His eye can be opened a little bit, but no where near as much as his left eye can. I have never taken him or my other hamsters to a vet and know it will be quite expensive. Is there anything that I might be able to try at home to make it better?
Male/ ? years old/either syberian or chinese dwarf hamster
2006-12-27 02:15:23 · 9 answers · asked by tootalldk 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Take a warm wet cloth and gently wipe your hamster's eye. Not only will it make his/her eye feel a little better, it will help him/her to open its eye. Do it about 3 times a day if you can.
2006-12-27 02:19:01 · answer #1 · answered by Me, Myself & I 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt use a towel on a tiny little hamster. Use some cotton wool with warm water a few times a day. It sounds as though its got dust particles in its eye. I wouldnt worry! But if this doesnt work, take him to the vet as he might have scratched his eye a little.
2006-12-27 02:36:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could have an eye infection, or over abundance of the mucus type stuff that forms around your eye. The mucus and dry and seal the eye shut.
For either, get a warm cloth and gently rub the mucus off.
If the problem is persistant, contact your vet.
GOOD LUCK
2006-12-27 02:47:59 · answer #3 · answered by rachel0hs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to take it to the vet trying anything on your own could cause harm to the small animal.
If holding a warm towel to its eye does not work like the other folks here sugessed take it to the vet.
Good luck
2006-12-27 02:37:31 · answer #4 · answered by Tom Sawyer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He probably has an eye infection. As mentioned above, wipe his eye with a warm, moist towel a few times a day.
Also, don't forget to change his bedding and wash out his cage.
2006-12-27 02:27:05 · answer #5 · answered by Jay E. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be allergic to it's bedding... Try changing that, and if you can pick him up, try holding a warm, wet cloth to the eye several times a day.
2006-12-27 07:52:35 · answer #6 · answered by JQ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hold a warm moist washcloth over it for a few minutes.
2006-12-27 02:17:24 · answer #7 · answered by Bored Enough To Be Here 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree woth the other answers as well plus you can buy eye stuff for them to treat the infection!!1
2006-12-27 02:24:11 · answer #8 · answered by misskrisrox 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
watever u do do not (obviously) try to pry it open! lol
2006-12-27 11:17:40 · answer #9 · answered by Rin_san44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋