My hamster is wobbly, sick, eyes shut. What's wrong and what to do?

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Hi! My syrian hamster is suddenly looking ill and walking wobbly. Her eyes are almost shut, but there's no sticky eyes. Can't feel any lump. Don't think it's dehydration (she drinks often and eats a lot of cucumber). She's only 3 months old. What can it be, and what can I do? Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 27 days old | 0.32 lbs

Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

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!

My hamster is wobbly, sick, eyes shut. What's wrong and what to do?

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