maybe the fact he's not eating food that's made specifically for him may be the problem. hamster food is what he's supposed to be eating. whatever he's eating now may be starting to disagree with him.
Hamsters with wet tail are generally lethargic with a loss of appetite and generally stop grooming. They have a very fluid diarrhea, and develop a wet, soiled, and matted area around the anus and tail. The diarrhea causes them to become dehydrated, so their eyes may appear dull and sunken. They may sit 'hunched up' and be irritable because of the abdominal discomfort. In serious cases, blood may be seen in the diarrhea or around the anus, and/or the rectum may protrude out of the anus because of the constant straining.
Wet tail is a very serious disease, and hamsters with the above symptoms should be examined by a veterinarian immediately."
if it's just his poops at this time then it might just be diarrhea? has he been eating too much fruits and veggies? iceberg lettuce?
naa, they can also get diarrhea from overeating things with lots of water in them. but yea still go to the vet. it's a very good sign he's still doing his normal things.
Nope. Diarrhea can also be caused by a change in diet, or by excessive watery foods (apples, celery, cucumber, watermelon, iceberg lettuce...) Since you're switching him over to a more appropriate diet, his stomach might just be a little upset at the change. With a Syrian, I'd definitely watch closely to make sure the diarrhea doesn't develop into wet tail though. A vet visit as a precaution would be a good idea.
Aww, poor boy! Definatly take him to the vet as soon as you can... Just to be safe. I brought Sundae to the vet in her hamster ball (with bedding in it). I just had to hold it the whole time so she didn't roll...
Good luck! I've had hams with wet tail before and it's never fun... But it's always come on all of a sudden (atleast to my memory), so hopefully if it's just a little, it's normal diahrrea and he'll be okay... *shrug*
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Do you think he'll be okay?
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Do you think he'll be okay for tonight? Trust me, I'll be there as soon as it opens in the morning.
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I've never been to a vet before and I'm really nervous.
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I haven't even finished changing him over onto only hamster food yet. I'll be at the vet tomorrow morning. Is there anything I can do for him tonight?
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I'm guessing he's about a year old, but I'm not a good judge of hamster ages.
He came in without water or a wheel. He had pine bedding and didn't have anything to chew on. I just wanted to do right by him. I'm so scared for him.
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Hamsters with wet tail are generally lethargic with a loss of appetite and generally stop grooming. They have a very fluid diarrhea, and develop a wet, soiled, and matted area around the anus and tail. The diarrhea causes them to become dehydrated, so their eyes may appear dull and sunken. They may sit 'hunched up' and be irritable because of the abdominal discomfort. In serious cases, blood may be seen in the diarrhea or around the anus, and/or the rectum may protrude out of the anus because of the constant straining.
Wet tail is a very serious disease, and hamsters with the above symptoms should be examined by a veterinarian immediately."
if it's just his poops at this time then it might just be diarrhea? has he been eating too much fruits and veggies? iceberg lettuce?
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He's still grooming and he's still eating. I wouldn't have even known that something was wrong if I hadn't put him in his ball. Poor guy.
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Good luck! I've had hams with wet tail before and it's never fun... But it's always come on all of a sudden (atleast to my memory), so hopefully if it's just a little, it's normal diahrrea and he'll be okay... *shrug*
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