my hamster, suki, doesn't open her eyes the whole day and its keeps sleeping. she is also weak to even drink from her water bottle. is something wrong with her?
2006-12-30 02:16:25 · 8 answers · asked by bearbear 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Are there any other sypmtoms you have noticed? Has her body temperature changed? Any discharge or bleeding? Take her to the vet immediately because it sounds serious. Go to this website and you can search illnesses by symptoms.
http://www.hamsterific.com/IllnessGuide.cfm#Aspergillis
It may be Aspergillis Fungus growing in the cage. The spores are airborne and harmful to the hamster. The vet can give you an antibiotic or anti-fungal medicine. Clean the cage out really good, including bars, levels and food dish. Use a pet safe disinfectant and boiling water. You need to kill all the spores or all future efforts are wasted. Change your cleaning habits. Spot clean the area she uses to go potty daily. Once a week change all of the litter and clean the bottom with a disinfectant.
Go to the vet immediately, especially if you notice any other symptoms.
Best of luck!
Kate
2006-12-31 20:51:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's something wrong with you're hamster if she's weak and tired. Bring her to the vet.
2006-12-30 03:33:29 · answer #2 · answered by Genius Next Door 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be she is just sleeping and tired during the day or it could be worse. Take her to the vet to make sure.
2006-12-30 02:28:37 · answer #3 · answered by Kristin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
better bring it to the vet for a checkup. Might be seriously ill or smth.
2006-12-30 02:20:52 · answer #4 · answered by Clemence 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u do know that hamsters are nocturnal right?!
take her to the vet any way!
2006-12-30 08:59:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prolly.. eithor that or shes REALLY tired. but most likey she is sick and wont make it much longer.
2006-12-30 02:20:32 · answer #6 · answered by chetzel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yake her to the vet . . . she sounds really ill!!
2006-12-30 03:31:28 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Hollister♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is she trying to hibernate? Give her some hibernating conditions.
2006-12-30 02:32:04 · answer #8 · answered by Scorpius59 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋