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Why is my dwarf hamster active during the day and falling over?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | 6 months and 12 days old

Hi i have a dewarf hamster. The thing is for about a week now she has became more active buring the day. The other worrying thing we have noticed is when she stands up on her back legs she always falls over/backwards. Is this something normal or is thereva problem

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on September 1st, 2017

It does not sound like Moxie really has a problem. She could be more active during the day because people are around more during the day. She also could be falling over more due to balance than an actual health issue. I think that I would continue to monitor moxie. If she is not eating, drinking or acting ill I would recommend taking her to a vet for an exam. Hope that helps

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