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What are early and advanced signs of hamster respiratory infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Female | unspayed | 0.3 lbs

My hamster Dexter. We think according to your other response that she has a respiratory infection. We discovered this last night but aren’t able to take her till around 4 this after noon. Do you think she would have gotten worse? What are the signs and symptoms of a early respiratory infection? What are the signs of a advanced respiratory infection?

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on May 6th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Dexter. Early respiratory infections usually start with nasal discharge or sneezing, advancing to open mouth or difficulty breathing. Hopefully your veterinary visit went well. Good luck.

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