He is very lethargic and is dehydrated. He hardly eats and moves at all. Last night I noticed a discharged after he peed and I took him to the vet. He was given antibiotics, a vitamin shot and fluids. I am worried it is something more like cancer. he is 2 years old. Please some kind advice is appreciated.
2007-02-28 07:19:21 · 8 answers · asked by lamber 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I took him to the vet this AM and this was the treatment. He wont open his eyes and is just looking really sick. He doesnt have diarrhea
2007-02-28 07:32:40 · update #1
I have had pet rats that died from cancer. With small animals, by the time they start behaving dramatically differently than normal, they are really sick (doesn't make you feel better, I know!). They hide their illnesses well. I've found that the big difference between cancer and bacterial/viral illnesses is that the animal still has an appetite with cancer. With other illnesses, there is fever if the illness is advanced, which suppresses appetite. Try feeding him his favorite foods to check; if hard foods aren't possible, try a sweet such as cake. With rats, if they won't eat chocolate, I know they are VERY sick. (By the way, chocolate isn't very good for small animals :)).
Also, when small animals stop grooming themselves (begin to look scruffy, hair standing out instead of lying smooth, with swelling around the face), they are pretty far gone. Cancer, or not, their appetite may be gone by this time.
I hope this is not the case with your little guy! Good luck.
2007-02-28 08:44:53 · answer #1 · answered by brigida 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
unfortunatley most hamsters only live to about 3-4 years. depending on how old he was when you got him-his immune system might just me shutting down. this would supercharge and viruses he could come in contact with. try doing an really through cleaning of the cage and replace all bedding. make sure to scrub any toys, food dish, even the waterbowl. this will kill anything yet to attack. keep giving the medication and good luck.
2007-02-28 16:25:36 · answer #2 · answered by funniesbyme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry that your hamster is not well! I know how you feel, because my own hamster got a tumor and cancer. In his case, it was easy to tell. He had a rather large bulge sticking out of his side and I did some research and brought him to the vet.
I would bring your hamster to the vet again, and tell him what you're worried about.
Good luck!!!
2007-02-28 15:24:22 · answer #3 · answered by asdfjkl; 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take Him To The Vet , They Will Know , He May Be Dying Bcz They Only Live For 2 years. SORRY AND GOOD LUCK ! x
2007-02-28 15:39:33 · answer #4 · answered by dO yOu wanna piece Of me :-D[8]? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that this is probably not cancer but you should get it checked out for something else because who knows their might be something seriously wrong anyway because not everything is cancer.
2007-02-28 15:28:01 · answer #5 · answered by Who said my name? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
often animals of this variety will develop lumps in the form of cancerous tumors...........this is one way to know.
it almost sounds like he has eaten something toxic, would this be a possibility? have you changed his food lately, this may have additives that he may be allergic to, or could he have gotton into something....
2007-02-28 15:26:25 · answer #6 · answered by amber 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check him for lumps. a cyst will move around as most are not attached to tissue, and a cancerous tumor will be firm and not move around.
2007-03-01 01:22:25 · answer #7 · answered by MommyCaleb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
somthing doesnt sound good i would take it to the vet IMMEDIANTLY
2007-02-28 16:47:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋