Why is my 2-year-old hamster drinking his pee and peeing in water?

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Hi. Two year old Syrian hamster is drinking his pee, despite having access to water. I keep giving him new water and he keeps peeing inside it. We give him water in bottle caps because he used his water bottle to escape from his cage in the past. Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male | unneutered | 2 years old | 0.25 lbs

Eryn Taormina, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there! I'm so sorry to hear about Cupcake's troubles. Syrian hamsters are considered geriatric at 2 years of age. They can develop kidney issues or other illnesses that may make them sick. He may be displaying the odd behavior because he isn't feeling well. I would take him in to see a veterinarian who handles and treats hamsters to see if he needs medical attention. You can also try the water bottle again and maybe get a smaller on that he can't use to climb out of his cage. Or reinforce the cage in that area to make it harder for him to escape. Best of luck!

Why is my 2-year-old hamster drinking his pee and peeing in water?

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