My hamster is suddenly lethargic and won't get up. Is it serious?

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Hamster is extremely lethargic and won’t get up. No symptoms before tonight. Normal diet and exercise. Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male | 0.2 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Hamsters that become extremely lethargic unfortunately rarely survive, it could be a bloat or a gastrointestinal infection, it could also be due to a tumor, it's hard to say, you need to take him to the vet urgently.

My hamster is suddenly lethargic and won't get up. Is it serious?

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