My hamster's eye is stuck shut and he has a skin infection. What do I do?

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I don't know what to do my hamsters I is stuck together he had a skin infection and I think it's spread to his eye. Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

Your hamster needs a visit to a veterinarian (there are vets that see hamsters) because he may need an antibiotic or other medication to treat his eye and skin. In the meantime, you can use a clean soft cloth wet with water held over the eyelid to hopefully loosen the crusting holding the eyelids together.

My hamster's eye is stuck shut and he has a skin infection. What do I do?

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