The poor little guy just fell from a bunk bed and now he's dragging one hind leg with a little blood on it (and chewing at it when he's awake). I did not see the accident happen, but I think he would have fallen onto fairly thick carpet below, or he'd likely be injured worse. He seems okay otherwise, as far as I can see, but I'm not a vet, and have only had the hamster a day. The vet's offices and pet store are closed for the long weekend (which just started). Does anyone know FROM EXPERIENCE the best way to deal with this? Links to articles would be helpful, too. I'm not having much luck finding anything to helpful online. Are there painkillers for hamsters? Should I splint it? Solutions to help it heal properly?
What do I watch for? Etc.....
We are all terribly distraught about this (especially the youngster that made the mistake) and are reconsidering even owning a pet since even a hamster can cause this much sadness upon injury! Help for sadness???
Thanks in advance
2006-08-05
14:31:18
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wibbie
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