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Hamster has infected eye and walks wobbly. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

What can i do if my hamster has a infection she can't hardly open her left eye she walks wobbly she is eating and drinking water.. what is best for her ?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 28th, 2017

She could be suffering from an eye infection although many hamster in generally bad health condition can also appear to have an eye problem when it is in fact a generalized disease (such as cancer). i would recommend taking her to the vet ASAP in order to have her checked and treated.

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