My hamster died from wet tail. How can I prevent it with a new one?

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Just lost my first hamster on the first day to wet tail. I'm going to get another one, but I want to know what I can do to prevent this from happening again. Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Female | 0.05 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry you lost your hamster. 1) Don't buy your new hamster in the same place you bought the one that died. 2) make sure you disinfect the cage, and all cage furniture. You will need new bedding, throw out the food you offered Cookie. 3) Disinfect the water bottle, and also wipe the cage wires with a disinfectant. 4) Make sure your new hamster is lively, has a shiny fur and no diarrhea (the fur must be dry everywhere) 5) Do not buy a hamster out of a colony where any of the others appear ill or slow or strange. 6) Give your new hamster time to adjust to the new surroundings. Do not handle him the first day. Try not to stress him. That is about all you can do. I hope you get a healthy hamster this time.

My hamster died from wet tail. How can I prevent it with a new one?

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