My hamster is very sick and acting strange. What should I do?

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female hamster Chewie is about 18 mos & fell down tubing, walking in circles & into wall, gunky nose, eye not glossy other closed. Breathing erratically with grunting sound. Was fine yesterday. Is she dying? Did I make her sick w/ a/c on? Never blown directly in her direction. Have her wrapped in towel for warmth & in her bed for comfort. HELP!!!

Miranda Sadar, DVM, DACZM · Accepted Answer

Chewie sounds very sick, and I am so sorry that this is happening. From what you are describing, she needs to see a veterinarian immediately. She can then be evaluated to see if there are any possible treatments for her, and if there are not, they can assist with euthanasia if that is needed or desired by you to ease her suffering. 18 months is an older age for a hamster, so that may be related to why she is getting sick. The material around her nose may be making it hard for her to breathe as well - if she tolerates it, you can clean the material off with a warm, wet cloth, but be careful so that she doesn't panic or struggle when you do it since she is already having a hard time breathing. The veterinarian can also clean this off for you as well. I am so sorry again - it is never easy to have a pet get sick.

My hamster is very sick and acting strange. What should I do?

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