i think my hamster is blind but there are no signs of cataract but he wakes up with eye bugers frequently. he is also gaining weight. he doesn't do much anymore.
2007-01-14 06:46:17 · 13 answers · asked by Random guy number 1988 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
The thing to remember is that hamsters have extremely poor eyesight already. Just as humans, eyesight diminishes with age. Your hammie could just be getting old (syrians live 2-4 years and dwarfs 1-3 years). That would be why he isn't as active as he used to be either. Unless the discharge is a strange color (green or red), I wouldn't worry. He probably just isn't grooming himself as often as he used to. If your still worried, a trip to the vet may be in order.
All the best.
2007-01-14 07:16:58 · answer #1 · answered by CC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u check on the computer it may be that your hamster is dying. when a hamsters doent do much life run or eat it may be that its too old. Yes hamsters are blind but not that kind of blind that u cant see its the color blind part that hamsters can only see in black and white.
2007-01-14 06:51:54 · answer #2 · answered by dramagirl1117 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be a chance that your hamster may be blind but i suggest you go to the nearest veternarion. Although they may be expesive you could search for any answers on ask.com google.com or a hamster and pet website. I love animals esspecially hamsters so so very much so i do hope he turns out okay.
2007-01-14 06:50:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a really good question. I had several hamsters I'm pretty sure they couldn't see well. My hamster, Hampbee had blue eyes and I'm pretty sure he was blind. So yea..I guess your is hamster
2007-01-14 06:53:28 · answer #4 · answered by Really? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have two options that I can think of. You can take him to a Small Animal Veterinarian, or you can let his symptoms progress at home. Sorry, most rodents only live up to three years.
2007-01-14 07:04:16 · answer #5 · answered by smart girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check this out its a great source for all sorts of hamster ailments.
http://www.petwebsite.com/hamsters/hamster_health.htm..hope that helps
2007-01-14 08:07:57 · answer #6 · answered by Holly H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he is depressed. Take him to a vet or set him free in the wild.
2007-01-14 06:54:34 · answer #7 · answered by WpgJon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
soz but i was just ROFL!!!!!! i imagined ur hamster with sunglasses saying "oh ay em belined...HALB MEH!!!!" lol anyways, go visit the doc , he'll know whats the matter.But i hope nothing serious,good luck.
2007-01-14 06:55:59 · answer #8 · answered by Wind Chime 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is sick, get him to a vet as soon as you can. little rodent pets can die very fast from the smallest of things.
2007-01-14 06:49:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
theres only one thing you can do with a blind hamster.... EAT IT
2007-01-14 06:50:27 · answer #10 · answered by Jonno 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋