My hamster has diarrhea, wet bottom, isn't moving. Is it wet tail?

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my hamster is not eating and is having diarrhea. He has a wet bottom and is not moving. He is breathing slow. Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 25 days old | 0 lbs

Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA · Accepted Answer

This sounds like "wet tail" disease or Campylobacteriosis, a fairly common bacterial infection in hamsters. Your veterinarian will be able to prescribe appropriate antibiotic therapy to treat Butter. Given that he is breathing slowly, I would recommend you take him to the vet right away.

My hamster has diarrhea, wet bottom, isn't moving. Is it wet tail?

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