My hamster isn't drinking water. Is this normal? When to see a vet?

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I got two winter white hamsters that are litter-mates, one on Sunday and one on Monday. They are both eating fine and exercising and sleeping and everything is okay- except they haven't drank any water since Monday morning and it is Thursday evening. The bottle is working fine and I even put yogurt on the tip to get them to lick it but they haven't. I'm worried about this. Should I take them to the vet? Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | unneutered | 0.1 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hamsters do not drink much water. If you have been giving them greens and other fresh food, they likely have had enough moisture and did not need to drink from the bottle. If you are very worried, you can put a small bowl of water on the floor of the cage as well.

My hamster isn't drinking water. Is this normal? When to see a vet?

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