Why is my hamster losing fur near her tail and sleeping a lot?

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My hamster has lost som fur around her genitals. She sleeps alot and she doesn't train on her wheel. I don't see her awake and full of energy that often how I used to before. It is summer here so about two weeks ago we went on a 6 hour trip to an island where we spend summer every year. From then she is just acting weirdly with all of the simptoms above. Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female

Sabina Snyder, Specialty Surgery Technician · Accepted Answer

It sounds like your hamster could have a potentially life threatening condition called wet tail. This condition can be brought on by stress (which it sounds like yours may have had some of recently) and it can be quite dangerous. If not treated by a veterinarian asap, it can be fatal. Please seek treatment as soon as you can. In the meantime, clean the cage very well and minimize stress as much as possible; do not hold the hamster or have any new or abnormal conditions to his environment.

Why is my hamster losing fur near her tail and sleeping a lot?

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