Why is my old hamster shaking, weak, gasping, and coughing blood?

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My Syrian Hamster is a year and 11 months old. A week ago she has been shaking in the past week despite keeping the house above 70 degrees... and lots of bedding in her cage. She just started wobbling around this morning and i held her. She is very weak and gasping for breath. Then she coughed up bloody foam. What is happening? Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 3 days old | 0 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor Ham. She sounds very sick. I am concerned that she could have an infection, cancer, or a problem with her heart. The fact that she is gasping for breath is extremely serious and she should be examined by a vet as soon as possible. A vet can determine if her condition can be treated, otherwise she may need to be euthanized.

Why is my old hamster shaking, weak, gasping, and coughing blood?

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