I got a dwarf hamster for my b day on the 2nd and i think its dying

Question

my hamster sleeps all day and it lays on its stomach. his fur is kinda greasy and from time to time it has hick-ups. is it dying or is it normal. i bought it at pet smart and it has a 14 day warranty, so if its dying tell me so i could get another one.

Answer 1

hamsters are usually more active throughout the night and they sleep alot in the day but, it shouldn't be hicupping and if it's fur is greasy that can sometimes suggest that something is wrong.

I would take it back to the pet shop for them to have a look at it, maybe they could take it to the vets and pay the bill for you.

Answer 2

yes it is dying, and try not to get animals from pet smart because they will often be this way due to the horrific conditions pet smart's vendors keep them in

Answer 3

There nocturnal so they sleep all day..  

Answer 4

Dude, there's nothing to worry about I thought the same thing when I first got my 2 Russian Dwarfs they just layed down. Ate at dusk and slept at night. I found out they are nocturnal.

Answer 5

Your hamster is just probably over-whelmed and just needed rest. They are nocturnal for your information... I don't know about the hiccups part, but the greasy fur could be because she isn't grooming herself. I suggest chinchilla sand to kind of clean off your hamster.

Hope this helps and good luck!