Ok,one of my hamsters,Kerry, was pregnant and she gave birth to 7 baby hamsters. One of them turned out to be a runt. Lately he's been spazzing out and runs around rolls and cleaning himself(while spazzing).He's calm for one second(not even a minute) then he continues to spaz. He seems really uncomfortable and he's the only one doing it. I noticed he was red around the bottom area. It seems to be bothering him a lot. He trys to clean himself but he spazzes again. He also makes strange noises.Does he have mites or some type of infection?Should I take him to someone?
2006-08-18 10:42:34 · 14 answers · asked by Stephanie 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
does he do it all the time or just occaisonally? because many hamsters do this thing where they look like their having a seizure--mostly in corners--and its just play. but the red bottom wouldnt relate to that. if u can get him to a vet u should. being the runt he may have some developmental problems. the mom may eat him if that's the case. how old r they? check his skin--do u see any black specs--mites? if it were mites though they should all be scratching. is he eating ok? r they eating regualr food yet? if it's 1 mth old it can be separated.
2006-08-18 11:03:33 · answer #1 · answered by galaxygurl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what i would do is put him in a seperate cage unless he is still nursing. If thats the case keep in the cage along with the other hamsters. with his red bottom he may have an infection of some kind. i would take him to the vet as soon as possible. the vet will probally be able to perscribe something to help with the sezures,possible infection,or possible mites. make sure to tell the vet that he was the RUNT of the litter. i really hope your baby hamster is okay.
2006-08-18 11:13:04 · answer #2 · answered by I_LOVE_2_SHOP! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like this is a neurological disorder. not very common, happens in about 1 out of 100 hamsters. Ive been breeding robos for 3 years now and I once had a little baby who did the same thing, he would run in circles and squeak and suddenly flip over and roll around and run in circles again. Good news: its not contagious, no need for quarantine, don't need to separate him from his family yet. Bad news: my little spazoid died of a seizure when he was around 4 months old, and no , he was never normal..i actually named him Spazoid. The red bottom thing, that's some kind of infection most likely unrelated to the neurological problem. if u can, try and grab him and put tea tree oil or plain old Neosporin on it.
2015-07-26 20:35:10 · answer #3 · answered by Mckenna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should take him to a vet A.S.A.P! My hamster runs and cleans herself a lot, but you see every hamster do that. Red butt, not normal that I know of...spazzing out, no clue.
Hope you find a vet soon!
2006-08-18 11:29:05 · answer #4 · answered by Lion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
properly it relies upon on how old the newborn hamster is. And besides, I dont imagine you should. even as a hamster sleeps, it particularly needs sleep. it truly is going to fall unwell in case you wake it up too oftentimes. extraordinarily no matter if it truly is a touch one.
2016-11-05 03:04:49 · answer #5 · answered by filonuk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes he might have a infection or some kind of mite. take him to the dr.
2006-08-18 11:50:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor baby. Take him to a vet!!
2006-08-24 12:51:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quarantine him and watch for changes ! If, he continues then, yes he may have mites !
2006-08-24 12:47:14 · answer #8 · answered by Jo Jo Gunn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that a prayer vigil will solve your problems. Let's praaaay
2006-08-23 12:03:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should take to the vet cause that is so not normal
2006-08-25 02:01:02 · answer #10 · answered by 2cool4u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋