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Hamster sick: eyes, legs, not eating after new bedding. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Female | unspayed | 3 years old

My hamster developed an infection in her private area, and in her eyes. She is having trouble using her back legs, and wont eat. She was just fine 2 days ago, before i used a new bedding. What can i do?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 22nd, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It sounds like she is having a lot of issues right now that need veterinary evaluation and treatment. I recommend that you have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to take a look at all these abnormalities you described so that therapy can be recommended accordingly. Good luck!

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