Hamster, odd noises etc. Ideas?

Platemaker · 26th June 2010, 21:36

Does anyone know anything about Hamsters?

My son's hamster was found with blood around his mouth this evening and has since began to make clicking noises when breathing (don't laugh he's very upset...) These are accompanied by a squeak from time to time. (I said don't laugh!)

He ( the hamster) doesn't want to move around that much although he has climbed his cage a few times. He had some discharge from his eyes but that seems to have cleared up now and he is currently resting, whilst making strange noises.

As his teeth seem to be slightly uneven now I'm assuming that he has broken one and possibly trapped it in his windpipe.

Any ideas?

Roverowner · 26th June 2010, 21:40

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Originally Posted by Messenger

Does anyone know anything about Hamsters?

My son's hamster was found with blood around his mouth this evening and has since began to make clicking noises when breathing (don't laugh he's very upset...) These are accompanied by a squeak from time to time. (I said don't laugh!)

He ( the hamster) doesn't want to move around that much although he has climbed his cage a few times. He had some discharge from his eyes but that seems to have cleared up now and he is currently resting, whilst making strange noises.

As his teeth seem to be slightly uneven now I'm assuming that he has broken one and possibly trapped it in his windpipe.

Any ideas?

Could be exactly as you say. Vet and a n X-ray if you want to do anything about it I´m afraid

(can I give you a call tomorrow

)

Platemaker · 26th June 2010, 21:41

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Originally Posted by Roverowner

Could be exactly as you say. Vet and a n X-ray if you want to do anything about it I´m afraid

(can I give you a call tomorrow

)

No, I'll call you.It's my turn!

stevemac · 26th June 2010, 22:17

It's not a full moon is it. I hear Werehampsters are on the increase.

pondweed · 27th June 2010, 05:29

has he made it through the night?

Zeb · 27th June 2010, 07:21

That doesn't sound terribly hopeful I am afraid.....they are very small creatures and vets generally will not try and do too much to them....it sounds a bit like pneumonia to me, if so he'll pass quickly...sorry

Guinea pigs are better....more robust and last longer...up to 8 years as opposed to (usually) only 2 or 3 years max..

Platemaker · 27th June 2010, 09:22

He has made it through the night.

Right now he's trying to eat some grated carrot but he still doesn't look great.

If he makes it through today I'll take him to the vet tomorrow.I expect the trip will be one way for the hamster though.

Greeners · 27th June 2010, 09:24

Is it a 1.8 model ? probably early HGF to me.....

pab · 27th June 2010, 09:35

on a more serious note,these small animals have a short lifespan..

could you have a search round a few pet shops and find one similar as a replacement..he may never know.

Joseph · 27th June 2010, 12:56

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Originally Posted by pab

on a more serious note,these small animals have a short lifespan..

could you have a search round a few pet shops and find one similar as a replacement..he may never know.

Depends on how old/observant he is.

Hell if it was my sister you could replace the hamster with a cat and she wouldn't notice, just tell her it grew.

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Platemaker I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 160, MG ZT 180. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: N/A Posts: 2,384 Thanks: 27 Thanked 24 Times in 20 Posts	He has made it through the night. Right now he's trying to eat some grated carrot but he still doesn't look great. If he makes it through today I'll take him to the vet tomorrow.I expect the trip will be one way for the hamster though. __________________

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Zeb Banned MGZT V8 & ZTT 190+LPG Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That doesn't sound terribly hopeful I am afraid.....they are very small creatures and vets generally will not try and do too much to them....it sounds a bit like pneumonia to me, if so he'll pass quickly...sorry Guinea pigs are better....more robust and last longer...up to 8 years as opposed to (usually) only 2 or 3 years max..

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pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	on a more serious note,these small animals have a short lifespan.. could you have a search round a few pet shops and find one similar as a replacement..he may never know.