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Re: My hamster was injured

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Posted by gary on October 06, 2007 at 02:26:23:

In Reply to: Re: My hamster was injured posted by Sam on October 05, 2007 at 14:40:42: Sleeping is the remedy rodents use when they are feeling poorly. So continue checking. The food stuck under the eye may be either something in the cheek pouch or a dental problem. The cheek pouch can be flushed or irrigated, usually by a vet, but a syringe or eyedropper can be used. A dental problem may be visible (red, inflamed) once the mouth is open. Of course, this would be painful when touched so the lump may just turn out to be stored food. As before, see that he is drinking water and eating despite the inactivity. Since there is no sign of physical injury, leg twisted or stiff when walking, the trauma from the accident may take some time to resolve. You have to choose between disturbing him to check or let him rest (handling increases stress). The enclosed eye may be diseased and causing the discomfort. Hamsters do not rely much on vision, but the eye condition is troubling. Recovery may progress slowly, but as long as the food/drinking is apparent, you can relax about taking any treatment steps to avoid stressing your friend.

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: Sleeping is the remedy rodents use when they are feeling poorly. So continue checking. The food stuck under the eye may be either something in the cheek pouch or a dental problem. The cheek pouch can be flushed or irrigated, usually by a vet, but a syringe or eyedropper can be used. A dental problem may be visible (red, inflamed) once the mouth is open. Of course, this would be painful when touched so the lump may just turn out to be stored food. As before, see that he is drinking water and eating despite the inactivity. Since there is no sign of physical injury, leg twisted or stiff when walking, the trauma from the accident may take some time to resolve. You have to choose between disturbing him to check or let him rest (handling increases stress). The enclosed eye may be diseased and causing the discomfort. Hamsters do not rely much on vision, but the eye condition is troubling. Recovery may progress slowly, but as long as the food/drinking is apparent, you can relax about taking any treatment steps to avoid stressing your friend.

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