth,but today it ... A: You haven't said how old this hamster is. The fact that you have mated her four times - does this ... | |
| HAMESTERS | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I'M JESSIE I GOT 2 HAMSTERS THEY KEEP FIGHTING THIER SISTERTS 1 GOT THOUSANDS OF SOURS AND THE ... A: You haven't said what type of hamsters these are. If they are Syrians they must live alone as they ... | |
| Roborovskis | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I bought two male Robos back in September and I woke up one morning and one of them had a bit of ... A: It could just be that Manny is feeling much calmer now that he is on his own, rather than there ... | |
| Roborovskis | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I bought two male Robos back in September and I woke up one morning and one of them had a bit of ... A: The problem with dwarf hamsters is that they can fight and once separated it is pretty much ... | |
| Hamster producing white balls of discharge!!! HELP. | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering if you might have come across this before. My male Syrian (approx 6 months) ... A: Further thoughts on your hamster - it really sounds as though he has eaten something with fibres. ... | |
| hamster health | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: i have a syrian hamster, he has been with us for about three months, for about the last couple of ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. It is very difficult to know what is happening. I've had ... | |
| Teddy Hamster | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: My best friend has a Teddy Bear Hamster and it is pregnant. She has been pregnant for 17 days and ... A: The usual gestation period for a Syrian is 16-18 days. If she is pregnant (sometimes they ... | |
| Teddybear hamster | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a question to add to that response. You say that when hamsters reach maturity, their ... A: Unfortunately hamsters are very prone to getting tumors. The description you give could indicate ... | |
| hamster mum: bathing | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: i have a hamster who recently just gave birth. I have left it alone till today, when i realised it ... A: You really ought to leave mum alone with her babies in these early days. Often there is blood etc. ... | |
| dwarf breeding accident | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased three dwarf hamsters, (stupidly) without checking the sex. Two months later I ... A: A lot of pet shops aren't very good at sexing hamsters and your story is quite common. Dwarf ... | |
| Is Mimi pregnant? | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: This morning i took my gerbil "mimi" out and held her. It was then that i noticed her belly felt ... A: Have you deliberately tried to mate her? How old is she - how long have you had her? If you haven't ... | |
| Hamster travel | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: How far do hamsters travel in their wheels in miles? A: In the wild hamsters can travel as far as 5 miles a night in search of food. I don't know for sure ... | |
| Taming my two new dwarfs. | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: Well i just got two new dwarfs today. They are robo dwarfs and i don't know their sex either!): So ... A: Robos are very fast and will never totally calm down but you should be able to get them used to ... | |
| Winter whites mating !! | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Two and a half weeks ago we bought two female winter whites aged 4 weeks.They have until now been ... A: If you are concerned that they may be opposite sexes then it would be a good idea to get someone to ... | |
| Smell | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I want to get a hamster, but my mom says she doesn't want one because of the bad smell. She says ... A: Male mice can smell a lot, however hamsters don't particularly. Female hamsters can give off a ... | |
| Winter whites mating !! | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: Two and a half weeks ago we bought two female winter whites aged 4 weeks.They have until now been ... A: It could be that they are the same sex and they are squabbling - do you know if they have always ... | |
| gerbil scent gland tumour operation | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: My Gerbil is due to have a small lump removed tomorrow.Scent gland tumour he has to have removed or ... A: This is quite a common procedure. I had three gerbil brothers who all required the surgery. When ... | |
| dwarf hamsters | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: we had a cambells dwarf hamster for a while and then dicided to add another one but they just ... A: Unfortunately it is very difficult introducing dwarf hamsters unless they are opposite sexes. The ... | |
| gerbils | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I want to get a gerbil soon and I've already researched them, I also know where to get each item and ... A: It is difficult for me to recommend one pet over another. Hamsters and gerbils are both very ... | |
| Nervous/Scared hammy | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I got my first Syrian Hamster about 2 weeks ago. I bought him from a pet shop and they said he was ... A: I think you are doing well with your hamster. Some hamsters do take time to settle and if you ... | |
| My Hamster's eye looks bad | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: My dwarf hamster Lilah has had cataracts on her eyes her whole life. She has gotten on very well ... A: I'm sorry to hear about Lilah. There could be a couple of things wrong - one could be that the ... | |
| dwarf hamster | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: My daughter just found her hamster making circles in one spot and when she's spining her body is ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's hamster. As this is very sudden it could be that she has ... | |
| sick dwarf hamster): | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: about a month ago i noticed a bald patch on my little guys lower stomach area. he didnt seem to be ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster isn't doing too well. Sadly tumors are very common in hamsters ... | |
| hampsters | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: i have a question about black bear hampsters. iv heard they can be sweet or mean. large or small. iv ... A: In terms of Syrian hamsters I can't honestly say I've ever found any differences in personalities ... | |
| My gerbil with pink patch eye | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I was the one who asked you about the pink patch around the eye of my new gerbil. Well, the patch ... A: Are you sure your gerbils aren't fighting? Blood around the ear area (if there is no logical ... | |
| hello, | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I have two gerbils a female and male and i woke up this morning to the females neck all bloody and ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your gerbil. I'm afraid there is sometimes no logical explanation why two ... | |
| blueberry dwarf hamsters health | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I have just got back from class and noticed that my hamster has moved all of his bedding into the ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. Around this age they are prone to illness and it could be that ... | |
| My Dwarf hamster had babies around oct.16-20 and is fat again. what should i do? | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I had gotten two hamsters, not really caring what sex as i knew getting it from a petstore if it was ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you are becoming over-run with hamsters. The fact is that dwarf hamsters ... | |
| bloated hammie | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year old male Syrian hamster nibbles has been sick for a while, I took him to the vets and got ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. This is incredibly old for a Syrian hamster. I'm afraid I ... | |
| Syrian Hamster taming | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I just got my female syrian hamster, Yogurt, almost 2 weeks ago. I take her out nearly every night ... A: Hamsters' are preyed upon in the wild a lot from birds and other animals. Therefore, when picking ... | |
| Homemade toys | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: How do i make homemade toys, like mazes : What items do i need A: What pets have you got - are they gerbils or hamsters? If they are hamsters, are they Syrians or ... | |
| gerbils | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm hoping to be a new gerbil owner soon and wanted to know a few things. I've already researched ... A: In terms of vet bills I'm afraid I can't advise you as I live in the UK and don't know how much they ... | |
| Pregnant Hamster | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I don't know if my hamster is getting ready to have babies or not because she is licking her female ... A: Apart from her change in behavior why do you think she is pregnant? Have you mated her? What type ... | |
| Introducing New Campbells Russians | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday one of my Campbell's Russian hamsters died - she was only a year old and I am worried that ... A: I would strongly advise you NOT to introduce another hamster! It is a nice idea to have more than ... | |
| i have a russian dwarf hamster | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: my Russian dwarf hamster is nearer enough 2 yrs old and she has had allot of litters of babies after ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster - it does sound as though there is something wrong with her. ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamster | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: My daughter bought to male teddy bear hamsters (brothers from the same liter) about 2 years ago. ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. I'm surprised you kept them together - Syrian hamsters are ... | |
| hamster health | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: my hamster is just over 2 years old and has started to drink an excessive amount of water. we clean ... A: I'm afraid around this age there can be health issues with a hamster. Often they develop tumors ... | |
| Syrian or Dwarf Hamster? | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I am an American teenager in sunny San Diego. My mom has recently agreed to let me get a hamster(s), ... A: My preferred hamsters are Syrians. The males can be quite placid and sleep quite a lot, but you can ... | |
| is my hampsters eye ok? | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: My hampsters eye exspanded one,he scrached it in pain,it happened again but thats all,i went to the ... A: Hamsters eyes stick out a lot and they are quite easy to injure. Also, if you scruff a hamster too ... | |
| Pregnant Syrian Hamster? | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday my male hamster and my female hamster mated.(im assuming successfully) When should I begin ... A: The key thing is not to over-feed during pregnancy. Only give her the usual amount of dry mix and ... | |
| Gentle hamster - now biting | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has had the sweetest little hamster for almost 2 months now. She has been so gentle ... A: I'm sorry you aren't getting on too well with your hamster right now. You haven't said what type it ... | |
| Hamster or Gerbil? | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Do you have any thoughts about which makes a better pet? Pros and cons of both? Thanks for any ... A: I would suggest that if you decide on getting a hamster you choose a Syrian. These are the largest ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm about to get two dwarf hamsters. I have read Q & A, so I know that two dwarf hamsters can live ... A: Dwarf hamsters can live together providing they have never been separated. Unfortunately,however, ... | |
| Help! | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: My hampster shoulder is swollen and i dont know why..i see no bruises or anything..plz help.. A: Whereabouts is he swollen? Is his whole body, or is it just one area? What type of hamster is he? ... | |
| Attacking russians | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I am at my wits end i bought three female russian dwarf hamster(1 mum and 2 daughters. i have had to ... A: I'm sorry to hear you are having problems with your hamsters. Unfortunately they can sometimes turn ... | |
| dieseise? infection? HELP! | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: Sorry for pestering you because I am sure you are very busy! But I am worried about my Syrian short ... A: Around this age hamsters can start to show signs of old age and fur thinning is quite common. Also, ... | |
| Ageing hamster | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: My daughters hamster is about 18months old. We have noticed that the left eye looks cloudy in the ... A: Sadly when hamsters reach this sort of age they can start getting things wrong with them. The ... | |
| Sore Nose | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: Good day Sheila I have one gerbil I adopted back in January, when I got him from the rescue he was ... A: It's good to hear from you again - sorry your gerbil has got a sore nose. Is the soreness internal ... | |
| my new hamster | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I've had my hamster for about 2 weeks now and I've done some research about how to hold your ... A: I've just has a look through my past answers and wonder if I have already answered this question for ... | |
| my female gerbil | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I have this female gerbil named star and i adopted her she also had a male in the cage with her and ... A: Introducing adult gerbils is very difficult and can be impossible. I often end up fostering single ... | |
| Hamster has broken back | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old hamster named Evan who had gotten out of her cage and fell to the floor this ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. It could be that she has just bruised herself. I would think ... | |
| Leaving Hamster alone for a week | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I noticed you answered similar question before but it was for 3 days. I have a winter white dwarf ... A: I've never left a hamster unattended for so long before. It's probably fine for the odd night or ... | |
| Cause of death in hamster | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: My pet hamster just died yesterday. It was given to me by a relative so I don't know how old he was ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. Sometimes it is difficult to know why a hamster dies as they ... | |
| Male Siberian hamster | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: My daughters male hamster was found dead. He was around 8 months old and looked in good health, He ... A: Was this male living with another hamster? Did you keep him in with the female? The thing that ... | |
| Male Siberian hamster | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: My daughters male hamster was found dead. He was around 8 months old and looked in good health, He ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's hamster. It must have been a shock to find him, especially ... | |
| help ?? | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a russian winter white hamster..its about 2 years old..lately..there is a lump on top of its ... A: This really sounds like typical old age symptoms. Around this time they can lose weight and their ... | |
| hamster confusing | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I have bought 2hamsters coming to 3weeks.initially they are quite well as i bought from the same ... A: If you want to send me a photo I might be able to identify them for you. If they are dwarf, then ... | |
| hi...brain tumor ??? | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a russian winter white hamster..its about 2 years old..lately..there is a lump on top of its ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. Sadly tumors are very common in hamsters, especially around ... | |
| Hamster cheek pouch | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: Our hamster stuffed along treat into it's pouch and when she spit it out, the pouch came out of her ... A: A hamster's cheek pouch is very long and extends right down the body. The pouch does sometimes ... | |
| hamsters | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: when my hamster is in the cage she keep bitting on the bars i know i should use bitter apple but ... A: Biting the bars is very common with hamsters and sometimes it is difficult to stop them doing this. ... | |
| our hamster is really sick | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: We have a teddy bear hamster named alvin. He is our pet "dog" so to say. He plays in the grass with ... A: I'm sorry to hear about Alvin. You haven't said how old he is. Sadly tumors are very common in ... | |
| baby gerbils | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I just got a new gerbil (black bear is his name) and told he was a male. So i introduced him to my ... A: Unfortunately, incorrectly sexing hamsters and gerbils is pretty common in pet shops and ending up ... | |
| Hammys bleeding from nose and ears,very poorly | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I emailed a while ago about my hammy packing her tube with sawdust and was v. satisfied with your ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. She does sound very sick. I honestly don't know what ... | |
| Sick Gerbil | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I checked on my Gerbil this morning and saw that she seemed to be bloated and blind! She was in the ... A: Her symptoms are definitely age related now - sadly these little creatures can suddenly go downhill ... | |
| can we feeds the hamsters with vegetables? | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: can we feeds the hamsters with vegetables such as bread,cucumber,cabbage? Are THEY GET NUTRITION ? A: Hamsters should be given a varied diet. They should have a hamster dry mix which consists of seeds, ... | |
| Sick Gerbil | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I checked on my Gerbil this morning and saw that she seemed to be bloated and blind! She was in the ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your gerbil. She does sound very sick. If she is only a year old, then ... | |
| Robo Dwarf | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: One of my two Robo's has recently past away it lived for a year and ten months,but at the same time ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster - do you know why it died? What type of cage is your hamster ... | |
| Can I feed my Gerbil Lettuce ?? | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: We have recently been told not to feed our gerbils lettuce, as it apparently contains an enzyme that ... A: The problem with lettuce is that it can cause diarrhoea and it doesn't contain many nutrients, ... | |
| hamster confusing | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have bought 2hamsters coming to 3weeks.initially they are quite well as i bought from the same ... A: If these are Syrian hamsters then they definitely should NOT live together. Syrian hamsters are ... | |
| my hamster sneezes | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: ivejust bought a 1 month old hamster 6 days ago and since that time he seems to have gradually ... A: I'm assuming this is a Syrian hamster. Generally young hamsters are quite active but males can be a ... | |
| Pregnant or illness? | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: My female hamster stopped being as active as her usual self yesterday. She was mostly hunched over, ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster doesn't appear to be well right now. What type of hamsters are ... | |
| Fur loss and dirty | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem. Our dwarf hamster has been losing fur. At first it wasn't too bad, but now ... A: It does sound as though she is very sick, I'm afraid. Cancer can affect hamsters in different ways ... | |
| Hamster had dies very suddenly | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I haven't told her yet and I know when I do she is going to ask why and I would like to do my best ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster - this must have been a real shock. It doesn't sound as ... | |
| dust bath/ potty | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I bought a hamster loo for my syrian hamster and she does use it but she also seems to be using it ... A: Some hamsters seem to get the hang of the 'loo' whereas others do like to use it as a bath. The ... | |
| Fur loss and dirty | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem. Our dwarf hamster has been losing fur. At first it wasn't too bad, but now ... A: Sorry to hear that your hamster isn't her usual self. The loss of hair doesn't concern me ... | |
| itching+diarrhea | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: my Syrian hamster have been itching REALLY badly and i know you have received lots of questions ... A: Firstly the itching - have you treated her with Ivermectin? If not it might be worth getting some ... | |
| Gerbil Mites | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: About a month ago I saw that my gerbils had mites. No problem, clean their cage, give the gerbils a ... A: I'm honestly not sure what to recommend for this. Regarding your gerbils - you can treat them ... | |
| Syrian keeps blocking tube with sawdust | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: We bought a syrian hamster about 4 weeks ago and she has gradually settled in. Generally she seems ... A: Some hamsters just seem to do this. In the wild they collect any bedding and food and hoard it and ... | |
| Hamster Ilness | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old teddy bear hamster. She has a missing\thinning patch of hair on her back. Her ... A: Unfortunately the first thing that springs to mind with a hamster of this age is that perhaps there ... | |
| male and female gerbil | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I just found out that I have a older female gerbil and a younger male gerbil. I just got the male ... A: I'm afraid the only way you can avoid babies is to keep them separate unless you see if your vet ... | |
| Hamster ear | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: Ok so i have a three year old Black Bear hamster and he is grate!!! I love him to death but he seams ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. I am afraid that he is displaying the usual signs of an old ... | |
| which ones is better | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: We are in a renting building and we want a good rodent for a family pet that is less likely to ... A: All rodents love escaping - the important thing is to make sure they are in the correct type of cage ... | |
| worried sick, cold like symptoms | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: i have a black bear hamster which is about 2 years old now and he is acting funny. He is struggling ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. This is quite old for a Syrian and unfortunately around this ... | |
| hamster | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I feel like my hamster is sad,lonely and wants to be free. its always chewing on the bars, all it ... A: What type of hamster is this? A lot of hamsters do chew their bars and this is normal for them - ... | |
| Do Russian Fancy eat Rasins? | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: Is it alright for Russian Fancy Hamsters to be given a raisin or two as a treat ? My Son who is 9 ... A: It is fine to give hamsters raisins - however, some of the Russians (Campbells) can be prone to ... | |
| gerbil | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: she called & said she has tried moisture etc, and the gerbil appears to be trying to chew it off ... A: It is difficult to know what this is without seeing it. I did have a gerbil once who developed a ... | |
| cannibalism | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: Will the mother hamster eat the baby if i didn't separate the daddy hamster from the litter? A: What type of hamsters are these? Syrians must be kept alone and the male must never come into ... | |
| My gerbil unexpectadly died | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I were very upset we had 4 male gerbils for a little over a year. They had always ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your gerbils. I live a very busy life too and in all honesty there are days ... | |
| Hamster is very limp but breathing | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible for a hamster to recover from severe shock. My daughter's hamster was fished from ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. It is very difficult to know if it will recover from ... | |
| Scared Hamster | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a Syrian Hamster. I fear that it might be scared of my housemate. When my ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding - I thought I’d sent a reply yesterday but somehow I don’t think ... | |
| Hamster with respiratory infection (has been to vet) | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a one yr male hamster who suddenly became ill Saturday morning, he was wheezing, congested, ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. I'm not a vet and therefore can't really comment on ... | |
| gerbil ? | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: what do i do if my gerbil is not eating ? A: When did he stop eating? Is he losing weight? Have you had a look at his teeth to check they are not ... | |
| My Gerbils | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I have two beautiful 3 year old Gerbils. I think I was told they were Mongolian gerbils. They have ... A: I'm afraid most of my medical knowledge is really to do with hamsters, rather than gerbils although ... | |
| Baby hamsters | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I am assuming that all baby hamsters are probably the same, so I am going to give it a shot in the ... A: Hamsters become sexually active at 4 weeks. Therefore it is important to separate out the boys at ... | |
| gerbil injured | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I tossed an apple slice to my daughter for her gerbils and we think it landed on one of them. We ... A: Sorry to hear about your gerbil. How big was this apple slice??? If it was large and hit her at ... | |
| hamster | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: We have a hamster who has a red mark on his stomach that has just appeared within a day or two, it ... A: How old is your hamster? Hamsters are prone to getting tumors and sometimes these can be ... | |
| Squeaky hamster | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: My 6-week old russian dwarf hamster has been doing a lot of squeaking lately, particularly when she ... A: I would be tempted to carry on with the toilet paper for a while as hamsters can develop allergies ... | |
| Hamster Genetics | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently bred my hamster and was wondering what colors the babies would be. I bred her to a grey ... A: I'm afraid this is beyond my expertise. I do know that you should not mate brother and sister as ... | |
| Squeaky hamster | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: My 6-week old russian dwarf hamster has been doing a lot of squeaking lately, particularly when she ... A: It is difficult to know if anything is actually wrong with her. Some hamsters, especially the dwarf ... | |
| my gerbil is acting strange.... | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: My gerbil Louie is normally very friendly and laid back, but lately he is acting like he is in ... A: Sorry to hear that Louie is behaving strangely. Usually when there is a sudden change in a gerbil's ... | |
| Is my hamster going to have babies? | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: About 2 weeks ago I got a female hamster, they didnt tell me what kind but I know it isnt a drawf. A ... A: If Fluffy stretches is there a bulge on her hips? Some female Syrians are large ladies and this is ... | |
| about hamster | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: .....but this is not important....anyway,my hamster have babies edi...is around 2 weeks edi but her ... A: Are the ants actually in the cage or just near it? If they are near it can you move the cage to ... | |
| My dwarf hamster | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: i took my dwarf hamster (nibbles) for some exercise today outside in her hamster ball. it was pretty ... A: hamsters can over-heat quite easily and it sounds as though she suffered from this. If this happens ... | |
| Is my hamster going to have babies? | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: About 2 weeks ago I got a female hamster, they didnt tell me what kind but I know it isnt a drawf. A ... A: It is difficult to know if she is pregnant - the usual gestation period for a Syrian is 16-18 days ... | |
| scent glands | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Recently I noticed a pink lump sticking out near the tummy area of my dwarf hamster. I looked it up ... A: It probably is just his scent gland and therefore this is normal. Some are more obvious than ... | |
| animals | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: om how do i tel if my hamster is a female. A: Sometimes with female hamsters you can see their nipples. They tend to have rounded rear ends as ... | |
| Lonely Gerbil? | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: The gerbs were is separate cages, but were beside each other so they could see one another. The ... A: I honestly don't know if it will make any difference - it is certainly worth a try. These little ... | |
| hamsters | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: and i was wondering could she still be pregnant. we got her from the petstore not last saturday the ... A: The usual gestation period for a Syrian is 16 - 18 days therefore she was pregnant when you got her. ... | |
| My hamster is making squeaking noises | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: Hi my Chinese dwarf hamster is making funny squeeking noises and he did the in march bit he's stated ... A: Some hamsters are more vocal than others. The types of noises that cause concern are squeals and ... | |
| hamsters | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: Unfortunately he has a loo with litter which he uses most of the time but has a pee at night in his ... A: Sorry my suggestion wasn't any good! What type of cage is this? Is it possible to remove the tube ... | |
| Hamster | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I rescued a Golden Crested hamster and she had babies the babies are now out of the cage and weened ... A: Is there any reason to suspect that she might be pregnant again? Did you mate her originally? If ... | |
| Wet Tail | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: The answer to my question could already be up here, but I am feeling a little overwhelmed. I ... A: sorry to hear that your hamsters might have wet tail. Whilst wet tail is an actual illness, this ... | |
| hamsters | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I am the proud owner of my 4th hamster. The latest one always has a pee in his tubes, none of the ... A: Sorry to hear that your hamster has a dirty habit! Some hamsters do this - others sleep in their ... | |
| my teddybear hampstetrs babies | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: my teddybear hampster had babies i don't know exacally when . i can home from vacation an found ... A: It is always a worry if a mum has her babies in an area of the cage that is confined. I usually ... | |
| my teddybear hampstetrs babies | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: my teddybear hampster had babies i don't know exacally when . i can home from vacation an found ... A: I'm assuming your hamster is fairly new and came to you pregnant??? If not, then she should not be ... | |
| My hamster. | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: Just recently he is been acting very weird. His eyes are closed shut and he even sleeps differently. ... A: This is a very good age for a hamster and unfortunately these are all signs of old age. Around this ... | |
| gerbil identification | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: We have 3 gerbils as classroom pets in my 4th grade class. They are 3 littermates and look ... A: This is a very difficult thing to do. When I have baby hamsters and they all look the same I ... | |
| macy! | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: hey! I was looking at the spot on macy recently.. and when i looked close, the spot is hair! The ... A: I'm honestly not sure what this is - it is probably nothing to worry about but without seeing her it ... | |
| enlarged balls | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: My male hamster (Percy) has recently developed enlarged balls near his bottom. Is this a problem? If ... A: This sounds perfectly normal! When males reach adulthood their testicles can become very enlarged - ... | |
| Bump in hamsters ear | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: My hamster had about a month ago a bit of blood with puss in his ear. It healed and now within the ... A: I'm really glad you took him to a vet and he has received treatment. These little creatures have a ... | |
| Gerbils and Mice | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I dont want to sound like a weirdo but im very curious...Would it be possible to breed a Gerbil with ... A: I'm glad you're not thinking of doing this. My personal feeling is that no animal should be bred ... | |
| My female doesn't come into season | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to mate my hamsters. I have a 5 month old femal syrian and a 2yr old male syrian i have ... A: Females come into season every 4 days. The best way of trying to mate them is to place her on the ... | |
| Bump in hamsters ear | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: My hamster had about a month ago a bit of blood with puss in his ear. It healed and now within the ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. I would advise getting veterinary help - if it is an abscess ... | |
| The baby's nest | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have some questions about cleaning. To make it easier, I have Syrian hamsters (if it makes a ... A: In answer to your first question - you don't have to clean hamsters. If they are ill with a medical ... | |
| my hamster has a broken leg? | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: i think my hamster has a broken leg becuase it keeps limping and walking on three legs.what do i do? A: There are differing views on broken legs - some people believe that pain relief should be prescribed ... | |
| My Gerbil | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I just got a gerbil yesterday he is a month and a half and he is always very happy and hyper so I ... A: Congratulations on getting a gerbil. I think that his behavior of putting his nose on his stomach ... | |
| Baby Hamsters | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: My hamster had babies and they are eleven days old now. I really want to know if they are girls or ... A: Congratulations on your litter! What type of hamsters are these? Are they Syrians or dwarf ... | |
| Macy again.. | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: its morgan with macy the hamster again.. The spot is above her right front leg, kind of on her ... A: Apart from these spots how is she behaving? Is she eating/drinking normally or has there been any ... | |
| Does my hamster have a tumor? | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: i have a hamster named macy; and I've had her for about a year now. I was playing with her a couple ... A: Whereabouts is this brown dot? Is it on her hip? If so, have a look at her other hip and you ... | |
| Large Hamster Poo... | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: My syrian hamster Miguel is 6 months old, incredibly curious, active and excited. He's always very ... A: This is quite unusual because most times their poo is fairly dry and a regular size. However, I ... | |
| Bleeding found in Bedding | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a Syrian Hamster....Leroy...who is around 2 and a half years old and this morning i found ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster - blood is always a bit of a worry. It is difficult to know why ... | |
| hamster's cheek sack | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: today I found my hamster's cheek sack hanging out of her mouth. She looks so tired trying to put it ... A: I've never come across this before. I've known hamsters to have blocked cheek pouches and needing to ... | |
| Is my gerbil ill, or just old? | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help! One of my two gerbils looks a little bit ill but I'm not sure if he's sick or ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your gerbil. From the description it sounds as though this is old age and ... | |
| Hamster sounds? | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: Do hamsters make noises at all? I have had my hamster for a few months now and have never heard ... A: Hamsters do make noises although some more than others. They can squeal if they are really ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster Nails | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: My friend has a dwarf hamster and her nails are starting to curl. I was wondering how we could ... A: You should either buy a good quality pair of clippers that are sold to trim cuticles or in pet shops ... | |
| about hamster | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: .....but this is not important....anyway,my hamster have babies edi...is around 2 weeks edi but her ... A: You don't want ants in your hamster's cage. They may have been attracted by any uneaten food. Can ... | |
| my dwarf hamsters hurt :( | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: ive never had a hamster before my current hamster so im not completely sure what to do in this ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. She has obviously got herself caught up in the wires and ... | |
| gerbils | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: my sons gerbil has lost the use of its back legs recently and wanted some info on what to do for the ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your gerbil's situation. It is difficult to know what is causing this and ... | |
| about hamster | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: .....but this is not important....anyway,my hamster have babies edi...is around 2 weeks edi but her ... A: I'm sorry that you've lost some of your babies. The only reasons why a mum kills her babies are if ... | |
| i dont konw wat u would be able to tell me.. | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: well about last saturday my sisters hamster rollie which is a syrian teddy bear is wat i found ... A: Hamsters life expectancy is around 18 months - 2 1/2 years and therefore your hamster has done very ... | |
| Help :( | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a hamster (im not sure what make, he is grey black and white and not a dwarf) recently i have ... A: How old is your hamster? when they are about 2 their fur often does thin out a bit. If there is ... | |
| help me | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: my hanster junped out of my table and before she heat floor i catch her in my hand her left leg was ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. How is she now? If she has seriously injured herself then ... | |
| Livid | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: took my ham that wasn't eating well to the rodent vet, and during the exam, the tech appeared to be ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your experience at your vet, I'm not surprised you are angry about ... | |
| Keeping my hamster busy | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: ) I had 2 campbell's dwarfs for about a year. They were both girls and raised together, although not ... A: I’m sorry to hear about your hamster. It is difficult when one passes away as you never quite know ... | |
| Gerbils with missing legs | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: As yet we don't have gerbils but we offered to rehome 3 gerbils for someone who has to move house ... A: Missing limbs on gerbils/hamsters shouldn't be a problem especially if they are their back limbs. ... | |
| help!!! | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: hey! i have two dwarf hamsters. 3 weeks ago pebbles had five babies who are quite alright. today she ... A: It sounds as though you’re starting to get a bit over-run with hamsters! Hamsters come into ... | |
| Whats Wrong With My Hamster? | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I have had my hamster for 2 years now but over the weeks i have noticed her back is going quite ... A: 2 years is old for a hamster and around this time they are prone to getting mites and serious ... | |
| Overgrown teeth | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I spoke to you a while ago about a ham I adopted with misaligned teeth. I take him in every 2 weeks ... A: I can relate totally to what you are saying - I currently have a hamster who needs her teeth clipped ... | |
| Constipated Ham | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: My hamster cookie is about 15 months old, and she has been a great ham. In the past couple of weeks ... A: I'm sorry your hamster isn't behaving normally. Sadly hamsters are very prone to getting tumors and ... | |
| gerbils have mites | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: Do I need to treat the room and bedding that the gerbils live in. my daughter has several bites on ... A: do you know if the gerbils have mites? If they do they will be scratching a lot - especially around ... | |
| Dwarf pregnancy | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 dwarf hamsters but they are different breeds. About 5 days ago i saw them mating and they ... A: Hamsters can become sexually active from 4 weeks of age. The standard gestation period for a dwarf ... | |
| Abuse | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I've heard from my friend that her class has gotten 2 hamsters as class pets. One of the hamsters is ... A: I'm really sorry to read your email. The problem with keeping hamsters in school is that they are ... | |
| Dwarf hamsters | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: i bought two black dwarf hamsters yesterday. One male, and one female. Im not sure if they are ... A: When you got your hamsters had they been together before or were they sold separately to you? How ... | |
| My sapphire winter white hamster is losing hair! | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: erm.i have a sapphire winter white hamster that i bought a week ago and i placed him together with ... A: I think you should carefully examine both hamsters. It sounds as though the hair loss could be down ... | |
| hamsters and cage chewing | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a male teddy bear (syrian) hamster about 3 weeks ago. His cage is comprised of plastic ... A: This is a very common problem. It is hard to understand why hamsters wont chew the things they are ... | |
| Same | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: Well one of our gerbils had died a couple of days ago so I'm not sure which one is the female but ... A: Sorry to hear about your gerbil. I'm not sure I understand your question - how many gerbils have ... | |
| Birth | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: i've got two hamsters(Sonic and Cream) boy and girl and Cream has gave birth to six babies, but one ... A: Congratulations on your litter - I'm sorry that one didn't make it. Once they start leaving the ... | |
| syrian hamster babies | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: My hamster had babies about a week ago and shes about 2months old, is there going to be any risks of ... A: Congratulations on your litter. 2 months is very young for a hamster to give birth (although not ... | |
| MY HAMSTER | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I GOT A HAMSTER FROM A FRIEND AND HIS NOSE IS VERY BULBOUS IS SORT OF LOOKS LIKE THE TUMORS ON YOUR ... A: This is very strange - it could be a cyst, abscess or a tumor, although it almost looks like a ... | |
| Hamster diet | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: My sister got a Syrian hamster from a friend on July 4th. However she forgot to get food for him. ... A: There's lots you can give him. The most important food NOT to give is chocolate as this is toxic to ... | |
| I am concerned for my hamster : ( | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a new hamster and dont know what is wrong we have started using a new type of bedding and ... A: Congratulations on getting a new hamster. Hamsters rely very heavily on their sense of smell ... | |
| MY HAMSTER | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I GOT A HAMSTER FROM A FRIEND AND HIS NOSE IS VERY BULBOUS IS SORT OF LOOKS LIKE THE TUMORS ON YOUR ... A: Do you have a photo you could send me of your hamster? It is strange that he would have tumors on ... | |
| robo fighting | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: my robo male went missing recently leaving the female with babies. then when i found him and out ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamsters. It is very difficult introducing hamsters to each other as ... | |
| Types of wood to use in Dwarf hamster cage | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I currently have three dwarf hamsters in a 30 gallon glass tank. I want to build some elevated ... A: It's great that you are going to make some shelves for your gerbils. I've never made any wooden ... | |
| Can't stop biting. | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: My hamster was fine when i left for school in the morning.But when i came back and wanted to touch ... A: I suspected they were Campbells as this is not unusual behavior, unfortunately. When they reach ... | |
| Baby hamsters | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I know that after 4 weeks of birth, young hamsters must be separated by sex to avoid ... A: This is a very difficult question to answer. Sexing hamsters can be quite hard, especially the ... | |
| SAM | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I've had a gerb for 2 years. I got him from a rescue as an adult at that time. I really don't know ... A: Sorry I have taken a day to get back to you. I think that a lot of small creatures get respiratory ... | |
| Skinny hamster | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: my female syrian hamster, who is about 1 year old, has suddenly got quite thin. She is really active ... A: Is she eating normally? Have you checked her teeth? If not it would be worth having a look. The ... | |
| Can't stop biting. | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: My hamster was fine when i left for school in the morning.But when i came back and wanted to touch ... A: Sorry to hear your hamster is biting. What type of hamster is this? Is he a dwarf hamster or ... | |
| poorly baby hamster | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: my baby hamster is 5 weeks old. for the past week it cannot keep its balance at all and just keeps ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. It is difficult to know what is wrong, but it sounds ... | |
| When can I play with the babies | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: week and two days ago so 6.16.09 and I was wondering when I can hold her again before she got ... A: You can hold mum now if you want to if she wants to come out but don't keep her away from her babies ... | |
| hamster losing hair | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: my daughter's syrian hamster has recently started to lose hair on his back. he seems fine and is not ... A: You haven't said how old your daughter's hamster is. When they start to reach old age - around 2 ... | |
| Hamster sleeping all day | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: rarely getting up. It doesn't eat that much and is not as active as before. Whenever I put it in a ... A: If he has wet tail he will have severe diarrhea and his rear end will be wet. If this is the case ... | |
| Hamster sleeping all day | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: rarely getting up. It doesn't eat that much and is not as active as before. Whenever I put it in a ... A: I'm assuming that he is around 2 years old????? If so, when they reach this age they do show signs ... | |
| Hamster sleeping all day | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: rarely getting up. It doesn't eat that much and is not as active as before. Whenever I put it in a ... A: How old is your hamster? Is he 2 or more years old? If so, then this is quite normal as he is ... | |
| hamster sprayed with frebreze | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Hi i have a one year old teddie hamster and my two year old daughters just got a hold of frebreze ... A: I think there is still some debate as to whether or not Febreze harms animals and therefore it is ... | |
| My Hamster died | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I have two Siberian hamsters that I got at Christmas. They are in a large 40gal pet tank with a ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. Sticky eyes are very common in hamsters, however ... | |
| Roborovski Hamster Incident With Dog?? | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Traumatic event: Our robo escaped last night and ran over to our lab. Older dog, very gentle but all ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your traumatic experience last night. Whilst your dog probably wasn't ... | |
| Hamster damp patches on sides | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I've just bought a female syrian hamster. She is one colour all over but I had noticed two marks ... A: This is nothing to worry about. Syrian hamsters have scent glands that are situated on their hips. ... | |
| Newly acquired dwarf hamster isn't drinking | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I've just acquired a new male dwarf hamster yesterday. He seemed to be quite lively and surprisingly ... A: I wouldn't worry about not seeing your hamster drinking. Hamsters generally don't drink that much, ... | |
| Just bought a new friend | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 dwarves, one of them had recently died following a severe case of rectal prolapse. I'm ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. It is very difficult introducing adult dwarf hamsters, if not ... | |
| 13 day old baby hampsters, pls help | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: my friend's grand daughter has a female hampster which gave birth 13 day's ago and we caught the ... A: I’m sorry to hear about your friend's hamster. Sometimes the mum will kill her babies, but this is ... | |
| Need help for my dear Dwarf furball Munchy,please | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: Nice to meet you. I really hope to get a little advice on my current situation. I have a pair of ... A: I’m sorry to hear about your hamster. The unfortunate thing with dwarf hamsters is that they can ... | |
| Hamster and heat temperature. | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I just got a syrian hamster that is an adult. In the summer time it gets about 78 - 84 degrees at ... A: If a hamster gets too hot they can suffer from heat stroke/collapse. It is therefore important to ... | |
| i wondering | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: how do i get my dwarf hamster pregnant A: The first question really is: why do you want to breed dwarf hamsters? You could find yourself with ... | |
| My drwaf hamster gave birth this morning | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: Yeh I have a question my hamster gave birth this morning n I honestly had no idea she was pregant ... A: Congratulations on your litter. It is important that she has a good nest as she will bury her babies ... | |
| Syrian drags rear leg | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a Syrian male hamster, two and a half years old, called Wilfred. He has developed a ... A: I live in Orpington and would be happy to have a look at him for you as you live so close - I ... | |
| My female gerbil just murdered my male! | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I bought 2 gerbils from the pet store less than 72 hours ago and the girl was a lot larger than the ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your gerbil. It must have been an awful discovery. Females can be very ... | |
| Russian Dwarf & Robo Hamster | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: is it possible to have 2 female russian dwarf hamsters and another female robo hamster living in the ... A: You should not mix the different species. No doubt someone has tried this and has been successful, ... | |
| fat hamster | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: my hamster has gotten very fat and bloated.we thought she was pregnant, but she's been like this for ... A: Female Syrian hamsters can get quite large and this is normal. If her change in appearance is more ... | |
| Syrian drags rear leg | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a Syrian male hamster, two and a half years old, called Wilfred. He has developed a ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. Judging by his age I would wonder if perhaps he has an abdominal ... | |
| Hamster behavior | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I have had my Syrian hamster for a little over a year- she is actually a rescue from an abusive ... A: Sorry to hear that your hamster has started biting. This is quite unusual for a Syrian who is tame. ... | |
| Pregnant Teddy Bear Hamster | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: My two teddies did their thing on the 8th of this month. I found my female last night redoing her ... A: The usual gestation period for a Syrian is 16-18 days, therefore if your hamster is pregnant she is ... | |
| cardboard bedding for gerbils | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Is it safe (or better) to use shredded cardboard as bedding instead of the commercial stuff. Like ... A: I have always given my gerbils cardboard tubes (from toilet paper, kitchen paper roll etc). At one ... | |
| won't stop running on wheel | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I've had my hamster for a week and she really started to settle down. I then cleaned her caqe (I ... A: Some hamsters are very hyperactive and usually they do settle. I've had hamsters who have been very ... | |
| about hamster | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: the hamster backside big edi la.......i dunno y la......izit get sick i dunno la....plz help mi... ... A: I'm afraid I don't really understand your question. Looking at the photo this looks like a male ... | |
| about hamster | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: the hamster backside big edi la.......i dunno y la......izit get sick i dunno la....plz help mi... A: It is hard to see for sure, but this just looks like a male hamster. Some male hamsters have very ... | |
| hamster baby | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: "I have bred my first 2 Syrian hamsters and I now have a litter of 9 17-day old babies still with ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding to your email - I had limited access to the Internet yesterday. ... | |
| about hamster | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: how many times do i have to fed the hamster for 1 week? n my cage i have 4 hamster is this ok,for my ... A: I'm sorry but I don't understand what your question is. Do you want to send me a photo? Female ... | |
| Sick hamster | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: My friends hamster is sick its brown and white and I say aboute a year old. I notice her eyes where ... A: I'm afraid this hamster does sound very sick. Sticky eyes is quite common in hamsters and it is ... | |
| my Syrian had babies | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: My Syrian had babies last night. We have 5 children and a place for all the babies. But she threw 3 ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamsters. At this young age the babies are vulnerable and their ... | |
| about hamster | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: how many times do i have to fed the hamster for 1 week? n my cage i have 4 hamster is this ok,for my ... A: Syrian hamsters must live alone - if you keep them together they will fight and some of the injuries ... | |
| Female Winter White Pregnant? | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: My winter whites mated 16 days ago and I am wondering if my female winter white is pregnant. I am ... A: Congratulations to Cherry! Winter White litters can be small, so you may not have too many babies. ... | |
| My hamster has a broken leg | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: one day i was playing with my hamster and it fell off the computer desk and has broken its leg! I ... A: It is important that hamsters are given a well balanced diet anyway. Ideally you should feed him the ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamsters | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering how will i know if my teddy hammie is pregnant? coz i separated her together with a ... A: Syrian hamsters are solitary creatures and must live alone otherwise they will fight - sometimes ... | |
| My hamster has a broken leg | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: one day i was playing with my hamster and it fell off the computer desk and has broken its leg! I ... A: Broken legs usually heal on their own. However, you do need to check it - you say that you think ... | |
| Female Winter White Pregnant? | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: My winter whites mated 16 days ago and I am wondering if my female winter white is pregnant. I am ... A: I would think it is OK to leave it in. The problem with them having babies in the small ... | |
| hamster eye problem | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: My hamster's one eye is only opening about halfway. The other one is working fine. I did not see ... A: It is probably nothing to worry about. Hamsters are very prone to 'sticky eyes'. Whilst persistent ... | |
| Help please, I think my hamster is dying! | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 and a half month old Syrian hamster, who has always been friendly and very, very active ... A: I so sorry to hear about your hamster and cannot believe the view of your vet - this type of ... | |
| my hamster died!!!!! :( | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: Last month i bought two hamsters, a boy and a girl... Last friday Snow had four babies.. So i ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster and babies. It is always such a shock and very sad when ... | |
| Female Winter White Pregnant? | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: My winter whites mated 16 days ago and I am wondering if my female winter white is pregnant. I am ... A: There is no definite answer to your question, I'm afraid. The usual gestation period is 18-21 days, ... | |
| New Rescue | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I will take my time learning. I have noticed the past few days that this hamster does a lot of ... A: I'm so glad that you rehomed this little fella, he clearly sounds as though he needed someone to ... | |
| about hamster | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: how many times do i have to fed the hamster for 1 week? n my cage i have 4 hamster is this ok,for my ... A: What type of hamsters are these? If they are Syrian, then they must be kept in single cages ... | |
| syrian hamsters | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: We have had a lovely syrian for about 6 months and have recently bought a second one with a separate ... A: It is difficult to know if your first hamster is happy or not about her next door neighbour! Some ... | |
| hamster alfie | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: my hamster is about 2 and a half years old..she had her leg amputated about 3 months ago but has ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. 2 and a half years old is very old for a hamster and it could ... | |
| Eyes inffection | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: My baby winter white is 3 weeks old. I had separate him from his mother. His eyes only one side ... A: Usually hamsters open their eyes when they are about 2 weeks old, however, sometimes they are ... | |
| Rescue ham | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I have adopted several hams that need special care over the past few years. I have recently adopted ... A: Funnily enough I have two hamsters right now with serious dental problems. One doesn't have any ... | |
| Water | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: Do hamsters drink tab water? A: Hamsters need fresh water daily - drinking water from a tap is fine to give - if it is suitable for ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamsters | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a hamster who's left eye looks like it is swollen and seems to be coming out of his socket. I ... A: I'm not an expert in medical issues nor veterinary qualified - any advice is really just from my own ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamsters | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a hamster who's left eye looks like it is swollen and seems to be coming out of his socket. I ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. Hamsters' eyes protrude a lot and sometimes they can injure them. ... | |
| sick robo dwarf hamster | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: My robo dwarf hamster appears to be sick. I can't afford to take her to the vet right now, but I'm ... A: Your hamster does sound very ill. It could be that she has a cold - hamsters can get these, but it ... | |
| aggressive hamster/nervous owner | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I bought Harry, a cinnamon Syrian, two weeks ago for my 7 year old son (who in reality will be too ... A: See how you get on over the next couple of weeks - if you don't make much progress, then do get back ... | |
| vertical tubes | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: we have just bought our first syrian hamster, she has a robostak cage with tubes. She can use the ... A: Rotostak cages look great fun, but unfortunately some hamsters don't get on with them because of ... | |
| Mouse Food | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: We had a mouse put down yesterday (the mouse was old and having seizures) and we were wondering if ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your mouse. I should think it would be fine to give your hamster his food - ... | |
| aggressive hamster/nervous owner | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I bought Harry, a cinnamon Syrian, two weeks ago for my 7 year old son (who in reality will be too ... A: I'm really sorry to hear that you are having problems with Harry. In my experience all Syrian ... | |
| new dwarf hamster | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: we bought a dwarf hamster yesterday. our first one. (s)he seems to spend an awful lot of time ... A: Hamsters do sometimes scratch and groom a lot, but they shouldn't keep scratching. Does her skin ... | |
| The same problem has happen again | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: Hope everyone is doing good. I had a gerbil which had a Tumor of the scent gland,and his vet just ... A: I was sorry to read your email about your gerbil. Tumors in this area (I'm assuming this is on the ... | |
| may | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: hey i bought a hamster two days ago, May she is called, she seems to be not as active anymore and ... A: Hamsters often remove pieces of food from their bowl and put it in their nest - this is normal for ... | |
| Syrian hamsters | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: my cousin left her 4 hamsters with me two in each cage while she went away for vacation for 3 ... A: I'm sorry to hear you're becoming over-run with hamsters! Syrian hamsters must live alone from ... | |
| may | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: hey i bought a hamster two days ago, May she is called, she seems to be not as active anymore and ... A: Is she sitting hunched up at all? Does she look dull and unwell? If so, then it may well be a cold ... | |
| hamster | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday I noticed a very large lump on my hamster's right side I did not notice it there a few ... A: Is the lump internal or external? If it is external, what color is it - is it reddish, or does it ... | |
| Winter White Hamsters | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I have been successfully raising all kinds of animals in previous years (dogs, turtles, birds, fish, ... A: It is fine to leave the male in with the female while she is pregnant. The thing to remember, ... | |
| sick gerbil | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I am a fourth grade teacher with a gerbil for a class pet. I bought the gerbil about two weeks ago ... A: I'm afraid your gerbil sounds very sick and by the time you read this it might already be too late. ... | |
| may | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: hey i bought a hamster two days ago, May she is called, she seems to be not as active anymore and ... A: Hamsters can sneeze for various reasons. What is is her breathing like? When she breathes, does ... | |
| wet hamster | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: My Syrian hamster seems to have got wet probably from the bath water splashing her cage yesterday ... A: She will probably be fine, but I would be tempted to try and dry her off on a towel and if that ... | |
| Breeding | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: so i bred a "honey" to a "golden" (syire) and i am pretty sure that the babies can be "black bear" ... A: I'm afraid I can't help you regarding genetics. I think you need to find someone who has knowledge ... | |
| Nutritional yeast | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I have been reading some articles about nutrition for hamsters. I noticed that on one of the sites I ... A: I've never given my hamsters yeast, but it is very important hamsters get a well balanced diet. ... | |
| hamsters | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: which sex is smarter out of hamsters, male or female which sex of hamsters is stronger, male or ... A: this is an incredibly difficult question to answer. Male hamsters, generally, are a lot sleepier ... | |
| winter white hamster die after giving birth | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: My winter white hamster has just give birth to 2 pups. She suddenly dies after 2 days of giving ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. It is difficult to know why she died. Sometimes ... | |
| My hamster is really sick i think hes dying!!! | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: Can you help, my hamsters left eye is swollen shut and the are around it is hairless. also it can't ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster isn't well. You haven't said how old your hamster is and ... | |
| Excersise? | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: my hamster has not been in his wheel excersising and i am getting a little worried because he is ... A: Exercise is important for hamsters, but some seem to like it more than others. What other form of ... | |
| Teddy Bear hamster with mites | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I recently read another question on this site having to do with mites and found it extremely ... A: In theory the second shot should kill the mites. I don't use the anti-parasite medication unless ... | |
| baby dwarf hamsters lose their Mother | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: Our Russian dwarf had babies (an unexpected event - we thought we had a pair of males). We are not ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. It must have been a real shock to lose her so suddenly. ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamster | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a female Teddy about 1 1/2 yrs old. She is still active with a sweet disposition, but has ... A: For some hamsters, this is relatively old and around this time they can start to show signs of old ... | |
| hamsters | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: my boy hamster is new and i got him yesterday. he is very jumpy and every time i go near his cage ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you are having problems with your new hamster. Some hamsters that you get ... | |
| buying a hamster after another's death | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: my 10 year old daughter loved her hamster very much and we had him for 4 years but sadly he died ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. Using the same cage isn't a problem providing that ... | |
| Help for my Hamster!! | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could help me because i have 2 chinese dwafs and one of them seems to have ... A: This sounds as though it is normal - Chinese males are renowned for their large testicles. They can ... | |
| Hamster Babies! | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: My female syrian hamster just had babies (we dont know how many yet because we do not want to ... A: It's great to hear that your hamster has had babies. By now they should be leaving the nest and it ... | |
| Hampster | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: i bought a hampster for my son over a year ago and just recently we have noticed a lump on his tail. ... A: It is very difficult to know what this is without seeing it. Lumps in hamsters can be cysts, ... | |
| baby robo dwarf hamsters | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: How do you tell baby dwarf hammys apart from male and female?? A: Robos can be difficult to sex because they are so wriggly. The best way of sexing them is to look ... | |
| Hamster diohorrea | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a male syrian hamster who is about a year old.Tonight I took him out his cage and dsicovered ... A: Diarrhoea in hamsters can be very serious and therefore it is always worth keeping an eye open for ... | |
| My Dwarf hamster is bleeding | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I just got 2 dwarf hamsters on monday and yesterday afternoon I checked on them and one of them is ... A: I think it is good to speak to the pet shop - perhaps even take them back for them to have a look. ... | |
| Panda hamster overactivity | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: We have a panda hamster who's a year and a half old. He lives alone in a large tank with the ... A: This is a real mystery! I honestly don't know why your hamster is behaving like this. Logically, ... | |
| Bedding for Teddy Bear Hamster | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I change the bedding of my hamster once a week. When I do so I discard everything including the ... A: Allowing your hamster to keep her food hoard really depends on the type of food and the condition of ... | |
| My Dwarf hamster is bleeding | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I just got 2 dwarf hamsters on monday and yesterday afternoon I checked on them and one of them is ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. Have the hamsters been fighting at all? Sometimes when they ... | |
| siberian or roborovski? | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: i just wanted to know if its easier to tame a siberian dwarf hamster or a roborovski? im planning on ... A: Roborovski hamsters are incredibly fast and for some people they can be difficult to handle. The ... | |
| hi | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: i'm from Peru, i am a hamster loving person, i have 12 hamsters, one of my lady hams had babies but ... A: I'm sorry you had a bad experience with the last litter. It is always very sad when this happens. ... | |
| My hamster | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: My hamster is healthy, happy, and content, but is having some issues with me. He will smell me and ... A: Sorry to hear that things aren't going too well with your hamster. Some hamsters are very easy to ... | |
| Hamster | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: If you could reccomend a specific brand that would be great.. but i dont have a ton of money to ... A: My favorite type of cages are the wire ones. They have a plastic base which is easy to clean and a ... | |
| 3 dead hamsters in 1 month | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: My 10 year old daughter had a Syrian hamster for 8 months then it died of some type of rectal ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamsters. This must have been a real shock for you. It is ... | |
| Hamster habits | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a new teddy bear hamster home 3 days ago. They said she was about a month-to a month ... A: All hamsters have very different personalities and for her running in her wheel obviously makes her ... | |
| Hamster Experiments | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a hamster science project at my school. the only problem is that I simply cannot find ... A: I definitely wouldn't let the hamster roam around on its own, otherwise you'll probably lose it ... | |
| panda bear hamster | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: it is also more jumpy than usual. Is this normal and if not how can i help my furry friend thank ... A: Is your hamster a male???? If so, this would explain the rather swollen looking rear end. Some male ... | |
| Gerbil Eye | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: My gerbil's eye is bleeding from the tear duct, it keeps drying and going all crusty and he's trying ... A: Sorry to hear about your gerbil. Are you absolutely sure it is blood? The reason for my question ... | |
| chewing on cage | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I have little over 1 year old black bear hamster. He started chewing on cage when I babysat for ... A: Some hamsters do tend to chew their bars more than others. Sometimes it is out of habit, other ... | |
| dwarf hamster sleeping habits | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I recenly got a dwarf hamster who is about 19 days old. I know that they are nocturnal animals but ... A: It isn't that unusual for a dwarf female to be out and about during the day. In theory hamsters are ... | |
| Hamster Experiments | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a hamster science project at my school. the only problem is that I simply cannot find ... A: Your project sounds very interesting. What hamsters have you got? What types are they, age, sexes? ... | |
| Hammy Habits | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: whenever my hamster runs in her wheel she will always carry her food to her wheel (in this case up a ... A: I honestly don't know why some hamsters do this. You'd think that they wouldn't want their food ... | |
| Hamster in pain I think | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: My hamster this morning was making loud squeeking noises. He never usually makes any noises at all. ... A: Hamsters can make squeaking noises. Sometimes these are signs of just 'chatting', but more of a ... | |
| My hammy is biting! | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I am in desperate need of help! My hammy is biting! I am a first time mom and she is about 4 months ... A: Sorry to hear you are having problems with your hamster. First of all - what type is she? Is she a ... | |
| Syrian Hamster, seems to have fever,,, | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: quick question, suddenly tonight while sleeping i heard my hamster bitting the cage quite ... A: This is a difficult question to answer. Hamsters do bite the bars a lot - some more than others. ... | |
| Blood | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: My sister blew on her teddy bear hamster because he was biteing the cage. his nose started to ... A: Sometimes hamsters do rub their noses sore if they continually bite their bars. I suggest you just ... | |
| Hey | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: My panda hamster (I Think) is sick. he was peeing this thick yellow liquid (What I think is ... A: Hamster pee is a strange color and thick yellow liquid sounds pretty normal. If it is diarrhea, ... | |
| Problems | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I loves hamsters and helped to take care hamsters for a few years, and I got me a hamster as a ... A: Hamsters are prone to getting tumors, however, these usually appear in hamsters who are much older, ... | |
| Hamster problem | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: Also i noticed that when i pick it up its back legs are shaking and when touch the stomach part of ... A: I'm sorry to hear your hamster is getting worse. There is little you can do to help him, I'm afraid ... | |
| Hamster in labor? | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I know my hamster is pregnant and I know it is her 19th day of pregnancy. She is a Campbell's Dwarf, ... A: The standard gestation period for a dwarf is 18-21 days, so she must be getting ready now. You ... | |
| long haired teddy bear hampster | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: i just got my hampster three or four days ago.she is intergetic at night,and i know thats good,but ... A: With regard to your hamster being energetic at night, this is perfectly normal. These hamsters ... | |
| teddy bear hamster | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: How much pups will my teddy bear hamster have? A: Syrian hamsters can have as many as 14 babies! Although all the litters I've fostered have been ... | |
| gerbils | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: my gerbil has been running around, until today. She won't open her eyes and barely moves. She's ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your gerbil isn't too well. Is there any way she fell while she was running ... | |
| hamsters | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: How many babies can a mother hamster have? A: This really depends on what type of hamster you have. Syrians can have as many as 14 babies. ... | |
| I don't know what happened? | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: My hamster was fine I had him for a couple of months, he was a very happy hamster one I went to work ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. It must have been a real shock for you finding him ... | |
| Intro | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a dwarf hamster who is a little over 2 years old now and i got just got a new hamster, which ... A: Introducing dwarf hamsters to one another is very difficult if not impossible when they are young. ... | |
| bloody nose | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: hey, today i went to go visit my hamster and found out that she had a bloody nose, i dont know if ... A: Hamsters can get bloody noses for different reasons. Sometimes it is purely because they have made ... | |
| hamsters | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: my hamster has a lump under its mouth. It feels like she has a ball stuck in there but im not sure. ... A: Lumps in hamsters can be tumors, abscesses or cysts. With tumors, there is an illness called ... | |
| I would like a hamster | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: From young, I have always wanted a hamster.How should I care for a hamster?How much must I feed ... A: It's great that you want to get a hamster - I think they make fabulous pets. This is a really big ... | |
| hi sorry my sister wrote that | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have been spoiling my 2 syrian hamsters. i have been feeding them lettace, tomatoes, american ... A: The first thing is to establish what type of hamsters these are. If they are Syrian, they should be ... | |
| gerbil bitten by a cat | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: One of my gerbils got loose earlier today and was pounced on by my sister's cat. The cat had her in ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your gerbil. It could be that the bite actually went deeper than you ... | |
| hi | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: i think my hampster is dieing, he is not moving he tales a breath about every 5 sec apart, and now ... A: It certainly sounds as though your hamster is very sick How old is he? Does he feel cold? If he is ... | |
| hamster | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a Syrian hamster last evening and forgot to ask the age. Is there any way to tell- I am ... A: When you buy hamsters from pet shops they are usually around 6 weeks old, although this isn't always ... | |
| my Hamster | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I got a Hamster Sunday and when i first put in the cage he was happy. Now My Hamster don't do ... A: I'm sorry you don't seem to be getting along too well with your hamster. Some hamsters are a lot ... | |
| Hammie Alone | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: My friend's hamster (a Campbells) had babies a while ago and she offered me one. Since I had enjoyed ... A: It is always a nice idea for animals to live together, especially as dwarf hamsters would do so in ... | |
| I think my hamster is unwell | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: this morning have noticed he doesnt seem to be well. he has been sleeping then he will wake up and ... A: What type of hamsters are these? I'm assuming that as they live together they are dwarf rather than ... | |
| My Hamster is Sneezing/Couging... | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a Chinese Dwarf Hamster that i got about 2 months ago. i have been using the CareFresh ... A: Hamsters can suffer from colds, but as your hamster has been displaying these symptoms over the last ... | |
| I think my hamster is unwell | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: this morning have noticed he doesnt seem to be well. he has been sleeping then he will wake up and ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. I'm afraid I don't know what is wrong with him, but he ... | |
| My scared syrian | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I have had my baby Syrian for two weeks. As he is my first hamster I read all of the info I could ... A: It can be quite difficult gaining a hamster's trust, especially if they have escaped or been ... | |
| Hamster problem | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: Also i noticed that when i pick it up its back legs are shaking and when touch the stomach part of ... A: How old is your hamster? The symptoms you describe make me think your hamster is quite old - around ... | |
| Breeding... | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a alomost six month old panda bear Syrian. Me and my friend want to breed our hamsters. My ... A: Before you mate your hamster I think you need to clarify why you want to mate her. Will you be able ... | |
| Is my syrain hamster pregnant? | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: "Hi! I was wondering because i got 2 hamsters 3 weeks ago. and female and a male, and they have ... A: Syrian hamsters are the largest hamsters. If you go onto my site: www.thehamstersite.com there are ... | |
| behaviour | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: i got my new hamster about 3weeks ago and she keeps on collecting the saw dust in her cheek pouches ... A: It is in every hamster's nature to collect food and bedding and put it in their cheek pouch. In the ... | |
| my gerbil harold | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Harold is a gerbil that i've had for about a year now, and lately i've notcied that his tail is ... A: Is your gerbil bothered by his tail? Is he over washing it or over-grooming? They can get bald ... | |
| Is my syrain hamster pregnant? | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: "Hi! I was wondering because i got 2 hamsters 3 weeks ago. and female and a male, and they have ... A: I'm really surprised that the shop sold you two Syrians together. Syrians are solitary creatures ... | |
| russian drawf hamster | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: We have just noticed that our female REussian Drawf hamster has lost all the fur under the front ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster isn't well. It is very difficult to know what is happening ... | |
| how to breed hamsters | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: i just bought a male and female hamster i want to breed them but what should i do with the hamster ... A: What type of hamsters are these? Are they Syrian or dwarf? How old are they? Ideally a female ... | |
| Breeding... | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a alomost six month old panda bear Syrian. Me and my friend want to breed our hamsters. My ... A: In theory this shouldn't be a problem. What condition is the 2 year black bear hamster? Usually ... | |
| dwarf hamsters fighting | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: i have two dwarf hamsters that are brothers, and they are about four months old. I noticed that they ... A: Unfortunately this is a very common with dwarf hamsters, especially Campbells. When they are young ... | |
| chinese dwarf hamster pregancy | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: i just got two dwarf hamsters this past week and they are about 7 weeks old. i have a boy and a ... A: Just because a hamster bites doesn't mean they are pregnant. Some of the dwarf varieties do tend to ... | |
| Breeding my Chinese Dwarf Hamsters | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a female and male dwarf hamster but whenever I try to breed them they just fight and become ... A: In all honesty I have never mated Chinese hamsters before and therefore may not be the best person ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamster has doubled in size | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: In changing my son's Teddy Bear Hamster's cage tonight I noticed that she has doubled in size. ... A: I'm afraid there are a couple of things that come to mind concerning your hamster that could account ... | |
| Black Bear Hamsters | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: My hamster had 12 pups, and they were doing really well, they were all alive at 2 weeks, when I ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamsters - it is always very sad and a real shock when something ... | |
| very cold and squeaking | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I have had my black bear hamster for a year and about 9 months. In the past couple days I have ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster - she sounds very sick. It is very difficult to know what is ... | |
| hamsters behind is swolen | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: i have just been looking at my chinese dwarf hamster an have noticed that its bum has gone very big ... A: I'm assuming this is a male Chinese? If so, their rear ends can be very large, which is perfectly ... | |
| hamster | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: i have a hamster and he is male but he has lost a tooth and is bleeding alot what should i do and ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. How did he lose his tooth? Did he have a fall? I suspect that ... | |
| Wet tail. | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I wrote you before and told you that I thought my hamster may have wet tail. Well it has been three ... A: I did answer this question but I think my reply must have got lost somewhere along the line and it ... | |
| Syrian Hamster Labor Signs | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a pregnant Syrian Hamster, and yesterday of the sixteenth day of her pregnancy, and I was ... A: By now she should look very fat – the bulge should be obvious especially if she stretches up the ... | |
| can hamster take a bath | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a new hamster I wonder if hamster take baths because my mom said it safe for it to take a ... A: different hamsters like different things. I think it is a case of experimenting with her. I've ... | |
| black bear hamsters | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a hamster for my grandson. I noticed a spot (about the size of a pinky nail) on ... A: Yes, these are scent glands. Sometimes you don't notice them very much but on other hamsters they ... | |
| can hamster take a bath | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a new hamster I wonder if hamster take baths because my mom said it safe for it to take a ... A: You can buy special dry mixes of hamster food from the pet shop. There is no particular brand that ... | |
| What's happening to my hamster? | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: Okay so my hamster has a large bump on her back left paw and a bump on her front left leg. They are ... A: I'm not sure if these conditions are connected. Sometimes hamsters do make a noise when sleeping (a ... | |
| Mosley; A broken rib? | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: Hey, My four month old long haired teddy bear hamster got out of his ball last night. Within ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. I really think you need to get him to a vet as quickly as ... | |
| I think my hamster has wet tail | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I just got my hamster less than a week ago and she was fine for the first few days. Then she started ... A: I'm sorry to hear your hamster isn't well. Wet tail is the term often given to any condition when ... | |
| HAMSTER TOILET HABITS | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: we have a hamster that is about 5 weeks old. He has made his nest in one of the tubes and this is ... A: Unfortunately I think this is a problem with the modular cages. Generally hamsters are very clean ... | |
| long haired syrian | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: i have just purchased a long haired syrian hamster. i need to know how to groom her as the fur ... A: When a hamster chatters their teeth it usually means they are annoyed! How is she to handle? Is ... | |
| syrian hamster bedding | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 Syrian hamsters. The bedding i had gotten for them from the pet store was white pine i ... A: The reason why some of the wood chippings aren’t suitable for hamsters or other small animals is ... | |
| How to tell if my hamster is pregnant | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: ok,She is very Large.She couldnt fit through her house door ( bed ) And she is sleeping alot. ... A: She certainly is a rather large lady! When she stretches up the bars, does the 'bulge' remain? How ... | |
| Please help my gerbil!!! I think he's dying... | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I have this gerbil Albert who i've had for about 2-3 years and i think he's probably dying because i ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your gerbil - I'm afraid it does sound as though he is dying. ... | |
| Hamster urinating in bedroom and food. | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: We have had our male short haired Syrian hamster for a week and a half now. He has a modular cage ... A: Unfortunately I think this is a problem with the modular cages. Generally hamsters are very clean ... | |
| My possibly pregnant hamster??? | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: Okay I got my female Syrian(I think she's Syrian anyways..) hamster one month ago exactly. About ... A: Syrian hamsters are the large hamster varieties and live alone as they are solitary creatures. For ... | |
| hamster | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: Does a pregnant hamster need a sawdust so they can build a nest for the coming babies? A: Pregnant hamsters do need some sort of bedding, although it doesn't have to be sawdust. ... | |
| hamster | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I have regular tan hamster with short hair not sure of the name but a week ago I noticed she was ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster - she sounds very sick. Female hamsters can get uterine ... | |
| baby hamsters and mom's death | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: my hamster had babied a week after we got her, she died three week later now all of the babies have ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. There are a number of things you can do to try and ... | |
| gerbil's health | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: My gerbil is about two months old is wobbling around and has his eyes shut and he sleeps all the ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your gerbil. This is very young to be behaving like this and he clearly ... | |
| CAT FIGHT | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: heyy, well me and this girl are having a fight on the differences between hamsters and giunie pig. ... A: Hamsters and guinea pigs are very different creatures. Hamsters are nocturnal in that they ... | |
| Is this why? | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: is this why he doesn't bite? when i got him about 5 months ago be was biting me and i thought it was ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster ended up hitting a wall! Have you checked his teeth? Are you ... | |
| My Gerbil Won't Stop Licking/Scratching itself? | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: We just got our gerbil a few days ago, and it's somewhat a baby-kid. today, I've noticed he is ... A: Gerbils are very clean animals and do groom a lot. However, it might be worth checking what sort of ... | |
| prices | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: uhmm i just wanted to know how much gerbals cost. A: I don't know whereabouts you are writing from, but in the UK a gerbil can be bought from a pet shop ... | |
| pups eyes | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: Our teddy bear hamster had 13 pups almost 4 wks ago. She lost interest in them around 3 weeks. we ... A: I'm going to get another opinion on this. I'll get back to you, hopefully, tomorrow. Regarding the ... | |
| gerbil mite sores | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: Last week I noticed sores and scabs on my gerbils back and took him to the vet. He was diagnosed ... A: What was the injection that your vet gave him - do you know the drug? The standard treatment for ... | |
| pups eyes | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: Our teddy bear hamster had 13 pups almost 4 wks ago. She lost interest in them around 3 weeks. we ... A: Usually the pups open their eyes somewhere between 2-3 weeks of age. At that time they are just ... | |
| Hamster diesase | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: When we looked in my 1 year old hamsters cage we noticed some little whites worms in is usual poop ... A: Are the worms coming from the hamster, or are they just in his toilet area? If a fly has got into ... | |
| HELP !! | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: recently i have 4 baby roborovski hamsters. but ytd e parent hamster escaped through a gap in the ... A: It is great news that you've found the mum. Has the mum attacked the babies or is she just not ... | |
| Is my hamster pregnant? | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I just got my hamster yesterday and they told me she might be pregnant because her tits are visible. ... A: I'm assuming this is a Syrian hamster and is living alone??? It is hard to know if a hamster is ... | |
| sick hampster | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: Why did all of a sudden my hampster have a swollen stomach looks like lots of lumps in it and poop ... A: I think I need more information to answer this question. When you say there are lumps - are these ... | |
| Strange Claw -> Fell off of my Teddy Bear Hamster | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I looked over at my hamster Astro today (who is caged alone and quite happy), and I noticed that one ... A: This is good news. There's nothing you need to do - providing she doesn't pick at the scab or it ... | |
| Strange Claw on my Teddy Bear Hamster | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I looked over at my hamster Astro today (who is caged alone and quite happy), and I noticed that one ... A: It's difficult to know what Astro has done, but her are a few suggestions. She might have caught ... | |
| Gerbils food. | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: i would like to know if a gerbil could eat and apple. Would it also be ok if it ate organic lettuce ... A: First of all, gerbils can eat apple. They can also eat lettuce, but the reason why lettuce isn't ... | |
| Eye infection? | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: My hamster has one wide open eye with a red ring around it and one closed eye. Can you please tell ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster really isn't well in himself. At this age unfortunately they do ... | |
| Teddybear Hamsters | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased 2 female Teddybear Hamsters that were living in the same enclosure at Petco. I ... A: Syrian hamsters must live alone. It is the dwarf varieties who can live in pairs/groups providing ... | |
| Breeding Dwarf Hamsters | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I've recently be looking more into breeding Dwarf Hamsters. I currently have three males and I'm ... A: I’m afraid I’ve written you a very long answer. I’ve never bred dwarf hamsters – I foster rescued ... | |
| Is my hamster okay? | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a dwarf hamster that I got at petco at the beginning of November. She was fine and healthy ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster isn't well. This definitely isn't normal behavior for a hamster ... | |
| gerbil is losing nails | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: My gerbil is nearing 6 years old and overnight has become very weak and unbalanced. He is having ... A: It sounds as though your gerbil is very sick. The average life expectancy of a gerbil is normally ... | |
| syrian hamster | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: i have just bought a syrian hamster and purchased a cage with a tube running over the top, she ... A: I've got a cage like the one you describe and my hamster did the exact same thing when she first ... | |
| Hamster Sick | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: Our teddy bear hamster is 2 1/2 yrs old and I think dying. He sleeps all the time is extremely ... A: Your question is very difficult to answer. I have been in this situation many times and had to ask ... | |
| hamster | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: our hamster's toenail came off and is bleeding i want to know what i should do for him? A: The bleeding should stop on its own if you wrap it in a paper towel and apply a very small amount of ... | |
| Eye infection? | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: My hamster has one wide open eye with a red ring around it and one closed eye. Can you please tell ... A: I'm sorry to hear your hamster isn't well. Is the red ring blood? Is there any sign of discharge? ... | |
| I need your help for my dont-wanna-eat campbell hamster | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: Since i realised that my hamster's food was already expired (eventhough i've just bought it a couple ... A: Hamsters need their dry mix as it contains (or is meant to contain) all the nutrients they need and ... | |
| my hamsters | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: ok i have two girl izzy and amanda and they are dwarf hamsters i new to taking care of hamsters so ... A: Dwarf hamsters can live together, but they must always be together and not separated for any time. ... | |
| litter mates | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I have two syrian hamsters they're both male. They're litter mates. They live in separate cages. The ... A: The answer is a definite NO! I can't believe they are 2 weeks old as at that age hamsters have ... | |
| Robo Hamster Fighting | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: Sheila Adby, My question is my robo hamsters recently starting fighting it wasnt too bad at first. ... A: I'm afraid that if you have completely separated them into separate cages you can't put them back ... | |
| Gerbils | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: How can I recreate a gerbil's natural habitat? Is it only the branches of apple-trees that I can ... A: I'm afraid I've never set up a gerbilarium with soil before. I've always given them cardboard and ... | |
| gerbils | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: i'm really worried. i only have one gerbil. this gerbil squeaks.if the squeak what does that mean A: Gerbils can make noises for various reasons. Some are more vocal than others and they tend to grow ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster Interbreeding and Age Difference | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have researched this subject a lot but I really need a final answer. I have two hamsters. The ... A: The age difference of your hamsters isn't an issue as such, however, the big problem is the fact ... | |
| can hamster take a bath | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a new hamster I wonder if hamster take baths because my mom said it safe for it to take a ... A: You're not meant to give hamsters baths unless there is a medical reason why you need to shampoo and ... | |
| hamster | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: my hamster's eye has dried up and looks a bit like a raisin the other eye looks as though it is ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. This could well be age related, however, the question really ... | |
| Hamster bedding | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: We recently got two teddy hamsters. My husband makes a lot of furniture out of cherry wood and has a ... A: There are conflicting views on giving cherry wood. I personally haven't given this before, but this ... | |
| Hamster Health Question | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: My kids have two hamsters. I noticed that one of them has a few sores on his body, he has lost ... A: Sorry to hear that one of your hamsters isn't well. What type of hamster is this? Are the two ... | |
| mite spray for teddy bear hampsters | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: we think my teddy bear hampster has mites because he lost like all of his furr on his back and he ... A: Mites in hamsters are treated with a drug called Ivermec. A drop is put on the back of the ... | |
| My Gerbil is sick | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I have had my gerbil for about 2 years, and she is getting a bit old. (I got her about 1 1/2 years ... A: Sorry to hear your gerbil isn't well. Is it possible she has had a fall and hurt herself? Gerbils ... | |
| breeding | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: my female gerbil is pregnant, can i leave her and the babys in the same cage as my other female ... A: If she is pregnant then I think it is best to let her make her own nest. It is much better for her ... | |
| breeding | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: my female gerbil is pregnant, can i leave her and the babys in the same cage as my other female ... A: When I kept 3 or 4 gerbils together they were in a glass tank that had 2 platforms in it and ... | |
| Hamster's Sore Leg/Hip | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: My hamster (Hollie) has hurt her leg/ hip. She keeps it tucked into her side and squeals when she ... A: Sorry to hear about Hollie. Are you aware that she has fallen and injured herself? Hamsters can ... | |
| cage | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: i just want to know if this is an exeptable cage for my female long haired teddy bear hamster ( Amy ... A: Glad my answer helped you. With regard to her wheel - the best thing is to buy her a 'silent ... | |
| breeding | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: my female gerbil is pregnant, can i leave her and the babys in the same cage as my other female ... A: The main deciding factors as to how many boys or girls can be kept in single sex tanks are really ... | |
| 5 senses of a Syrian hamster | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: Hey. I am doing a course on animal care at a college not far from me. I got an assignment handed out ... A: Hope the assignment is going well. Hamsters are very short sighted and therefore have to rely ... | |
| My hamster is dying? | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: .I would really appreciate a fast answer to my question,as my teddy bear female hamster is really ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the babies. Is it possible for you to at least speak to a vet? They ... | |
| breeding | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: my female gerbil is pregnant, can i leave her and the babys in the same cage as my other female ... A: I'm assuming that the other female gerbil is related and has always lived with the pregnant one???? ... | |
| cage | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: i just want to know if this is an exeptable cage for my female long haired teddy bear hamster ( Amy ... A: It is difficult to say what type of cage each different hamster likes. This cage looks fun ... | |
| Can I feed my hamsters timothy hay? | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a rabbit, and I feed him timothy hay on a regular basis, so I was wondering if it would be ... A: I don't think that feeding timothy hay to your hamster will do any harm - but I've found that when ... | |
| My hamster is dying? | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: .I would really appreciate a fast answer to my question,as my teddy bear female hamster is really ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. She sounds very ill. The big problem is that babies ... | |
| teddybear hamster hair loss and wrinkles all over | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: but there is a problem with my hamster,my hamster is a girl.she is a teddy bear hamster and she has ... A: Hamsters can lose their fur for different reasons. Firstly, hamsters have scent glands on their ... | |
| five gerbils just born and mom died | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: my gerbil just gave birth to five pups but unfortunately died. I am very concerned about the pups ... A: I've never directly been in this position before, so in a way it is hard for me to advise you. ... | |
| winter white babies | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a female winter white expecting. I dont keep her and the father together because she likes ... A: I'm glad you've removed the male as hamsters do mate again on the day a litter is born and it is ... | |
| Hamster | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a dwarf hamster, I just got him in the summer of 2008. Today, he was being kind of lethargic, ... A: Sorry to hear your hamster isn't too well. By the sounds of things he is pretty ill and really ought ... | |
| teddy bear hamsters | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: What products do you recommend to bath a teddy bear hamster? A: You don't need to bath a hamster unless there is some medical reason why you should. You can ... | |
| My Hamster | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: My hamster has a house in her cage, but she has moved all the bedding out into the middle of the ... A: There is no logical reason why your hamster has done this other than the fact that sometimes ... | |
| Syrian Hamster - excessive drinking, link to pain killers? | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. My Syrian Hamster Tilly has had an interesting week! last monday night she ... A: I'm sorry to hear that Tilly had a fall and injured herself. It is difficult to know why the sudden ... | |
| I have not known this before | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: "Hello, I've have hamsters most of my life always been dwarf, but i now have a male Syrian,he is 10 ... A: Sorry to hear that your Syrian has some bad habits! Sometimes they do this. The best way to try ... | |
| bleeding from back end | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: i have a syrian golden teddy bear hamster it is about 15mths old, i am not 100% sure, but i have ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster isn't very well. Bleeding is something that should always be ... | |
| hamster health | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: My son recently got a male hamster. His urine is very smelly and milky, is he sick? If so is the ... A: Hamster urine can be milky and orange looking - this normal. You can sometimes train hamsters to ... | |
| Gerbil Passed Away | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: One of my two female gerbils just passed away. They're both a little over two. I found her in her ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your gerbil. It is always a shock and distressing to find a dead pet ... | |
| Hamster, maybe stroke | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: my hamster is , i guess what you could consider old, hes. Ive had him since 8th grade, and i am now ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster - he doesn't sound very well at all. Old hamsters (over 2 ... | |
| Winter white | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: My winter white was fine this morning until this afternoon when i took her out to play. She is now ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your winter white isn't looking very well. The usual life expectancy for a ... | |
| strange blister-like sac | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem and I'm completely stumped. About two days ago my female dwarf hamster developed an ... A: The usual types of lumps and bumps on hamsters are tumors (these tend to look red/purple and can be ... | |
| Gerbil Ingested Part of Styrofoam Cup | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: Just got a gerbil yesterday and she I put a temporary food bowl in her cage that I cut from a ... A: Gerbils love to chew and they will chew pretty much anything you put in their cage. Are you sure ... | |
| My hamster... | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is a brown Syrian, she is a energetic hamster and I've had her 2-3 days and she seems ... A: In the wild hamsters can run up to 5 miles in any one night, therefore it is important that they are ... | |
| baby gerbil in need of help!! | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: . A: I'm sorry to hear about your gerbils. Broken legs need not be a problem for hamsters/gerbils as ... | |
| Old Ham | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a very old rescue ham that I got in September. When I adopted him he was likely already close ... A: It is very good of you to take on an old hamster. Sadly these are often the ones that no one else ... | |
| Hamsters | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: Well I was wondering if hamsters are good pets. I am deciding inbetween a no tail hamster or a ... A: Which pet are you thinking of getting? Guinea pigs - if it is an indoor hutch then they tend to ... | |
| Syrian | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I have bought a Syrian hamster and she is still only young. I bought her at the very start of ... A: sorry to hear you are having problems taming your hamster. The problem is that a lot of hamsters ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamster who falls over and turns in a circle | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a teddy bear hamster who just turned 2. She was doing fine until two days ago when she ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. This type of behavior can occur for various reasons. She could ... | |
| size of hamster vs gerbil | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me the average size of a hamster and the average size of gerbil? A: This is a very difficult question to answer and in many ways the easiest thing would be to find a ... | |
| Dying hamster | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: 4 days ago she began making an awful squeeking noise, it only lasted for a day.She stoped eating and ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. It sounds as though she is very ill and ideally it would be good ... | |
| help me! | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: my hamster is going to give birth again what do i do.this is her 2nd litter!!! what do i do! A: What type of hamster is this - is it Syrian? Have you deliberately mated her or was this an ... | |
| Lethargic gerbil | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: My gerbil, Dusty, is almost four years old. About two or three days ago she started getting less ... A: Four is an incredibly good age for a gerbil and all the signs you describe indicate old age. If you ... | |
| Squeaking hamster | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: Our year old siberian female hamster has begun to make squeaking and 'chirping' noises recently. ... A: Some hamsters are quite vocal (especially the dwarf varieties) and these sounds can sometimes appear ... | |
| roborovski babies | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: Our two "boy" hamsters had babies just over three weeks ago. How early can I sex them (and how?!) ... A: I bet that was a surprise for you? Have you separated out the male? The babies should be sexed at ... | |
| russian dwarf hamsters | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know if there is a high chance for my female hamster to be pregnant in the midst of ... A: Hamsters come into season every 4 days and when they have a litter they will mate on the day she ... | |
| Hamsters | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: My hamsters have been biting and scratching a lot i am wondering if they have fleas.They are both ... A: Hamsters can get mites - sometimes they are present in their bedding. If it is this then this is ... | |
| Gerbils | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I want to buy a gerbil, but know absolutely nothing about them. I have hamsters and guinea pigs, and ... A: You can keep same sex pairs of gerbils together and this is probably the best option. However, it ... | |
| dwarf hamster | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: My son has two dwarf hamsters. One has had a swollen eye lid for about 3 weeks . It looked as ... A: Hamsters can injure themselves and I wonder if your hamster has scratched himself and it has ... | |
| my hamster is bleeding help! | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: if my hamster has had orenge and starts bleeding and has a intestine hanging out of her what should ... A: I'm afraid the only thing is to take her to a vet! It could be a prolapse, in which case the vet ... | |
| Urine and Wood Dust | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: Got two questions! 1. I've noticed that the urine of my hamster changes its color.. sometimes it is ... A: Hamster urine is very odd - it can vary a lot, as you describe. Some hamsters do have incredibly ... | |
| hamster colds | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I was just going to ask if my hamsters, which are 11 months old, can catch my cold. I have been ... A: Hamsters can get colds and their symptoms are quite similar to humans. It can be very serious if a ... | |
| Bloated gerbil | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I fed our gerbil some egg plant. He is now really bloated in the stomach. Could that have caused it ... A: I've never given my pets egg plant before, so I honestly don't know what reaction they have. The ... | |
| subject on hamster care | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: how do i know when my hamster's (syrian) teeth are too long thanx! A: Hamster teeth are naturally very long (or at least the bottom ones are). The problem with these ... | |
| Balding Hamster??? | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help me with my hamster problem. I have two robo dwarf hamsters, males, sharing a ... A: This could well be from fighting. The main thing is to keep the area clean so that it doesn't ... | |
| GERBIL LOSING HAIR | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I have this gerbil who is about 1 yr; he has been having some sort of skin problem for several ... A: Evening primrose is fine to use for small animals. If you buy it either in dropper (more hygienic ... | |
| GERBIL LOSING HAIR | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I have this gerbil who is about 1 yr; he has been having some sort of skin problem for several ... A: Fur loss can be down to a number of things. The first thing to rule out would be mites. In the ... | |
| dwarf hamster has tumor | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: so my dwarf hamster has a tumor on her throat. and i cant tell if its an abscess or a tumor. its not ... A: Sadly hamsters are very prone to getting tumors. These tend to be red looking. They can get ... | |
| Hamster eye | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a syrian dwarf hamster and one of her eyes is red and irritated looking. She keeps pawing at ... A: sorry to hear about your hamster. Hamsters can get various eye conditions, mainly because their eyes ... | |
| syrian hamster diabetes | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I believe my son's hamster has diabetes. I read some of your past answers and it seems it has all ... A: I'm really glad you took her to a vet to get this checked out. I'm sorry to hear the diagnosis. ... | |
| syrian hamster diabetes | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I believe my son's hamster has diabetes. I read some of your past answers and it seems it has all ... A: The key symptom with diabetes is the water intake and therefore as she isn't doing this, then she ... | |
| Dwarf Hamsters v Gerbils | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: we have two gerbils. Are dwarf hamsters smaller or larger or about the same? Thanks, Cindy A: I would say that dwarf hamsters are smaller. There are different dwarf hamsters - the robos being ... | |
| My Hamster | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: .We have a male hamster and thought it would be nice to buy it a new cage..ever since we put him in ... A: Hamsters can get stressed if something changes in their environment. Have you kept anything from ... | |
| hamster help! | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: hey uh my hamster are 13 days old they are leaving the nest. and i was wondering can i hold them. ... A: Yes you can start to handle them. The mum will be a bit nervous and stressed initially as they ... | |
| hamster mites | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: i have just noticed that my panda hamster has little bugs crawling in his fur. what can i do?? ... A: The best thing would be to get him checked by a vet. There is a drug called Ivermec, a drop of ... | |
| hamsters coat | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: recently I have noticed my daughters hamster has gotten extra fur around her ears and her bottom. Is ... A: You haven't said what type of hamster or how old she is. When hamsters reach adulthood (3-6 months) ... | |
| hamster | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: thx =] A: By now your hamsters should have a covering of fur, albeit very short. This will give you an ... | |
| bleeding out the raised urinary papilla | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: it looks just like is wet from cleaning it self.but it is wet all the time and it is not diarrhea ... A: Blood or pus coming from the rear end of a hamster should be investigated. Females can get various ... | |
| cleaning cage after babies born | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: Our syrian teddy bear hamster had babies 1 week after we got her!! Surprise - our question was ... A: Congratulations on having babies!!! It is always a real surprise when this happens with a new ... | |
| My hamster is crawling | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I need some help regarding hamster. My hamster have been crawling since yesterday. Both of his back ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. The symptoms you describe could be a few things: he could ... | |
| teddy bear hamster | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: About 2 weeks ago she had this pink lump on her stomach and it was getting really big. About 1 week ... A: It is hard to know what is going on but I think it is important you get this checked by a vet. The ... | |
| abnormal or not? | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I have kept winter white hamsters for 2 years now but recently one of my hamsters has fur that seems ... A: Are you breeding Winter Whites? Has the fur color actually changed, or is this a new litter that ... | |
| A couple of questions regarding my teddy hamster | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I just bought my teddy hamster the past Saturday and it's still getting used to it's new home. I ... A: In answer to your questions: 1. Soft mushy poo isn't normal. The problem with young hamsters is ... | |
| hamster | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: i have a hamster and she is 18 months old and has lost all her teeth for no obvious reason. i have ... A: I've got two hamsters with missing teeth too and it is difficult knowing what to give them so that ... | |
| HAMSTER QUESTION | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: WE HAVE HAD CHEWY FOR YEARS. HE IS HAPPY AND PLAYFUL, BUT HAS VERY BIG (GOLFBALL SIZE) TESTICLE OR ... A: I think you might find that this is perfectly normal for him. You haven't said what type of hamster ... | |
| winter dwarf hamster | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: please give me a halla! A: In the wild Winter Whites do change color in the winter months which helps them camouflage with the ... | |
| honey for hamster | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1 year female syrian hamster. Last month I read that its ok if you give your hamster ... A: Honey is OK for hamsters, but there is really no reason to give it. A lot of hamster treats contain ... | |
| hurting hamster | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I am worried sick about my little babe who is nearly 2 (she's a golden hamster-- the kind with the ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. It is very difficult knowing what is going on from an ... | |
| Hamsters eating live fish | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: Can hamsers eat live fish. Like the gold fish at the pet store. Take them home, nurture them back to ... A: I have never heard this before and certainly wouldn't try it. In the wild hamsters do eat tiny ... | |
| Dwarf Siberian Hamster | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: Our hamster has developed 2 cysts on the inside of his back legs. They first appear to be fluid ... A: Cysts really ought to be seen by a vet. I don't know why he's developing them on his back legs - ... | |
| Syrian Hamster | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: Sorry to bother you, but I recently got a baby Golden Hamster, and since I brought him home, he has ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster has developed bad habits! Some hamsters do this, and it is ... | |
| how to handle newborn hamster??? | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: ..my sister has a pair of hamster and then the couple got birth 4 neborn...but 3 of them already ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster babies. It is always very difficult with babies - sometimes ... | |
| Eyes on hamster | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: One of my hamsters eyes is smaller but it hasn't been at a friends house or anything. I was ... A: 3 years old is very good for a hamster and it could well be to do with her age. It is unusual that ... | |
| chinese hamster | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: ive lost 2 male hams in a month. they get lathargic and cold and die. now my other male is running ... A: I'm sorry to hear you have lost 2 hamsters recently. This is always distressing, especially when ... | |
| Eyes on hamster | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: One of my hamsters eyes is smaller but it hasn't been at a friends house or anything. I was ... A: When you say that her eye is smaller - what do you mean by this? Is it just that the eyelid isn't ... | |
| Weeping eyes | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: my hamster was stuck behind our fire for three days. we got her out yesterday and i noticed the fur ... A: Have you tried to bathe the area round her eyes? If not, then this would be an idea. It sounds as ... | |
| worried about hamster | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: i have a 2mth old syrian boy. recently he has been peeing in his wheel. so i took it out. in the ... A: There are mixed feelings about hamster exercise balls. They are fine if you let your hamster run ... | |
| Hamster | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a hamster and a couple of days ago after it was fed it started screaming and clawing at it's ... A: It could be that either some of her food has scratched or, or just got stuck and she panicked and ... | |
| wet tail? | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a hamster (3 days ago). At that time, it seemed to be doing fine (spinning on ... A: The term 'wet tail' is often given to conditions that cause the tail area to be wet, but in actual ... | |
| Hamster | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a hamster and a couple of days ago after it was fed it started screaming and clawing at it's ... A: I've never had this happen before. Do you know what she was eating at the time? It sounds as ... | |
| worried about hamster | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: i have a 2mth old syrian boy. recently he has been peeing in his wheel. so i took it out. in the ... A: The reason why your hamster is peeing and staying in his wheel is that being surrounded by his own ... | |
| Syrian Hamster, possibly bleeding. | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: my girlfriend and I have a Syrian Hamster who is now around two and a half years old. He has had no ... A: At this age, sadly things start to go a bit wrong and many hamsters develop tumors or other serious ... | |
| training game for hamester | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: how I can training a game with ball for my hamster? A: Hamsters can be trained into routines - they often create their own circuits in their cages and you ... | |
| White little circle-ball on eye | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: ..last nigh I noticed that my beautiful hamster has like one of her eyes white in the middle ( it's ... A: Hamsters can go blind - I had one who did. Ideally it would be good to get this checked just to ... | |
| Air travel | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I just found out I may be able to take my large golden hamster with me when I move from China to ... A: I honestly don't know how to answer your question. I've never attempted to take a hamster on a ... | |
| girbils | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: my gerbil who is three years old is fine on everything except for one thing. Speedy has like ... A: is this thing on his stomach a lump of some description or is the area just looking sore? This part ... | |
| my female hamster and her babies | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: My hamster had a litter of pups on monday, she had 11!! when we realized she had given birth to them ... A: sorry to hear that you are having problems with your litter. Mums sometimes eat their babies if ... | |
| hamster | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a year-and-a-half old hamster. He receives varied food and has enough space, but he has not ... A: You don't say what type of hamster this is? With regard to the 'pea' - this is sometimes normal. ... | |
| Crawling Hamster is ill | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: Our teddy bear hamster is moving very slow on his/her belly and the back legs are moving in the air ... A: Sorry to hear that your hamster is ill. You haven't said how old she is? I'm assuming from the ... | |
| Moaning Hampster | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: We just got a hampster and it escaped overnight. I caught it the nexy morning around 1:30. I put it ... A: Before your hamster escaped, could you handle him - is he tame? Squealing, and crying sounds are ... | |
| roborovski hamsters | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: I have two robo hamsters that have been together since I got them, but they started to fight a ... A: What your hamsters are doing is fairly typical. Hamsters need to establish themselves in an order of ... | |
| hamsters with wet tails | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: my hamster has got wet tail, she has had it for maybe three weeks now but we just thought she was ... A: Sorry to hear your hamster isn't well. When you say she has wet tail - has she got diarrhea? The ... | |
| Hamster Breathing Hard | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I've been searching the web for some advice on a condition my 2yr 3 month Syrian Hamster has. I came ... A: It certainly sounds as though your hamster is just showing signs of old age. The fur loss is common ... | |
| Ronny | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a male gerbil called Ronny, and I think he might be lonely..... I am thinking of getting him ... A: As the tank is large and you can separate it, why not do this on a permanent basis - this way you ... | |
| Ronny | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a male gerbil called Ronny, and I think he might be lonely..... I am thinking of getting him ... A: I appreciate that you think that Ronny is lonely, but in all honesty I wouldn't advise getting a ... | |
| dawrf hamst | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: my hamster is losing his or her hair why is this A: The first question would be - how old is your hamster? Hamsters do lose their fur sometimes as they ... | |
| syrian hamsters | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: hi i have a syrian hamster named rufus and he has a big bite wound what can i apply A: What has bitten Rufus? Syrian hamsters must be kept in a cage on their own otherwise they will ... | |
| The vet doesn't even know... | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2 year-old teddy bear hamster, and he only got sick when he was 1(with wet tail). But now ... A: I suggest you make his home as hamster friendly as possible - I usually remove any enclosed areas or ... | |
| Fleas! | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I just bought my hamster on Saturday and he's doing very well! My roommate has a dog, however, and ... A: Considering I've had hundreds of hamsters over the years I've never actually had one with fleas. ... | |
| The vet doesn't even know... | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2 year-old teddy bear hamster, and he only got sick when he was 1(with wet tail). But now ... A: The first thing that comes to mind, knowing how old your hamster is, that this is in fact a tumor of ... | |
| Gerbil Housing | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I'm planning on getting 2 gerbils from my friend this weekend, and I was wondering if a large ... A: On a temporary basis this should be fine. Ideally, gerbils need glass tanks (provided they aren't ... | |
| sense glands | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: i have a Syrian hamster which i brought 2 weeks ago.its my very first hamster.hez been really fun ... A: It sounds as though he is behaving normally. Some hamsters do lick their scent glands a lot and ... | |
| my hamster | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: My hamster cinnamon has a big pink lump on her right leg.She has been drinking alot of water we have ... A: How old is your hamster - is she around 2 years old? Hamsters can get cysts, abscesses or tumors. ... | |
| sense glands | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: i have a Syrian hamster which i brought 2 weeks ago.its my very first hamster.hez been really fun ... A: It is difficult to know if your hamster is ill or if he is just very nervous. Have you been able to ... | |
| hamster teeth color | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: Hamsters teeth are supposed to be yellow if they are healthy. My hamsters bottom teeth turned white ... A: I would suggest you change the diet slightly - if you can give some fresh vegetables daily. Avoid ... | |
| hamster teeth color | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: Hamsters teeth are supposed to be yellow if they are healthy. My hamsters bottom teeth turned white ... A: What is your hamster's diet like? Apart from their usual dry mix, it is good to give fresh ... | |
| Wet Tail Medicine | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you'd know whether or not the medicine for wet tail (Dritail) would have a bad ... A: To be honest I wouldn't give medicine if it isn't needed. I've never used Dritail, so I don't ... | |
| hamsters eating a plant | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: my hamster "Nibbles" escaped from his cage last week. Luckily he came home yesterday, but my mum ... A: Hamsters do love to nibble anything they come into contact with, don't they? I honestly don't know ... | |
| Impacted anal glands in syrian hamsters | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a female syrian hamster two weeks ago that had previously been living loose in the pet ... A: I would advise getting someone to have a look at her. If she has been free roaming for the last six ... | |
| dwarf hamsters | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: 1 always is purring like a kitten and the other will always bite my finger and toe nails. what could ... A: Dwarf hamsters can have very different personalities - often one is much friendlier than the other. ... | |
| hamster bugs | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: My dwarf russians have tiny white bugs on them and crawling on the sides of the aquarium. What could ... A: I think you need to approach this from two sides: ivermectin for the hamsters (are you getting the ... | |
| things to eat and chew | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: Greetings: I'm wondering besides the dried hamster food from the pet store, what kinds of foods are ... A: The number one food that you should never feed a hamster is chocolate as this is toxic for them. ... | |
| pregnancy | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: how do i know if my Syrian hamster is pregnant and how long would she be pregnant ... A: Have you mated her??? The usual gestation period for a Syrian is 16-18 days. They often don't show ... | |
| HELP! URGENT! PLEASE OPEN A.S.A.P.! | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: my hamster looks like he is bleeding from his mouth or it kind of even looks as if the corner of his ... A: Bleeding is something that should be checked out by a vet. Does the blood look like it is coming ... | |
| teeth shattering, shaking and suddenly sleeping | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: Greetings: We bought a 4 wk old female teddy bear hamster last evenining. We tried to do all of the ... A: The usual behavior for a hamster is for them to sleep most of the day and become active at night. ... | |
| diarreha | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: maybe you can help with our male campbell(shorty 10 months). he has been going to the doc and ... A: Diarrhea is very serious in hamsters as they can lose fluids very quickly and become dehydrated. ... | |
| hamster illness | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: my hamster is almost three and is ill. I was wondering if u might know what she has. Her butt has ... A: Three years old is very good for a hamster. I'm afraid she is just very old and her symptoms are ... | |
| how to tame? | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: im Katelyn and im trying to tame my hamster. ive been trying for about a couple days now and both of ... A: I'm assuming that as you have more than one hamster, these are dwarf hamsters and not Syrians (who ... | |
| dwarf hamster | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: ive got two dwarf hamsters.one of them is really worring me because is eyes seem to be closing up ... A: Sorry to hear that your hamster isn't well. It is difficult to know what is wrong with him, I'm ... | |
| hurting hamster | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I am worried sick about my little babe who is nearly 2 (she's a golden hamster-- the kind with the ... A: Sorry to hear your hamster isn't very well. This could be a couple of things. She could have ... | |
| male hamster | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I wans wonderingly if you could tell me why my hamsters testicles are two different sizes? I came ... A: In all honesty I don't know. The fact is that with some male hamsters their testicles are more ... | |
| syrian hamster | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I have got a Syrian hamster shes only a few months old and just recently i went on holiday and while ... A: I am so sorry to hear that your hamster died. She did sound very ill but there is always hope that ... | |
| hamster nipple | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: My female dwarf hamster is about 1 years old and a little more. One of her nipples, the bottom left ... A: Mastitis is the inflammation and infection of the mammary gland often caused by streptococci ... | |
| Tubes for exercise | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I have just recently gotten a Syrian Hamster and I am wondering if those tubes from Habitrail will ... A: It is difficult to know if the tubes will be too small. Some Syrian hamsters remain reasonably ... | |
| syrian hamster | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I have got a Syrian hamster shes only a few months old and just recently i went on holiday and while ... A: She is a real mystery. I'm interested in the lump on her back. Generally hamsters aren't ... | |
| hamsters age | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: how do i know the age of the hamster A: It is very difficult to guess a hamster's age. Usually you can see if they are young, purely by ... | |
| syrian hamster | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I have got a Syrian hamster shes only a few months old and just recently i went on holiday and while ... A: It is very difficult to know what is wrong with her without seeing her but there are a few things ... | |
| syrian hampster | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I rescued two from a shelter. One has a wonderful disposition, the other (separately caged) is a ... A: In all honesty I'm not sure what these clumps are without seeing them. I do feel, however, that ... | |
| how long do hamsters typically stay pregnant? | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: i have just recently just purchased a hamster from the pet store. i consulted with the vet there ... A: Hamsters come into season every 4 days - the gestation period for a Syrian is 16 - 18 days. The ... | |
| cream coloured puss out of the eyes | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: we have a female hamster of 3 months old and since last night she has developed a damp tail area and ... A: Sorry to hear your hamster doesn't appear to be well right now. Whilst these two conditions could ... | |
| syrian hamster behavior | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: We bought a syrian short haired hamster from the pet store at the end of May 2008. About 4 weeks ago ... A: Sorry to hear your hamster hasn't been well. What is her eating like - is this normal? Is there ... | |
| is my hamster happy | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: we have had our hamster for 2 days so far but we go in there sometimes to see how it is and we talk ... A: Hamsters can be very nervous pets and it is a case of winning their confidence. This can be done by ... | |
| hamster rubbing | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: We bought a baby female hamster 3/4 weeks ago.Last night and tonight she repeatedly rubs herself ... A: This sounds like normal behavior. Hamsters have scent glands on their hips - sometimes they are ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: im just wondering wether you can help me, i think my female dwarf is pregnant im not sure tho how ... A: It is difficult to know if hamsters are pregnant in the early stages. They come into season every 4 ... | |
| housing for hamster | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: i dont want a cage with bars becuase today my syrian hamster moka chewed on the bars and got his ... A: I personally don't like putting Syrian hamsters in glass tanks. This is because they do love to ... | |
| my hamster has wettail but is still breathing but wont wake up | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: my hamster has wettail she wont wake up atall is she hybernatting or in a coma???? A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamster - it sounds as though she is very ill. Wet tail is the term ... | |
| Wart-Like Spots | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me, this may sound silly but I'm a bit worried and wanted to ... A: I'm glad to hear that he is his usual self apart from this. In the event that this is what is ... | |
| Wart-Like Spots | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me, this may sound silly but I'm a bit worried and wanted to ... A: First of all, have you checked his teeth? If you gently scruff him so that his mouth opens - have a ... | |
| MITES | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: i THINK MY HAMSTER HAS MITES, SO I USED THE HOMEMADE SOLUTION, LISTERINE WITCH HAZEL AND WATER. i ... A: I've never actually used a homemade solution for mites therefore it is difficult to know how long it ... | |
| Lump on my Hamsters neck | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: Recently, about 2 days ago, I was holing My Black bear hamster, and I noticed a lump around his ... A: Lumps in hamsters can be a few things - first of all they are very prone to getting tumors. These ... | |
| Cancer? | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: My Hamster, Artemis is getting more skinny. I'm not sure whats wrong. My mother thinks its cancer ... A: How old is Artemis? Hamsters often show signs of old age around 2 years old. They are very prone ... | |
| gerbil has a bold patch | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: my gerbil has a bold patch which is spreading around his ear. is he ill? he isn't investigating or ... A: Is your gerbil scratching at all? Does the area around the bald patch look dry/sore/red? It could ... | |
| My female teddy bear is sick.:( Please help | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: That is sick she's still eating and drinking. she has a large,round hard open sore that its like a ... A: I'm sorry to hear your hamster isn't well. Syrian hamsters are solitary creatures and must be kept ... | |
| dwarf hamsters | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: do you know how long I can leave my hamsters alone for please, as in days? thanks A: I have left my hamsters over a weekend before, but never risked anything more than that. It is OK ... | |
| Short Hair Hamster Dieases | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: My Short Hair Hamster won't open his eye,we help him open it, also he used to have crusty stuff ... A: Unfortunately hamsters are very prone to getting tumors, especially when they are about 2 years old. ... | |
| hamster's eyes | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a girl Teddy bear hamster and her eyes are black. But, her eyelids are half open.It's ... A: Taking the first issue: are her eyes crusty? Won't they open properly? Hamsters can suffer from a ... | |
| Suseptable? | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I am considering getting a hamster and have been reading up about them. I already have a cat and ... A: To a certain extent all hamsters have mites, but it is only really if they are ill or elderly that ... | |
| my hamster | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: my hamster got loose so we put a glue trap we caught my hamster and removed it with vegetable oil ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. It is great you got her back, but it sounds as though the glue ... | |
| Short Hair Hamster Dieases | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: My Short Hair Hamster won't open his eye,we help him open it, also he used to have crusty stuff ... A: Hamsters often suffer with sticky eyes and the eyelid can get stuck. This is quite common but it is ... | |
| Frantic gnawing at the bars and handling | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: Good Afternoon, I purchased a female Syrian hamster at the weekend and the cage that i ... A: Sorry to hear you are having problems handling your hamster. It can be difficult initially and it ... | |
| hampster | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: what is causing this process. A: When hamsters reach about 2 years of age they are considered old and around this time (if not ... | |
| Hamsters | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: My 1 1/2 year old hamster is making little clicking noises that seem to be coming from her nose ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster is getting worse. She certainly sounds as though she is very ... | |
| hamster safe foods | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: my hamster has not been eating her regular block food recently. Instead, I have been giving her ... A: It is good to give a well balanced diet - so a little of several foods is good. The dry hamster mix ... | |
| my black bear hamster | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: My black bear hamster has two red bald spots on each side of his body. They are in the middle on the ... A: First of all, the two bald spots on his sides are probably just his scent glands. Sometimes they ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamster Lumps | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: My 9 month old teddy bear hammy has two lumps above his pelvis I thought they were glands but I'm ... A: This definitely sounds like his scent glands. Sometimes they are really easy to see and some ... | |
| Getting a Gerbil Neutered | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering whether it would be possible to have a gerbil neutered. Would it be to dangerous for ... A: It is possible to have small animals neutered - however, there is always a risk to the animal. With ... | |
| Hamsters | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: My 1 1/2 year old hamster is making little clicking noises that seem to be coming from her nose ... A: Hamsters can suffer from colds and allergies. When they have colds they tend to shiver and display ... | |
| Hamster cage | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: Sheila, I know that you have probably answered a lot of questions about hamsters that bite on the ... A: Some hamsters love chewing their bars - it doesn't seem to matter what you do they still do this. I ... | |
| my dwarf robo hamster | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: can i feed my robo dwarf hamster ice berg lettuce?i ried to and it didn't want to eat it.if it falls ... A: I don't give any of my hamsters ice berg lettuce due to the high water content. Lettuce can also ... | |
| Birth issue. | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a Syrian hamster, and shes very pregent. I belive she is going to be giving birth any ... A: I would be tempted to take the wheel out, and also remove any houses/tubes in the cage. It is ... | |
| Dehydrated Gerbil | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I think I have a dehydrated gerbil. over the past two weeks i have noticed that one of my two ... A: This sounds a lot like old age - some gerbils age better than others. Have you checked her teeth? ... | |
| my hamster =[ | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: today when i went to look at my hamster, for some reason, my hamster's ears are larger than normal. ... A: I'm honestly not sure what you mean - are the ears swollen? Is there any way you can send a photo? ... | |
| I think my hamster is pregnant? | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I think my Hamster is pregnant. When she came into season i put her with my male hamster and they ... A: You don't say what type of hamster this is. If she is Syrian, then the usual gestation period is ... | |
| hamsters | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is a bear hamster and its testicals are quite large and its been like that for weeks i ... A: The fact that your hamster's testicles are large doesn't necessarily mean they are ready to mate - ... | |
| hamster in wheel | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: how long should i let my 12 week old syrian hamster run in his wheel thanks A: In the wild hamsters run for up to 5 miles in search of food each night, hence the reason why they ... | |
| Normal Hamster Behavior? | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: Sheila, I decided to ask you this question because you seemed to really know your stuff in the ... A: First of all, when hamsters go to their new homes they do tend to slow down a bit, especially males ... | |
| syriran hamster | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: my hamster had babies two weeks after buying her. she gave birth to 6 and now only one is left. were ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your hamsters. Sadly, when they are young they are totally dependent on ... | |
| gerbils | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: at about 12 weeks we sexed them and separated them now the dads testicles seem very swollen and some ... A: Gerbils testicles can change shape/size - this is normal and this can be down to a number of things, ... | |
| my gerbil - sick or lonely? | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I got a gerbil about 3 weeks ago. I just noticed a small red crescent shaped line right under her ... A: Whilst gerbils live in colonies in the wild, it is OK for them to live on their own in captivity - ... | |
| hamster teeth | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: Sheila- I've been trying to find answers for this all over the internet. My hamster's teeth have ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster's teeth. Teeth are tricky - it is difficult to know if they will ... | |
| Sick Hampster | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: it looks like his butt area is big/swollen?? He escaped from his cage yesterday, got him this ... A: Are you sure his butt isn't normal for him? The testicles on some hamsters are incredibly large and ... | |
| Hamster Picks,,, | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: How are you? I would like to know which type of hamster would be best for me, a beginner. I would ... A: It's great to hear you are thinking of getting a hamster. My favorite variety of hamster are ... | |
| water & hampsters | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: Recently, my blackbear hampster died for no apparant reason. My son seems to think it died b/c it ... A: sorry to hear about your hamster. A hamster should not die from getting wet unless they developed a ... | |
| is my Winter White Russian hamster sick? | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I live in China and my friends gave me 2 Winter White Russian hamsters in March. I separated them ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster doesn't appear to be well. Hamsters can suffer in the heat as ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster And A Gerbil | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: How are you? I have a question regarding housing a dwarf hamster and a gerbil together. Can I house ... A: I would not risk putting them together. It is extremely difficult if not impossible introducing two ... | |
| roborovski dwarf | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I had a pair of robos an unfortunately one died a couple of weeks ago. the other one i think is ... A: Do you know why the other one died? Was he ill or did they fight? Blood on the nostrils is OK ... | |
| baby teddies | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: if i breed my teddy bear hamster, and don't want to keep all of the babies. other then selling them ... A: Syrian hamsters can have as many as 14 babies. At 4 weeks they need to be sexed and the boys ... | |
| gerbil | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: But I have a problem and the only person that can help me is you. I can't afford a vet and I ain't ... A: I've not heard of this before, but there is no reason why this isn't the case. Hamsters/gerbils can ... | |
| pregnant syrian "fancy" hamster | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: If the female is pregnant, does her backend swell(rear)? She has mated with the male maybe about 2 ... A: The gestation period for a Syrian is 16-18 days - therefore around day 14 you start to notice they ... | |
| gerbil | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: But I have a problem and the only person that can help me is you. I can't afford a vet and I ain't ... A: The first thing that comes to mind is that he has some sort of ear infection that is causing him to ... | |
| curious nice moment | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: today happened something really weird but nice, my hamster woke up and everything I then I got her ... A: This sounds like an incredible moment. Hamsters do love to be on the move and it is fantastic when ... | |
| how do u know if ur hamster is a boy or a girl | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: Dear Sheila i just got to hamster and they r both black and have little swirled up tails how do i ... A: You don't say what type of hamsters these are. If they are Syrians they must live alone as they are ... | |
| syrian hamsters | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: help my hamsters stomach is making gurgling noisis and shes eating alot and storing loads of food ... A: The gestation period for a Syrian can be between 16-18 days. Once she's gone beyond 18 days then ... | |
| how | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: do gerbils sit on your sholder with out falling or getting down. and can they be held in a pocket? A: In my experience gerbils are very fast animals, and whilst it is possible to tame them so that they ... | |
| My New Dwarf Hamster | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: So I've read a few forums about these hamsters and it did answer some questions I had before. There ... A: Dwarf hamsters love running through tubes and some can be extremely fast so it doesn't surprise me ... | |
| Help quickly please-stroke? | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: my 26 month old ham has slowed down a bit lately but I had a good visit with him last night and he ... A: I'm sorry to hear your news. It is always difficult to know for sure what is happening without ... | |
| Help quickly please-stroke? | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: my 26 month old ham has slowed down a bit lately but I had a good visit with him last night and he ... A: The baby food you have is probably OK - the main problem with giving fresh milk is that it goes bad ... | |
| Help quickly please-stroke? | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: my 26 month old ham has slowed down a bit lately but I had a good visit with him last night and he ... A: Sorry to hear your hamster isn't very well. There could be a few of reasons why he's dragging his ... | |
| Sly baby hamsters | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: Sorry to bother you again but i have a bigger problem.I have babbies squeezing through the bars in ... A: As you will have realised, bird cages or any cage for that matter with bars an inch apart are ... | |
| Sick Drawf Hamster | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: This morning I went to see my hamster and his nose was skinny looking, with a lot of liquid on it. ... A: Sorry to hear your hamster isn't very well. This is a very good age for a hamster and sadly these ... | |
| Sly baby hamsters | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: Sorry to bother you again but i have a bigger problem.I have babbies squeezing through the bars in ... A: What type of cage are you using? It sounds very strange that 16 day old hamsters can get out of a ... | |
| nosebleed | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I have just got home from work and found that my Syrian hamster was asleep in a different place to ... A: there are different types of nosebleeds - if the blood is definitely coming out of the nostrils and ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamster - ill or old? | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1.5 year old (born Nov. 2006) female teddy bear... always been fairly active, very tame and ... A: I'm sure the Pedialite will be fine. Lettuce can cause diarrhoea and therefore is best avoided as ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamster - ill or old? | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1.5 year old (born Nov. 2006) female teddy bear... always been fairly active, very tame and ... A: You can buy the oral rehydration powders either in the chemist or some food shops (that have ... | |
| Hamster depression? | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: My hamster zoe is a little over two years old, i don't know what kind she is since we adopted her ... A: I'm sorry to hear that Zoe isn't well right now. Unfortunately hamster life expectancy is only 18 ... | |
| Teddy Bear Hamster - ill or old? | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1.5 year old (born Nov. 2006) female teddy bear... always been fairly active, very tame and ... A: Sorry to hear your hamster isn't very well. From about 18 months old they can start to show signs ... | |
| hampster with puss? | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I have three female one year old syrian hampsters (two black tortoise and one golden...from same ... A: All female hamsters from time to time might show a slight discharge, however, if this is regular and ... | |
| Pregnat Syrain Hamster | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: I bought 2 hamsters.A male and a female.We noticed the female was bigger than all the other ... A: Syrian hamsters are solitary creatures and therefore can't live together unfortunately. The female ... | |
| mummy hamsters sneezing | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: my hamster just recently had babies. but while she was pregnant in the last few days before the ... A: You could put a drop or two of blackcurrant cordial in her water or on the water bottle spout - they ... | |
| my hamster has a swelling | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a one year old male Syrian hamster. I have noticed that he has a swelling that is getting ... A: More often than not these 'swellings' are purely the hamster's testicles. Sometimes they can get ... | |
| mummy hamsters sneezing | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: my hamster just recently had babies. but while she was pregnant in the last few days before the ... A: Hamsters can sneeze for a variety of reasons - one obviously is because they have a cold, however, ... | |
| constipation in hamsters | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: Lately my syrian honey bear hamster has been having trouble when it comes to going potty. She has ... A: If your hamster is constipated it is important to address this now and not wait as constipation can ... | |
| my new hampster.. | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: i just got a european show hampster a day and a half ago, its a male. ever since i got him home, he ... A: Hamsters love chewing. Because their eyesight is poor and they rely on smell, if they come across ... | |
| hamsters | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: im gabriella and my hamster(teddy bear) and my friends hamster(short hair) mated on june 2,2008.I ... A: It is really a case of waiting to see if she is. The usual gestation period for a Syrian is 16-18 ... | |
| hamster feeding | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: say you feed a hamster with a bowl full on Friday will it be ok to go away until Sunday evening and ... A: Whilst it is never good to leave an animal on their own in case there is an emergency, the great ... | |
| Swollen | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a teddy bear hamster. When I was checking up on him a few weeks ago, he was sitting on his ... A: What you are describing sounds perfectly normal. When a male hamster reaches adulthood you can ... | |
| my new hampster.. | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: i just got a european show hampster a day and a half ago, its a male. ever since i got him home, he ... A: Your hamster sounds as though he is behaving normally! Male hamsters can be a bit lazy and enjoy ... | |
| i think my hamster is pregnant | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: i have recently purchased a hamster at a pet store a few days ago,shes quite the little cutie and ... A: The problem with igloos, tubes etc is that you do not want her having babies in there. This is ... | |
| i think my hamster is pregnant | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: i have recently purchased a hamster at a pet store a few days ago,shes quite the little cutie and ... A: I'm assuming this is a Syrian hamster?? She could be pregnant. Many pet shops aren't very good at ... | |
| Hamster Hernia | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: I have longhaired Syrian male hamster about 18 months old. He was diagnosed with a hernia where his ... A: I had a look at your photos - he seems very cute. Hamsters are very prone to getting tumors and ... | |
| syrian hamster | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: today i saw my hamster (dora, aged only 4 month) out of bed at a not normal for her time so i went ... A: I was really sad to read about Dora. This must have been such a shock for you as she was so young. ... | |
| hamster poo | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: why is my hamster poo green i picked up my hamster 2day and the poo was green why is my hamsters poo ... A: What does the poo look like - is it normal looking or runny? Hamster poo is usually firm, brown ... | |
| Hamster Hernia | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: I have longhaired Syrian male hamster about 18 months old. He was diagnosed with a hernia where his ... A: It might well be worth a second opinion especially as he clearly isn't well. Aspirin is OK to give ... | |
| Hamster Hernia | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I have longhaired Syrian male hamster about 18 months old. He was diagnosed with a hernia where his ... A: I've never actually come across this before - however I do know that some hamsters can suffer ... | |
| Dunno why my hamster died | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: My hamster died two days ago.A few days ago before she died,I noticed that she was blind in one ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster - it is very sad when they die suddenly, especially as 9 ... | |
| Black bear hamster | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: She is good size, eats well and is friendly. Within the past week I noticed that the fur on her ... A: Some hamsters can lose their fur - this can be for a number of reasons: they can suffer from ... | |
| Syrian Hamsters | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: can hamsters swim? also why don't they like being in the same cage as ohter hamsters A: I honestly don't know if hamsters can swim - this is something I have never needed to know, I'm ... | |
| syrian hamster | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: hi i got my hamster 5 days ago in the last two days she has barely left her house only to get food ... A: It sounds as though your hamster is just very nervous and isn't sure about you or her surroundings. ... | |
| hamsters | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: i have been told that Syrian hamsters should live alone but i have a boy and a girl and they seem to ... A: Syrian hamsters must live alone. In the wild they are solitary animals, and it is very important ... | |
| winter white hamster | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: well i have had my hamster for a while and she just recently started to sleep all the time and she ... A: How old is your hamster? Is she quite old - around 2 or more years? If so, then this could just be ... | |
| My Hamster | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: We have a white syrian hamster, we have had him about 2 months now and recently he had a lump under ... A: Whilst hamsters are prone to getting tumors, your hamster seems very young to have one. However, ... | |
| Squeaky Boot Sound | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: I'm a little worried about my syrian female hamster and I believe she's like 8 months old. Today I ... A: Some hamsters are quite vocal and do squeak, others snore or make strange noises. This is normal ... | |
| sand bath | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I recently got a Syrian hamster; he doing very well and I'm always thinking of enrichments for his ... A: I've never actually given any of my Syrians a sand bath, although some of them seem to think that ... | |
| abandoned roborovski baby | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: i really need your help. my hamster had a litter of 4 hamsters 8 days ago and since then 3 have ... A: sorry to hear about your hamsters - it is very sad when this happens. Baby hamsters need their mum ... | |
| gerbils | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: My gerbil, PRINCESS DAISY gave birth this morning to a litter of 5 pups. She had a gestation period ... A: In answer to your first question - in theory the pups will get enough heat from their mum. ... | |
| syrian hamster i ill! | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: ive had a male syrian hamster for almost 2 years now, and recently hes developed a scab on the side ... A: The average age for a Syrian hamster is 18 months - 2 1/2 years - therefore, 2 years is fairly old. ... | |
| wondering | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: (female syrian hamster) 1.The only supply of water I had left was a glass of mine (of which of I ... A: 1. Hamsters don't drink a lot of water unless they are ill (or elderly), however, they still need a ... | |
| gresy coat! | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: i was not told breed but belive it to be syrian from descriptions and I have noticed her coat is ... A: I'm not aware that greasy fur in a hamster is anything serious. It is more likely to be caused by ... | |
| Update on hamster with wet tail | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: just thought I would update you on my daughters little hamster, you gave me some great info the ... A: I'm so pleased Twinkle is making good progress and I do hope she gets to go home with you again ... | |
| is my hamster pregnant | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: a couple days ago i got two hamsters i found out that one is a boy and one is a girl i know the boy ... A: Syrian hamsters must be kept separately. they are solitary animals and if they are kept together ... | |
| Syrian Hamster has Candida | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: My granddaughter has a Syrian hamster. We took him to vet cos he had a sore on side - vet took a ... A: I've never come across a hamster with this as a diagnosis before and I have therefore taken some ... | |
| breeding | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I know how to breed Syrian hamsters but what should i do with the male? Keep him or sell him? please ... A: Why are you breeding hamsters? Is this for a hobby or are you selling them? Did you just get a ... | |
| is my hamster pregnant | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: a couple days ago i got two hamsters i found out that one is a boy and one is a girl i know the boy ... A: I'm assuming these are dwarf hamsters?????? If they are Syrian they must be separated otherwise ... | |
| strange behaviour | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: our 11 week syrian hamster is storing her food in the same area as her toilet, she has soiled the ... A: I'm afraid some hamsters do this. For some reason she felt a bit insecure and feels she needs to ... | |
| Robo Dwarf Hamster | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I recently got a Roborovski Dwarf Hamster and thought he was adorable. I noticed the second day, ... A: Whereabouts is he sleeping? Is he sleeping in a plastic house, or peeing in his nest? It sounds as ... | |
| Babies?!?! | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: My gerbil just had 7 babies, she had about 5 a month ago but they all died unfortunately...I am not ... A: How many gerbils are living together? Usually when a gerbil/hamster has babies, their nipples ... | |
| In regards to my Syrian | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: I have just noticed that my hamster, Yoshi, has a couple reddish sores (one on his front left leg ... A: First of all with regard to hamster urine - sometimes it is very cloudy and a strange yellow color - ... | |
| What is wrong | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: My hamster has wet tail and we have been treating him for a couple of days now. Well when i woke up ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. When you say he has wet tail, has this actually been diagnosed by ... | |
| small white spot (like a pimple) near nose | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: as above small white spot like pimple not hair or balbing areaon Hamster.Can you help? A: Is this spot getting any bigger or changing at all? It could be that your hamster has scratched his ... | |
| Dwarf Hamster with a growth | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: I have had a Russian dwarf hamster and she has a growth on her right side. It is pink in color and ... A: Based on your 'brain' description of this I'm afraid this sounds like a tumor as opposed to a ... | |
| my hamster will not stop biting me | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: why is my hamster biting me so much i've had her for almost 3 months A: Sorry to hear your hamster is misbehaving. What type of hamster is this? Is she a dwarf or a ... | |
| hamsters | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: last month u advd me about my aggressive syrian hamster (ie) to try feeding him n then few days ... A: I'm glad to hear that your hamster is doing well and has calmed down. In answer to your questions - ... | |
| sick dwarf hamster | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I have had a dwarf hamster since october 2007. He was one of the smaller ones in his cage when I ... A: I'm sorry you ended up having Cupcake put to sleep. I'm sure this was the right thing to do as he ... | |
| wet tail | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: It's Sarah again about lucy, i had to start a new question, too many follow ups (sorry about that). ... A: I'm glad to hear you are thinking of getting another hamster. It is easy to blame yourself when an ... | |
| wet tail | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: It's Sarah again about lucy, i had to start a new question, too many follow ups (sorry about that). ... A: I'm really sorry to read your email. You must not blame yourself in any way. This was not your ... | |
| gerbils | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: This morning I woke up, and 1 of my 2 gerbils was on the bottom of his cage. He wasn't dead though. ... A: Sorry to hear your gerbil died. With regard to the other gerbil, I don't think you should try to ... | |
| sick dwarf hamster | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I have had a dwarf hamster since october 2007. He was one of the smaller ones in his cage when I ... A: I've had a look at the link you sent. Do you have any other cage you can put him in for a few ... | |
| sick dwarf hamster | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I have had a dwarf hamster since october 2007. He was one of the smaller ones in his cage when I ... A: Sorry to hear your hamster isn't well. Diabetes is incredibly common in dwarf hamsters (Campbells ... | |
| Infection in hamster i think | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: My hamster has had an eye infection for a couple of days but over the last couple of days has become ... A: I'm so sorry to hear about your hamster. Due to the short life span of a hamster, a day in their ... | |
| Hamster's stomach getting really big | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: All of a sudden my hamster's stomach has gotten really big, I felt around in there and it seems like ... A: If your hamster is suffering from constipation - this can be quite serious and needs to be sorted ... | |
| Syrian hamster sleeping a lot | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: We bought our daughter, who is nearly 10 a little Syrian hamster last week. We had researched on ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about Twinkle. Wet tail is the term often given by people to hamsters with ... | |
| my gerbil only had 1 baby!!! | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: ! i know that is under the normal rate do you think the baby gerbil will be ok? i am very worried A: I'm afraid I don't have any direct experience with this situation - any litters I've raised have ... | |
| Sick Hamster - Wet Tail/Discharge | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: I had my wee hamster Fonz at the Vet today - she has been diagnosed with either wet tail or some ... A: The fact that you say she definitely has diarrhea means that she is probably dehydrated. ... | |
| puzzling hair loss for otherwise healthy hamster | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: We've had our hamster (Syrian, a combination short and long hair) for close to 2 1/2 years now. ... A: It's not too late to get another dose of ivermectin - this is a standard treatment that vets tend to ... | |
| My hamsters claw is half off :( | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: This was here front left foot.Where the ball connect from the 2 parts her paw had got stuck when she ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. Do you know your local vet? Do they know much about hamsters? ... | |
| puzzling hair loss for otherwise healthy hamster | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: We've had our hamster (Syrian, a combination short and long hair) for close to 2 1/2 years now. ... A: Hair loss in a hamster of this age is common. Like people, some hamsters lose more hair than others ... | |
| Hamsters | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: Okay... well I have a Syrian Hamster and I was wondering how do you know if his teeth are too long? ... A: Lots of hamsters chew on the cage bars. Sometimes they do this because they need to gnaw on ... | |
| Hamsters | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: How many Russian winterwhite hamsters can you keep in a cage together? A: In the wild this type of hamster lives in colonies, therefore the number you keep together in theory ... | |
| Syrian hamster-scratching | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: my hamster has recently been scratching alot, i'm not sure what is up with him, i've also looked up ... A: The two things that come to mind (which you've probably already investigated) are mites or an ... | |
| wet tail | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: It's Sarah again about lucy, i had to start a new question, too many follow ups (sorry about that). ... A: How is lucy - has she improved at all? Regards | |
| angry hamster | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: We are sorry, but Heather S wasn't able to answer yourI've had quite a few hamsters and so I've had ... A: Is this a Syrian hamster? If so, you stand a good chance of him calming down (eventually). Dwarf ... | |
| Syrian Pups | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: We had a surprise litter 6 days ago to our pet hamster Princess. She is a great mom and is very ... A: Congratulations on having a litter - albeit rather unexpected! You definitely need to move them and ... | |
| syrian hamster | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: i have had my hamster for 3 weeks but last thursday i when i got her out of her cage one of her eyes ... A: I'm pleased that the vet thinks she is doing OK. She is right in that she isn't safe yet, and ... | |
| syrian hamster | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: i have had my hamster for 3 weeks but last thursday i when i got her out of her cage one of her eyes ... A: Have you contacted the shop where you got her? If not, it would be worth doing this and letting ... | |
| Hamster Cyst? | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: Our hamster has a growth under the skin that looks pretty big. I'm thinking it's a cyst. It has an ... A: This definitely sounds like a case for a vet - as there is an abnormal discharge and it smells, it ... | |
| hydrogen peroxide | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: one of my gerbils is recovering from a rather bloody fight, from the other one who is fine by the ... A: I'm pleased to hear you've separated them. I had a similar situation where 4 lived together and ... | |
| hi | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: hey my hamster sleep alot and hide food in her large nest and she gets fat and her belly is fat but ... A: Has your hamster come into contact with a male? You don't say what type of hamster she is - the ... | |
| Wet fur in one side of hammie's cheeks. | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: Im just wondering if you'd have an idea why my hamster's cheek is somewhat wet/moist? My mom said ... A: Some hamsters do dribble. Sometimes it is for no real reason - I've had a few who have done this and ... | |
| syrian hamster | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: i have had my hamster for 3 weeks but last thursday i when i got her out of her cage one of her eyes ... A: Sorry to hear your hamster isn't very well. Hamsters can suffer from sticky eyes, but sometimes it ... | |
| hydrogen peroxide | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: one of my gerbils is recovering from a rather bloody fight, from the other one who is fine by the ... A: You should not use hydrogen peroxide on your gerbil - this is a bleach and will cause a serious ... | |
| Jumpy Hamster | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I got my hamster a few days ago. Hes a male syrian called "hurley." They said at the pet shop that ... A: Sorry to hear you are having problems taming Hurley. I tame hamsters for a hamster rescue center ... | |
| Are my Russian Dwarf Hamsters Fighting?? | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I got 2 female Russian Dwarf Hamsters 5 days ago, they came from a reptuable pet shop, and the lady ... A: Dwarf hamsters can fight and if it gets serious they need separating. However, it is worth waiting ... | |
| URGENT HELP NEEDED PLEASE | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: I have another problem about the first hamster i wrote well this is her little sister. I BOUGHT HER ... A: She really does need to see a vet. However, constipation can be treated, provided there are no ... | |
| hamster training | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: Could u pl advice how to tame my Syrian Hamster. He bites if i try to catch him but sometimes allows ... A: Taming is something that can take a while, but it is worth it as your relationship with him will be ... | |
| hamster bedding | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: Hi, I got a Syrian Hamster on Good Friday - Born Jan 08, could u pl advice what comfortable bedding ... A: It's great to hear you've got a hamster. He sounds as though he has a great personality and is ... | |
| URGENT ADVICE NEEDED | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: My country is a Paradise but when coming to Exotic animals like Hamsters they have no Educational ... A: I'm assuming this is a dwarf hamster as she is living with her sister (Syrians must live on their ... | |
| My hamster Hunnie Bunn- Possible TUMOR>>HELP ME PLEASE! ='[ | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me. I realizeed my hamster has not been eating much, or drinking ... A: I'm really sorry to hear that your hamster was put to sleep. I'm so glad you took her to the vet as ... | |
| Please Advise | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can be of help. I am now the proud mum of a serian (I think black bear) hamster. He is a ... A: Some hamsters like the tubular cages, others don't. I bought a tubular cage once for a hamster as I ... | |
| My hamster Hunnie Bunn- Possible TUMOR>>HELP ME PLEASE! ='[ | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me. I realizeed my hamster has not been eating much, or drinking ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. Hamsters are very prone to getting tumors, and these ... | |
| manic | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: my syrian hamster manic has got a swollen toe what should i do A: Do you know what happened? Did your hamster fall, get caught in something to make his toe swell? ... | |
| gerbil | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: how long & how fast does a gerbil go on a wheel A: I really can't answer this question, I'm afraid. In terms of how long they go in the wheel - in the ... | |
| My hamster wont let me pick him up! | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: Its not beacuase he bites or is mad. When i touch him he just runs away from my hands! He'll let me ... A: Sorry to hear you're having problems handling your hamster. Some hamsters are like this, even when ... | |
| black bear hamsters | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: hey i got a black bear hamster today and i want to get anouther one but i heard black bear hamsters ... A: All Syrian hamsters, regardless of the variety, must be kept in separate cages otherwise they will ... | |
| hamster sickness | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I just brought my new short haired friend home two days ago and am a bit concerned. He seems to ... A: One of the causes of wet tail is stress and sometimes when a hamster has been moved from a breeding ... | |
| How to breed hamsters | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a male hamster and I am going to get a female and so is my friend and I have no experince in ... A: What type of hamsters are these? Are they Syrian or dwarf Winter Whites or Campbells? Are you ... | |
| Query on housing Syrians (within household) & general advise on health issue | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: Sorry for the very long e-mail! I'd be very grateful if you could spare the time to look at the 2 ... A: Firstly, having more than one hamster in a household isn't a problem. Ideally they do need their ... | |
| my hamster | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: hey, i mated my hamster with a male four a night and they were in the same cage for the whole night ... A: What type of hamsters are these? If they are dwarf, then you need to leave the male in with the ... | |
| Stressed trip? | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I've heard that hamsters get REALLY stressed at trips, like moving from one place to another. I ... A: If you take your hamster with you, will you be able to fit her cage in your car? If so, then I ... | |
| Hamster Bleeding | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a golden syrian hamster named Lucy. Last week I noticed dried blood around her bottem, ... A: I have found some of my hamsters to bleed occasionally, but this is often a 'one off' situation and ... | |
| Syrian Hamster Ears | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is a female just over 1 year old and she always has her ears pinned back now. Is there a ... A: Some hamsters do tend to keep their ears pinned back more than others, although once they are out ... | |
| sick hamster | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: my hamster has been deteriorating for about a month now, his symptoms are as follows: he is very ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. The general age expectancy range for hamsters is 18 months - 21/2 ... | |
| My hamster is crying. | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: Help! My hamster -Sparky- is always crying! He's sort of squeaking a lot as well. He never stops. ... A: Some hamsters are quite vocal. I have a couple who talk - one squeals if they are afraid and even ... | |
| Syrian Hamster with newborns | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a hamster, i have many others, from petco beacuse i have always wanted to ... A: sorry to hear you are having problems with the litter. I'm honestly not sure why her legs are ... | |
| pregnancy | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: my friend love hamster,she knows alot she THINKS my hamster is pregnant but she has no mate. Is it ... A: How long have you had your hamster? The usual gestation period for a Syrian is 16-18 days, and for ... | |
| Skin lesions not healing | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: I just wanted to let you know that I went to see Dr O'Neil with Mirabelle on Saturday. She was ... A: I'm very sorry to hear that you ended up having Mirabelle put to sleep. It is very distressing and ... | |
| HE DIED ITS UR FAULT!!!!!! | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: u sed to take him to the vet?i dont think so the vet gav him medicine and when we got home that nite ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your hamster. You told me that your hamster had an eye problem and ... | |
| hamster health | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: my hamster has recently had mites and has been treated by the vet, he had his last treatment 2 weeks ... A: I think it would be worth getting your vet to have another look at him. They should be able to take ... | |
| Hamster wee | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: I've very recently bought a female syrian hamster and i've noticed twice a yellow/cloudy wee ... A: Hamster wee can be very smelly. The description you give sounds fairly normal. If you think there ... | |
| health issue | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: About a month ago I discovered a strange lump on one of my hamsters. it's in the area of his ribs. ... A: Lumps and bumps in hamsters tend to be abscesses, cysts or tumors. The fact that there doesn't ... | |
| Winter Whites or Campbells, how to tell the difference? | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I bought 2 WW from a pet store, but I suspect that they may be Campbells. Their physical ... A: It can be difficult working out the difference between Winter Whites and Campbells. I've had a look ... | |
| How... | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: i really want to get my gerbils used to me, i already tried all the tricks they say but i want them ... A: I've just had a look at the cage you have - this is fine. I've got some cages like this too - I ... | |
| female winter white suddenly aggressive to male? | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: except the occasional scuffle where she turned the male on to his back ive read this is normal and ... A: She is becoming a real mystery! Hamsters usually become sexually active any time after 4 weeks ... | |
| female winter white suddenly aggressive to male? | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: except the occasional scuffle where she turned the male on to his back ive read this is normal and ... A: Sorry for the misunderstanding. In my experience of mating hamsters (which I have to admit I don't ... | |
| female winter white suddenly aggressive to male? | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: except the occasional scuffle where she turned the male on to his back ive read this is normal and ... A: first of all, I would never keep a male and female together. The female comes into season every 4 ... | |
| How... | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: i really want to get my gerbils used to me, i already tried all the tricks they say but i want them ... A: In many ways I have always found gerbils to be harder to tame than hamsters. They are easily ... | |
| Possible Illness | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I've had my hamster Nibbler for just over a year now and over the last few weeks have noticed that ... A: It certainly sounds as though she has caught it on something which has broken the skin and caused ... | |
| Taming | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I know that you do not specialize in gerbils but, the general question is that one of my gerbils ... A: Sorry to hear your gerbil is biting you. All these little creatures rely very heavily on their ... | |
| Sick Hamster? | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a new hamster, Herby, which is a few weeks old. He has a brownish/redish big spot on each ... A: Sorry to her you are worried about Herby. First of all, the way you describe the brown/red spots on ... | |
| Little bumps on his back | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: So I was feeding my hamsters tonight, and I noticed that on my male Syrian's back, he has a couple ... A: Are these bumps the same on each side of him? Are they on his hips? If so these are probably his ... | |
| gerbils | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: will it hurt gerbils if they eat cabbage? My gerbils are walking like they are drunk and cant open ... A: It is OK for gerbils to eat cabbage. The fact that they are walking as though they are drunk and ... | |
| hamsters | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: how long is the duration of a hamster's pregnacy. A: This depends on the type of hamster: For Syrians, the gestation period is between 16-18 days, ... | |
| WHAT'S WRONG WITH MY HAMSTER? | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 chinese dwarf hamsters 1 has gone through very dramatic things 1st her tail was bitten off ... A: Sorry to hear about your hamster. My main concern is that you are using bleach in her cage. When ... | |
| will it be ok between the mother and the father hamster when they meet again ? | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: My russian campbell hamster just had 5 babies 5 days ago , the mother and the babies are all fine , ... A: I appreciate your feelings about this, but it is easy to put human feelings onto our pets. Whilst ... | |
| will it be ok between the mother and the father hamster when they meet again ? | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: My russian campbell hamster just had 5 babies 5 days ago , the mother and the babies are all fine , ... A: You were right to separate them - they mate immediately a litter is born, so hopefully you got him ... | |
| My... | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: Hey! My gerbil is losing some hair, but i don't know why. She is not shedding very much, like going ... A: The fact that your gerbil is losing fur in itself isn't that worrying - they do molt from time to ... | |
| rescued hamster | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: i recently rescued an albino russian hamster that had been in a house fire. it passed a health check ... A: Well done on rescuing this little hamster. It must have been very traumatic for him. When you say ... | |
| Gerbil Cancer | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: Sheila, In the past, we have had a gerbil die of cancer (or actually blood loss, because she was ... A: Sorry to hear your dad wont let you go to a vet. I don't know where abouts you live, but in some ... | |
| Skin sores/loss hair chest hamster | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a female 15 months old hamster who started losing hair under chin and chest in December. She ... A: I'm honestly not sure what this could be. I have had several hamsters who have lost pretty much all ... | |
| Gerbil Cancer | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: Sheila, In the past, we have had a gerbil die of cancer (or actually blood loss, because she was ... A: I'm really sorry to hear about your gerbils. I honestly don't know why your gerbil has cancer. ... | |
| mommy&daugher fight | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a white winter hamster who just gave birth to 4 little babies 1.5 month ago. i gave the 3 ... A: Sorry to hear your hamsters aren't getting on. Unfortunately this does happen. Whilst, in a ... | |
| my hamster has a puffy eye | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: hey sheila, my hamster (Ron) has a puffy pink eye and it has probably been there for about a week ... A: I think this is a case for your vet. Hamsters do get eye problems and some can be extremely ... | |
| Gerbil issues | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: So my roomate went out n bought a gerbil so i decided i needed one... so i went a bought one and all ... A: It is very difficult introducing gerbils - hence the reason why I often end up with single ones from ... | |
| Death of the Gerbils | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: Alright. How do I begin. I bought a male and two females back in June. I had no idea the other two ... A: this is a real mystery and I don't have an actual answer for you, especially as my expertise is ... | |
| Golden Hamster Question | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a Female 1 yr 3 mo Golden Hamster that my son named "Adorable -- DORA" for short. She all of ... A: This is a mystery. It certainly sounds as though she has come into contact with some sort of ... | |
| Hamster health in question | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I have three hamsters. I have had to put one to sleep today for a rectal prolaspe. My other hamster ... A: sorry to hear about your hamsters. Regarding the one with the bulging eyeball - this definitely ... | |
| Hamster Obesiety? | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: My hamster is seriously in my opinion bigger than what it should be. How big are they supposed to ... A: Some hamsters do get quite large, especially the female Syrian teddy bears. For most, this is OK, ... | |
| Winter Whites | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: Hey Sheila, I have to Campbells and I love them to pieces, they are brilliant little entertainers ... A: I'll get back to you on this. I know there is a huge hamster breeder in Essex - they supply a lot ... | |
| hamster lump | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: .shes eating and drinking and walking..she doesnt touch it.. A: I would advise that you keep a close watch on this lump. Hamsters can get abscesses or cysts which ... | |
| Winter Whites | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: Hey Sheila, I have to Campbells and I love them to pieces, they are brilliant little entertainers ... A: I'm honestly not sure if I can help you with your request. Whereabouts do you live? If you are in ... | |
| cause of death | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: my brother has a 8 month old black bear hamster. Her name is oscar and she is a very energetic and ... A: I'm sorry to hear that Oscar didn't make it. to be honest with you, you may never know why she died ... | |
| cause of death | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: my brother has a 8 month old black bear hamster. Her name is oscar and she is a very energetic and ... A: Sorry to hear about Oscar. This is a very strange situation. Hibernation only occurs when ... | |
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