Hamsters

Most minor grazes can be treated by being gently

cleaned, using a cotton bud dipped in salty water (tap

water and rock salt). However more serious injuries

such as cuts must be looked at and treated by a

veterinarian as soon as possible to prevent infection

and abscesses. Try and keep the wound as clean as

possible until you go to the vet.

Hamsters have very fine bones which can easily

fracture, including their skull. Blood in the nose or

ears could mean your pet has hurt its head badly.

If you believe your pet has suffered a broken or

fractured bone, or if you see blood in the urine,

phone your vet immediately. Your vet may advise

you to bring your pet in as soon as possible for

stabilization and pain relief. In the meantime, keep

it in a darkened and quiet area. It will feel more safe

and relaxed in a dark enclosed space, such as its

traveling box lined with soft bedding.

Teeth

Keep a close check on your hamster’s teeth to make

sure they do not grow too long or are misaligned.

This can indicate a variety of possible problems,

including inadequate diet, fractured teeth from a fall,

abscesses, or some other illness. If your hamster is

having difficulty eating (this is one reason to check

its weight weekly), you need to take it to the vet.

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Hamsters