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My hamster was attacked and is breathing weirdly. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I have a Siberian hamster, yesterday my sister buy a Syrian hamester and put them together. My siberian hamster got attacked and had injury and he bleeded little. Now he is breathing weirdly and does not eat or move. Please helppp !!!!!

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 11th, 2016

Poor Fustuq! He really needs to be seen by a vet to determine the extent of his injury, especially since he is breathing weird and not moving. There isn't much you can do at home except keep him quiet, warm, and try to get him to eat and drink.

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