My hamster is suddenly bloated, angry, and biting. What should I do?

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Our Chinese dwarf hampster seems to be very large (bloated) and very angry and this cake about with in a day. Biting nonstop. Please help us on what to do. He doesn’t look right at all. Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | unneutered | 0.5 lbs

Mariya Gugel, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor Kodak! I can see that his abdomen is distended and that he is hunched with his fur erected. The latter two are signs of pain, as well as the increased aggression. I recommend having him seen by a vet as soon as possible to determine the cause. His abdominal distension can be caused by a mass or an infection, a foreign body, or enlargement of any of the abdominal organs.

My hamster is suddenly bloated, angry, and biting. What should I do?

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