My hamster is sick. I'm not sure what it has but it's eyes are sealed shut and it's losing weight. HELP!

Question

My hamster is sick. I'm not sure what it has but it's eyes are sealed shut and it's losing weight. HELP!

Answer 1

get a seeing eye dog...

Answer 2

Go to the vet right away.  In the meantime make sure your hamster is kept at a comfortable temperature in a very clean cage.  You can try gently wiping the eyes with a moistened piece of gauze to see if you can remove the eye discharge.  Offer soft foods and favourite treats, try to get the hamster to eat something.

Good luck.

Answer 3

You need to take it to a vet/exotic animal specialist immediatly. Not much else I can tell you. This needs to be handeled by a specialist

Answer 4

http://www.hamsterific.com/IllnessGuide....

You probably need a vet. Hamsters are so small that noticable weight loss is a serious concern.

Answer 5

go to the vet it could be infection or wet tail

Answer 6

Infection, take it to the vet it is the only way to get the proper medication to helped your little hammie.

Answer 7

My hamster had died of wet tail & her eyes were sealed shut 2. Take her to the vet NOW if not treated as soon as possible there's a good chance of your hamster dyeing.

Answer 8

Quite possibly it has an infection.  You'll have to take it to the vet.  However, if you are using newspaper or shredded paper with ink, that is why your hamster is sick.  Also cedar chips can do this, but usually the hamsters will develop respitory problems from cedar.