Why does my hamster look like she's throwing up her insides?

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Hi. My hamster looks like she's thrown up her intestines and chickes up in then

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thanks for using PetCoach. I'm having a difficult time understanding the second half of your question. Hamsters are physically unable to vomit so that is unlikely to be the issue, although the *can* empty their cheek pouch which can sometimes look like vomiting. If the substance you are seeing could possibly be diarrhea, it is possible your hamster has "wet tail", a bacterial infection of the GI tract that can be very serious and life-threatening. Here's a website with good information on wet tail: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?articleid=2282 Please monitor your hamster and make sure she is eating. If she has diarrhea, her appetite is down, or she seems lethargic, I recommend taking her in to the nearest vet who treats "pocket pets." Hope this helps.

Why does my hamster look like she's throwing up her insides?

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