hi - hope you can help. my son has a hamster - she is around 18 months old. this evening we put her in her ball to run around in - after about ten minutes my son noticed she was making very odd sounds, almost like a choking noise. I checked her - no sign of sickness at all but the noise was quite worrying. I have put her back in her newly cleaned cage with new food. she seems fine now. any ideas as to what this noise could have been. thank you in advance for your help. Michellehttps://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21808#msg-21808Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:39:17 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,27601#msg-27601 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,27601#msg-27601
11 days ago we noticed the second dose of wet tail... Back to the vets for an injection and orally administering antibiotics via a syringe twice daily. We have seen limited improvements. However he has over the last 48 hours started to make the odd very erratic movements in between the hours and hours he spends sleeping.

Is this an indication that the old age/stress/wet tail combination is just getting too much or could there be another issue that should involve going back to the vets for?]]> Bryony Ask The VetWed, 17 Feb 2016 16:50:53 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,27522#msg-27522 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,27522#msg-27522 Winona Ask The VetThu, 21 Jan 2016 21:15:09 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,27152#msg-27152 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,27152#msg-27152 Personwithhamster Ask The VetSat, 09 Jan 2016 23:31:30 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,27133#msg-27133 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,27133#msg-27133and now he is walking funny and his butt is a little swollen]]> puzzle Ask The VetMon, 04 Jan 2016 03:11:51 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,27132#msg-27132 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,27132#msg-27132and now he is walking funny and his butt is a little swollen.what do I do ?]]> Paige Ask The VetMon, 04 Jan 2016 03:09:00 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,22589#msg-22589 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,22589#msg-22589
I very much fear the older hamster will attack a young new comer. You may have discovered this already but if not, continue to look out for problems as the young one matures. You will then need to separate them.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetWed, 07 Aug 2013 18:11:53 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,22536#msg-22536 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,22536#msg-22536 Gill clewes Ask The VetWed, 10 Jul 2013 12:50:11 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,22010#msg-22010 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,22010#msg-22010
Your hamster may have a respiratory problem which is the cause of the noise when it is breathing faster. If this continues and/or the hamster becomes unwell lethargic and eats less you should take it to a vet. Antibiotics may be needed.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetFri, 18 Jan 2013 17:49:23 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,22008#msg-22008 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,22008#msg-22008
Well I think you've done all you can here and if he's eating baby food he's getting liquid from it so probably doesnt need to drink. As you clealry care about him a lot I am sure you wouldn't want him to become so poorly that he suffering. You must bear that in mind if he's getting worse or stops eating, in any decisions about another trip to the vet.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetFri, 04 Jan 2013 12:43:03 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,22007#msg-22007 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,22007#msg-22007
Yes he might have broken his leg or there might even be some nerve damage to it after a fall. Is he lively and eating and able to move around lots even with a limp because that all makes a big difference about if he needs to see a vet. He is old and you are right to think that there might not be much that can be done for him but most pet animal vets do see hamsters. Just phone your local practices and ask.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetFri, 04 Jan 2013 12:36:00 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,22006#msg-22006 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,22006#msg-22006I have a 2 n a half year old russian dwarf and 3 months ago I took him to the vet as he was very skinny and one of his eyes was shut most of the time, the prognosis was cancer in he cheek causing the weight loss and his eye to close, weight loss was also due to him lossing his top teeth and his bottom ones being over grown, the vet didn't trim them as it would be too stressful for him.

Since then I have taken out all the ramps in the cage and he had 2 food bowls one has normal dry food and the other baby food. His weight has improved dramatically and he seemed really good for a couple of months but now he squeaks a lot and has loss of balance, poor fur quality, grumpy and snappy, weak and doesn't drink any thing but eats loads. Im really worried about taking him to the vet as I think he might get put down despite his good appetite :(]]> NatNat Ask The VetThu, 03 Jan 2013 20:26:14 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,22005#msg-22005 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,22005#msg-22005Thanks]]> Elizabeth Ask The VetThu, 03 Jan 2013 19:53:18 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,22004#msg-22004 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,22004#msg-22004 Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetThu, 03 Jan 2013 19:36:07 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,22003#msg-22003 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,22003#msg-22003I have a 2 n a half year old russian dwarf and 3 months ago I took him to the vet as he was very skinny and one of his eyes was shut most of the time, the prognosis was cancer in he cheek causing the weight loss and his eye to close, weight loss was also due to him lossing his top teeth and his bottom ones being over grown, the vet didn't trim them as it would be too stressful for him.

Since then I have taken out all the ramps in the cage and he had 2 food bowls one has normal dry food and the other baby food. His weight has improved dramatically and he seemed really good for a couple of months but now he squeaks a lot and has loss of balance, poor fur quality, grumpy and snappy, weak and doesn't drink any thing but eats loads. Im really worried about taking him to the vet as I think he might get put down despite his good appetite :(]]> NatNat Ask The VetWed, 02 Jan 2013 01:54:24 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,22002#msg-22002 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,22002#msg-22002I have had a bear hamster for five days now. For the first few days he was active, running on his wheel and such. The past two days all he has done is sleep. Sometimes he tries to walk, but wobbles and drags his head. He also breaths really heavy.]]> Cyonce Ask The VetTue, 25 Dec 2012 00:50:53 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21996#msg-21996 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21996#msg-21996
Your male hamster is sick and sounds very weak. I agree you should not let him suffer so if he's stil around take him to a vet. They can tell you if there's any hope for him, but it doesnt sound good.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetThu, 01 Nov 2012 17:58:02 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21995#msg-21995 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21995#msg-21995
Your hamster could have a respiratory infection which is causing the squeaky sound each time she breathes. That would need medication with antibiotics. Only your vet can tell you for sure and prescribe the treatment. Better take them both along as sometimes infection spreads from one hamster to another, so both might be treated. I am guessing it would be easier for you to keep them both together in their cage for transporting, they will be happier not being split up.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetThu, 01 Nov 2012 17:53:26 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21994#msg-21994 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21994#msg-21994About 2 months ago we brought 2 Russian Dwarf Hamsters from the pet shop. Now, they are about 2 or 3months old. They are two very active and friendly hamsters that love being handled. They are together in the same cage as the lady in the shop said that they are fine together. All of a sudden one of they hamsters is making a squeaky noice. Is this a normal habit for a hamster to have? We are worried because only 1 of the hamsters is making this noise! It sounds like shes breathing heavly with a squeak. As she is only young we are a bit worried and concerned about what to do? The hamster is acting a bit shyer than usual but is still quite active. She is making this noise near enough all of the time even when sleeping. On the other hand her sister is fine and acting normally!
Thanks
Sian]]> Sian Ella Ask The VetTue, 30 Oct 2012 10:19:49 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21993#msg-21993 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21993#msg-21993 Louloumoo Ask The VetMon, 29 Oct 2012 19:55:24 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21990#msg-21990 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21990#msg-21990
That really doesnt sound good. I would advise you to get him to a vet soon. If this is really the case there is some tissue damage going on which could seriously threaten his health.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetSat, 13 Oct 2012 17:45:55 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21989#msg-21989 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21989#msg-21989 Kellyjerry Ask The VetFri, 12 Oct 2012 21:22:18 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21987#msg-21987 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21987#msg-21987
Your hamster's eye problem as you describe could have a serious cause such as an infection for which there's little you can do at home to help. It's important to check that she doesnt stop eating and drinking, signs of her becoming seriously ill, plus the eye is probably quite uncomfortable for her now so the best course of action would be to take her to your vet. They may be able to offer some treatment, or something to make her more comfortable, depending on their diagnosis. At 2 years old she is already quite an elderly hamster so it will be much harder for her to respond well to treatment, especially if the symptoms are left to get worse.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetThu, 20 Sep 2012 08:46:01 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21986#msg-21986 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21986#msg-21986 Abby Ask The VetTue, 18 Sep 2012 21:14:33 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21980#msg-21980 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21980#msg-21980His probably 8-9 months old. He got a boil on his neck on left side down , before that boil appeared there was blood coming from his eyes prior 2 days to that. I took him to a vet. Vet gave him one lotion to apply , an eye drop and moxipet . And some more medicines And 2 days before he gave him 2 injections. One of vitamin and a antibiotic. When i bought him home he was almost died, i kept him in his bedding because i wasnt sure of his feeling cold or is it because on 2 injections at a time..his fine but not normal yet. I m finding a good vet but not getting any near by. What should i do now? The boil has some ball kind of thing inside and his so week now cannot even eat . I feed him juice with dropper. Please reply as soon as possible.. I m very tensed.]]> nena Ask The VetTue, 04 Sep 2012 20:14:10 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21979#msg-21979 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21979#msg-21979 bella Ask The VetThu, 23 Aug 2012 14:56:14 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21978#msg-21978 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21978#msg-21978
I have eight baby hamsters (about 10 days old), and one of them has what seems to look like very hard feces, or dry blood stuck to its bottom. I've read online about somethcalled "wet tail", but it doesn't look like that. They are all still nursing from the mom, so I'm reluctant to take the baby away just yet. Also, I believe it might be a male, since it has the scent gland above its tummy. The area above the anus looks swollen, but I don't see any bleeding.

Thanks so much for any help you can provide.

- Andrea.]]> abagel84 Ask The VetSun, 19 Aug 2012 22:57:19 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21977#msg-21977 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21977#msg-21977Any hamster that demonstrates a sudden change in behaviour i.e.goes off their food or water or starts to make odd noises needs to be seen by a vet. It may be nothing to worry about, but strange squeaks or snuffles or whistles could indicate a respiratory problem. Hamsters can be prone to bacterial and viral infections and if this is the case, the first thing to do is separate out the poorly hamster from any other hamsters to minimise the risk of spread of infection. All bedding, housing etc will need to be disinfected or replaced and the hamster must be seen by a vet for proper diagnosis and treatment. I hope this helps & good luck!
Zara The Vet]]> Zara The Vet Ask The VetSat, 18 Aug 2012 08:18:50 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21976#msg-21976 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21976#msg-21976I have two young hamster bought them about 4 months ago, stupidly I got distracted by their cuteness when I bought them and forgot to ask of they were boys or girls. They settled in very quickly and live in the same cage, haven't had any problems since, no fighting no mating etc. One of them is bigger than the other one not sure if its overweight I just assumed this was just a dominance thing and because he doesn't like going on the wheel as much as the other one. Lately the slightly larger one has been making funny noises don't really know how to describe it its kind of like a snuffling noise he also seems a bit less active (although that might just be a personality thing he's always been not as adventurous as the other one). Are the noises anything I should be concerned about.
Thanks
M]]> Madeline Berry Ask The VetSat, 18 Aug 2012 02:12:35 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21975#msg-21975 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21975#msg-21975 FionaMD Ask The VetTue, 14 Aug 2012 23:03:13 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21974#msg-21974 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21808,21974#msg-21974
I'm looking after my niece's hamster who is 1 and half years old. He' been with me for 2 weeks now but as just started making loud squeeking noises. Should I be worried?]]> kaz Ask The VetTue, 14 Aug 2012 19:54:21 +0000