what does hamster sick look like?

  Sick hamsters usually exhibit the following symptoms, and a comprehensive judgment should be made based on changes in their appearance, behavior, and physiology:​

  I. Abnormal Appearance​

  Hair Condition​

  Rough, dull fur, with partial or extensive hair loss (may be due to skin diseases or parasitic infections).​

  Damp, sticky fur around the tail or anus (a typical sign of wet tail disease).​

  Abnormalities of the Five Senses​

  Eyes: Redness, swelling, and increased discharge (eye boogers or tear stains); in severe cases, inability to open the eyes.​

  Nose: Runny nose and dirty fur around the nose (cold or respiratory infection).​

  Ears: Accumulated earwax and foul odor (ear inflammation or infection).​

  Teeth: Overgrown teeth leading to drooling and difficulty eating.​

  Body Changes​

  Sudden weight loss or localized hard lumps (may be tumors).​

  Skin redness, ulcers, or scabs (fungal or bacterial infections).​

  II. Abnormal Behavior​

  Decreased Activity​

  Huddling in corners for long periods, slow response, and avoiding interaction.​

  Significantly reduced or even complete cessation of running wheel use.​

  Abnormal Eating Habits​

  Loss of appetite or refusal to eat, accompanied by rapid weight loss.​

  Frequent trips to the toilet (diarrhea or urinary system problems).​

  Abnormal Movements​

  Frantically digging at the cage and rapid breathing when suffering from heatstroke.​

  Circling or convulsions may occur due to brain diseases.​

  III. Abnormal Physiological Indicators​

  Breathing: Shallow, rapid, or labored breathing (pneumonia or heart disease).​

  Body Temperature: Hot body when suffering from heatstroke; gradually cooling body when near death.​

  Excrement: Soft or loose stools (gastroenteritis or wet tail disease).​

  IV. Emergency Symptoms (Immediate Veterinary Care Required)​

  Protruding eyeballs (may be tumors or infections).​

  Apparent death (caused by low temperature; emergency warming is needed).​

  Persistent convulsions or inability to stand (nervous system diseases).​

  If any of the above symptoms are observed, it is recommended to first isolate the sick hamster, adjust the environment (e.g., maintain a stable temperature, clean the bedding), and consult a veterinarian as soon as possible.

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