my hamster died of wet tail and people say that its because the cage isnt clean but i cleaned the cage once a week. but i know it was from wet tail because the area was all nasty and omg. and also why do they freeze up when they die?
2007-03-10 17:36:58 · 6 answers · asked by Cassidy M 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
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2007-03-10 17:48:17 · answer #1 · answered by Megan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many stress related things can cause a hamster to get Wet-tail. They can easily become stressed from being handled too much (after just getting your hamster), being away from mother/siblings, change in diet, improper/inadequate cage cleaning, often, etc. There are many other reasons that hamsters can get Wet-tail. They become stiff when they die because of rigor mortise caused by a chemical change in the muscles after death. Hope this helps, sorry for your loss.
2007-03-12 16:47:00 · answer #2 · answered by Model_Gal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is hard to say why the hamster contacted wet tail and died. Their body, much like any other animals body becomes rigid when they die due to rigor mortise setting in and making everything unyielding.
2007-03-10 17:47:33 · answer #3 · answered by don n 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. not all hamsters die of moist-tail. yet in particular i'd say approximately ninety 8% of them do. this is an extremely faital ailment, and could be contageous to toher hamsters. So in case you have any others please seperate them now. the only authentic anwer is to bypass to the vet. yet given which you won't have the ability to then, bypass to PETCO or PetSmart or yet another puppy keep and notice in the event that they have Dri-Tail. Your think to place it of their water. yet in particular whilst they have moist-tail they provide up ingesting and ingesting because of the fact they're too vulnerable. So until now it gets to that degree purchase it immeadiately. it ought to probable keep your hamster. yet with out going to the vet, there is form of no possibility of it dwelling. despite in case you do bypass to the vet, the diagnoses is easily not ought to. And it does not be well worth your money to help it from now on.. So stick to those steps. yet, i'm sorry. there is rather no possibility. in case you notice those indicators: Diarhea Getting weaker popular Stops ingesting and ingesting gets Very skinny won't be energetic(Dpesn't flow in any respect lots) Has a terrible smell Tail is moist and backside by using tail is grimy(Diarhea, bedding, blah caught to it) Eyes start to close and is purely too liable to open them supplies some squeaks (Faint,, yet loud sufficient to hearken to, kinda like how guinea pigs squeak) respiration is going swifter, then slower and slower, and gasps for air Then it is going to provide all it rather is power in a single final breath and die So, regrettably that's what is going to ensue on your hamster so as. I recommend do not play consisting of your hamster whilst it shows those indicators. it ought to reason greater harm. enable it stay in peace, and have a solid relax of it rather is existence.. it particularly is all i will say. i'm hoping this permits. Be solid..=]
2016-12-18 10:32:53 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
becuase when they die they cant move thier bodies
2007-03-11 05:49:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It probably sat on his or her water bowl.
2007-03-10 17:44:00 · answer #6 · answered by Zipps1986 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋