My hamster stopped breathing and bled from nose. Is she dead? Why?

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My children's hamster Buttercup was 2yrs old. Tonight when I went to give her, her night time snack with cuddles, she was shaking, and wobbling around. I picked her up and covered her with my cashmere socks. I thought maybe she was cold. She kept opening and closing her mouth, nothing coming out. Then stopped breathing and bled from the nose. Is she dead? If yes, what happened? She's been fine. Her yeys are wide open, no breathing, little blood out her nose. Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Female | unspayed | 2 lbs

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry to hear that. If she hasn’t been breathing for several minutes then she is likely deceased. Hamsters lifespan is 2-3 years so she may have died of natural causes. Another common problem is respiratory infections which are difficult to see until they are almost too sick to treat. I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

My hamster stopped breathing and bled from nose. Is she dead? Why?

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