my daughters hamster was in his exercise ball.we found him sitting still with a puddle of milky yellow liquid on the floor and spread around the inside of the ball. has he been sick or is this some sort of puss or something else?https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,3075#msg-3075Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:26:26 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,27147#msg-27147 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,27147#msg-27147 Nadoosha Ask The VetFri, 08 Jan 2016 17:51:26 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,26320#msg-26320 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,26320#msg-26320 Leslie Ask The VetFri, 24 Jul 2015 06:06:54 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22599#msg-22599 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22599#msg-22599
I don't think you should squeeze anything on a hamster especially when you aren't sure what it is. Sorry but you need to try to find a vet who is prepared to have a look check this.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetThu, 08 Aug 2013 06:49:28 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22593#msg-22593 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22593#msg-22593
Male hamsters do have large testicles but they should be equal sized, and purple is not a healthy colour for one of them to be. I can only usefully advise a check up for him with a vet.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetWed, 07 Aug 2013 18:59:22 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22584#msg-22584 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22584#msg-22584My daughter's dwarf hamster is a year old...His scent gland seems to be swollen, it's just swollen and red. I haven't noticed any pus inside or coming out of it. I have been cleaning it for 3 days with thyme tea but have noticed any change. The vets around here don't know much about hammies. Is there anything else I can do? Should I try to squeeze it? Please Help]]> Jordyns Mommy Ask The VetMon, 05 Aug 2013 04:02:39 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22574#msg-22574 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22574#msg-22574 Louise90 Ask The VetMon, 29 Jul 2013 23:38:02 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22471#msg-22471 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22471#msg-22471
This needs treatment from a vet to help her or she might lose the eye.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetTue, 18 Jun 2013 17:40:49 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22470#msg-22470 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22470#msg-22470 panda Ask The VetSat, 08 Jun 2013 13:18:30 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22466#msg-22466 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22466#msg-22466
Your hamster sounds very poorly. Signs you describe are probably enteritis which is serious. I hope you took her to a vet.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetTue, 18 Jun 2013 16:59:53 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22423#msg-22423 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22423#msg-22423 Becki Ask The VetTue, 04 Jun 2013 00:21:49 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22182#msg-22182 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22182#msg-22182
If this has continued since your post you probably know already if there were worse symptoms coming. Hamsters can become ill very quickly as their bodies require a constant source of energy from their food. If they slow or stop eating, it alone can lead to serious consequences. Hope you have taken him to a vet if any worse symptoms have developed.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetSat, 02 Mar 2013 15:49:36 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22165#msg-22165 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22165#msg-22165 Nicky Ask The VetTue, 26 Feb 2013 22:31:02 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22157#msg-22157 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,22157#msg-22157 Tessa Ask The VetFri, 22 Feb 2013 03:36:08 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,21199#msg-21199 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,21199#msg-21199 Amy Ask The VetSun, 02 Sep 2012 21:12:17 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,21180#msg-21180 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,21180#msg-21180 Zara The Vet Ask The VetWed, 29 Aug 2012 12:57:05 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,21164#msg-21164 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,21164#msg-21164
my hamster his one eye is shut and the other is open he sleeps a lot and never goes on his wheel anymore and sleeps beside his wheel all the time
what should i do please help]]> ivory Ask The VetSat, 25 Aug 2012 15:36:30 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,21154#msg-21154 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,21154#msg-21154
I have a dwarf hamster that is about 8 months old, I get him out every day but today I have noticed that his fur on his bum is yellow (he is snowy white with grey markings) he suddenly looks extremely old and can't open his eye properly (his left is worse than his right) after cleaning him with damp cotton pads he seems to have perked up, I also completely disinfected his cage thinking he was dirty but I did only do this less than a week ago. My old hamster, coconut only died 9 months ago and it was very sad to see I really don't want this to happen to Hedwig :( is there anything I can do or should I just take him to the vets tomorrow when I take my puppy in for her vaccinations?

Sorry it's a long message I just really don't know what to do

Charlotte]]> Charlotte Ask The VetTue, 21 Aug 2012 23:39:27 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,21073#msg-21073 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,21073#msg-21073 Zara The Vet Ask The VetSun, 05 Aug 2012 19:20:27 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,21070#msg-21070 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,21070#msg-21070 missfarah Ask The VetSun, 05 Aug 2012 06:34:43 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,21048#msg-21048 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,21048#msg-21048 Monica Ask The VetFri, 27 Jul 2012 05:52:22 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,20442#msg-20442 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,20442#msg-20442 MarkRicher Ask The VetSun, 18 Dec 2011 13:34:54 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,20414#msg-20414 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,20414#msg-20414 natasha3151999 Ask The VetFri, 16 Dec 2011 05:03:10 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,20354#msg-20354 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,20354#msg-20354
If your brother is worried about the infection being catching then first you need to clear it up in the hamster (see your vet) and always make sure you wash your hands after handling the hamster to reduce the chance of catching anything.]]> MarkRicher Ask The VetThu, 01 Dec 2011 07:26:34 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,20349#msg-20349 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,20349#msg-20349 mcelderrygirl Ask The VetWed, 30 Nov 2011 22:54:41 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,20339#msg-20339 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,20339#msg-20339My hanster is 4 months old and its back end seems enlarged and over the last wk or so i have noticed a small pink lump protruding out its anal area. It looks like a bit of its inside although its not there all the time. He is still playfull and seems to be eating and drinking normally. This is our first hamster and We are very worried. Do you think he needs to see a vet? Thank you]]> G2000 Ask The VetSat, 26 Nov 2011 14:24:54 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,20225#msg-20225 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,20225#msg-20225 MarkRicher Ask The VetSun, 16 Oct 2011 09:37:01 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,20192#msg-20192 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,20192#msg-20192 Leon Ask The VetWed, 12 Oct 2011 14:43:50 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,20177#msg-20177 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,20177#msg-20177
You do not say much about your hamster except that it is a bit thin so it is not really possible to give you much advice. If the hamster is ill you should see a vet.

Abbie,

If the hamster is not walking properly then it may have damaged a leg or its back. You probably need to see a vet to see which it is, although there is no specific treatment except removing all the wheels etc so the hamster is confined and cannot play injuring itself further while they heal. If the hamster is not drinking then the vet may be able to give you painkillers or antibiotics which may remedy the situation depending on the cause.

Samantha

This sounds like a respiratory infection (antibiotics from the vet if the hamster is unwell) or may be due to dusty bedding.]]> MarkRicher Ask The VetMon, 10 Oct 2011 05:30:54 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,20164#msg-20164 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,20164#msg-20164 Samantha Knight Ask The VetSun, 09 Oct 2011 18:13:12 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,20155#msg-20155 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,3075,20155#msg-20155
Ive had a Hamsters with wet tail before and her back end was really bad but i dont think that what this Hamster has got.]]> Abbie B Ask The VetFri, 07 Oct 2011 18:01:06 +0000