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My hamster is throwing up orange sticky stuff. Did she eat candy corn?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female

We noticed my hamster had stuff coming out of her mouth. It was orange in color and sticky. I think my kid fed her candy corn. She isn't acting like herself. She's not running around and her eyes are closed which is not like her at all.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 9th, 2017

This is possible a vomiting episode which is always a concerning sign in hamsters. An immediate check up is required as severe gastrointestinal inflammation could be the cause of it and requires immediate treatment. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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