My hamster is too fat to go through the tunnels in her habitat. Help!?

Question

We've had her for about a year and she's not been able to use her wheel for a while. Her belly is big, protruding on both sides and keeping her from going in her tunnels and getting the exercise she needs. Is this just from inactivity/overeating or is she diseased? Any help would be appreciated.

Answer 1

if you are feeding her assorted seeds you must stop this! when hamsters have assorted food they ipckt he stuff they like the sweet stuff! so i would get something called extrusion food its one kind af food which is good for your pet you can get it at super pet my hamster is not fat and thats all ive been feeding it he is two my hamster doesnt have tunnels i cant afford them well i can but i dont wanna spend my money on that

Answer 2

When I got my hamster it was huge too but it turned out that it was pregnant (stupid pet shop had both sexes together) but after she gave birth and everything she did get fat but I suspect it was because of overfeeding, she couldn't go through her tunnel either. Instead of starving her I bought a new cage ones that are stories connected with latters.

Answer 3

Relax she is not diseased.
my hamster had the same problem.
It is just over eating.
all you need to do is get a bigger wheel, and bigger tunnels.
It's not that hard.

Have a terrific day!
Best I could do!
Brooke The Singer

Answer 4

Probobly just too much food just cut down on the food for a little [but dont starve her] and see what happens.
DONT FORGET WATER!

Answer 5

Well it might have wet tail because wet tail can also cause hamsters to bloat up......it also possible she could be pregnant

Answer 6

put her on a diet,too much Christmas goodies???