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My hamster has soft, light poop. Is this normal or a health concern?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Female | unspayed

Does this look like normal poop for a hamster? Compared to my friends hamster poop seems to be more firm and dark in color while my hamster seems to have softer poop and is a lighter color. Should I be concerned?

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on January 9th, 2018

This looks like normal poop to me. It could just be a difference in the type of food y'all feed or the way she digests it. Unless it becomes watery or not formed in pellets, then I wouldn't be worried. I hope this helps!

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