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My dwarf hamster's eye is squinted. What can I do to help at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | 1lb

I have a dwarf hamster and he recently, his left eye has been squinted and we aren't sure why. Is there anything we can do at home that will help him?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on November 17th, 2017

Hello and thank you for using Pet Coach concerning Hershey. I would recommend to flush his eye out with sterile saline. Thus will flush out any bedding or anything stuck in there. If he continues to squint the eye, then I would recommend to take him to the vet to get his eye stained to look for a scratch. Bacterial infections are also possible and treatment is antibacterial eye drops. I hope this helps!

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