Why is my hamster keeping his eyes closed?
One reason your hamster’s eye may be watery or closed is that something is stuck in the eye. If this is the case, there won’t be any crust present holding the eye closed, so you can gently open your hamster’s eye and look. Take your hamster to the vet as soon as possible.
Why is my hamster suddenly lethargic?
Hamsters can become dehydrated very quickly, especially if they are suffering from diarrhea. Preventing dehydration is absolutely essential to making sure your hamster recovers from being sick. A dehydrated hamster may appear to be weak or lethargic, appear to have sunken eyes or dry mucous membranes.
What are the signs of a dying hamster?
How Can You Tell A Hamster Is Dying?
- Loss of appetite and thirst,
- A change in their behavior or becoming less active,
- Wetness around the tail,
- Diarrhea,
- Huddling in a corner,
- A ruffled or unkempt coat caused by failing to groom itself,
- Sneezing, wheezing, and/or discharge from the nose or eyes,
How can I help my lethargic hamster?
Many hamsters feel lethargic and stop eating when they don’t feel well. It’s important that they eat and drink regularly to fight off illness and recover. Placing your hamster’s food and water dishes closer to it gives access to sustenance while keeping movement to a minimum.
What does it mean if your hamster is not moving but breathing?
Hamsters occasionally enter a form of hibernation, where their heart and breathing rate drops, and they are deeply asleep. It can be difficult to tell if they are in this state of hibernation or if they are dead.
How do I know if my hamster is dehydrated?
Symptoms of dehydration in hamsters include sunken eyes, dry mucous membranes, lethargy, weakness, loose skin and labored breathing. If your hamster suffers from diarrhea he is likely to become dehydrated due to the loss of fluids.
What do I do if my hamster’s eyes are closed?
If the eye is still sealed shut, then you can try very gently wiping the sticky material. Try two or three very gentle wipes at a time – we all know how painful rubbing around the eye can be. If this doesn’t work then repeat the two-minute soak to dissolve it a little more.
Why is my hamster acting weird?
A stressed hamster may be very agitated, sleep in odd patterns, too much when they are young, or very little and be active at most times of day. A ruffled coat and red stick eyes are signs of stress as are excessive hoarding of food, anxiety and drinking too much.
What do hibernating hamsters look like?
Hibernation. If you look closely at your hibernating hamster, you will notice that he is taking short, uneven breaths and is limp when you pick him up. His paws, ears and nose will be very cold to the touch. Hamsters do not wake up to drink when they are in hibernation and will become dehydrated.
How do you wake up a hibernating hamster?
Try placing your hamster on a warm heating pad that is heated to about 90°F (32°C) for 30-60 minutes. This will help your pet warm up quickly and help them come out of their state of hibernation. If you don’t have a heating pad, try putting your hamster on a towel on top of a radiator. This will have the same effect.
Can hamsters get eye infections?
An infection is often also present which can cause heavy eye drainage as well as crusting around the eyelids. Trauma from the cage or another hamster, dental issues, and dirty environments can all cause a hamster to get conjunctivitis.
