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What to do if a hamster is limping?
If your hamster starts to limp or has trouble walking, consult the vet. These are some of the possible causes of the problem: Falls and accidents – If your hamster has suffered a fall recently, he may have a paralyzed or broken leg (or legs). Your pet will need to visit the vet.
How do I know if my hamster is injured?
Most Common Signs of Illness or Injury
- loss of appetite.
- inactivity.
- huddling in a corner.
- a ruffled or unkempt coat.
- sneezing, wheezing, and/or discharge from the nose or eyes.
- wetness around the tail.
- diarrhea.
- hair loss (often a sign of parasites or allergies)
Is my hamster OK if he fell?
They are fine and never showed any signs of injury. Remember they are pretty much rodents and rodents can manage to live through quite a bit. A fall like that can seriously hurt or even kill a hamster.
Do Vets treat hamsters?
Your veterinarian will examine your hamster, record its weight, and discuss housing, proper diet, and appropriate toys. A fecal sample also should be examined for parasites. Neutering can be discussed with the veterinarian. Hamsters do not require vaccinations.
How can you tell if a hamster has a broken bone?
You may be able to tell that your hamster is in pain. He might not be as active or won’t want to move at all. Other signs that your hamster has a fracture include: Distinguish between an open and closed fracture. Once you suspect your hamster has a broken bone, you need to determine what type of a break he has.
What causes a hamster to fracture its leg?
Fractures, more commonly known as broken bones, are actually quite common in hamsters. They mainly occur due to accidents such as improper handling of the animal or when a hamster tries to dislodge its leg from the cage’s wire mesh or exercise wheel.
When to go to the vet for a broken leg hamster?
Know when to go to the veterinarian. If your hamster has an open fracture, you must visit the vet. You won’t be able to treat this kind of break at home and without medical treatment, your hamster will get infected bone stumps, leading to general tissue infection, blood poisoning, and death.
How can you tell if a broken leg is open or closed?
If it’s an open fracture, the white of the bone will be visibly poking through the skin. If he has a closed fracture, the bones aren’t visible and there’s no skin wound. Instead, the broken bones remain sealed within the muscles of the leg.