Why is my hamster wobbly, shaking, cold, and moving slowly?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | 1 month and 17 days old | 0 lbs
My hamster is sick. She is wobbly and sometimes falls. I had to move her food and water. She is shaking and sorta cold and moves slowly.
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Published on September 23rd, 2017
Those symptoms tend to happen in very sick hamsters, usually due to severe dehydration. most hamsters do not recover from turning that ill but if you want to give her a chance to survive you will have to take her urgently to a vet in order to attempt supportive treatment.
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Published on July 11th, 2018
I'm sorry your little hamster is not feeling well. These little guys can be delicate! There are a couple of things you can try at home- give her a little bit of syrup or honey water if she has not been eating to make sure her blood sugar is not too low. Make sure she is not too cold- like near an air conditioning vent. You can use a warm water cotton ball to remove the stool piece on her rear end so it is not stuck. But overall, she looks like she is very ill and needs to see a vet- I'm not sure what is going on- these are non specific signs of pain, illness (like upper respiratory infection) etc and your little friend needs a diagnosis before we can get her recommended treatment
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Published on September 30th, 2017
Poor Diana! If this behavior continues, you should have her checked out by a vet. I am worried that she may have a tooth issue like malocclusion or be a working on the start of an upper respiratory infection that could lead to pneumonia. Both of these conditions are common in hamsters and could explain her symptoms. Good luck!
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