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My hamster has an arched back. Is this a sign of pain or illness?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 7 days old | 0 lbs

My hamster has an arched back and im unsure on what to do

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on April 9th, 2019

Hi, it could be a sign of pain in his back or in his tummy. Keep an eye when he goes to the toilet if he is passing normal feaces and if you can have him checked over so he could get some pain relief.

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