How do I know if my hamster is suffering respiratory infections?

Question

I'm afraid that my hamster is suffering this..

Answer 1

then bring it to the vet...

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Wheezing, coughing, panting. He probably is if you are using pine or cedar bedding....

Answer 4

Signs that a hamster has a respiratory infection are normally sneezing and runny nose. In more severe cases the hamster may have runny eyes, lethargy, weight loss, refusal to eat and drink or laboured breathing/wheeziness.

If the hamster exhibits signs of sneezing and running nose only and it continues to eat and drink and is active it should be kept in a warm room (not hot) of constant temperature and away from draughts. Some extra paper bedding should be placed in the cage and the hamster should recover within a couple of days. If the hamster does not recover after a couple of days or worsens veterinary advice should be sought as antibiotic treatment may be required.

If the hamster exhibits any signs of a severe cold (runny eyes, lethargy, weight loss, refusal to eat/drink or laboured breathing/wheeziness) veterinary advice should be sought immediately as antibiotic treatment is likely to be needed and failure to treat quickly could lead to bronchitis or pneumonia from which the hamster may have trouble recovering.

Answer 5

You can ask a doctor and not yahoo

Answer 6

VET!!!!! best of luck...!!!!! :) i♥u  and ur hammy!