Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male
My hamsters eyes are like glued shut and crusty! I cleaned them with warm water and a cotton swab and they opened up a bit. However, He's unbalanced and keeps tilting his head and falling over. I'm very worried
1 Answer
Published on March 8th, 2017
It sounds as if Teddy may have a pretty severe infection, illness or neurologic issue. Since he is having trouble balancing and his eyes are swollen shut it is best to seek veterinary care immediately for an exam and treatment as these are very concerning symptoms.
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