My old dwarf hamster is breathing with crackling noises. What's wrong?

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Amber is making wired crackling noises when breathing and she can’t stop. One eye is shut and the other is black with a white dot in the middle of it. She has been blind and deaf for quite a few months now, but I’m getting really worried about her breathing. I know that she is quite old for a dwarf and she has never experienced any symptoms of diabetes. I have also always closely watched her diet. I will bring her to vet in morning I’m expecting bad news. What do you think? Thanks for ur time xx. Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 5 months old

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately it sounds like she is in significant respiratory distress. Crackles usually indicate fluid on the lungs. I would make her as warm and comfortable as possible and get her to a vet asap. I would prepare yourself that it won't be good news. Sorry to hear about Amber.

My old dwarf hamster is breathing with crackling noises. What's wrong?

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