My hamster is dying, walking in circles, eyes crusted. What to do?

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I'm pretty sure my brother's hamster is dying. It is out during the day and is all spasmy and walking like he's drunk. His cage hasn't been cleaned in for a very long time and wreaks of urine. His eyes are nearly crusted shut. He has been walking in circles and then falls to his side. I cleaned the cage thoroughly and held him for a while so he could get some fresh air. What else can I do?

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

It sounds like this hamster is extremely weak and unwell and it may not be possible to successfully treat him. You have doen the right thing by making him clean and comfortable, offering some fresh water and pedialyte may help with any dehydration but a full vet check to assess the extent of his weakness and any underlying causes would be recommended

My hamster is dying, walking in circles, eyes crusted. What to do?

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